The Welcome Cookies

(Hardback, New edition)

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Everyone enjoys the cosiness and friendliness of their favourite caf. But what happens when the place you love suddenly changes

Mabel loves visiting Miss Plums Sugar Plum Caf and drawing pictures for the arty-smarty wall. But one day, Mabel finds the caf under renovation by someone new. She misses her favourite caf, and she misses Miss Plums smiles. One day, the caf reopens, and Mabel reluctantly visits there with her mother. Will this new place provide Mabel with the same joy she felt in the old place And how will Mabel accept its differences

In The Welcome Cookies, Mabel witnesses what she perceives to be the destruction of a place she loved. The story shows how even though we can sometimes mourn the loss of a place and miss seeing people, if we open ourselves to new things, it can mean new beginnings and a chance for new friendships to develop. The story also shows how a child has the power to make someone feel special and welcome.

With sensitive illustrations that give life to Mabels emotional responses, this book will have young and old alike wanting to visit their local caf to taste the welcome cookies.

Author Bio

Kirrili Lonergan is a picture book illustrator, art therapist and mother of four children. She is the co-creator of the Lessons of a LAC series and school visit sessions and the author of several other titles for EK, including Ollies Treasure and What If . Kirrili is an active committee member for the CBCA Newcastle Sub-branch and a regular volunteer for Books4Outback Kirrili Lonergan is a picture book illustrator, art therapist and mother of four children. She is the co-creator of the Lessons of a LAC series and school visit sessions and the author of several other titles for EK, including Ollies Treasure and What If . Kirrili is an active committee member for the CBCA Newcastle Sub-branch and a regular volunteer for Books4Outback.