Hidden

by Larissa Ferenchuk

Illustrated by Fiona West

Published by EK Books
ISBN 9781921497100

A delightfully presented and illustrated, story showing taking the first steps to making connection when a little girl feels that no-one in the homes next door and down the street notice her.

Getting the gist of the story over a few introductory pages we see how lonely she feels and can't understand why the neighbours who make so much clatter with their coffee cups going to work just don't know she s there.

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She wonders what can she do about this. There are people everywhere but they are not talking to one another. She asks her mum who says they are all busy, but what does that really mean?

Thinking about what she can do, she decides to write a letter to everyone with help from her mum inviting them over to come and pick figs from their tree. This is a positive story showing how to connect, being the one to initiate the connections and seeing the warm and happy results as they all continue conversations after their most enjoyable afternoon. The friendly connections and invitations continue and she is no longer hidden.

An ideal picture book for showing young readers that there is something they can do to make a difference and improve relationships and have, fun!

Loved this book.

The author

Larissa Ferenchuk is a writer who loves all things magical and whimsical. She spends hours dreaming up new story ideas that can inspire and empower children, including her first book, Two Rabbits (EK Books, 2024). Larissa also works with Primary School and Preschool children in her role as a School Services Officer.

Larissa enjoys participating in activities in her local community in her spare time. From being a member of her local fruit and vegetable swap group, to gardening at home and in a community garden, she has found that being involved in your local community creates a sense of connectedness and a feeling of belonging.

Larissa lives in Adelaide with her husband and three children

The illustrator

Fiona West is a Zimbabwean-born Australian artist and illustrator based in Brisbane. Her sensory, playful approach combines the freshness of pencil, crayon, paint and collage into whimsical, quirky illustrations. Fiona has worked in the arts industry in South Africa, London and Australia, and has a Doctorate in Visual Arts through Griffith University, Brisbane.

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