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25.01.2022 With one year to go until the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, we are pleased to announce that ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ is currently being translated into Japanese to represent Australia at the Olympics in Children’s Literature and help promote the values of the Olympics (and the book): diversity, inclusion and harmony #tokyoolympics #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether

25.01.2022 Celebrating Children’s Week recently at Mt Evelyn Community House :) Children of all ages helped me tell the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar as he munched his way through all of the foods... burp!! We made Hungry Caterpillar hats and had a great time singing, drumming and watching the caterpillar eggs 'pop' on the rainbow parachute! Thank you to Mt Evelyn Community House and all of the Parents & Caregivers for joining us and celebrating Children’s Week and the 50th anniversary of the Very Hungry Caterpillar. #childrensweek #veryhungrycaterpillar #readingtogether #playistheway #artsforwellbeing

23.01.2022 This livestream is of Dr Bernice King (daughter of Dr Martin Luther King) discussing the current situation in the USA with three children's authors who have each written children's books that ask children not only to re-imagine the world but to change it (minutes 5.05 - 25.30). Similarly, I am deeply proud that 'A Rainbow of Fun' promotes diversity, equality and social inclusion, and encourages creative conversations about this with children in the Reflections & Activities section at the back of the book #blm #onlineprotest #arainbowoffun #kidsbook #beingbrave #beingdifferent #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether https://www.facebook.com/thekingcenter/videos/1169066133303008/?v=2407134986251201

23.01.2022 Very excited that 'A Rainbow of Fun' has made it to enchanting Scituate, Massachusetts :) Featured here during Janet Parsons talk on the creative process at the launch of her own new book 'The Truth'. Thanks Janet... hopefully next time I can come with you!!

23.01.2022 WOW our inbox exploded after the last post!! We increased the number of free Connection Packs from 20 to 25 and they have now all been allocated. However, you can still buy these Connection/Lockdown goodies here on our FB Page or A Rainbow of Fun website to lift kids spirits. For $25.00 a smaller version of the Connection Pack will include: 1. A copy of the award winning A Rainbow of Fun book 2. A Connection Card for kids to write on the back and send to grandparents or loved... ones 3. A Lockdown Superhero Award 4. A Colouring Page 5. Postage included. We can provide complimentary additional copies for siblings of the Lockdown Superhero Award and Colouring Page, however, if you need additional Connection Cards they are $2 each (just PM us about this). The beautiful Kindness Lives Here sticker is available for separate purchase through Calm & Co: https://www.calmandco.com.au/products We are so glad that we can put smiles on kids faces at this tough time and help to keep them connected with grandparents and loved ones #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #kindnessliveshere See more

23.01.2022 Happy Father's Day from Penny & Grandpa Pig: To all the dads & grandpas, angel dads/grandpas, those missing their dads/grandpas, those that can't be near their dads/grandpas and to all the men who step up and share love and connection with a child. You are Superstars... Happy Father’s Day!

23.01.2022 For those of you with pre-schoolers, please join me for this event on Thurs 28th March for a special time of Fun & Friendship

22.01.2022 A lovely morning of fun & friendship with preschoolers at Mt Evelyn Community House. With a reading of 'A Rainbow of Fun' along with singing, a rainbow parachute & a paper bag pig craft... it was all smiles from the beautiful children

22.01.2022 Very excited that 'A Rainbow of Fun' has made it to enchanting Scituate, Massachusetts :) Featured here during Janet Parsons talk on the creative process at the launch of her own new book 'The Truth'. Thanks Janet... hopefully next time I can come with you!!

22.01.2022 Even Santa likes ‘A Rainbow of Fun’! Perhaps he too has rainbow boxer shorts A very Happy Holiday Season from Penny & Grandpa Pig xx

22.01.2022 25 complimentary ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ Connection Packs have now been sent to 25 brave little people to keep connected with grandparents and loved ones during this Melbourne/Victorian Lockdown. We lit our Rainbow candle and said a little prayer for each of these children during this tough time. We hope the Connection Packs brighten their day and put a smile on their faces! #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #kindnessliveshere #arainbowoffun #arainbowofconnection

21.01.2022 The team at A Rainbow of Fun are giving away 20 FREE Connection Packs to keep Melbourne and Victorian kids connected with their grandparents and families during Lockdown. The packs are valued at over $50 each and include: 1. A copy of the award-winning A Rainbow of Fun book 2. Connection Post Card for kids to write on the back and send to grandparents or loved ones 3. Kindness Lives Here sticker from Calm and Co (a portion of their proceeds go to Beyond Blue) 4. Lock Down Su...perhero Award 5. Colouring Page 6. Fridge Magnet 7. Paper Bag Pig Craft The first 20 to PM us at 'A Rainbow of Fun' with child's name and address will receive a complimentary Connection Pack! It is our passion to see families keep connected during this difficult time... so please SHARE!! #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #beyondblue See more

