It’s a pretty exciting month in May, as I visit Laurieton, Port Macquarie and Wauchope libraries. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

I can’t really say there is one clear cut event that led to the idea of writing A Big Blue Boat. There were, however, four key issues. The first being that there are no realistic sailing picture books out there for young children, especially girls. For girls, the stories are imaginative and dreamlike. The second […]

My Favourite Places Narrations Interviews

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Where have I been? What do I like? What have I seen? In A Big Blue Boat, I could be sailing along the Western Australian coastline, or in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. Both have lots of reefs that I have to look out for and the sea becomes rollicking, frolicking when the wind gets […]

I love Author School Visits and provide an interactive experience that brings A Big Blue Boat to life for 4-8 year olds. Susea’s visit to Yarrawonga College was a highlight for all the Prep to Year 2 students. Every student was thoroughly engaged in the sessions, joining in with the actions when Susea read ‘A […]

During author library visits, I love sharing my stories with children, parents and grandparents. An interactive experience combining reading, singing and a making activity, there is something for all ages. IN PERSON AUTHOR LIBRARY VISITS A 1 hour session includes: Explanation about what led to the writing of the book. Book reading Songs and more… […]

Downloads for Teachers provides a plethora of activities across the curriculum for the A Big Blue Boat series.

Children are always engaged more when the learning is fun. These are some simple rhyming games that can be played at home. Magnetic Letters Rhymes (Reception to Year 2) Have a group of magnetic letters on the fridge. Lay out a word ending: for example, ‘ig’ Your child/children place a letter in front to create […]