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Chrissy Byers

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St George, Queensland, Australia
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As an experienced Primary teacher working in international, rural and suburban schools, Chrissy Byers has gained insight in what works in children’s literature and how to inspire young minds. She writes and illustrates children's book which inspire imaginative play.

In her debut book The Magic in Boxes two small boys share they imaginative journey whilst playing with cardboard boxes.

The follow-up book The Magic in Dress-Ups continues along the same theme, using costumes crafted from household junk two girls share their vivid imaginary worlds.

Chrissy is an author, illustrator and independent publisher.
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Stage Magic!

Four University Drama students brought their own magic to the stage recently with their adaption of The Magic in Dress-Ups. Many thanks girls! I loved your performance!
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Published on June 21, 2018 00:34
Average rating: 4.17 · 18 ratings · 7 reviews · 4 distinct works
The Magic in Dress-Ups

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The Magic in Boxes

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“If necessity is the mother of invention than imagination must be the egg. Nothing can be invented which has not first been dreamt.”
Chrissy Byers

“I would rather die trying
than live a life filled with regrets.”
Chrissy Byers

“I would rather die trying
than live a life filled with regrets.”
Chrissy Byers

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”
Albert Einstein

“If necessity is the mother of invention than imagination must be the egg. Nothing can be invented which has not first been dreamt.”
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