Following the well known structure of The House That Jack Built, Isabella’s Garden tells the tale of growth and seasonal change, beginning and ending with the seeds that slept in the soil all dark and deep and how they bloom, flourish and ultimately lead to new growth.
2010 winner of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards Honour Book (Picture Book)
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Glenda has written picture books, short stories and novels for children and young adults. The Naming of Tishkin Silk was an Honour Book in the 2004 CBC Awards and shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Layla Queen of Hearts was a winner in the 2007 Queensland Premier’s Awards and was shortlisted in the CBC awards. Kaito’s Cloth was also shortlisted in the 2007 Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards.
Born in Western Australia, artist and illustrator Rebecca Cool lives on a rural property on the Margaret River, WA with her partner. Rebecca has studied at the Claremont School of Fine Art and has had her work shown at a number of exhibitions. Rebecca is happiest when she is painting and creating her charming, colourful and playful compositions. Her work features a combination of acrylic paint and fabric collage, and her strong, colourful works have a naïve charm reminiscent of European folk art. Isabella’s Garden (written by Glenda Millard) is her first book and has received many awards including Honour Book, Picture Book of the Year category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards, 2010. Rebecca was also shortlisted for the Crichton Award in 2010.
Author Glenda Millard
Illustrator Rebecca Cool
Publisher Walker Books
Date of Publication 2009
ISBN 9781921720598
Category Children's Books
