Don't Worry, Felix
By (Author) Yohann Devezy
By (author) Katherine Alice
Illustrated by Zoe Bennett
New Frontier Publishing
New Frontier Publishing
10th October 2024
Australia
Fiction
Childrens picture books
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Anxiety, depression and self-har
Hardback
32
Width 254mm, Height 254mm
Felix has a problem. It's a big, red, round problem. A worry balloon that follows him everywhere he goes...As his heart thumps, stomach twists and toes wiggle, it grows and grows and stops him from doing what he wants to do. But when Felix learns a special trick, things start to change...
Yohann Devezy is an author who seeks to create beautiful books with messages of hope, strength and acceptance. He is driven by a desire to write stories that can be shared across generations, underpinned by the embracing of inclusivity and diversity. He is passionate about mental health, LGBTIQA+ inclusion and broader social justice issues. Hugo, the Boy with the Curious Mark was his first published children's book. Born in France, Yohann now lives in Perth, Australia, where he works as a counsellor and writes stories that can 'make a difference', he says. Yohann can be contacted on Facebook: Yohann Devezy children's book author and email: devezyyohann@outlook.com
Katharine Alice is a debut author and seeks to create captivating books that empower children to understand and regulate their big emotions. She is passionate about providing parents with strategies to support their child's emotional development. As an occupational therapist, she has worked primarily with children within an early intervention setting. Katharine was born and raised in Fremantle, Western Australia. Don't Worry, Felix is her first joint picture book.
Zoe Bennett is a children's illustrator from Sydney, New South Wales. She creates digital illustrations which aim to capture the playful candidness of childhood and human-animal companionship. Designing unique characters and worlds with tailored colour palettes and style is her favourite thing to do. Zoe has illustrated several published and soon-to-be published picture books for clients both in Australia and internationally. Outside illustration, Zoe is passionate about animal welfare, conservation, reading, music and travel. Zoe is represented by The Bright Agency. You can find more of her work on her Instagram @zoebennettillustration. Zoe's first book with New Frontier Publishing, Ruby's Repair Cafe, was selected as a Notable by the CBCA this year.