About Renee
I'm an Early Childhood Teacher and an Aspiring Children's Writer. Over the past three years, I have been working towards my goal of becoming a published picture book author. I'm married and have two children, 11 and 8 years old. I live on the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia.
My blog is:
http://booksforlittlehands.blogspot.com/
I look forward to discussing topics such as creative writing,... More
Renee's Blog: Books for Little Hands - Recent Posts
| 3/4/2014 | Night Monsters Book Review (0 Comments )
'The animals in the bush are scared. Something is making terrible noises- is the snake making that hissing? Is it a bear making that growling sound? Can you hear an evil goblin snoring? Help! a giant is roaring!'Night Monsters was published November... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/1/2013 | An Aussie Year (0 Comments )
 An Aussie Year; Twelve months in the life of Australian kids is Tania McCartney's latest picture book for 6-10 year olds, published by Exile Publishing. An Aussie Year, features five fresh faced Aussie kids; Ned, Lily, Zoe, Kirra... Read the rest of this post |
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Comment by Renee Taprell on 3/4/2011 at 11:26 PM:
Thanks Karen. It's great to see you on JacketFlap! I hope you have a very successful writing year!
Renee :)
Thanks Karen. It's great to see you on JacketFlap! I hope you have a very successful writing year!
Renee :)
Comment by Karen Tyrrell on 3/4/2011 at 1:15 AM:
Hi Renee,
Thanks for connecting. I wish you every success with your picture books...Karen
Hi Renee,
Thanks for connecting. I wish you every success with your picture books...Karen
Comment by Adam Webb on 2/2/2011 at 8:17 AM:
Thanks for your kind comment,
I will be sure to keep you posted on the release.
best wishes,
Adam :)
Thanks for your kind comment,
I will be sure to keep you posted on the release.
best wishes,
Adam :)
Comment by Kat Apel on 12/30/2010 at 3:08 AM:
We meet again, Renee. :)
We meet again, Renee. :)
Comment by catriona hoy on 12/11/2010 at 1:51 AM:
Hi Renee, glad to know you liked The Music Tree. It was the first book I had accepted.All up, from writing to publication took 5 years, 3 years from acceptance by publisher. It's a long, slow process at times and can be frustrating. But in the meantime, I tookthe opportunity to learn the craft. Best... more
Comment by Renee Taprell on 11/25/2010 at 8:27 PM:
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your message. I'll tell my daughter about Fearless. She'll be wrapped! He is such a favourite with kids with his gorgeous expressions. I look forward to seeing more of your work and reading your blog.
Renee :-)
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your message. I'll tell my daughter about Fearless. She'll be wrapped! He is such a favourite with kids with his gorgeous expressions. I look forward to seeing more of your work and reading your blog.
Renee :-)
Comment by Sarah Davis on 11/25/2010 at 6:01 PM:
Hi Renee,
Thanks for your lovely message, and for friending me - I'm so glad your daughter liked Fearless - he's a nice old hound. Maybe you can let her know we're doing a sequel next year - Fearless in Love! Good luck with the writing...
xxxSarah
Hi Renee,
Thanks for your lovely message, and for friending me - I'm so glad your daughter liked Fearless - he's a nice old hound. Maybe you can let her know we're doing a sequel next year - Fearless in Love! Good luck with the writing...
xxxSarah
Comment by Sherry Ellis on 11/13/2010 at 5:34 PM:
Hi Renee,
Thanks for connecting! Can you put a link to your blog here? I'd like to check it out. Good luck with your writing!
Hi Renee,
Thanks for connecting! Can you put a link to your blog here? I'd like to check it out. Good luck with your writing!
Happy Easter Renee,
Walking with Sophie is now available!
www.walkingwithsophie.com
Best wishes,
Adam :)