"The Spotty Dotty Lady" By Josie Boyle, Fern Martins (Illustrator)
The second book in the creative collaboration of storyteller Josie Boyle and illustrator Fern Martins.
There once lived a sad lady whose only friends were the flowers in her garden. This is the story of a sad lady who is inspired by an unusual flower in her garden to paint spots on her cups and saucers. This then extends to her kitchen, to all over her house! She is no longer sad and she paints her way into the hearts of her neighbours and her street becomes the happiest in the neighbourhood, A delightful tale of the transformative power of nature - offering a glimpse of how the natural and emotional worlds can connect in making the ordinary extraordinary.
- ISBN: 9781922142108
- ISBN-10: 1922142107
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 3 - 6 years old
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 32
- Published: 3rd February 2014
- Publisher: Magabala Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 20.7 x 24.5 x 0.3
- Weight (kg): 0.16
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About Josie Boyle
About Josie Boyle
Josie Wowolla Boyle was a Wonghi Elder from the Goldfields region of Western Australia. An acclaimed storyteller, author, painter and musician, Josie captivated audiences in schools and festivals across the country. The Shop Train was inspired by a journey she took on the Tea and Sugar train when she was a young girl. Josie peacefully passed away in 2020. This story is her gift to everyone.
Josie Wowolla Boyle was a Wonghi Elder from the Goldfields region of Western Australia. An acclaimed storyteller, author, painter and musician, Josie captivated audiences in schools and festivals across the country. The Shop Train was inspired by a journey she took on the Tea and Sugar train when she was a young girl. Josie peacefully passed away in 2020. This story is her gift to everyone.