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Wenda Shurety, or Wobbly Wenda, is a children's author, scientist and archer. She loves to write from the heart about nature, diversity and the magical world of the imagination. Wenda was born in London and began her career in science, studying Biochemistry at the University of Surrey and Cell Biology at the University of Cambridge. She worked in a laboratory in New York, then moved to Australia to work as a scientist at the University of Queensland. There she met her husband, started a family, and now calls Australia home. Becoming a mum inspired Wenda to write stories for children, and she has since written two books, Evaâs Imagination and The Golden Treasure, and been featured in the anthology Itâs Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Wenda was delighted when Eva's Imagination was read out on Play School last year. She also has two more books coming out in late 2020, both inspired by nature: Natureâs Toybox and Dig! Dig! Dig! Wenda has written Pear of Hope to encourage hope. She has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for twenty years and hasnât let it stop her. Hope has been instrumental with her journey, and she aims to share it with others so that it might help them, too. In addition to being a scientist and writing wonderful stories, Wenda is also a classified para-archer and will compete in the National Australian Para-archery Championships in March 2020. She lives in Brisbane with her husband, daughter, pug and dachshund.
Deb Hudson is an illustrator who is passionate about drawing bright, happy and colorful images that evoke emotion and thought in their viewer. She was previously a teacher, and taught English in Japan for four years. She then studied for a Bachelorâs degree in Fine Arts, and became a mother. Her first picture book, The Golden Thread, was published in 2019. Deb has been drawing and creating since she was a little girl. As a child her mother said she was âoff with the fairiesâ in her own little dream world, dancing about in dress ups and talking to imaginary friends. Deb is inspired by joy- and wonder-filled dreamy moments of the everyday. She lives in the fabulous city of Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, three children, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.
<p>Told through sensitive words, the gentle story will inspire and comfort children, regardless of their journey. It is a great introduction to building a positive outlook in the face of struggle, or as the buzzword in education would put it, resilience. <i>Pear of Hope</i> will be an invaluable resource for educators, carers, and those in the medical profession. But it will also be of value to parents. The message is universal. Children face transitions and challenges of all sorts throughout their early years, Pear of Hope will provide comfort and inspiration to all.</p>
NZ Booklovers
Delicately created to allow discussion to occur about some of the seriously troubling issues of illness, life and hope, Pear of Hope uses the pear tree and the pear, a symbol of so many things in varying cultures, all underscoring immortality, life, good fortune and wisdom and health.
Blue Wolf Reviews
deals with a diagnosis of childhood cancer so sensitively and evocatively. Yet despite its sad subject matter itâs overwhelmingly a story of hope.
Dimâs Write Stuff
a thoughtful and gentle exploration of the profound impact of childhood illness. ⌠such a beautiful and hopeful story
Can you Tell Me A Story
A lovely picture book for emerging readers showing positivity and that when facing difficult circumstances
School Days Magazine
While some of our students may be in Annaâs particular situation, there are many more who are facing other challenges and who need the reassurance that time will pass, and like the pear tree, they will prevail. So this is one to share and talk about so each can take what they need from it.
The Bottom Shelf
The considerate story encourages both children and adults who suffer from illnesses or who face challenges in life, to stay hopeful and resilient⌠a beautiful book full of hope, wisdom and encouragement.
Mo Moe Picture Book
Provides a good starting point for developing empathy and understanding of the challenges some children face. Suitable for children 4 upwards, it would make an excellent addition to a school library.
Armadillo Magazine
full of hope and love for children and others in times of severe illness
Kidsâ Book Review
A beautifully illustrated story showing a young girlâs journey through cancer. Instead of treatments and hospitals, her journey is shown through the loss of energy, dark clouds and fog surrounding her and then her slow recovery back to a hopeful future.
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Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Wenda Shurety, or Wobbly Wenda, is a children's author, scientist and archer. She loves to write from the heart about nature, diversity and the magical world of the imagination. Wenda was born in London and began her career in science, studying Biochemistry at the University of Surrey and Cell Biology at the University of Cambridge. She worked in a laboratory in New York, then moved to Australia to work as a scientist at the University of Queensland. There she met her husband, started a family, and now calls Australia home. Becoming a mum inspired Wenda to write stories for children, and she has since written two books, Evaâs Imagination and The Golden Treasure, and been featured in the anthology Itâs Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Wenda was delighted when Eva's Imagination was read out on Play School last year. She also has two more books coming out in late 2020, both inspired by nature: Natureâs Toybox and Dig! Dig! Dig! Wenda has written Pear of Hope to encourage hope. She has lived with Multiple Sclerosis for twenty years and hasnât let it stop her. Hope has been instrumental with her journey, and she aims to share it with others so that it might help them, too. In addition to being a scientist and writing wonderful stories, Wenda is also a classified para-archer and will compete in the National Australian Para-archery Championships in March 2020. She lives in Brisbane with her husband, daughter, pug and dachshund.
Deb Hudson is an illustrator who is passionate about drawing bright, happy and colorful images that evoke emotion and thought in their viewer. She was previously a teacher, and taught English in Japan for four years. She then studied for a Bachelorâs degree in Fine Arts, and became a mother. Her first picture book, The Golden Thread, was published in 2019. Deb has been drawing and creating since she was a little girl. As a child her mother said she was âoff with the fairiesâ in her own little dream world, dancing about in dress ups and talking to imaginary friends. Deb is inspired by joy- and wonder-filled dreamy moments of the everyday. She lives in the fabulous city of Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, three children, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.