I’ve been sitting on this news for a while, waiting for an illustrator to be confirmed, but now that all is signed and sealed, I can announce that I have a new picture book forthcoming in 2012!
This one is with Fremantle Press, which is fitting as it’s a ‘very Freo’ book in many ways. It’s called Ten Tiny Things and it’s inspired by something my daughter and I often do when we go out walking, an activity we have cleverly named “Things We Would Never Have Seen If We Had Been Driving”. As you can see, I have a way with words …
I’ve seen early sketches and am very excited about what’s to come for this book. The illustrator is this guy. He’s a little creepy but there’s not much I can (or would) do about that. Click on the “Secrets” link on his site to see why he’s perfect for the book. You’ve probably seen his work in the city, possibly without even realising. You would probably have seen more of it had you been on foot …
Watch this space for more details. Watch the secret spaces all around you for random flashes of loveliness. Go out walking. See if you can spot ten tiny things.
Meg McKinlay 
Congratulations Meg. That's big news – and I love Kyle's work.
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Conga rats, Meg! That's wonderful.
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What a inspiring idea, M. Congrats – can't wait for the baby shower!
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Congratulations! Seeing your sketches for the first time is such an amazing feeling. I was on cloud nine over mine. It makes your book seem so real.
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Congratulations, Meg! I love the title and the premise of the book. And Kyle's work is so intriguing. No wonder you're excited.
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Congratulations on the happy news!
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Thanks everyone! I'm really thrilled. I love seeing illustrators work their magic.
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Hooray Meg!! And what a wonderful illustrator, that is so exciting. I don't drive at all so I have been playing your game all my life I think, but without knowing it had such a clever name 🙂
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