Sue Whiting started her working life as a primary school teacher
with a special interest in literacy education and children’s
literature. In 2005, Sue left teaching to pursue a career in
children’s book publishing and is now Publishing Manager for Walker
Books Australia. She is also a successful children’s author who has
written picture books, chapter books and novels for teens. Her
novel Get a Grip, Cooper Jones (Walker Books) is a 2011 CBCA
Notable Book. Her latest books are Portraits of Celina, a tale of
revenge from beyond the grave (13+), and a picture book, A Swim in
the Sea, illustrated by Meredith Thomas. Visit her online:
www.suewhiting.com
Meredith Thomas is an artist and illustrator who has been drawing
and painting since graduating from RMIT in 1983. She has worked
full-time as a freelance illustrator since 1991. Meredith applies
her talents to a wide variety of mediums and formats, ranging from
watercolour and scraperboard children's book illustrations, to
painted murals, and pantone marker renderings for the advertising
industry. A Swim in the Sea was her first book with Walker Books
Australia.
Sue Whiting captures all the excitement of looking forward to
experiencing something new, and all the trepidation … Meredith
Thomas’s pictures are full of colour and movement … This would be a
great springboard book for pre-school children.
*Bookseller+Publisher*
… This is a sweet, gentle story that explores the theme of fears
and overcoming those fears. While it’s a terrific choice for
reluctant swimmers, it is also a great pick for young kids who are
looking forward to their first summer on the beach. Special mention
must be made of Thomas’s superb illustrations … she has captured
the movement of water to perfection.
*Babyology*
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