About the Author

Devon Sillett is a former radio producer, turned writer and reviewer. She is researching Australian children’s picture books for her PhD at the University of Canberra and this is her fourth book with EK Books. Melissa Johns is an artist, illustrator, avid upcycler and closet poet. She produces artworks predominantly made of recycled materials that lend her work a uniquely whimsical quality. Melissa is passionate about stimulating young minds through art and literature.

Reviews

“Tabitha and the Raincloud is an enjoyable story about emotions, self-regulation and resilience and is suitable for children aged 4+ years. This picture book would be an asset to the primary classroom, offering teaching opportunities for social and emotional learning as well as language and literacy (idioms, metaphors and inferencing).”
*Buzz Words*

This story helps children see that by changing their focus to look for the positives and find the fun in
situations, they can change their mood and thus how others feel being around them. The story
facilitates counsellors, parents or teachers to help children work out what they can do to prevent
being taken over by a bad mood. Suitable for 4 – 9-year-olds.
*New Zealand Association of Counsellors magazine*