My new book will be published early in the new year! The Life of Sir Dunstan Pigglesworth will be the first in the Curly Tail series of children’s books. Each book will follow one of six little pigs born upon a stormy night.
Based on a true story, this first book came from a poem I wrote for my wonderful sister following the death of her much loved pot bellied pig, Dunstan. Through storytelling, rhyme and hand drawn pictures, I want to explore how we approach coping with grief and loss with children. I don’t claim to have the answers- I have my own experiences and my years in Early Childhood education; I have people I love who are shouldering immense burdens. But maybe Dunstan can help to start that most difficult of conversations.
Following on from my debut poetry collection – The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond– this new book will continue to explore the theme of living with difficult emotions though verse. Poetry for healing: Forever.
A million thank yous to my little sister for allowing me to share Dunstan’s story. For the latest release information, watch this space or check out my Facebook and Instagram pages.
