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Elizabeth Lucraft
Childrens Book Author and Illustrator
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
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Ernie - Where Is Home?
Ernie Series Book 1
Category:Children's Fiction, Adventure, Friendship, Animals, Life Transitions
Target Age Group: 3-8 years old
Themes: Adapting to change and embracing new beginnings. The concept of "home" as more than just a physical place. The importance of friendship and family in navigating life’s changes
Key Lesson Learned: Home is where the heart is—it's about the love, memories, and experiences we share with others, not just a location. New beginnings can be exciting and full of new discoveries.
Relatable Characters:Ernie, the cheerful labradoodle, represents children facing change and learning how to adjust to new situations. Ernie's family helps him realise that the bonds of love make any place feel like home.
Setting:Life on a narrowboat, offering a unique setting filled with new experiences, adventures, and challenges.
Tone:Uplifting, heartwarming, and encouraging—ideal for children going through transitions like moving or changes in their environment.
Ideal For: Helping children understand and navigate changes in their own lives, such as moving to a new home. Teaching children the value of embracing change and finding joy in new experiences.
Ernie, the cheerful labradoodle, enjoys a simple and happy life until his family moves onto a narrowboat!
Ernie misses his home and the familiar smells of his favourite spots; he finds the change hard. But through adventures and friendships, he learns that home isn’t just a place. It’s about love, fun, and the memories created along the way.
Join Ernie on his journey as he explores life on the water, makes the narrowboat his new happy place, and discovers that new beginnings can lead to amazing adventures!
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Ernie - A River Of Courage.
Ernie Series Book 2
Category:Children's Fiction, Adventure, Friendship, Animals
Target Age Group: 3-8 years old
Themes:Overcoming fears and building courage. The power of family support and encouragement. Adventure and self-discovery
Key Lesson Learned: Bravery comes in all shapes and sizes, and facing fears can lead to amazing adventures. With the support of loved ones, even the scariest moments can be transformed into fun, new experiences.
Relatable Characters: Ernie, the lovable labradoodle, offers a relatable character for young readers dealing with fears and change. Daisy, the supportive feathered friend, shows the importance of friendship and encouragement.
Setting:The peaceful canals and mighty river, offering a mix of calm and excitement to keep young readers engaged.
Tone:Heartwarming, adventurous, and inspiring—ideal for bedtime reading or early readers.
Ideal For: Teaching children about bravery and the importance of family and friends. Children who are facing new experiences or transitions in their own lives.
Ernie, the lovable labradoodle, is used to the peaceful canals and slow pace of his narrowboat life. But when his family takes on the mighty river for the first time, Ernie’s excitement quickly turns to nerves.
With towering ships, fast-moving water, and the threat of a storm, Ernie isn’t sure if he’s brave enough for the adventure. But with his family’s support, and a little encouragement from his feathered friend Daisy, Ernie discovers that sometimes the scariest moments can turn into the best adventures.
Join Ernie as he faces his fears, learns that courage comes in all sizes, and finds out that with a little bravery, the river is just another path to fun and new discoveries!