Storytime for Mining Families

Loved by thousands of FIFO families, our best-selling rhyming books make the world of mining fun and easy to understand. They are the perfect way to help your little one feel connected to the important work you do. Explore the collection below.

An illustration of a landscape with a sunset sky, fluffy clouds, grassy hills, and sparse trees. Below the surface, there is a cross-section of a tunnel with warning tape that reads 'GEAR UP' and 'GO DEEP.'
Two educational book covers for kids about underground work. The first cover shows a cartoon miner with a helmet, holding a pickaxe, titled "Working Deep Down Underground" with a subtitle "Underground Kids Book." The second cover shows a cartoon miner and a girl standing next to a large yellow mining machine in a pit, titled "Working Deep Down in the Pit" with a subtitle "Open Pit Kids Book." Both covers are yellow with black striped borders.

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FOR THE SURFACE EXPLORER

Working Deep Down In The Pit

The second adventure in the series! This rhyming picture book helps explain the giant machines, processes, and the 'why' behind open pit mining. It's a fantastic way to connect with your family about the industry.

  • Author: Inspired by Jake Harris's own experience working in Kalgoorlie's open pits.

  • Illustrator: Art by the talented team at Mining Boom.

  • Perfect For: Ages 3-7, as a follow-up to the first book.

  • Format: 32-page durable paperback, printed in Perth.

AUD $17.00

Working Deep Down In The Pit - Children's Picture Book
Working Deep Down In The Pit - Children's Picture Book
$17.00

In the second installment of the Working Deep Down mining children's book series we are proud to present: "Working Deep Down In The Pit"

An educational yet engaging rhyming picture book that helps explain the machines, processes and why behind open pit mining!  Perfect for those working in the industry, or those wanting to educate their kids where metals and minerals come from.

A project for the next generation mining community:

  • 32 pages of rhyming text

  • Printed in Perth

  • Literacy age: 3-7

FOR THE UNDERGROUND ADVENTURER

Working Deep Down Underground

Explore what goes on 'down the hole'! This educational and engaging rhyming picture book is perfect for sharing the world of underground mining with your family and teaching kids where metals and minerals come from.

  • Author: Written by FIFO mine surveyor, Jake Harris, on flights to his remote site in Western Australia.

  • Illustrator: Art by the popular animators, Mining Boom.

  • Perfect For: Ages 2-6, especially for mining families.

  • Format: 32-page durable paperback, printed in Melbourne.

AUD $17.00

Working Deep Down Underground - Children's Picture Book Working Deep Down Underground - Children's Picture Book
Working Deep Down Underground - Children's Picture Book
$17.00

Let's explore the processes and machines that go on down the hole!

An educational yet engaging rhyming picture book that can share with your family what goes on down the hole! Perfect for those working in the industry, or those wanting to educate their kids where metals and minerals come from.

Written on an plane somewhere between Perth and Norseman!

  • A project for the next generation mining community

  • 32 pages of rhyming text

  • Printed in Melbourne

  • Literacy age: 2-6

Twice the learning!

The Twin Book Bundle

Get both best-selling adventures and save. This bundle includes "Working In The Pit" and "Working Underground," combining the fun, rhyming stories already loved by over 2,500 families.

  • Includes: Both "In The Pit" & "Underground" books.

  • Total: 64 pages of mining adventures.

  • Best Value: The perfect way to get the complete collection.

AUD $28.00

Working Deep Down - The Twin Pack Working Deep Down - The Twin Pack
Working Deep Down - The Twin Pack
$28.00

Introducing a special bundle from the "Working Deep Down" series, combining the two children’s books in the series that provide a glimpse into different mining environments through educational rhymes and detailed illustrations. Perfect for mining families!

Bundle Contents:

  1. "Working Deep Down In The Pit" - 32 page rhyming mining kids book

  2. "Working Deep Down Underground" - 32 page rhyming mining kids book

The Nipper Store Website: Review of a children's book titled 'Working Deep Down In The Pit - Twin Pack' by Charlotte Ryan, rated five stars, with a verified badge. The review includes a photo of a young child reading a colorful book.
The Nipper Store: A review post with five gold stars, date January 13, 2025, about the book 'Working Deep Down In The Pit - Twin Pack.' The reviewer is Mark Weaver, verified, praising the quality products and stating his grandkids loved the books.
The Nipper Store: Book review for 'Working Deep Down Underground - Children's Picture Book' by Danny Parkyn, dated 02/12/2025, with a five-star rating, a verified badge, and a comment mentioning kids and parents enjoying the book.
The Nipper Store: Verified product review for 'Working Down Underground,' a children's picture book about underground mining, written by Zach Jennings, with a five-star rating and positive comments.
The Nipper Store: Book review for 'Underground mining' by Craig Becker, published on July 1, 2024, rated five stars, describing it as a good book for explaining underground mining to kids.
The Nipper Store: A book review for "Working Deep Down Underground" with a 5-star rating, published on 04/09/2024 by M.C., praising the book as a great resource for families to understand the author's work.
The Nipper Store: Review mentioning a book set about coal pits, dated 07/28/2024, with a five-star rating, verified badge, and user named Bradley Knickel.
The Nipper Store: Online review with five stars, verified badge, review date August 4, 2024, for a book titled "Working Deep Down In The Pit - Twin Pack" by Nicola Shaw. The reviewer praises the book as fun and easy to read for children.
A worker in a hard hat and safety vest poses with a thumbs up in a dark industrial setting.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

From a FIFO Dad, For Your Family

Hi, I'm Jake. Like many of you, I'm a FIFO worker.

When my son started asking, "Daddy, where do you go for work?", I struggled to find a way to explain the complex world of mining to him. I couldn't find a children's book that truly captured life on site, so I decided to write one myself.

The Nipper Store books were born from that real family need: to close the distance between the worksite and home. My hope is that these stories help you connect with your own family, giving your kids a fun and engaging way to feel proud of the important work that supports them.

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