Anchored - Debra Tidball
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Anchored

By: Debra Tidball, Arielle Li (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 5 April 2023

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Despite being oceans apart, Tug and Ship are connected by strong bonds in Anchored, a tale of love and connection told through the relationship of a tugboat and a cargo ship.

With a home overlooking the harbor, Debra Tidball was inspired to write Anchored by the watercraft she observed, especially the tugboats that send huge ships out into the open ocean and welcome them back again after long, sometimes perilous journeys. ‘As a parent, it made me think about the sustaining power of love — how holding someone in your heart can make you more courageous, and make the world seem like a better, brighter place despite not being together.’

With her social work background and Masters Qualification in Children’s Literature, Debra understands the vital role attachment plays in child development. In a world where many parents are separated from their children for periods of time due to work and/or living arrangements, a sense of attachment can feel stretched. Anchored is a reassuring book reminding children that their attachment with their parents/caregivers can sustain time apart: they are firmly anchored in each other’s hearts.

Anchored honors the intrinsic value and worth of a child and the sustaining power of love, despite being oceans apart. It’s an empowering story that will give children a sense of pride and strength to get through the ‘missing you’ days.

About the Author/Illustrator

Debra Tidball is an award-winning author for children. With a background in social work and qualifications in children’s literature, Debra has a passion for picture books and the profound way they can touch children’s lives.

Arielle Li is a Taiwanese-Australian illustrator based in Australia. She has been passionate about creating art from a young age, and has been pursuing illustration as a career since 2019.
Industry Reviews
"I absolutely loved adored this book. This one really hit me in the feels. It is beautifully written with illustrations that are just gorgeous things. If you have a little one who worries about separation anxiety, this would be a lovely one for them"

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