Join us for a fun afternoon of story time and art celebrating Maura Pierlot's latest children's book, Clutterbugs! Maura will do a reading from the book, then you will get hands-on and make your own Clutterbug or rocket from the story!

ABOUT THE BOOK

When Steff can't find Jay's birthday present in her very messy room, strange creatures called clutterbugs come to the rescue, helping her discover the most meaningful gift of all. Join the fun in this action-packed tale about waste reduction, repurposing, responsibility and the true spirit of giving.

Perfect for young eco-warriors and budding creators, Clutterbugs is a must-addition to any child's bookshelf. A charming, highly original story that sparks creativity, inspires responsibility, encourages environmental awareness and celebrates friendship and gift-giving. Mess-makers, young and old, will love this colourful, quirky adventure.

PRAISE FOR CLUTTERBUGS

A neat tale of waste mindfulness wrapped in the gift of creativity, friendship and play, fashioned with whimsy, lively action and heart. This picture book is the gift that keeps on giving. (Romi Sharp, Just Write for Kids)

With a rollicking rhythm and a fun rhyming pattern, Clutterbugs is a delight to read and share with young children … As well as encouraging children to be more organised and less messy with their belongings. Clutterbugs will inspire them to be more creative in the way they use. reuse and recycle them. The book can be read and shared for sheer enjoyment, or to provide those deeper discussions. (Norah Colvin, Readilearn)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maura Pierlot is an international award-winning children’s book author, playwright and filmmaker who creates on Ngunnawal / Ngambri country (Canberra). Her writing explores existential themes, prompting vital conversations about identity, mental wellbeing and the complexities of the human experience.

When she’s not busy thinking, dreaming and creating – and sometimes even when she is – Maura enjoys spending time with her family at their avocado farm set within a coastal NSW rainforest, a mountaintop property they share with wombats, echidnas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and two energetic Bordoodles.