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Well, this is a bit exciting. The first two books from TIGGY AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH have been whipped off to press, and I finally get to show you the covers!

Tiggy has big feelings and a huge imagination. When Tiggy gets in a pickle, she uses her magic paintbrush. But the magic sometimes causes more trouble than it’s worth. So Tiggy has to use her big feelings and big imagination to solve her problems.

In book one, A SCHOOL DAY SMILE, it’s Tiggy’s first day at school. Tiggy feels a little nervous, but knows everything will be A-Okay because she has a magic paintbrush.

In the second book, A PET CALLED NIBBLES, Tiggy is the only one in her class without a pet for Pet Day.

The Tiggy series for independent readers has been a concept that’s been developing for nearly three years. She’s taken various forms. I am so in love with and proud of how these books have turned out. And I ADORE that Tiggy has pink hair!

Artist Gillian Flint has done a wonderful job bringing Tiggy to life. And my editor at Five Mile Melissa Keil has brought so much magic to this story and has been invaluable, helping me develop the series.

So excited for you all to finally meet Tiggy! These first two books are out with The Five Mile Press in March, 2018.

As many of you know, it's Book Week next week in Australia. This year's theme is Find Your Treasure. Exciting times ahead!

Is your school doing Book Week? Are they doing a book parade? I love seeing the photos of kids' and teachers' costumes each year. 

My friend Megan at Children's Books Daily has a great list of costumes for kids, and also teachers!

I also like this ERROL costume for teachers from Aussie Teacher Fashion instagram account (yes, teachers deserve fashion accounts too!): 





If your kids like Archie from Archie and the Bear, I made a little tutorial last year, which you can see here.

I thought I'd do the same for young Tiggy readers.

Here you go.

1. Take a pink wig, like so:

2. Take one regular paintbrush, and give it some magic, if you like:

3. Wear something cute and delightful, like one of Tiggy's outfits.

4. Long socks are essential! That's where Tiggy keeps her paintbrush.

Tag me in your social media pics if you like, or email me your photos. Would love to see little Tiggys in the world! 

If you haven't heard the news yet, two new Tiggy books will be released with Hardie Grant Egmont this November, alongside a re-release of the first two. So stay tuned!

Happy Book Week!