Raffaella Vaz (left) and Sarah Elliman with their latest book.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED: Sarah Elliman
September 15, 2022 - 9:13 AM
A Vernon children's author has teamed up with a local artist and has published her second book.
Vernon author Sarah Elliman has collaborated with local artist Raffaella Vaz from Vaz Art Gallery and the two have just released A Tree Just Like Me, a children's picture book for six- to nine-year-olds.
Elliman describes the book as "a whimsical blend of fact and fable" that takes readers on a journey with the character River.
"Venturing into the forest near her new home, River learns about the forest community of plants, fungi and trees," Elliman said in a media release. "By connecting with nature, River shows us how to overcome loneliness."
Elliman says the book is inspired by the research of Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology, who has done research on how trees interact and communicate using below-ground fungal networks.
"It's important to feel connected to a living world. Knowing that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves gives our lives meaning and that's what being in nature does for me," Elliman said.
The book is illustrated by Vaz Art Gallery owner Raffaella Vaz who produced the colourful settings and forest scenery.
Elliman is just about to embark on a 10-day book tour to promote her latest offering. The tour will start at the Vernon Famers Market today, Sept. 15, with the book's official launch.
For more information and to purchase a copy of A Tree Just Like Me go here.
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