Picture Books
My first Picture Book is called 'Ponkidoodle' published by Little Steps
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'Ponkidoodle' written by Neridah McMullin and illustrated by Aaron Pocock
Things don't go bump in the middle of the night - it's just Ponkidoodle!
'Ponkidoodle' written by Neridah McMullin is based on an imaginary friend created by Neridah's father to ease night time fears. Just knowing that Ponkidoodle was there gave the children great reassurance and security.
Ponkidoodle is a loveable friend who keeps watch over the family home at night. The antics of Ponkidoodle are hilarious. He likes to hang out on the roof, underneath the house and even in the loo! Above all the one thing he loves more than anything is children and this is who he wishes to protect the most. With Ponkidoodle around there is no need to be scared!
Aaron Pocock is a well versed illustrator and as a 'fine artist' has worked in many mediums. He has been involved in many exhibitions and has illustrated several children's books. Aaron also teaches drawing and painting and conducts workshops as time allows.
"Illustrating Ponkidoodle was a breath of fresh air. The character was a lot of fun and the text allowed a lot of artistic freedom. Neridah is a very laid back person and was a pleasure to work with. Make sure you listen out for those creaks at nighttime...you never know, you might have your very own little Ponkidoodle in the house!"
Ponkidoodle is suitable for children aged 3 - 7 years old
Testimonial Little Steps Publishing
“Many of the world’s best children’s books are born from the bed time story ritual. These stories ooze the warmth and feeling of parents sharing life’s most memorable moments with their children. Ponkidoodle comes from such stock. He is a funny, clumsy and loveable little monster, who manifested from a father’s desire to ease the night-time fears of the small Bade children. Neridah McMullin has delightfully re-created Ponki, from her childhood memories, into a beautiful picture book that will comfort and enthrall young children. Aaron Pocock’s masterful illustrations perfectly capture Ponkidoodle as the loveable, but rascally rogue culprit of the night-time noises, and the result is a book that will be read and re-read every bedtime.”
Review by Dr.Virginia Lowe, Create-a-Kids-Book
Dad’s story of the ubiquitous Ponkidoodle, making noises throughout the old creaky house calms the protagonist until sleep comes.
“In meticulous rhyming verse, this charming and reassuring picture book is based on the authors own experience. The antics of Ponkidoodle are hilarious – on the roof, in the kitchen and in the loo! There are noises all over the place. But Ponkidoodle is friendly, so there is no need to be alarmed”
Virginia Lowe
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PO Box 2 Ormond 3204
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This book will be launched in November 2009