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Drawings for Dad is a tender and poignant story about love, loss, and the healing power of creativity. When a young crocodile’s father is taken away, the days feel empty. But through his drawings—memories captured in crayon—he finds a way to express his feelings and stay...
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A young crocodile processes grief by drawing to stay close to his father.
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Drawings for Dad is a tender and poignant story about love, loss, and the healing power of creativity. When a young crocodile’s father is taken away, the days feel empty. But through his drawings—memories captured in crayon—he finds a way to express his feelings and stay connected.
This gentle picture book explores grief, emotional resilience, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child. The soft and expressive illustrations perfectly mirror the emotional journey, offering warmth, sensitivity, and hope.
Perfect for sparking important conversations with children about change, absence, and remembering those we love.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781800360945
Publisher: Starfish Bay Publishing Pty Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Tiny Seed
Illustration: full colour interior
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Elodie Gauche
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 261.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Vanessa Alexander is a teacher and enjoys reading picture books by fabulous authors and illustrators to school children. She is also a mum and loves to make up stories with her kids. Her fun stories are about ordinary stuff that can sometimes cause big problems for families. Vanessa is from 'The Outback’ - far western Queensland, Australia. She is making life happen with her husband and three young kids, doing ordinary stuff, every day.
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