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Cloud Conductor

By Kellie Byrnes
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In Cloud Conductor by Kellie Byrnes, readers follow the imaginative journey of a young protagonist who discovers the joy and freedom that come with daydreaming and cloud-watching. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, the child learns how to use creativity as a means of healing and finding solace, transforming clouds into symphonies of endless possibilities. This charming children's book encourages imagination and emotional resilience through enchanting illustrations and a whimsical narrative.
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You might enjoy this book if you love imaginative stories that inspire creativity and comfort children facing difficult times. Its heartfelt message and engaging illustrations beautifully convey the power of the imagination to lift spirits, making it a wonderful read for young dreamers.

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Cloud Conductor inspires imagination that can be shared over and over.

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Frankie loves to just sit and watch the clouds. She conducts symphonies in the sky and listens to the melodies that only she can hear.

As the seasons pass, Frankie is taken away from her bedroom on the tales she creates. Even when illness means she can’t leave her bed, Frankie can escape to the beach with shimmering waves or the outback with thundering horses.

Readers will be enchanted as they learn to become cloud conductors too, no matter where they are or what situation they are in. Cloud Conductor inspires imagination that can be shared over and over.

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Cloud Conductor is praised for its imaginative and empathetic storyline, appealing to children's curiosity and emotions. Kellie Byrnes is commended for crafting a narrative that encourages creativity and resilience. The illustrations are noted to complement the text beautifully, enhancing the reader's experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925563344

Publisher: Wombat Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wombat Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ann-Marie Finn

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 300.0mm

Height: 450.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Kellie Byrnes is a children’s author, full-time freelance writer, and book reviewer. Her debut picture book, The Cloud Conductor, was released by Wombat Books in 2018. Kellie has a BA degree in Literature; over five years of experience copywriting; and has spent time in marketing, PR and publishing roles. She previously worked as a publishing assistant for Pan Macmillan, and as a sales rep for Pan and later Hardie Grant Gift (Taltrade Books at the time). Kellie has written copy for companies in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK, and her ghost-written work has been featured on sites such as Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Lifehacker, Inc., Forbes, Gumtree and Seek. She has created content for firms such as Optus, St. George Bank, Fiji Airways, Mortgage Choice, Sheridan, Bridgestone, Spirit of Tasmania, Expedia and Stuck on You. She was hired to create a children's book as part of a marketing campaign for the launch of a food product for kids; and has written a number of scripts for the first season of a children's television program currently in development. Kellie is a member of SCBWI and the Queensland Writer's Centre, and has attended numerous conferences, workshops, webinars and talks in the last two years to stay abreast of current trends and developments in children's publishing. She also writes monthly reviews of children's books for Just Write for Kids. When she's not busy writing, reading or coming up with new ideas, Kellie can be found walking her two dogs, checking out movies, plays and musicals, or travelling as far and wide as she can for inspiration.

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