Christmas at Grandma’s Beach House … at the beach
Today, I was at Torquay Books … um … Torquay Toys which is part of Torquay Books but across the road, yano?It was my final book gig for 2015, and it was great to share both these Christmas books with young readers. And as luck would have it, these two...Taking it to the streets
Friday night and it was Williamstown Christmas Street Fair. All the shops stayed open and there were balloons and giveaways and sticky treats.So I set up my story mat outside Book and Paper.I started right at ‘I’m starving’ hour and most of the small...Christmas at Grandma’s Beach House AND Christmas at Grandad’s Farm
This is the wonderful Red Door Books in Lancefield where I shared both my Christmas books this morning. We sang and read, then read and sang again. A fine activity for a sunny Saturday morning. On the way home we took the short cut. Except for the bit where the...My Name is Lizzie Flynn builds a new quilt
Today I was in a wonderful primary school in the west of Melbourne, visiting Yr 2 and Yr 3 children.As well as talking about the writing of the book, a student dressed in apron and bonnet and we talked about the things that were different in 1841.And then they made...Sunshine-y day
First stop, Dymocks where I read books to a small but enthusiastic group of children, happy to sing along with me (and not comment on whether or not I was in tune!)Then I ran into my parents who didn’t know I was going to be in the area. Mum told me that both...From Facebook
Yesterday began with two sessions in a fabulous school library, complete with fabulous library staff (and special wow! to the art teacher)Together with their teachers they have crafted a rich, immersive world for their students. It was so lovely to see art and literary offering that referenced so many of picture books I've co-made with so many great illustrators. And watch out, there are many developing creators being nurtured. *particular mention of the newly invented 'kitty basketball fish! The day ended with a visit to the Little Bookroom for an event with primary school teachers where Jess and I talked about the books we make together and separately. Thanks Michael and Jenny for our welcome. You could even say my day was 'bookended' ;)
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Quick trip to Melbourne yesterday and who should I meet? Hello @matt.cosgrove , it was great to meet you at @dymocks234 and your camera-shy companions too. Hope today goes well.
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