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Poppy Makes Pockets

Brief 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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Poppy is a treasure-hunter extraordinaire, but she doesn’t have any way to carry her findings home! When she decides to make her own pockets, she soon ends up making them for the whole neighbourhood … but where will she get enough materials? A heart-warming story about community spirit, up-cycling and the joy of pockets.

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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 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921497131

Publisher: Exisle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: EK Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Karen Erasmus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jemima Parker is a writer and sewer with a degree in Visual Arts (textiles). She is passionate about nurturing creativity in children. Karen Erasmus is a qualified teacher who enjoys teaching illustration and design to TAFE students. She has illustrated numerous children’s picture books.

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