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A poetic and quirky one-of-a-kind classic-in-the-making that encourages readers to explore their world, from two award-winning creators. Always follow secret tracks -the paths that wind and wend through cracks. Never worry where they go. When you get there, then you'll know. Meg McKinlay is a multi-award-winning author renowned for her effortless entwining of poetry and imagination. This new title is a lyrical, whimsical handbook for anyone needing a little quirky guidance for going boldly out into the world. Brought to life by Leila Rudge's endearing and adventurous illustrations, this book has charm, wit and wisdom and is a gift to treasure.
About the author
Meg McKinlay is the author of over twenty books ranging from picture books and young adult fiction through to poetry for adults. Raised in central Victoria, in a TV- and car-free household, Meg was a bookish kid, in love with words and excited by dictionaries. On the long and winding path to becoming a children’s writer, she has worked a variety of jobs including swim instructor, tour guide, translator and teacher. Meg is now a full-time writer whose books include How to Make a Bird illustrated by Matt Ottley; Always Never Always illustrated by Leila Rudge; and Ella and the Useless Day illustrated by Karen Blair. She lives near the ocean in Fremantle, Western Australia, where she is always busy dreaming up more books.
After completing an Illustration Degree at Bath Spa University in England, Leila Rudge hopped on a plane to Australia in search of the sunshine. In 2009, she illustrated her first children’s book Duck for a Day. Since then, she has written and illustrated over 15 books including Always Never Always written by Meg McKinlay, and authorial picture books Gary and Winston and the Indoor Cat. Her books have been shortlisted in the Early Childhood categories of the CBCA awards. Her work is a mixture of pencil – so many coloured pencils – and watercolour paint all hand rendered onto big sheets of watercolour paper. She has two tiny people who both love books almost as much as she does!
