Publisher's synopsis
A lyrical story about waiting for the rain to come to an isolated Aboriginal community. Tension in the community builds as the rain clouds thicken and grow dark. Everybody waits. When will the rain come?
About the Illustrator
Over the past 30 years Bronwyn Bancroft has had a diverse Artistic Career, primarily as a painter but also including public Art commissions, imagery design for private commission, and both authoring and illustrating children’s books. However first and foremost, Bronwyn creates her own signature style of contemporary artwork which continues to be exhibited nationally and internationally.
Awards
Winner 2002 Washington State Children’s Choice (Picture Book)
Best-selling picture book author Katrina Germein is published worldwide. Her first book, Big Rain Coming, has remained continuously in print since 1999. Her recent book My Dad Thinks He’s Funny, was Highly Commended in the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards and shortlisted for children’s choice awards across Australia. Katrina’s stories have received Notable Book Commendations from The Children’s Book Council and featured on children’s television programs such as Play School.
Katrina has three children and works part-time as an early childhood teacher. She has an energetic dog named Mango and some easygoing goldfish. When Katrina’s not writing, teaching or parenting she enjoys reading fiction, napping in the sun, chatting with friends and drinking hot cups of tea. She also quite likes bushwalking, running and going to the beach. Summer is her favourite season.
Learn more
Visit these sites to learn more:
Katrina Germein’s official website
View ABC Splash interview.
Over the past 30 years Bronwyn Bancroft has had a diverse Artistic Career, primarily as a painter but also including public Art commissions, imagery design for private commission, and both authoring and illustrating children’s books. However first and foremost, Bronwyn creates her own signature style of contemporary artwork which continues to be exhibited nationally and internationally.
Bronwyn is heavily involved in the pursuit of advancing Aboriginal Health and Education as well as protecting the rights of Aboriginal people and Artists. She currently serves on the boards of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative, the Copyright Agency and the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME).
