Quiet Time with My Seeya
Written and illustrated by me, published in 2023 by Roaring Brook Press (US), Allen & Unwin (AU) & Murdoch Books (UK)
From the publisher: A lush and endearing picture book about a young child and the special days she spends with her Sinhalese grandfather, her Seeya, despite their language barrier.
“A visually and textually gorgeous story about love in a multilingual family.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“…shared interests—playing dress-up, puddle-stomping, bug-finding, gardening, and beating video game baddies—are depicted in sweetly affectionate, lavish colored pencil scenes whose visible grain summons a velvety dimensionality.” —Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
Order from the USA: Macmillan | Bookshop.org | Barnes and Noble
Order from Australia: Readings | Dymocks | Better Read than Dead | Kinokuniya
Order from The UK: UK Bookshop.org
If you can please buy from your local :o)
The Cat with the Coloured Tail
Illustrated by me, written by Gillian Mears and published by Walker Books Australia (2015)
From the publisher: A magical cat, an ice-cream van that makes delicious moon-creams and a quest to bring joy to those who need it most.
Mr Hooper and The Cat with the Coloured Tail travel through the countryside in their ice-cream van. They enjoy looking for heart shapes (their favourite game) and making people happy with their delicious moon-creams. But a dark feeling is following the cat. Something is wrong. When the ice-cream van enters the forest, Mr Hooper and the cat realise the heart of the world is in danger. Will they be able to save it? A lyrical fable about love and healing.
“The publisher has found an inspired illustrator for this beautiful, unearthly tale.” —Sydney Morning Herald
If you’re keen to buy a copy, ask your local bookstore or order online at Readings (AU but ships internationally).