Hello – this is me
I like to drink tea
(And the occasional coffee)
I live with my two sons
And best friend – hubby,
Always trying to find the balance
Between chaos and creativity
The corner of the home I call my own
Is a rediscovery,
A journey,
A passion not lost but put on hold
Here I explore through
Writing, drawing and photography
Here I am, this is me
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy
Halloween seems to have continued in our house. The crafts and stories have not lost their charm, and they probably will continue until we start Christmas crafts, stories and baking.
Sticking with the Halloween theme and fun I am happy to announce that my new book Hoo at the Zoo is now available on Amazon. It’s a rhyming story aimed at young children but can be enjoyed by all ages.
Owen and Carson take a special trip to the zoo on Halloween night for a picnic and treasure trail too! They are dressed as pirates, ready to find treasure.
“Hat, eye-patch and a pouch for loot,Stripy top, bandana and boots”
“The zoo has everything you can imagine. Ghosts, ghouls, pumpkins and candy. Witches with cauldrons cooking up spells. Frankenstein and Dracula have goodies to sell.”
I wrote the story a year ago and have been working on the illustrations over the past couple of months. Illustrating Hoo at the Zoo was a lot different to illustrating A Wonderful Thing to Win as I had the opportunity to use Procreate. It helped make the illustration process a bit faster (not fast enough to make it in time for Halloween, but faster nonetheless).
If you and your little ones are still in the mood for something Halloweeny follow the link below.
Happy page turning x
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy
Just for fun!
Playing around on procreate and having a moment.
Hope you get a chance to do something you enjoy today.
Happy page turning x
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy
Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending my morning at Stockbridge Library. This is part of our usual Saturday routine. After swimming we take a stroll down to the library and the boys discover new books. This morning was a bit different though as it was the start of the November display. This month illustrations from my first children’s book, A Wonderful Thing to Win, will be on display.
Big thanks to the fantastic, supportive staff for helping to make this happen!
Happy page turning x
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy 2018
Happy Halloween everyone! I had to take the time to share one of our favourite Halloween books, A Halloween Scare in Washington, D.C. (Prepare If You Dare) written by Eric James and illustrated by Marina Le Ray.
“Prepare, if you dare, for a night full of thrills, when Washington, D.C. gave everyone thrills.”
This such a fun read to be enjoyed by all ages. It has everything spooky with fantastic illustrations. The boys just love reading it over and over and pointing at the pictures.
We recommend giving this book a read.
Title: A Halloween Scare in Washington, D.C. (Prepare If You Dare)
Author: Eric James
Illustrator: Marina Le Ray
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (2015)
Happy page turning x
It’s the last day of October which means it’s Halloween (and my awesome hubby’s birthday). Great excuse to get up early (this is not out of choice as our boys are early risers) have waffles and light the pumpkins.
The kids get so excited for Halloween. We love to indulge in spooky crafts, stories and baking. So much so that it will probably continue after Halloween.
Thought I would share this illustration from my new children’s book. Which will (fingers crossed) be available soon.
Happy Halloween everyone
And happy page turning!
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy 2018
Keep moving forward
Follow the path,
Whilst creating your own.
Erode challenges,
Build resilience.
Flow like the river
Adapt,
Change,
Grow.
Reflect light – both moon and sun.
Appreciate waters calm,
Prepare for rapids rough,
Accept the waterfall and
Explore new ways
Splash and play,
Carry something from everyday
Flow like the river
Keep moving forward
Make it your own.
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy 2018
Owen and Carson find a way to save their bright blue balloon, which is floating on its own next to the moon.
“We’ll need a rocket to get there fast
Mummy and Daddy are sleeping now’s our chance.
To the recycling box! Let’s go,
Walk slowly and don’t make a sound.”
Click here to find out more about A Wonderful Thing to Win
Happy page turning x
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy
Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski is one of our favourite Halloween books. It was given to the boys at a Halloween party last year and it has been enjoyed many times since.
Meg the witch is getting ready for the spell party. After putting on her black stockings, shoes, cloak and hat she makes an interesting breakfast using 3 eggs, bread, cocoa, a kipper, milk and jam.
“She put it all in her cauldron and stirred it up
There was plenty of breakfast for everyone”
Meg then flies up the chimney with Mog and joins her friends for the spell party. They each add something to the cauldron and chant the spell.
“Frog in a big
Bat in a hat
Snap crackle pop
And fancy that”
A flash and a bang later the spell is complete but it didn’t go according to plan. Meg will have to try again “next Hallowe’en”.
This fun Halloween story is complemented by bold and colourful illustrations.
We recommend reading Meg and Mog this Halloween (and next Halloween)!
Title: Meg and Mog
Author: Helen Nicoll
Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Publisher: Penguin
Happy page turning x
©️ Lisa Moralee McLardy 2018
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