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Georgie Donaghey's pic book an International Book Awards Finalist

August 3, 2019

Congrats to Georgie Donaghey, whose picture book

In the Shadow of an Elephant

Has been honoured as a finalist in the

2019 International Book Awards - Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category.

Illustrated by Sandra Severgnini

Published by Little Pink Books, in hardback.

Richly deserved - congrats again Georgie!

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New picture book for Georgie Donaghey

May 19, 2019

Congrats to Georgie Donaghey on the publication of

In the Shadow of an Elephant

Illustrated by Sandra Severgnini

Published by Little Pink Books, in hardback

For ages 5+.

In the Shadow of an Elephant explores the relationship between an orphaned elephant and a small African boy. It touches on poaching, friendship, loss, trust and life coming full circle.

Sounds -and looks! - wonderful. Congrats again Georgie!

In New Books Tags Georgie Donaghey
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Georgie Donaghey's new picture book

November 17, 2017

Congrats to Georgie Donaghey on the publication of

Clover's BIG ideas

Illustrated by Emma Middleton

Published by Little Pink Dog Books, in hardback

For ages 4+.

One little lamb, three mischievous boys and an unlikely friendship. Being the smallest isn't easy. Clover's always being teased. When Shadow, Stu and Duncan's teasing goes too far, can Clover and her big ideas rescue them from their own silliness?

Georgie is the founder of Creative Kids Tales, a site dedicated to assisting children's authors on their creative journey.

Sounds like a winner - congrats again Georgie!

In New Books Tags Georgie Donaghey

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