21.01.2022 Thank you Sienna & family! I'm glad you enjoyed Penny Pig and my kids picture book 'A Rainbow of Fun'! #kidsbook #empoweringkids #buildingresilience #familyconnections #developingempathy #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #SEL #wholechild

21.01.2022 Happy International Children's Book Day (ICBD) from Penny Pig & Grandpa Pig! ICBD aims to celebrate children's books and inspire a love of reading (Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday on 2 April). This years theme is BOOKS HELP US SLOW DOWN #InternationalChildrensBookDay

20.01.2022 Our ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ masks have just arrived Never thought this would be part of our merchandise when I wrote the book. Take care & stay safe Melbourne #arainbowoffun #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether

20.01.2022 Even Santa likes ‘A Rainbow of Fun’! Perhaps he too has rainbow boxer shorts A very Happy Holiday Season from Penny & Grandpa Pig xx

20.01.2022 Good friends of Penny & Grandpa Pig, Jeyda and her Pa Jeff enjoyed reading A Rainbow of Fun to her class on Dad/Grandpa Reading Day #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience

19.01.2022 Fun at Market 3196 on the weekend. 2 sessions with book readings, songs, drumming, craft and of course a giant rainbow balloon on the rainbow parachute! #arainbowoffun #market3196 #kidsbook #empoweringkids #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

19.01.2022 Looking for school holiday fun? Join me at Collingwood Children’s Farm for a reading of 'A Rainbow of Fun'. A heartwarming story about love, courage and rainbow underpants! Dress in your favourite rainbow clothes and enjoy this fun story, some singing, a rainbow parachute and a paper bag pig craft. This Tuesday 9th April and next Tuesday 16th April from 1.15pm-2.15pm in the barn. My sessions are free but you pay general admission to the farm #collingwoodchildrensfarm #kidsbook #empoweringkids #funandfriendship #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

18.01.2022 Book Week fun with the delightful girls and boys at Heathcote Primary School. Thanks for having me and wishing you A Rainbow of Fun! #cbca2019 #bookweek2019 #arainbowoffun

17.01.2022 My guest blog for Califf Life Creations on How do we Foster Empathy in our Children & Celebrate Diversity? http://califfcreations.com/empathy-and-diversity-teaching-/ #arainbowoffun #fosteringempathy #celebratingdiversity #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #kidsbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #califflifecreations

16.01.2022 Our family has added to the Rainbow Trail And to help support Australian families doing it tough at present, we’ve got 20 copies of our award-winning kids picture book ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ to GIVE AWAY to those Australian families who need a little cheering up! Please Share and PM me BRIEF details of your/their circumstances (ie. single parent lost job) and the address. I can also sign and dedicate the book if you wish. ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ is a fun, uplifting kids picture book... which is also a wellbeing tool with a resources section where families can share meaningful, creative activities together (handy in this current climate!) Please Share and let’s support each other at this time! #rainbowtrail #kidsbook #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #weareallinthistogether See more

16.01.2022 Join us tomorrow afternoon for some school holiday fun at Collingwood Children’s Farm for a reading of 'A Rainbow of Fun'. Dress in your favourite rainbow clothes and enjoy this fun story, some singing, a rainbow parachute and a paper bag pig craft. This Tuesday 16th April from 1.15pm-2.15pm in the barn. My session is free but you pay general admission to the farm #collingwoodchildrensfarm #kidsbook #empoweringkids #funandfriendship #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

15.01.2022 Such an encouraging review from the UK and here's hoping that A Rainbow of Fun touches the lives of many children worldwide. Read review @ https://www.littleparachutes.com/books/a-rainbow-of-fun/

14.01.2022 We’re honoured to have won GOLD in the USA Living Now book awards which recognise exceptional life-changing books and their creators. Go Rainbow Go! https://www.heraldsun.com.au//1e422272492550ea22789c254f52 #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #playistheway #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #buildingbetterbrains #wearestrongertogether

13.01.2022 Book Week reading, author talk & craft at Heathcote Primary School. Great kids & lots of fun... in fact we had ‘A Rainbow of Fun’! #cbca2019 #bookweek2019 #arainbowoffun

13.01.2022 It’s so lovely being able to share this experience with my kids! #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #playistheway #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #buildingbetterbrains #wearestrongertogether

12.01.2022 A Rainbow of Fun is now available at Booktique in Wangaratta and Edgars Books & News in Wangaratta #kidsbook #empoweringkids #buildingresilience #familyconnections #developingempathy #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

12.01.2022 Our family has added to the Rainbow Trail And to help support Australian families doing it tough at present, we’ve got 20 copies of our award-winning kids picture book ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ to GIVE AWAY to those Australian families who need a little cheering up! Please Share and PM me BRIEF details of your/their circumstances (ie. single parent lost job) and the address. I can also sign and dedicate the book if you wish. ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ is a fun, uplifting kids picture book... which is also a wellbeing tool with a resources section where families can share meaningful, creative activities together (handy in this current climate!) Please Share and let’s support each other at this time! #rainbowtrail #kidsbook #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #weareallinthistogether See more

