Lotte Wotherspoon

23/06/2022

Photos taken, by my dear friend Brigette, of Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm, and Pukeko Dancing on the Old Dirt Track, displayed in the Childrens Bookshop in Christchurch. Support our independent bookshops ❤️

09/06/2021

If you’re in the South Island and are wanting one of my books you can now purchase both titles from in Christchurch.

30/05/2021

WHERE TO BUY MY BOOKS?
Hi There, if you would like to buy my books you can buy directly through me by emailing [email protected]

or

visit one of the following bookshops that are selling both Pukeko Dancing, and Tiny Owl:

AUCKLAND:
- Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop (Jervois Road, Ponsonby)
- Father Rabbit (Herne Bay, Orakei and BLOC Mt Eden)

HAMILTON:
- Books for Kids (Grey Street, CBD)

WELLINGTON:
- Made It (Victoria Street, CBD)

CHRISTCHURCH:
The Children’s Bookshop (Te Awakura Tce, Mt Pleasant)

If you're not familiar with the books, please click on the following links to listen to the RNZ Storytime recordings for both stories. Lovely for wee ones to listen to in the car or at bedtime while looking at the pictures (and some good down time for parents too!)

Pukeko: https://storytime.rnz.co.nz/book/theres-a-pukeko-dancing-on-the-old-dirt-track/

Tiny Owl (AKA Ruru): https://storytime.rnz.co.nz/book/ruru-on-the-ramshackle-farm/

Ruru listens to the noises of the farmyard at night and hears scary sounds. His parents reassure him that the night is nothing to be feared, instead they show him that it is the perfect time for owls to hunt and play!

07/04/2021

Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm is now on the suggested reading list at Canterbury University, through the course Better Start Literacy Approach. Thanks to my dear friend and dedicated educationalist Gesine for sharing this with me x

18/08/2020

Looking for something to entertain your wee ones? A moment to put your feet up and have a cuppa?Tune into Spotify and play the audio adaptations of Pukeko Dancing, and Tiny Owl :

PUKEKO:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5C9FXuQVOTYen6Eq8XSgtZ?si=O4A4ftbPT1CgTLriEmltww

TINY OWL (aka RURU):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Usn6dOhFhl0sERFdC0P5X?si=hTeKd3rXSXqot5H4Af_IVg

Listen to this episode from RNZ: Best of Storytime RNZ on Spotify. Told by Erina Daniels For Little Kids Ruru listens to the noises of the farmyard at night and hears scary sounds. His parents reassure him that the night is nothing to be feared, instead they show him that it is the perfect time for....

29/12/2019

Proud to hear ‘Pukeko Dancing o the Old Dirt Track’ being read on Best of Storytime RNZ - told by Carrie Green, music by Akash Dutta and Gus Reece.

Told by Carrie Green For Little Kids and Kids It's summer and Christmas is coming. Two busy pūkeko build a nest and tend to their precious eggs. Meanwhile the Sanderson kids wrap presents and decorate the tree, unaware that a miracle is unfolding in their backyard. Book by Clay Press Music by Akash...

22/12/2019

Some Happy Family illustrations that my dear friend Meredith and I did when we were wee tots. I’ve known Meredith since the day I was born and we’re still great friends to this day. x

07/11/2019

Thank you to all the kids at Devonport Kindergarten for your wonderful drawings. I had so much fun visiting you!

07/11/2019

Thank you to all the wonderful kids at Devonport Kindergarten for your amazing drawings, I had so much fun visiting you!

24/05/2019

‘Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm’ rocking it at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2019, represented by Frances Plumpton.