Junipers Painting

(Hardback)

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Juniper is stuck in her beachside home. All she wants is to play on the sand, collect shells, and look for mermaids in the shallows. But it's too wet and Mamma's busy with work. Juniper tries to keep busy with indoor gameslike a tea party with her dolls, and building a blanket cave with Teddy. Eventually, she runs out of things to do. Mamma suggests she paint a picture, so Juniper decides to paint her beloved beach. She starts with the sky that stretches down to the deep sea green, then adds red sailboats and darting silverfish. By the time its complete, Juniper is surprised to see that something has changed! The storm has passed and Mamma is ready to go to the beach. Did her painting change the world outside Maybe her imagination is more powerful than she thought

With captivating illustrations, Junipers Painting helps children patiently navigate disappointment, embrace their creativity, and find enjoyment in the present.

Author Bio

Catherine Bauer is a journalist and writer from South Australia. She has worked as a news and political journalist and features writer, a government media adviser, and currently works with a community services provider supporting homeless and vulnerable South Australians. Jennifer Horn is an illustrator and writer. Her debut picture book The Precious Plum was shortlisted for the 2022 Little Pink Dog's Authorstrator Prize.