Day 24: Herbie really is real!
Today I received a VERY special package from Tabitha Emma Bray, illustrator of Herbert Peabody. In the package was Herbert Peabody himself! Tabitha handmade Herbie
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Day 21: Learning about regenerative agriculture!
Taranaki Farm is a very special working farm in Woodend, Victoria. And today was their open day. Hundreds of people made their way to the
Day 20: Herbie’s new friend, Bee
Herbert Peabody has a new neighbour – Bee! And Bee is the main character in Herbie’s new book. I wanted to share the importance of
Day 19: Two firsts!
Super exciting times this evening – we’ve just received the very first double order for Herbie’s books, and the first official order for ‘Herbert Peabody
Day 15: Working with children
I’ve heard that it was once said: ‘Never work with children and animals.’ I love both children and animals, and I love working with them!
Day 14: Herbie is on the road!
Herbie is super excited to be preparing for a very important appointment tomorrow – a reading at Brookeville Kindergarten in Toorak, Victoria. I was lucky
Day 12: Books by the box load!
A very exciting delivery to a special cafe today! Marmalades, in Yea, is where Herbie’s book readings debuted last year, and the team in this
Day 10: Planning session for a children’s writers festival!
Herbie and I are very excited to announce that we’ve been invited to participate in the ‘Stories Up High’ children’s writers festival next month! And
Day 9: From little things big things grow
To write a book is to go on a journey. There are many steps along the way – some obvious, some unseen – and all
Day 8: Writing for children
As a children’s author, I sincerely believe that I have the best job in the world! And it is a role which I only imagined