Auntie Ellie’s Beach House - Raewyn Caisley and Lisa Allen

Auntie Ellie's Beach House - Raewyn Caisley and Lisa Allen

Description

Leyla loves everything about Auntie Ellie's beach house – the boat, the climbing tree, the old rainwater tank, the driftwood on the beach and the family times there together. She thinks she would be lost without it, but then the moon shows her the way…. A delightful story about people and place that deals gently and lyrically with themes of upheaval and change.

Raewyn Caisley is a New Zealand writer with one foot on either side of the Tasman with a number of titles to her credit. Lisa Allen has illustrated a number of successful picture books including Mangrove (Penguin 2007), Anzac Day Parade (Penguin 2010), and three previous books for Duck Creek Press – Emotions in Motion, A Hot Cup of Chocolate and Tilly's Big Problem.

About Duck Creek Press

Launched in late 2010, this separate imprint specialises in children’s picture books. The emphasis is on quality, adventure, warmth and intrigue and the books feature the work of a number of New Zealand’s finest authors and illustrators.

We have already received a number of awards and shortlistings, and translation rights to well over half the list have been sold for publication overseas.

Testimonials

“New Zealand book lovers will know how much we depend on the judgment, expertise and professional commitment of a publisher like David Ling. I am extremely grateful to him, not only for taking the gamble with an unknown, but for his advice, enthusiastic care and attention in doing such a fine job.”

John Steele, author of No Ordinary Man
“David Ling is a publisher of rare integrity, range and innovation and his Duck Creek imprint, launched in 2010, has contributed significantly to the general upswing in New Zealand picture book publishing. Production values are notably high, while his authors and illustrators represent a judicious mix of established names and exciting newcomers. I'm looking forward to more delightful picture books from this experienced and committed publisher.”

- Tessa Duder, author and editor

David Ling Publishing