My Colour Collection: Orange

This stunning collection of beautifully illustrated books will charm children, teachers and parents alike. Children will love exploring the magic of colour in the world around them through simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations that bring the words to life. Perfect for bedtime reading, this collection would also be a valuable resource for to any early childhood classroom, and could provide a springboard for children to create their own pictures, rhymes and even books.

The author, Sue Tredget, is a language teacher living in Western Australia with her husband, two boys, and her cavoodle, Ellie, Inspired by the spring flowers while on a walking holiday in Spain, Sue began composing rhymes in her head and dreamed of writing books for children. She is passionate about encouraging parents and children to share the joy of reading and never wants to lose touch with her inner child.

The illustrator, Diana Kelly, is passionate about introducing art to children. She has run numerous workshops in Western Australia and assisted with many more across Australia over the years. Her unique illustrations capture the enthusiasm and curiosity of childhood.

Sue Tredget grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives in Western Australia. She began writing during a year off from her job as a language teacher in 2014, after which she returned to teaching on a more flexible basis so that she could continue writing and pursue her other interests. These include travel, particularly to France, Italy and Spain, and working as a volunteer Speaker/Ambassador for the not-for-profit organisation beyondblue to raise awareness about mental health, increase community understanding and help break down stigma.

Sue is also the author of Changing Lightbulbs, a non-fiction book about her experiences and the children's picture book series, My Colour Collection. She enjoys writing reflective articles which she posts on her website www.suetredget.com, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, her daily observations of the little things in life, and her travels.