Perry Emerson – författare

A thought-provoking picture book inspired by the idea that there is beauty to be cherished in imperfection.What is imperfectly perfect?It's a flower growing from a cracked pavement.It's the memory of a happy time, etched in a wrinkled smile.It's taking something broken, mending it with love,and making something new. Something unique.Beautiful. And imperfectly perfect.A story that cherishes beauty in imperfection.With a lyrical, meditative text from Perry Emerson and stunning illustrations from the wonderful Hoang Giang (The Christmas Department Store) this book explores what it means to be perfect through the eyes of a little girl at a tumultuous time in her relationship with her older brother. With a powerful message that lingers beyond the final page, Imperfectly Perfect encourages readers to embrace imperfection, whether in physical objects or in a more metaphorical way, as part of the unique beauty of the world around us. This uplifting picture book is the ideal companion for readers of The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, What Do You See When You Look at a Tree? by Emma Carlisles and The Station Cat by Stephen Hogtun.

I look in the mirror, and what do I see?Now I'll say all the wonderful things about me!Wonderful Me is a joyful book of positive of affirmations to help little readers celebrate who they are. Each page invites children to speak aloud as they turn playful peep-through pages that lead to a dazzling mirror made especially to reflect everything that makes them unique.With its rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant, interactive design, Wonderful Me gently nurtures self-esteem, confidence, and emotional awareness in a way that feels fun and empowering. It's a perfect read-aloud and a thoughtful gift for birthdays or special milestones.For readers who love I Am by Zondervan and Judi Abbot, The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin, and You Are a Beautiful Beginning by Nina Laden and Kelsey Garrity-Riley, this heartfelt book is a reminder that every child is amazing just as they are.

Max's mum is a magical storyteller. She weaves wondrous worlds inspired by the intricate charms on her special bracelet - lockets, animals and glittering jewels. One day, Max breaks the bracelet and is distraught. But mum has the perfect solution . . . she pulls Max close and begins to share a story from when she was small. A story about the day she broke the bracelet too, and went searching for someone who might fix it.Written with warmth and gentle humour by Perry Emerson, and illustrated with rich and whimsical detail by Laura Borio, this enchanting picture book is a tender celebration of storytelling and how the right words can bring people together and mend almost anything.Perfect for families who love cosy and comforting adventures like A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston, The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield, and the whacky charm of Wonka, this is a treasure of a book to read together again and again.

A lyrical story that's perfect for inspiring reluctant readers to find their own style of reading - illustrated by the internationally bestselling Sean Julian. Pip and Bun are two very different bunnies.Pip LOVES reading. Bun does not.Until, one day, Bun opens a book . . . and discovers pages filled with action and adventure!This celebration of creativity and imaginative play is the ideal book to empower kids to write their own story. Just One More Story explores the idea that there are many different ways to read and is ideal for children who have struggled to connect to reading. Just like Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie and I Say Ooh, You Say Aah by John Kane, Just One More Story will be loved by budding book lovers and reluctant readers alike.