Latest News:
July 2010: I am working on the manuscript for An A to Z of Fairies.
May 2010: An article I wrote, about how I became a writer for children, has been published in the 'Back Story' section of the Victorian Writer magazine.
March 2010: An ABC of Pirates is released.
February 2010: I am working on an edit of The House of 12 Children, a picture book story I wrote with my daughter, Sarcia. All going well, Little Hare Books will publish this story in 2011.
May 2010: An article I wrote, about how I became a writer for children, has been published in the 'Back Story' section of the Victorian Writer magazine.
March 2010: An ABC of Pirates is released.
February 2010: I am working on an edit of The House of 12 Children, a picture book story I wrote with my daughter, Sarcia. All going well, Little Hare Books will publish this story in 2011.
Reviews:
An ABC of Pirates: Cindy Vallar
"An ABC of Pirates" is one of the best alphabet books I've read. It's great fun and a fabulous treasure to cherish." 5 stars.
An ABC of Pirates: Christopher Cheng
"Here it is ... just what all pirate-lovers (of all ages) have been waiting for ... an ABC book of pirates and all things piratical!
A is for adventure on an azure-coloured sea.
Hoist the anchor, maties, 'tis a pirate's life for me.
Great rhythmic text with absolutely entrancing illustrations of pirates - rather young pirates too. Also includes a list of objects hidden in the pictures and a glossary of a few of the more complicated words (eg: zephyr, mutiny)
Ahoy there maties ... This book has to be part of any pirate day!"
An ABC of Pirates: Barbara Braxton, for the NSW Teacher Librarian network.
"Starting with “A is for adventure on an azure-coloured sea” we move through the alphabet learning all about pirates, their dastardly deeds and their wicked ways. Each letter has its own rhyme with rich language and is accompanied by fascinating funny pictures which have all sorts of details hidden amongst them for the keen eye to search out...
...This book just begs to be shared aloud and then left to be pored over, with something new to be discovered each time. But in between there is much to spark investigations such as the origin of the Jolly Roger, or navigating by the stars – perhaps even a little philosophy as the children share their ideas of what is precious and what would be treasure to them."
An ABC of Pirates: LarissaBookGirl
"An ABC of Pirates is a whimsical and funny story full of surprises and hidden treasures. Offering hours of fun in a Where's Wally style hunt for items of the alphabet. A charming book to introduce your little Pirate or Landlubber to the alphabet.
Five out of Five Stars."
Magic Mummy: Reading Upsidedown
"A sweet book for preschoolers about mothers, Magic Mummy shares all the magic things that mothers do with their children every day – kisses and hugs that make hurts go away, a voice that tells amazing stories, delicious meals and fun games."
Magic Mummy: Aussie Reviews
"This would make a lovely Mother’s Day or new baby gift, making lovely bed time reading...a delightful picture book celebration of the bond between mother and child."
Magic Mummy: Busy Mothers
"We know that mums are magic, now you can share this book with your child so they know it too."
"An ABC of Pirates" is one of the best alphabet books I've read. It's great fun and a fabulous treasure to cherish." 5 stars.
An ABC of Pirates: Christopher Cheng
"Here it is ... just what all pirate-lovers (of all ages) have been waiting for ... an ABC book of pirates and all things piratical!
A is for adventure on an azure-coloured sea.
Hoist the anchor, maties, 'tis a pirate's life for me.
Great rhythmic text with absolutely entrancing illustrations of pirates - rather young pirates too. Also includes a list of objects hidden in the pictures and a glossary of a few of the more complicated words (eg: zephyr, mutiny)
Ahoy there maties ... This book has to be part of any pirate day!"
An ABC of Pirates: Barbara Braxton, for the NSW Teacher Librarian network.
"Starting with “A is for adventure on an azure-coloured sea” we move through the alphabet learning all about pirates, their dastardly deeds and their wicked ways. Each letter has its own rhyme with rich language and is accompanied by fascinating funny pictures which have all sorts of details hidden amongst them for the keen eye to search out...
...This book just begs to be shared aloud and then left to be pored over, with something new to be discovered each time. But in between there is much to spark investigations such as the origin of the Jolly Roger, or navigating by the stars – perhaps even a little philosophy as the children share their ideas of what is precious and what would be treasure to them."
An ABC of Pirates: LarissaBookGirl
"An ABC of Pirates is a whimsical and funny story full of surprises and hidden treasures. Offering hours of fun in a Where's Wally style hunt for items of the alphabet. A charming book to introduce your little Pirate or Landlubber to the alphabet.
Five out of Five Stars."
Magic Mummy: Reading Upsidedown
"A sweet book for preschoolers about mothers, Magic Mummy shares all the magic things that mothers do with their children every day – kisses and hugs that make hurts go away, a voice that tells amazing stories, delicious meals and fun games."
Magic Mummy: Aussie Reviews
"This would make a lovely Mother’s Day or new baby gift, making lovely bed time reading...a delightful picture book celebration of the bond between mother and child."
Magic Mummy: Busy Mothers
"We know that mums are magic, now you can share this book with your child so they know it too."
Guest Blogger:
Read all about the book celebration for Magic Mummy here, on the black dog bytes blog.
