A Creature - A Children's Picture Book

By Catherine Warren

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A Creature - A Children's Picture Book

Project 2016-01-26 08:21:37 +1300

I have written and illustrated a children's picture book. It's a series of poems that form a narrative about a flock of chickens, accompanied by watercolour illustrations. Now I need help to get it printed.  100% of the proceeds from my pledgeme project will go towards the cost of the first print.  

© 2015 Catherine Warren.

I loved animals as a child! But as an adult I have struggled to find any children's picture books that genuinely express natural life - most children's picture books portray human life even when the characters are animals! Dressed animals, that talk and think like people. 

My aim has been to build an appreciation for an animal without giving it human characteristics.  The story is true to how a flock of chickens would behave naturally, based on research I carried out before I started writing the book. 

The project has taken me about a year.  Painting and writing in my weekends and after work. Now it's done! But I need your help to make my creation a reality.  Please help me get my book to print. Pledge now. 

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Updates 4

Caricature - New Rewards for 12 Hours Only!

03/03/2016 at 7:40 AM

For the last 12 hours of my campaign you can score yourself a personalised caricature!  We have very nearly made our target, so celebrate with me by buying your favourite thing - your face!!  

A Creature - seeing it all come together

17/02/2016 at 10:18 PM

Thank you for all the support! I can't wait for you all to see the finished product.  

Colouring in Book - Sneak Peek!

07/02/2016 at 4:26 PM

Here is a little taste of what you will be recieving if you've chosen the coulouring in package!

The National Library

06/02/2016 at 2:56 PM

A few days ago I recieved my ISBN Number: 978-0-473-35057-4

It is surreal to think that this book will be in the National Library this year!  Thank you everyone for all your support.

 

    Pledgers 53

    Anonymous pledger
    03/03/2016 at 6:42pm
    Adam Millen
    03/03/2016 at 5:55pm

    "Interesting idea and nice art :)"

    Leanne Sanford
    03/03/2016 at 5:04pm

    "Good Luck Catherine!"

    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 1:17pm
    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 1:15pm
    Fraser Adams
    03/03/2016 at 10:46am

    "Looks awesome, can't wait to see the final result. Great work!"

    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 9:34am
    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 9:33am
    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 9:31am
    Diane Littleton
    03/03/2016 at 9:30am
    Maddy Tennant
    02/03/2016 at 8:14pm
    Sue Matthews
    02/03/2016 at 4:30pm

    "Well done Catherine x"

    Anonymous pledger
    02/03/2016 at 3:29pm
    Anonymous pledger
    02/03/2016 at 3:26pm
    Naomi
    01/03/2016 at 9:52pm
    Matt King
    01/03/2016 at 9:48am
    Lydia
    29/02/2016 at 3:48pm
    [email protected]
    28/02/2016 at 3:30pm

    "Well done and good luck"

    Anonymous pledger
    26/02/2016 at 1:41pm
    Natasha Murrihy
    26/02/2016 at 9:20am
    Yok
    25/02/2016 at 7:45pm
    Stephen
    25/02/2016 at 6:56pm
    Michael Lancaster
    24/02/2016 at 9:22pm
    Anonymous pledger
    24/02/2016 at 5:07pm
    Anonymous pledger
    24/02/2016 at 5:04pm
    Mikkayla
    23/02/2016 at 6:15pm

    "What a fabulous idea for a book! As a teacher I can say my kids would love this."

    Mark Dobson
    23/02/2016 at 12:21pm
    Anonymous pledger
    22/02/2016 at 8:44pm
    Lois Moore
    19/02/2016 at 4:45pm
    Anna Shearer
    18/02/2016 at 12:22pm

    "Congrats Catherine, great work!"

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    A Creature - A Children's Picture Book

    Project 2016-01-26 08:21:37 +1300

    I have written and illustrated a children's picture book. It's a series of poems that form a narrative about a flock of chickens, accompanied by watercolour illustrations. Now I need help to get it printed.  100% of the proceeds from my pledgeme project will go towards the cost of the first print.  

    © 2015 Catherine Warren.

    I loved animals as a child! But as an adult I have struggled to find any children's picture books that genuinely express natural life - most children's picture books portray human life even when the characters are animals! Dressed animals, that talk and think like people. 

    My aim has been to build an appreciation for an animal without giving it human characteristics.  The story is true to how a flock of chickens would behave naturally, based on research I carried out before I started writing the book. 

    The project has taken me about a year.  Painting and writing in my weekends and after work. Now it's done! But I need your help to make my creation a reality.  Please help me get my book to print. Pledge now. 

    Comments

    Caricature - New Rewards for 12 Hours Only!

    03/03/2016 at 7:40 AM

    For the last 12 hours of my campaign you can score yourself a personalised caricature!  We have very nearly made our target, so celebrate with me by buying your favourite thing - your face!!  

    A Creature - seeing it all come together

    17/02/2016 at 10:18 PM

    Thank you for all the support! I can't wait for you all to see the finished product.  

    Colouring in Book - Sneak Peek!

    07/02/2016 at 4:26 PM

    Here is a little taste of what you will be recieving if you've chosen the coulouring in package!

    The National Library

    06/02/2016 at 2:56 PM

    A few days ago I recieved my ISBN Number: 978-0-473-35057-4

    It is surreal to think that this book will be in the National Library this year!  Thank you everyone for all your support.

     

      Anonymous pledger
      03/03/2016 at 6:42pm
      Adam Millen
      03/03/2016 at 5:55pm

      "Interesting idea and nice art :)"

      Leanne Sanford
      03/03/2016 at 5:04pm

      "Good Luck Catherine!"

      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 1:17pm
      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 1:15pm
      Fraser Adams
      03/03/2016 at 10:46am

      "Looks awesome, can't wait to see the final result. Great work!"

      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 9:34am
      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 9:33am
      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 9:31am
      Diane Littleton
      03/03/2016 at 9:30am
      Maddy Tennant
      02/03/2016 at 8:14pm
      Sue Matthews
      02/03/2016 at 4:30pm

      "Well done Catherine x"

      Anonymous pledger
      02/03/2016 at 3:29pm
      Anonymous pledger
      02/03/2016 at 3:26pm
      Naomi
      01/03/2016 at 9:52pm
      Matt King
      01/03/2016 at 9:48am
      Lydia
      29/02/2016 at 3:48pm
      [email protected]
      28/02/2016 at 3:30pm

      "Well done and good luck"

      Anonymous pledger
      26/02/2016 at 1:41pm
      Natasha Murrihy
      26/02/2016 at 9:20am
      Yok
      25/02/2016 at 7:45pm
      Stephen
      25/02/2016 at 6:56pm
      Michael Lancaster
      24/02/2016 at 9:22pm
      Anonymous pledger
      24/02/2016 at 5:07pm
      Anonymous pledger
      24/02/2016 at 5:04pm
      Mikkayla
      23/02/2016 at 6:15pm

      "What a fabulous idea for a book! As a teacher I can say my kids would love this."

      Mark Dobson
      23/02/2016 at 12:21pm
      Anonymous pledger
      22/02/2016 at 8:44pm
      Lois Moore
      19/02/2016 at 4:45pm
      Anna Shearer
      18/02/2016 at 12:22pm

      "Congrats Catherine, great work!"

      Followers of A Creature - A Children's Picture Book

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 03/03/2016 at 7:00 PM.