Children's Books
Create A Book Challenge
Welcome to the fledgling year of Create a Book Challenge.
A FREE Event for all children.
Our aim is to get as many children as possible to create because creative people make amazing problem solvers. ‘Our world excels when thinkers are activated’ Grandmother Christine.
From writers to illustrators, from editors to storytellers we call on you all to create a story that you would be proud to share with the world.
Entries will be accepted up to the 31st August 2022 with our Book Launch in November 2022.
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Grandmother Christine
Author Illustrator & Story Teller
of
“In the Vales” series of children story time books, videos and app.
Grandmother Christine is a Grandmother in waiting for her own Grandchildren, but until then she shares her wee stories with you.
The Vales is a magical place nestled between lush hillside and ocean, with untold history and popular locations woven through each page of each book.
These stories are written for tall people to share with their wee folk, so both can enjoy a magical moment together in time.
The Vales is Christine’s back yard and what a splendid place it is to create in.
The stories are written for 6 to 12 year old children.
"The Vales" Series of Bedtime Stories include;
"Stranger Danger"
A story for all the family when a wee magpie wonders away from home. Help comes and the lesson ‘Stranger Danger’ is learned by all creatures great and small.
(Available only on app)
"Secrets of the Maze"
A sweet giant steps out of a perfectly good cloud into a pencil pine maze. Lachlan scares the nickers off Granny and then begins to fade out. Let’s find out more about this sensitive huge giant called Lachlan, shall we?
(Available only on app)
"Larry the Leaf and Friends"
A complimentary story of Poppa Craigs memories of his dear friend called Larry. A birth to death story written by Poppa Craig & Grandmother Christine #MrMrsAuthor, shared in the most gentlest of ways.
(Available only on app)
"Tales of many Tails"
Written for the Easter Break. A fun light story of camping in the Vales with night time noises and shadows scaring all by Granny. She knew who was scurrying around the campsite. Would you like to know too?
(Available only on app)
"Ghost Train Walk"
With two quick bursts of the Ghost trains whistle it indicates that the time is 12 midnight, but as quick as we rush out of the front door we have never been able to catch a glimpse of that train, till now!
(Available as book and on app)
"The Bless Family Memories"
When a young woman returns to her childhood home and starts
to remember her Grammy’s stories. She discovers that some of those stories are real or are they?
Let Grandmother Christine read this little story to you….
https://youtu.be/DKmU3-w6keY
(Available as book, on app and video story time).
"42 1/2 Almond Tree Grove"
The Almond Blossom Fairies introduce themselves to the young lassy as they help her remember her Grammy’s stories, fables and tales.
(Available as book and on app)
"Secret Wee Caves"
A story about Max the Purple Dragon, who shares his story about how he met his Besty, my Grammy.
(Available as book and on app)
"Big Bad Barry"
Do you have an imaginary friend?
This young lad’s BFF introduced himself just before he stepped into big school.
The two of them got up to so much mischief and went on adventures like looking for
gold together at the bottom of this wee lad’s bed.
(Available only in book form)
Meet Christine
Author, Illustrator, Narrator and Member of Writers S.A.,
Grandmother Christine is found often in the local Hospitals children’s wards or in the Primary Schools,
sharing her wee stories.
Would you like a visit from Grandmother Christine? Just ask.
Grandmother Christine
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1/41 High Street Willunga SA
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MEMBER OF “THE CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA” 2018 2019 2020 2021 & 2022
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Dragonfly Publishing House
Supporting the creativity and careers of contemporary
Australian children’s authors and illustrators