Growing Pains

By: Alison McLennan, Melissa Johns (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 16 June 2021

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Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
6+

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
26 x 25.5 x 1

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When Finn’s family plants a tree in their backyard, he feels responsible for it and worries the little sapling is cold, hungry or lonely. He tries to share his breakfast with it, offers it his scarf, and keeps it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. But when he sees his tree standing tall and brave in the moonlight, it inspires him to be brave as well.

A touching story about curiosity, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming fears.

About the Author

Alison McLennan was a terrible creative writer as a child but an enthusiastic volunteer in her school library. After studying journalism and then working in PR/media, Alison returned to creative writing while raising her family. When not writing children’s books, she’s busy prancing on the stage in musical theatre productions, singing with her children’s band Allioopsy, working as a voiceover artist, or curled up reading a book with her cat Honey.

About the Illustrator

Melissa Johns is an artist, illustrator, an avid upcycler and a closet poet. She produces artworks predominantly made of recycled materials that lend her work a uniquely whimsical quality. Melissa is passionate about her family, her artistic creations and stimulating young minds through art and literature.

Industry Reviews

Finn's journey is full of fun and humour. It's about asking big questions and curiosity, as well as care and empathy.

Illustrator Melissa Watts uses mainly recycled materials for her work. This is a unique point of difference and fits well with the book, which, though it doesn't engage with ecological questions, may help children develop a sensitivity to the natural around them.

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