June 2026
Book launch day!
In Jake's words
Today was a big dream come true to have some of my favourite people for a launch of some picture books I've conjured up that mean the world to me!
I love you lil bro <3
- The day
- 21 June, the first public launch
- The place
- Bright & Early Books
- The books
- Collie's Big Adventure & Dylan the Dingo
Dedicated to DYLAN
This book is dedicated to the life of Dylan my little brother, his wife Jacqui, and their kids Georgia and Austin.
Named after Jake’s grandparents, Collie the Cow and Edgar the Egret are an unlikely pair whose friendship just works. Their energy is what pulls every odd animal on the farm together and gives them all somewhere to belong.
After the sudden loss of his younger brother Dylan in 2026, Jake wrote Dylan into the world he had already built. The Dylan the Dingo books were written especially for Dylan's two young children, so they will always have new adventures to share with their dad, his kindness, his courage, his cheeky spirit.
The dedication page of book two says it plainly.
"To the youngest of our pack. Your home is always in our hearts. We will howl to you forever."
The author
Hi, I’m Mr Eve.
- 50× world champion rope skipper
- Inclusion teacher, Redlands
- Every year he decorates his classroom, out of his own pocket
Collie & Pals is the series I wish I had growing up. They are stories that celebrate differences, embrace individuality and remind us that belonging should never mean changing who we are. Through these wonderfully unique Australian animals, I hope readers can see a little of themselves reflected in the characters, their challenges and their strengths. More than anything, I hope these stories remind children that they are worthy of friendship, kindness and acceptance exactly as they are. Because no matter how different we may be, everyone deserves to feel seen, celebrated and, above all, that they belong.
Jake Eve
All about
Jake & Mr. Eve
A Redlands City local, inclusion teacher, athlete, and children’s author who believes every child deserves to feel seen, valued and celebrated.
Read Jake’s whole story
With a Master of Education, double majoring in Autism and Special Needs Education, Jake likes to call himself a “Jake of all trades, Master of one.” His teaching career has been shaped by a passion for inclusion, neurodiversity advocacy and creating classrooms where differences are celebrated rather than seen as problems. His books are an extension of that same philosophy, brought to life through storytelling.
Inspired by his own ADHD diagnosis and experiences, Jake created Collie & Pals to explore the many ways children experience and navigate the world. Through a cast of wonderfully unique Australian animals, the series celebrates individuality, challenges stereotypes and reminds readers that belonging doesn't require changing who you are.
Beyond the classroom and the pages of his books, Jake is a 50-time world champion rope skipper and world record holder. Beginning his sporting journey with Cleveland Air Magic on Brisbane's bayside, he has competed internationally, winning world titles and helping set a world record of 633 skips in the 4 × 45-second Double Dutch speed relay. In 2026, he claimed his third consecutive Grand National title in the 30-second speed event and qualified for his 13th World Championships, to be held in Norway in 2027.
Describing his sport as “gymnastics with a skipping rope,” Jake's interests extend well beyond competitive skipping. He has even run a half marathon and is no stranger to performing as Taylor Swift at school events. His commitment to celebrating diversity through Wear It Purple Day has also been recognised with a Queensland union Pride Award.
Whether he is teaching, writing, skipping or performing, Jake's message remains the same: be kind, be brave and never be afraid to be uniquely you.
@jakebakethecake on Instagram, watch him skip.
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Collie's pals
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