Leaky Story A fun-filled adventure into the power of the imagination and the magic of books!
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Devon Sillett is a former radio producer, turned writer and reviewer. Born in the US, Devon now calls Australia home. She has loved books as long as she can remember — so much so that she even married her husband Matthew in a library! Currently, she teaches in the writing department at the University of Canberra, where she is also a PhD student, researching Australian children’s picture books. If she isn’t writing or reading, you’ll find her playing Lego or hide-and-seek with her two young sons, Jay and Aaron. Her first picture book, The Leaky Story, was published by EK in 2017. She is also the author of Saying Goodbye to Barkley (2019, EK Books) and Scaredy Book (2020, EK Books)
Anil Tortop was born and raised in Turkey, moving to Australia in early 2011. She's been trying to get used to the local eight-legged house intruders and slithering visitors ever since! As well as illustrating books, Anil also works as an animator and character/concept designer. She lives with her husband in Brisbane. In their small home studio together, they call themselves 'Children's Booksmiths'.
"...an adventurous romp. The family in this story has to find a way to put the characters back where they belong when a long-ignored book starts leaking seawater, pirates and marine life all over their living room."
Books+Publishing Junior
"Young children will love this concept as they willingly suspend their reality and let their imaginations take over. Canberra-based author Devon Sillett was awarded the Australian Postgraduate Award for her research into speculative fiction for young adults and it seems that this is a great example of the “what-if’ story starter."
The Bottom Shelf
"There is a veritable shipload of things to like about this rollicking tale of adventure and mayhem.”
Boomerang Books
"Never leave a book on a shelf unread! The book in this entertaining book is so frustrated it leaks a story and involves the whole family. Lots of fun for a family to share.”
Pinerolo Newsletter
"This is a funny, imaginative, and meaningful story about how important books are in people’s lives, particularly in the lives of children. They offer adventure, excitement and journeys into the unknown.”
Kids' Book Review
"This gorgeous EK Books picture book might spark a brand new love for reading.”
Hip Little One
"... one of the best adventure books ever.”
What’s Up Downunder
"This is truly a fun filled, action packed story about how exciting books can actually be and how using your imaginations is really where all the fun lives.”<br />
Bookish Kidz
"Ms Tortop’s illustrations hilariously match the simple script … This one is ideal for sharing with a young child, and then discussing its message of the timeless appeal of books."
My Shelf
"This is a really neat story with very colorful illustrations … Readers who love adventures, leaks, and pirates would enjoy this story, especially readers who are five - to nine-years old.”
Kids Book Buzz
"A fun and riveting read.”
Offspring Magazine
"<i>The Leaky Story</i> may just get your younger child interested in books as it stretches the imagination taking the Blossburn family who are happily watching TV and playing video games on an amazing imaginary adventure."<br />
School Days Magazine
"<i>The Leaky Story</i> is a quirky tale of a book that sits abandoned on a shelf as its owners, the Blossburn family, go about their business. In an effort to be noticed, the book starts to swell and leaks various aquatic animals into the lounge room until it can no longer be ignored."
University of Canberra
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Devon Sillett is a former radio producer, turned writer and reviewer. Born in the US, Devon now calls Australia home. She has loved books as long as she can remember — so much so that she even married her husband Matthew in a library! Currently, she teaches in the writing department at the University of Canberra, where she is also a PhD student, researching Australian children’s picture books. If she isn’t writing or reading, you’ll find her playing Lego or hide-and-seek with her two young sons, Jay and Aaron. Her first picture book, The Leaky Story, was published by EK in 2017. She is also the author of Saying Goodbye to Barkley (2019, EK Books) and Scaredy Book (2020, EK Books)
Anil Tortop was born and raised in Turkey, moving to Australia in early 2011. She's been trying to get used to the local eight-legged house intruders and slithering visitors ever since! As well as illustrating books, Anil also works as an animator and character/concept designer. She lives with her husband in Brisbane. In their small home studio together, they call themselves 'Children's Booksmiths'.