Katrina McKelvey is an author, former primary school teacher, and mother of two. A reluctant reader as a child, her love of books came late and she is now passionate about inspiring a love of all things literary in kids of all ages. She is the president of the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA), Newcastle sub-branch, and on the organizing committee for the Newcastle Writers' Festival. Dandelions is Katrina's first picture book.
Kirrili Lonergan is a children's book illustrator and mother of four. She has illustrated several picture books ( Lessons of a LAC, Perfect Petunias, Brave and Dandelions ) as well as created designs for clothes, prints and pottery. She is passionate about illustrating picture books that have a `healing' message and has a great understanding of the need for such books as a result of her previous work as a pediatric nurse.
This heart-warming picture book explores the bond between a father and his daughter. One day, a little girl notices her ... MoreDandelions
The fifth book in the popular ‘Lessons of a LAC’ series, Tree is a gentle story of loss that helps children to learn how... MoreTree: A Gentle Story of Love and Loss
Loppy the Little Anxious Creature is very worried about not doing his homework well enough. He always focuses on what he... MorePerfect Petunias: The 'perfect' book for little perfectionists everywhere!
One day, Dad invites Billy into his shed to build something, but Billy soon finds out that he is only allowed to watch. ... MoreUp to Something
Lessons of a LAC is the first book in the ‘Lessons of a LAC’ series. This gorgeous series, by an author and illustrator ... MoreLessons of a LAC: It can be hard to stop worrying when you're a Little Anxious Creature!
The fourth book in the popular ‘Lessons of a LAC’ series, Grey-glasses-itis helps children to understand the link betwee... MoreGrey-glasses-itis: Life's Brighter When You're Not Wearing Grey Glasses!
Ollie’s Treasure is tale of mindfulness for young, developing minds. Ollie’s grandma sends him a treasure map that promi... MoreOllie's Treasure: Happiness is Easy to Find if You Just Know Where to Look!
Issy uses the words ‘what if…’ a lot. What if there is a monster in my cupboard? she wonders before going to sleep. Or W... MoreWhat if ... ?
Everyone enjoys the cosiness and friendliness of their favourite café . But what happens when the place you love suddenl... MoreThe Welcome Cookies
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Created by experienced clinical psychologist, Lynn Jenkins, and art therapist and former paediatric nurse, Kirrili Lonergan, comes a wonderfully thoug...
We really enjoyed this lovely story about a little girl and her dad. In the story, the dad mows up dandelions that are growing in the lawn. His daught...
