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Mad About Bags
Bags are the ultimate fashion accessory-providing instant glamour with no dieting involved! From a glitzy evening bag, just big enough to carry a lipstick, to a trusty everyday bag, we simply cannot live without them. A testament to the magical powers of bags, this delightful little book brings together Emma Bowd's irreverent writing style with a collection of stunning photographs.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2002
About the author
Emma Bowd
11 books4 followersEmma is an internationally published and award-winning Australian author of books for adults and children; an experienced presenter; and a passionate literacy advocate with the children's education charity, Ardoch.
Emma's love of words, fashion, travel and everyday family life has seen her write fun, feel-good books which showcase contemporary culture and capture the joy of childhood.
Her debut rhyming children’s picture book, 'Wonderful Shoes' (illustrated by Tania McCartney; Windy Hollow Books, 2021) was awarded a CBCA Notable Book, Early Childhood, 2022; named in a prestigious list of Best Rhyming Books for Little Ones (Children's Books Daily, 2021); and features on Play School Story Time (Series 5, ABC Kids TV, 2022).
Her 2023 children’s picture book, 'The Day You Were Born' (illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper; Affirm Press) has been a bestseller. And her new picture book, 'This Is My Happy Place' (illustrated by Jen Khatun, Affirm Press) is happily dancing its way into the hearts of young and old, as of the 27th February 2024.
Emma has lived in Asia and many parts of Australia, as well as spending 11 years in London - where she worked as an Occupational Therapist in both the public and private sectors. She is an avid reader, maker, traveller and house renovator, who has run her own successful slow fashion business.
Emma lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family. An active participant in the Australian children’s literature community, she has been featured in local, national and international press; and was a guest author on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour when she lived in London. She can be contacted for classroom and speaking events via Booked Out Speakers Agency.
Emma's love of words, fashion, travel and everyday family life has seen her write fun, feel-good books which showcase contemporary culture and capture the joy of childhood.
Her debut rhyming children’s picture book, 'Wonderful Shoes' (illustrated by Tania McCartney; Windy Hollow Books, 2021) was awarded a CBCA Notable Book, Early Childhood, 2022; named in a prestigious list of Best Rhyming Books for Little Ones (Children's Books Daily, 2021); and features on Play School Story Time (Series 5, ABC Kids TV, 2022).
Her 2023 children’s picture book, 'The Day You Were Born' (illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper; Affirm Press) has been a bestseller. And her new picture book, 'This Is My Happy Place' (illustrated by Jen Khatun, Affirm Press) is happily dancing its way into the hearts of young and old, as of the 27th February 2024.
Emma has lived in Asia and many parts of Australia, as well as spending 11 years in London - where she worked as an Occupational Therapist in both the public and private sectors. She is an avid reader, maker, traveller and house renovator, who has run her own successful slow fashion business.
Emma lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family. An active participant in the Australian children’s literature community, she has been featured in local, national and international press; and was a guest author on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour when she lived in London. She can be contacted for classroom and speaking events via Booked Out Speakers Agency.
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