Sarah Wallace, Lesley McGee
Emma’s Freckles
Little Pink Dog Books, 2023
A fast-paced story about a baddie on the run and a playful text that invites the child and reader to interact with the book reminiscent of children's classics such as Richard Scarry's Great Big Air Book and Nick Bland's The Wrong Book.
There's a baddie running through this book,
Turn the pages; have a look.
There he goes, did you see?
Sound your siren, chase with me.
Kids, watch out! A baddie is on the loose and only you can catch him. But this baddie is very sneaky. He's going to have you looking for him everywhere...up and down, and around and around...until the very last page!
About the Author
Sarah Wallace is a writer and book reviewer with a passion for the power of words. Sarah loves writing in all its forms but is especially passionate about children’s literature. She is a children’s book reviewer for Kids’ Book Review and regularly publishes reviews on everything from picture books to middle grade novels to reference books. She is also an active member of SCBWI and CBCA, and was a Roving Reporter at the 2019 SCBWI conference in Sydney.
Sarah’s love of reading and literature has always been a part of her life, and she completed a BA in Literature before discovering an interest in literacy and education. She has spent 18 years working in government education policy and has completed postgraduate studies in early childhood education.
Sarah enjoys sharing her love of stories with her three children and they have helped her reconnect with the special magic of storytelling. She believes children’s books can open whole new worlds for children, as well as help them understand and navigate their own.
About the Illustrator
A Melbourne-based artist, designer and photographer, Lesley McGee lives and works in the leafy foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Long fascinated by the intricate styles of Norman Rockwell, Robert Ingpen, Graeme Base and Frida Kahlo, Lesley also looks to her extensive travel experiences for inspiration. Passionate about experimentation, she loves working with vibrant pencil, pastel and inks. Texture, light and detail are also a dominant feature of her work.
