Heads and Tails: Farm

About the author

With a career adorned with accolades including the prestigious Chen Bochui Award and a CBCA Honour Award, John Canty is one of Australia’s most celebrated author-illustrators. He is best known for his award-winning Heads and Tails series, beloved for its striking design, clever visual storytelling and interactive playfulness.

John draws inspiration from the many things he loves: books, art, architecture, printmaking, watercolours, beautiful writing, the wild ocean, the country, cows, whippets, music, violins, croissants, pizzas, French films, Italian food, Scandinavian design, fast computers, slow food and excellent coffee. Above all, he loves beautiful Melbourne, Australia, the city he proudly calls home.

His books reflect his passion for thoughtful design, visual beauty and storytelling that inspires readers of all ages.