Veronica’s World children’s book series is making its way into classrooms — and teachers are loving it.

From the very beginning, Jaz Hoy wrote Veronica’s World with classrooms in mind. The stories are short enough to read aloud in a single sitting, rich enough to spark real discussion, and layered enough to reward multiple readings. Whether you’re a prep teacher or a Year 3 teacher, Veronica has something to offer your students.

Here’s a look at how Veronica’s World can work in your classroom — and what free resources are available to support you.

Why Veronica’s World works in the classroom

Great classroom read-alouds do more than entertain. They build vocabulary, develop listening skills, spark discussion, and give children a shared experience to draw on. The best ones also carry ideas worth talking about — kindness, problem-solving, friendship, resilience.

Veronica’s World children’s book series does all of that. Each story is built around a core challenge that Veronica has to think her way through. The solution is never obvious. The process of finding it teaches children something — about thinking differently, about asking questions, and about the value of persistence.

That makes every Veronica’s World book a natural starting point for classroom conversation.

Curriculum connections

Veronica’s World books connect naturally to several key learning areas including English and literacy, personal and social capability, critical and creative thinking, and ethical understanding. The stories prompt children to consider other perspectives, think through consequences, and discuss what they would do in Veronica’s situation.

For teachers working with the Australian Curriculum, Veronica’s World books are a practical and engaging way to bring these capabilities to life in a real reading context.

Free classroom resources at veronicacow.com

Veronica’s World members get access to a growing library of free resources designed for use at home and in the classroom. These include colouring pages featuring Veronica and her friends, cow facts pages for curious young learners, story-based activities and discussion prompts, and audio versions of stories for listening activities.

All of these are free for members. Membership is free to join — it takes about thirty seconds at veronicacow.com.

5 reasons teachers love Veronica’s World

• The books are the perfect length for a single read-aloud session — no stopping halfway through.
• Every story has a clear problem-solving arc that maps beautifully to critical thinking discussions.
• The characters are diverse in personality, giving every child someone to connect with.
• The illustrations are rich enough to support visual literacy activities.
• And the free downloadable resources mean you can extend the learning without any extra preparation.

How to use Veronica’s Very Important Scratch in class

Read the book aloud to the class in one sitting. After reading, ask your students what problem Veronica was trying to solve, and whether they think she found the best solution. Ask them if they’ve ever had a problem they had to think hard about, and what they did.

Then download the colouring pages and let students bring Veronica’s world to life in their own colours. It’s a simple, effective, and genuinely enjoyable classroom experience.

Thinking about getting books for your whole class?

If you’re using Veronica’s World in your classroom and you’d like more support — discussion guides, curriculum alignment notes, or bulk book pricing — we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via our Contact page at veronicacow.com/contact/ and Jaz will be in touch personally.

Veronica’s World exists to make a difference for children — and teachers are at the heart of that mission. Thank you for the work you do.

Want more Veronica? Join free at veronicacow.com and get access to stories, colouring pages, activities and exclusive content — all for free.