Tess Grandison - Author

For Tess Grandison, storytelling isn’t just about words on a page—it’s about connection, legacy, and the memories we leave behind. After a corporate career in financial markets, Tess followed her heart to the Australian countryside, where she discovered a new passion: bringing stories to life for children. Inspired by the real animals on her farm, she created the Pete the Peacock Australian book series, weaving adventure, friendship, and life lessons into stories that resonate with young readers. But beyond the stories themselves, Tess recognised something even more powerful—the irreplaceable magic of hearing a loved one's voice. That’s why she created Legacy Read-Aloud Books, a way for parents, grandparents, and families to preserve their voices for future generations. Whether it’s a bedtime story from a parent living or working far away from home, a grandparent's warm and familiar voice, or a lasting keepsake for a child, these personalised recordings turn book