Gretel Petal & the Blooming City by Fiona Gray - Book Launch
Description
Valley Road Nursery is excited to be hosting Fiona Gray for the launch of her new children's story book Gretel Petal & the Blooming City. Fiona will be in the nursery for a very special storytime to celebrate her new release.
Join us for a reading and some fun gardening activities.
Please note: bookings are essential as space is limited to 30 children per session.
About the Book:
Gretel Petal longs for a friend in her grey city. Then one day, she brings home a curious little plant and everything changes.
The plant grows and grows, taking over her bedroom, spilling out the window, and winding its way across the building. Soon, birds and other animals flock to its branches, causing such a stir that the neighbourhood children can’t resist joining the fun.
How far will the plant’s twisting tendrils reach, and what wonders will it bring next?
Gretel Petal and the Blooming City is a joyful celebration of nature in the heart of urban life—a story about friendship, community, and the unexpected ways life can bloom around us.
About the Author:
Fiona Gray is a writer, researcher, and passionate nature-lover based in regional Victoria. Trained as an architect, her work focuses on creating spaces where people and nature thrive together. She writes regularly for lifestyle and sustainability publications, sharing insights into how nature-connected living can enrich our everyday lives. Gretel Petal and the Blooming City is her first picture book, offering a gentle invitation for children (and the young at heart) to celebrate the wonder of the natural world and nurture a sense of awe in the midst of urban life. When she’s not designing or writing, you’ll find her wandering the rugged bushland and waterways she calls home, where native plants and animals offer quiet reminders of nature’s resilience and enduring beauty. |
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About the Illustrator:
Emma Stuart is an acclaimed children’s book illustrator with over 25 years of experience bringing stories to life. She has illustrated more than 230 books for publishers such as Hachette, ABC Books, New Frontier, Little Steps, Brolly Books, the Enid Blyton Estate, and Book Group. Her work has been widely celebrated, earning awards and recognition across the literary community. In 2023, Emma wrote and illustrated her own picture book, Peewii and the Tree, a tender story that introduces young readers to the magic and importance of trees. When she isn’t working on children’s books, Emma regularly exhibits her landscape paintings in galleries across Victoria. |
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