Clare is a former primary school teacher, turned children's writer, and is a passionate advocate for mental health. She is delighted that her books mean she can continue to inspire children to love language, themselves and the world around them. Clare teaches picture book writing for WriteMentor and City Lit, and enjoys inspiring writers to achieve their dreams. She lives in Devon with her husband and two children. Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator and storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland. New to the picture book world, her debut work has already been nominated for the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration award, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.
A beautifully illustrated story, helping to explain and give
greater understanding of dementia to young people.
*Youth Engagement team, Alzheimer’s Society*
A carefully crafted tale about the relationship between grandparent
& grandchild but #TheTide by @ClareHelenWelsh also touches upon
memory loss using a gentle metaphor of the ebbing tide. An emotive
story beautifully illustrated by @AshlingLindsay who never fails to
deliver
*Picture Books Blogger*
The Tide is up there as one of the most heartwarming books I've
seen. If you're looking for a book to explain families, growing
older & living with dementia in the most child-friendly &
resonating way, this is the book you need. Perfect for use
throughout the primary school.
*Scott Evans*
"The way Clare has handled her subject is perfect - the analogy of
memory ebbing like the tide is so powerful and a brilliant way of
broaching the subject with children... The illustrations are
absolutely gorgeous too - Ashling is one of my favourites!
*Fiona Lumbers*
This story is all about family, with lyrical text and beautiful
illustrations, it's a compassionate book. Perfect for children who
have a loved one with dementia.
*Absolutely Mama Magazine*
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