Clare does her best writing by the sea, which is lucky because she lives with her family in South West England, a stone's throw away from crashing waves and salty sea air. When Clare isn't writing stories for children, she is inspiring children to write their own. Being a primary school teacher gives Clare an outlet for her BIG ideas. Once she had the idea she might be an author! 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
"A sensitive way to explain the difficult subject of dementia to
young ones without upsetting them. An empathetic story full of
sunny playful pictures that use the tide as an analogy to
understanding memory loss... full of charm... ideal to share with
the family or in the classroom." -- South Wales Evening Post
"An emotive book, this is a story about getting old, the love
between a grandparent and a grandchild while quietly bringing to
light the enormity of living with dementia. Gently
thought-provoking." -- Angels and Urchins
"What I adore about The Tide most of all is that it celebrates
Grandad - truly celebrates who he is... [It] conveys a wonderfully
clear description of dementia - put into language that can be
understood by all. It celebrates families, and their love and
support for one another." -- My Book Corner
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