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Ed & Brenda’s Big Adventure – Midnight Magpies – Planet Hope
Emma’s books are “Planet Hope” (2022) “Midnight Magpies” (2020) and “Ed & Brenda’s Big Adventure” (2019) all hardcover picture books published in full colour. The stories explore themes of friendship, problem-solving and the power of positivity, written for young readers in rhyming verse, with unique Australian characters and landscapes.
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A beautifully illustrated story exploring hope, connection, and emotional resilience. Inspired by the challenges of isolation, Planet Hope helps children understand that even difficult moments can lead to growth.
Click to watch the Planet Hope online interview with illustrator Emma Stuart
Emma’s second children’s book Midnight Magpies. Published by Brolly Books in December 2020, the story is set in an urban landscape where the beautiful warble of Australian magpies lightens the night with magical music. Illustrated by renown Australian artist Emma Stuart, the story comes to life in beautiful watercolour pages. It’s a story of light in the darkness and the colourful magic of unexpected connection through music. An uplifting tale inspired by the emotional roller coaster of living with COVID restrictions in Melbourne, Emma shares this book of friendship, hope and the power of dreams. Look for the links between the books and you’ll be sure to find a few…..
Emma’s first children’s book Ed & Brenda’s Big Adventure, published in 2019 by Brolly Books, is the story of two kangaroos exploring the world on their tandem bicycle. You’ll never guess where the inspiration came from….
Covering themes of friendship, problem-solving and the power of dreams, this story is for young readers of all ages. Every page is a unique work of art by Fee Ainsworth bringing my Ed & Brenda characters to life.
Watch an online preview of Ed & Brenda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bOJfrroiFA
Get in touch emmacarybooks@gmail.com
Emma Cary 