Book Week 2026 is almost here! Costume ideas for parents, caregivers, librarians and teachers for this year’s events. Times are tough, so if you can make a costume from what you already have in your wardrobe, that’s perfect. Here are a few simple Book Week 2026 Costume Ideas inspired by A Big Blue Boat, A […]

Have you ever stepped off the beach and found yourself walking through grass like plants? These are seagrasses and grow in shallow water.

Part 1: The Importance of Picture Books In a world where technology has taken over our lives, the importance of picture books and the role they play, is still relevant. One of my saddest moments was being informed I was too old to read picture books. One of the happiest, was discovering there was a […]

Author: Sandra BennettIllustrator: Maya BoraPublisher: Rosella Ridge BooksYear: 2024 From the first line of Sandra Bennett’s Dragons Drumming, I was caught! Rhyming, rhythm and beat are combined with onomatopoeia and alliteration, capturing the readers attention throughout. What is more perfect than a family of dragons making thunder? For a child who is afraid of thunder, […]

Author: Rebecca GrantIllustrator: Nina NillPublisher: Affirm Press/Simon & SchusterYear: 2025 Cover from Potion Commotion 2025 Since the moment she told me it was coming, I have been looking forward to reading Rebecca Grant’s, ‘Potion Commotion’. There is nothing better than sitting down with a cumulative story. So much fun can be had – and it’s […]

One school has the opportunity to create a story with Susea Spray in 2027. Applications are now open. During 2024, I had the incredible experience of being an Author Pen Pal with St Patrick’s School in Asquith. The students surprised me when they wrote to me with the suggestion for a new Big Blue Boat […]

A fun paper plate squid craft for children to make and hang. Find out Fun Facts about Squid: https://suseaspray.com/indian-squid/

Gratis, the real big blue boat, is where all of the adventures for Susea Spray’s stories began. Come and have a look inside. To find out more about boats click HERE

When winds blew stronger and seas became stormy out in the Indian Ocean, we often found tiny Indian Squid on the deck. It’s amazing to think that thousands of kilometres from land, in the deep waters of the ocean, it’s possible to find these tiny creatures surviving. Those squid we found were about 10cm in […]

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