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Cloudspotting

By Samantha Tidy
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Cloudspotting by Samantha Tidy is a delightful children's book that explores the whimsical world of clouds and their captivating formations. Through imaginative storytelling and vivid illustrations, the book invites young readers to discover the joy of observing clouds and letting their imaginations soar. It's a gentle reminder of the simple pleasures found in nature and the power of creativity.
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Age range 4 to 6

When the sun rises over the sea, the sky is a canvas of possibilities for a father and daughter. Cloudspotting is a joyful celebration of love, lunch, and the imagination.

Join a father and daughter as they share a special time catching crabs while also treasuring being on the water and appreciating what is around them.

A note from the author:

I was blessed to grow up right next to the ocean. I spent a lot of time both in and on the water with my father. He taught me to bodysurf, windsurf, boogie-board, fish, and go crabbing. On reflection, I now realise that this was a special time that was just for us, a joyful space between father and daughter, just as a mother and son share a special relationship. We regularly went out on weekends in our crabbing boat around the Mandurah estuary in Western Australia, dropping pots and seeing what the ocean could provide for us.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780645518795

Publisher: Windy Hollow Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Windy Hollow Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Susannah Crispe

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Samantha Tidy is a passionate permaculturalist, educator and award-winning author of both adult and children's books. She writes fiction and non-fiction that seeks to cultivate community and connection. Her other books include The Happiness Jar, The Day We Built the Bridge, Our Bush Capital, Wollemi: Saving and Dinosaur Tree, When Grandma Burnt Her Bra and more. Her website is Samanthatidy.com.

Susannah Crispe is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. After studying Art History and Zoology, she worked in museums and bookstores until discovering her true passion for creating books. Susannah stays up all night reading, writing and illustrating books. If she's not in her studio in Canberra, you might find her playing with wildlife in exotic locations, paddling down the Amazon River or climbing glaciers in the Arctic.

Both the author and illustrator live in Canberra.

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