Chim chimeree
Chim Chimeree – a flower or a Song? I bought some flowers at the market yesterday, partly because of their name. The florist had written it as chimchimcheree…which immediately had me singing the chimney sweep song from Mary Poppins and wanting to dance...Phar Lap is launched
Phar Lap is launched Today I attended the launch of a picture book I’ve watched grow from a simple spoken idea nearly eight years ago. Phar Lap the wonder horse (the picture book) began as part of a conversation while watching children do circus classes (okay so...Sheep and Goat
Sheep and Goat – my next picture book Illustrations are in the early stages for my next picture book, Sheep, Goat and the Creaking Gate. I’m starting to plan how I’ll share this book with school groups. I’ve developed a few strategies, one of...Author Talks in Canberra
Author talks in Canberra I’ve just returned from Canberra after a week in our capital. It’s a long time since I’ve been there and the first time I wasn’t just a tourist. I had Author talks in several schools. Most were primary school, but I...Rewrite a Manuscript? The question is like a sore tooth..
Like a sore tooth, the answer is less biddable: The Manuscript Rewrite I’m doing a rewrite on a manuscript after talking to the editor and have started a new chapter one twice. Each time, although I quite like what I’ve written, I’ve realised it...
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When a whale washes up on a local beach, you have to take a look, don't you? Cue questions. Where did it come from? What species is it? How many ocean animals will it feed? #wonder #lifecycle #whalefall HarperCollins Children's Books
Peter Cheong
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There's nothing like a winter solstice swim to start the day! Yes, cold, but so energising. wednesday_ocean_waders
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Beaching, Coorong style. #wander #wonder
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