Poppy Makes Pockets
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-921497-13-1 (ISBN)
Description
Poppy finds a crafty solution
for carrying her treasures in this uplifting story about creativity, upcycling,
community spirit - and the joy of pockets!
Poppy picks up the most amazing things when
she's out exploring, from glossy feathers to rattling seed pods to shiny
buttons. But she's missing something very important: pockets to carry her
findings!
After an unsuccessful wardrobe search, Poppy's creativity
is sparked. With some crafty textile upcycling, she makes her own
pocket-covered outfit. It's such a success that she opens a stand in her street
offering pocket-making for all. But what happens when Poppy runs out of fabric,
and people still want pockets? Can Poppy and her neighbourhood friends come
together to find a solution?
Girls' clothing almost never has practical
pockets, which affects how girls play, move, and navigate life. Poppy Makes
Pockets celebrates of the joy of pockets, and highlights that girls need
them too. It also explores themes of upcycling worn-out clothing, inspiring
young readers to think about sustainable and creative solutions to problems.
Full of positivity and joy, this delightful story will entertain little readers
everywhere, especially those who love collecting treasures.
for carrying her treasures in this uplifting story about creativity, upcycling,
community spirit - and the joy of pockets!
Poppy picks up the most amazing things when
she's out exploring, from glossy feathers to rattling seed pods to shiny
buttons. But she's missing something very important: pockets to carry her
findings!
After an unsuccessful wardrobe search, Poppy's creativity
is sparked. With some crafty textile upcycling, she makes her own
pocket-covered outfit. It's such a success that she opens a stand in her street
offering pocket-making for all. But what happens when Poppy runs out of fabric,
and people still want pockets? Can Poppy and her neighbourhood friends come
together to find a solution?
Girls' clothing almost never has practical
pockets, which affects how girls play, move, and navigate life. Poppy Makes
Pockets celebrates of the joy of pockets, and highlights that girls need
them too. It also explores themes of upcycling worn-out clothing, inspiring
young readers to think about sustainable and creative solutions to problems.
Full of positivity and joy, this delightful story will entertain little readers
everywhere, especially those who love collecting treasures.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 4 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Reinforced binding
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-921497-13-1 (9781921497131)
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Jemima Parker has been writing and sewing for as long as
she can remember, and is passionate about nurturing creativity in children. She holds a degree in Visual
Arts (Textiles) from the Australian National University School of Art and
Design, and has exhibited widely throughout Australia and abroad.
Poppy Makes Pockets is Jemima's first
picture book. She was inspired to write it by her young nieces, who love to
collect treasures but almost never have any pockets to carry them. Inevitably, Jemima
ends up carrying a handful of special pebbles, leaves and sticks. She once
sewed two large, brightly coloured pockets onto a pair of trousers for her
two-year-old niece, so she could carry her own treasures.
When Jemima's not
writing, you'll find her playing with her dogs, practicing yoga or curled up
somewhere with a good book. She was born in a small town on Australia's
far-south coast, and now lives in Canberra.
Karen Erasmus is a qualified teacher who enjoys teaching
illustration and design to TAFE students. She has illustrated numerous
children's picture books, including Teddy, the most beautiful boy in the
world (written by Kylie Miller, Laneway Press, 2022) and Eva's
Imagination (written by Wenda Shurety, New Frontier, 2018).
Karen is originally from Devon, UK, but now lives on the south coast of Melbourne with
her three children, husband, dogs and chickens.
she can remember, and is passionate about nurturing creativity in children. She holds a degree in Visual
Arts (Textiles) from the Australian National University School of Art and
Design, and has exhibited widely throughout Australia and abroad.
Poppy Makes Pockets is Jemima's first
picture book. She was inspired to write it by her young nieces, who love to
collect treasures but almost never have any pockets to carry them. Inevitably, Jemima
ends up carrying a handful of special pebbles, leaves and sticks. She once
sewed two large, brightly coloured pockets onto a pair of trousers for her
two-year-old niece, so she could carry her own treasures.
When Jemima's not
writing, you'll find her playing with her dogs, practicing yoga or curled up
somewhere with a good book. She was born in a small town on Australia's
far-south coast, and now lives in Canberra.
Karen Erasmus is a qualified teacher who enjoys teaching
illustration and design to TAFE students. She has illustrated numerous
children's picture books, including Teddy, the most beautiful boy in the
world (written by Kylie Miller, Laneway Press, 2022) and Eva's
Imagination (written by Wenda Shurety, New Frontier, 2018).
Karen is originally from Devon, UK, but now lives on the south coast of Melbourne with
her three children, husband, dogs and chickens.