Author: Sian is a Western Australian Children’s author seeing to create stories that inspire, educate, encourage and entertain. She has a certificate in Children’s Book Writing through Open Universities and completed courses with the Australian Writer’s Centre. Sian has had three other traditionally published picture books, stories in The NSW Education Dept. School Magazine and he has a PhD in Physiotherapy. Her other achievements include being a mother to three beautiful and creative children, telling dad jokes, renovating homes and gardens, and still playing field hockey. You can find out more about Sian’s writing and experiences on her website at www.sianturnerbooks.com, on Instagram @sianturnerbooks or on her Facebook author page ‘Sian Turner Books’. Illustrator: Rebecca Cool is a West Australian artist and children’s book illustrator who has never had a ‘proper’ job. She lives on a rural property on the Margaret River with her partner, where elements of her everyday life (such as animals and gardens) continue to inspire her work. She loves illustrating, problem solving and talking to children about her books. She has now published six books. Her first book Isabella’s Garden written by Glenda Millard has received many awards and recognitions including Honour Book in the Picture Book category of the CBCA awards in 2010. Her second book, For All Creatures (also written by Glenda Millard) has also won awards and was shortlisted in the CBCA awards in 2012. Her newest titles Jessica’s Smile and Wake Up Lionel are both set to be published in February 2023.
