This is a story of hope, determination and never giving up: the story of One-bee and her dream to revert desolate wastes back to fields of flowers. It is also the story of our own battles with ourselves – the battle between the inner optimist and the inner voice of pessimism, and how we need to listen to the voice that expresses our dreams and not the voice that tells us not to bother.
Margrete Lamond is a picture book publisher and creative director. She is excited by all things in the world of words and illustrations, particularly the magical integration of words and illustrations as they manifest in picture books.
Margrete has been a full-time publisher of books for children and young adults for over twenty years, and an editor for a whole lot longer. She is the author of around 20 books for young readers, from picture books to an up-cycled version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein for young adults. In her spare time she sometimes writes academic papers about the interface between narrative art and neuroscience, and curates the occasional exhibition of narrative art.
Full bio from Margrete Lamond
Anthony Bertini works in the corporate world and his specific focus is Clean Tech. Anthony’s first book, Things My Pa Told Me, was published by Hardie Grant Egmont/Little Hare and has been translated into several languages and sold over 20,000 copies. Where Happiness Hides is Anthony’s first book with Dirt Lane Press.
Photo courtesy of Dirt Lane Press
Christopher Nielsen is an Australian author/illustrator specialising in bringing joy and wonder to children through his art and storytelling. His illustration is inspired by a deep passion for mid-century culture and design.
In 2018 his first picture book saw him shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for best new illustrator. He has been producing award winning picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction ever since.
When he’s not busy with a book he can be found raising his beautiful young family or playing with his band The Ramalamas.
Photo courtesy of Christopher Nielsen
Author Margrete Lamond, Anthony Bertini
Illustrator Christopher Nielsen
Publisher Dirt Lane Press
Date of Publication 2021
ISBN 9780648023890
Category Children's Books
