I’ve been having fun trying new materials and experimenting a lot lately. So nice to get off the computer and work more with my hands. Coloured pencils and pastels may be my new favourite!
Radio New Zealand Interview
Earlier this week I talked to Kathryn Ryan live on Radio New Zealand about How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear. Here is the link if you would like to listen.
Here I am in the Auckland studio talking to Kathryn who was in the Wellington studio.
How To Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear is an ACE Awards Finalist
Excited to see that How To Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear is one of three finalists in the Best Children’s Publication category of the ACE Awards. Delighted to be in such great company and so glad this book is resonating with so many parents and children! Congratulations to all finalists and especially author Jess French and our awesome team at Nosy Crow.
UK Book Release: 'How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear'
Today is publication day in the UK for my latest children's book, ‘How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear’! It's a wonderful 64 page book which includes 13 different habitats, and a range of animals some of which are endangered, and gives readers simple everyday ways to protect them.
It is written by the multi-talented Dr Jess French who is a qualified vet and T.V presenter for the BBC children's channel CBeebies, as well as a children's author and a teacher for school groups interested in the natural world. Published by the wonderful team at Nosy Crow in association with the British National Trust. It was a dream to be a part of such a special book and definitely the kind of book I would have wanted to read when I was a child!
I had so much fun making it! My hope now is that it will not only encourage children but inspire them to learn more about the beautiful world we have around us and empower them to take action to protect and preserve it.
Happy reading everyone!
Available in Uk stores now! Available in Australian and NZ stores in October.
Synopsis:
From beetles and butterflies, to puffins and polar bears, animals and habitats all over the world need our protection. In this beautifully illustrated book, children (and adults!) can learn about thirteen different habitats – gardens, hedgerows, heathlands, woodlands, highlands, wetlands, the coastline, freshwater, oceans, savannahs, jungles and mountains – and simple everyday ways to protect them. Find out how to help hedgehogs in your own back garden or spread the word about endangered animals further from home, as you discover all the little things you can do to make a big difference.
Storylines Notable Book Awards
And the winner is ... INSPECTOR BRUNSWICK! 🏆🐱🐶🔍 I am delighted to announce that Inspector Brunswick - The Case of the Missing Eyebrow has won a Storylines Notable Book Award!! Chris and I are chuffed! A huge congratulations to all the writers and illustrators shortlisted, and especially to Joy Cowley (ONZ), Gavin Bishop, Dame Lynley Dodd, Fifi Colston, and Donovan Bixley to name just a few of the many talented people we admire in that list. You can check out the list of winners on the booksellers website here.