Once upon a time...
I was commissioned through a publishing company to illustrate a book cover when I was just twelve years old.
I have been jotting down story ideas for the longest time.
Putting it on my bucket list to 'One day' illustrate & get my own books published.
When my son, Kai, came up with the gorgeous 'Ed' concept, it was the perfect motivation to finally get started.
Thank you to my family, friends & Art Zoo students for your endless love & support. I am truly blessed beyond words.
I was commissioned through a publishing company to illustrate a book cover when I was just twelve years old.
I have been jotting down story ideas for the longest time.
Putting it on my bucket list to 'One day' illustrate & get my own books published.
When my son, Kai, came up with the gorgeous 'Ed' concept, it was the perfect motivation to finally get started.
Thank you to my family, friends & Art Zoo students for your endless love & support. I am truly blessed beyond words.
MY BOOKs
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Monique Bailey
Who likes 1000 knots in her haireedoo? Coco does ... thats who. This is the hilHAIRious tale of how Coco's exhausted mom solves the HAIRoble challenge of brushing her daughter's long, crazy hair.When her schoolteacher doesn't even recognise her, Coco realises she is very special. It's whimsical & wacky with a positive message for all little girls, who don't want to brush their curls.
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Monique Bailey
Wordlessly wondrous, this kawaai-inspired love story traces the epic adventure of a chibi-protagonist, determined to find his beloved. Will he conquer adversity and find her or does fate have other plans for the lovers? Follow their adventures and be moved by their tribulations and tenacity. .Why not personalize the blank pages with a special message, love quotation, poem or photograph? This unique love story was inspired by the 2018 Inktober prompts created by Jake Parker. (More info about the challenge can be found at inktober.com) -By Ingrid Barnsley Printable love vouchers
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Monique Bailey
Ed lays her eggs inside a bog and the tadpoles hatch, one by one. They swim and grow and have fun. Then one day their legs pop out and they become froglets.
They can now sit on Ed’s favorite stick and she teaches them how their life cycle goes. She also teaches them to take care of the environment and tells them that all living plants and creatures die. ‘Do your part, be a helping hand, To save all creatures of our land’ is an excellent message to all young readers. -reviewed by Mamta Madhaven, readers favorite. 
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ED WON FIRST PLACE IN THE E-BOOK COVER DESIGN AWARD, JANUARY 2018
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Well of course we needed some arty-crafts to go along with your Ed book... Click on the files to download & print.
Post your craft creations on Instagram or your Facebook page & use the hashtags #Ed #artzoo ...I would love to see them!
Post your craft creations on Instagram or your Facebook page & use the hashtags #Ed #artzoo ...I would love to see them!
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Check out some of my book illustrations (and their gorgeous authors)
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Astika Chetram
Imagine if you were going about your routine and your found a unicorn in your garden... What would you do? This cute story sparks the imagination & includes humour to make for an enchanting bedtime read that will become an absolute favourite. Astika is offering her book for R200, incl postage to South African residents.
If you would like to purchase a copy of 'A Unicorn in my garden', Please email Astika directly by clicking the button below. |
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Talha Omar
This gorgeous book is about Harry, a sweet & witty Hadeda who is learning to count. It has been written in Afrikaans by the talented Talha Omar who is nine years old. |
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Farzana Sonvadi
The super cute children's story about a squirrel, no wait... or is it? |
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Colleen Faulconbridge
"Mother Goddess, I ask of you to allow me to inhabit your Cauldron of Inspiration! Forge me into a writer. Prick my mind and soul with poetry. Fill me with my commitment to my writing! This I ask of you. So mote it be!" |
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Judy Barnes
As a teenager, Judy instinctively knew there was more to life than religion prescribed. When her son attempted suicide at 16 and related a very unusual near-death experience, she set out to discover the truth. Her journey has taken a lifetime but her Spiritual guidance and encounters, visits to past lives, and meeting soulmates from other lives will leave you in no doubt that we are made of Spirit and energy - which can never die. |
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Look, I've got my copy...
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Patricia Barnard
"Southern Africa has always been my home. Various educational achievements and different occupations have kept me busy, but since childhood writing has been my passion. Many of my stories have been published and distributed in schools in Southern Africa. Now, I've re-written those stories in a different style. It's a style that I hope all children, who can read English, will enjoy." www.smashwords.com |
Christopher decides to earn some money by working during his school holidays. A farmer gives him a job looking after sheep during the day. A frightening storm floods his house, and the river he has to cross breaks its banks. How will Christopher get to the farm?
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Gibson sees an old man with a crutch sitting on a bench near the store. He sits on the ground near the old man, who tells Gibson his story about a lion attacking him. Afterwards Gibson runs to a nearby field and calls his friends. They follow him back to look at the old man. They hear a lot of shouting and are surprised when they see the shop keeper holding the crutch and the old man running away.
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"Uncle Sam won't mind!" James assures his friends when they get in the car, with young James acting as driver, but they all leap out again when James tries to be too clever.
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In winter, Onias sleeps too late to get to school on time. His friends don’t call him on their way to school because he’s never ready. His aunt sends him a parcel. He shows his friends what’s in it and tells them that if they make sure he’s up and wait for him on their way to school, he'll share his present. They like the idea. What is in it? Read the story to find out!
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Peter Motlala is crazy about soccer. He admires Botshe Ofentse, a local soccer star. He spots Botshe in the local store and stops to talk to him. Botshe doesn't chat to him. Peter is disappointed. He sees a woman in the aisle hiding something in her coat. He tells Botshe and the manager about her. They watch her. What happens? Peter is happy, but why? Read on to find out...
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