You are invited to come and join us to have your copy signed by Ochre Lawson!
Head into Newtown's local kid store Shorties on 537 King Street
Thursday 27th November, 6-8pm.
E for Elephant is out, and E is for
Echidna is in! The new A-Z of Animals and Plants,
Local artist Ochre Lawson releases new children's book 'My Australian Alphabet’
“The
inspiration for the book came after trying to find a book with Australian
content for my niece and nephew. Most children will know what a Zebra is but
not a numbat or quoll, and for that matter, it’s the same for many adults! Teaching
art to young children, I know they love animals and particularly Australian
animals, and so the idea was born,” says Ochre, “I am passionate about our
incredibly ancient and unique environment we have here in Australia and I am
passionate about educating our next generation to know about our country through
art.”
‘Shorties’ owner Celia Morris said “When Ochre brought in her children’s book of Australian plants and animals, I knew it was perfect for our store. Shorties supports handmade and handcrafted products made in small runs by local designers with all our clothes, toys and books and Ochre’s book was a standout in relation to being beautifully illustrated and educational”.
Ochre
will be sitting at ‘Shorties’ 537 King St, Newtown,
this Thursday 27th of November between 6pm and 8pm,
ready to sign your copy of
‘My Australian Alphabet’.
Copies of
the book will also be available for sale on the night.
The
book has been published by independent publisher ‘Windy Hollow Books’ and has
national release.
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