I was recently asked to give a reading of my children’s book, Boo and the Big Storm, to a Pre-school. After doing this, I showed them what was needed for a rescue and why… clean cardboard box with air holes, […]
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Donating book for ill children – Northern Star article
ALSTONVILLE author Wendy Lawrence is a huge advocate for children’s literacy, and that’s why next week she’ll be celebrating International Book Giving Day by handing out copies of her book. Next Friday, February 14, is the official day of book-giving. […]
The Royal Zoological Society of NSW ‘Award’ for Boo
The Royal Zoological Society NSW presented winners of the 2013 Whitley Awards at a special ceremony at The Australian Museum in Sydney on Friday night. ‘Boo and the Big Storm’ was awarded Winner 2013 in the Children’s Reader category. The […]
Boo’s text translated in Braille
The Queensland Braille Writing Association has created Boo’s text in Braille for their Prep students. Sue Wagner, President of the Association wrote: Every year we run a Braille Literacy Challenge for Braille reading students from Prep to Year 12 in […]
Boo supports Asylum Seekers’ refugee children
Wendy joined many other authors and illustrators in contributing to the initiative of Kids’ . It’s called ‘Creating a Welcome Children’s Book and Art Sale’. Two buyers wanted Boo and so I offered another copy. Boo raised $80.00 for the […]
Twofour7seven magazine Prize winners
Springs Kids Colouring In Competition winners are: 1st Place – Liam & Zak Bedwell [Alstonville] 2nd Place – Oscar George [Alstonville] 3rd Place -Tahli Drew [Goonellabah]
Summerland House Farm Christmas Market Day
Bella and Wendy manning the Boo stall at the Summerland House Farm [formerly House with No Steps] Christmas market day in Alstonville. It was a great day, well attended by many families and much interest shown in Boo. Thank you […]
Inspiring wildlife carers of tomorrow – Advocate 8/11/12
Members of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers come from all walks of life, and bring with them a wide range of experiences. For many of our members, wildlife and animals in general have been a lifelong passion. One such member […]
Boo – A huge success
The launch of ‘Boo and the Big Storm’ on Saturday November 3 was a huge success. Wendy and Glen very much enjoyed chatting to the many Boo Fans that were patiently queuing to get their own signed copy of the […]
Boo blows in for bedtime – Echo November 1, 2012
TWO Alsionville neighbours have used a gentle touch to introduce children to reading and wildlife. Author Wendy Lawrence and illustrator Glen Vause have self-published the beautiful book “Boo and the Big Storm”, about a boobook owlet who is blown out […]
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