12.01.2022 Review of 'A Rainbow of Fun' in Saturday's Herald Sun "Weekend" liftout :) #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #playistheway #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #buildingbetterbrains #wearestrongertogether

11.01.2022 Very privileged to spend the morning doing a reading of ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ & activities in the Starlight Express Room at the Monash Children’s Hospital. My session was also broadcast on Star TV around the hospital. Thank you to Captain Confused and the amazing boys & girls for having me #kidsbook #empoweringkids #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #starlightaustralia

11.01.2022 Recent review from Australian author Sally Odgers. Sally has written over 400 books herself so I am humbled to have her review A Rainbow of Fun @ https://promotemeplease.blogspot.com//a-rainbow-of-fun.html

10.01.2022 Happy Father's Day from Penny & Grandpa Pig: To all the dads & grandpas, angel dads/grandpas, those missing their dads/grandpas, those that can't be near their dads/grandpas and to all the men who step up and share love and connection with a child. You are Superstars... Happy Father’s Day!

09.01.2022 Happy 'International Read to Me Day' (19 March) from Penny & Grandpa Pig! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ_IMsbmhbo

08.01.2022 Lovely afternoon last Tues at Collingwood Children’s Farm... doing it all again next Tues 16th at 1.15pm in the barn. Book reading, singing, rainbow parachute, craft & fun! #collingwoodchildrensfarm #kidsbook #empoweringkids #funandfriendship #familytime #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

08.01.2022 Back at my old stomping ground recently for a reading of A Rainbow of Fun. It was nice to be able to tell the boys and girls that this was where I started writing and where the office lady, Mrs Baker, used to type up my stories on the type writer... although some of them didn't seem to know what a type writer was!!!

07.01.2022 25 complimentary ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ Connection Packs have now been sent to 25 brave little people to keep connected with grandparents and loved ones during this Melbourne/Victorian Lockdown. We lit our Rainbow candle and said a little prayer for each of these children during this tough time. We hope the Connection Packs brighten their day and put a smile on their faces! #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #kindnessliveshere #arainbowoffun #arainbowofconnection

06.01.2022 Fun at Market 3196 on the weekend. 2 sessions with book readings, songs, drumming, craft and of course a giant rainbow balloon on the rainbow parachute! #arainbowoffun #market3196 #kidsbook #empoweringkids #creativityforwellbeing #powerofplay #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing

01.01.2022 WOW our inbox exploded after the last post!! We increased the number of free Connection Packs from 20 to 25 and they have now all been allocated. However, you can still buy these Connection/Lockdown goodies here on our FB Page or A Rainbow of Fun website to lift kids spirits. For $25.00 a smaller version of the Connection Pack will include: 1. A copy of the award winning A Rainbow of Fun book 2. A Connection Card for kids to write on the back and send to grandparents or loved... ones 3. A Lockdown Superhero Award 4. A Colouring Page 5. Postage included. We can provide complimentary additional copies for siblings of the Lockdown Superhero Award and Colouring Page, however, if you need additional Connection Cards they are $2 each (just PM us about this). The beautiful Kindness Lives Here sticker is available for separate purchase through Calm & Co: https://www.calmandco.com.au/products We are so glad that we can put smiles on kids faces at this tough time and help to keep them connected with grandparents and loved ones #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #kindnessliveshere See more

01.01.2022 Our ‘A Rainbow of Fun’ masks have just arrived Never thought this would be part of our merchandise when I wrote the book. Take care & stay safe Melbourne #arainbowoffun #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether

01.01.2022 The team at A Rainbow of Fun are giving away 20 FREE Connection Packs to keep Melbourne and Victorian kids connected with their grandparents and families during Lockdown. The packs are valued at over $50 each and include: 1. A copy of the award-winning A Rainbow of Fun book 2. Connection Post Card for kids to write on the back and send to grandparents or loved ones 3. Kindness Lives Here sticker from Calm and Co (a portion of their proceeds go to Beyond Blue) 4. Lock Down Su...perhero Award 5. Colouring Page 6. Fridge Magnet 7. Paper Bag Pig Craft The first 20 to PM us at 'A Rainbow of Fun' with child's name and address will receive a complimentary Connection Pack! It is our passion to see families keep connected during this difficult time... so please SHARE!! #connectionpack #keepingfamiliestogether #kidsandgrandparents #keepingfamiliesconnected #letsstayconnected #kidsbook #empoweringkids #familyconnections #creativityforwellbeing #childrensbook #readingtogether #artsforwellbeing #buildingresilience #beingbrave #sharingstories #wearestrongertogether #calmandco #beyondblue See more

01.01.2022 Book Week fun at Mt Evelyn Community House. Celebrating 50 years of the Very Hungry Caterpillar! #cbca2019 #bookweek2019 #veryhungrycaterpillar