Dianne Wolfer lives in Albany and is the proud author of 15
books for teenagers and younger readers, with more titles in
production. Dianne’s books have won awards including the WA
Premier’s Award, WAYBRA and been shortlisted for various others.
She has lived in several countries and her stories reflect a love
of travel and adventure. Dianne was the WA Advisor for the Society
of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) from 2006-2012.
She is currently completing a PhD in Creative Writing at UWA,
focusing on anthropomorphism in children’s literature. Dianne’s
books are read in schools across Australia and overseas. For more
information, visit her website www.diannewolfer.com
Heather Potter is an illustrator based in Melbourne. She has
co-illustrated several books with her husband, Mark Jackson, and
their work has been featured in several exhibitions. Their first
Walker Book together was picture book Not Like Georgie by Scott
Hatcher, 2008. Heather also illustrated the verse novel Pearl
Verses the World in 2009 by Sally Murphy, which won the Children’s
Book Category for the Indie Book of the Year Awards and Honour
Book, Younger Readers category, Children’s Book Council of
Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2010.
Nanna’s Button Tin is a divine picture book offering. Many adults
will share the joy of remembering a grandmother or mother’s button
tin, and the bond between generations depicted is really special.
Wolfer’s simple, heartwarming story is brought to life in beautiful
pastel-toned gouache with ink outlines...Suitable for all ages,
this is just beautiful.
*Aussie Reviews*
Beautifully told, Nanna’s Button Tin is a simple yet profound story
and is sure to become a favourite.
*Kids' Book Review*
What a sweet book!
*Golden Adventures*
This warm family story wraps the reader in a cosy and comfortable
atmosphere.
*Magpies Magazine*
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