Very excited to share that preorders are now available for my upcoming picture book 'When the Zoo Followed Me Home', which will be released on 7 July.
What's it about?
A boy brings home a zoo full of animals and discovers there can be room for one more in his family.
After a trip to the zoo, a young boy discovers the animals have followed him home-and are hiding around the house! There's a lion by the couch, a bat on the ceiling, and even an elephant in the garage!
With all these animals around, there isn't much room, but with a baby sibling due soon, this little boy will soon learn that there can be space for everyone.
When the Zoo Followed Me Home is a delightfully illustrated and whimsical story that explores imagination, discovery, and growing as a family.
A few notes about the book:
• When the Zoo Followed Me Home subtly explores emotional anxieties about changes within a family, offering reassurance and warmth.
• A playful and imaginative story that features engaging rhyme and rhythm.
• Children will love searching for hidden animals in the wonderfully vibrant and humorous illustrations.
• Teacher Notes featuring discussion prompts and fun activities for children are available. Contact me if you're interested in these notes or a school author visit.
'When the Zoo Followed Me Home' preorders now available
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‘The Gobster - An insider’s love letter to Melbourne’ is a dedication to Melbourne from those who know and love it best.
I’m fortunate enough that my poem ‘Trailing the Thread’ is included.
Thank you to Bowen Street Press for selecting my work to placed with other interesting reads about the city where I grew up.
The Gobster snatches poem for collection
'Evolution of Joy - how play grows up' is a mixed-media anthology about how play changes as we get older and what we can do to get childlike joy back into our lives as adults.
My poem 'Rediscovering what was once lost' is included.
A big thank you to Bowen Street Press for selecting my work to be placed with such wonderful pieces.
Poem included in Anthology
'Mildura Seasons' has launched!
Mildura Seasons, a bilingual picture book in English and Punjabi, has been released.
The story takes you on a poetic journey across Mildura through the four seasons with stunning watercolour illustrations by a local artist, along with translations into Punjabi provided by a local community member.
It is part of a wider project by Mildura Rural City Council to produce a series of bilingual books for the area by working with community members. Hardcover copies are available, or you can download your free copy below.
I had so much fun working with the team for this and had an incredible time celebrating with everyone at the launch as they shared their stories.
Hi, I'm Claire
I love to write! My next picture book 'When the Zoo Followed Me Home' is available 7 July this year.
I also provide marketing, communications and copywriting services.
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