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DUNG BEETLE REVIEWS: Dung beetles have an important part to play in the environment, and Dung Beetle on a Roll helps children learn why. The end papers offer extra enjoyment, with readers able to trace the path taken by a dung beetle. Dung Beetle on a Roll is a fascinating book for young scientists in the making and for the adults in their lives - Kids Book Review Sandra Severgnini, as both author and illustrator, has created an informative and highly accessible book that has striking illustrations showing considerable detail that perfectly complement the text. The clever title and the front cover are delightful and will appeal to younger readers. The ingenious use of two different maze activities on the front and back endpapers are an added bonus. The Fabulous Facts about Dung Beetles in the final pages are important for those children whose interest is piqued and would love to find out more. Teacher notes are available - Read Plus

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MEET MIM REVIEWS:

I loved this book from the start. Sandra Severgnini, as both author and illustrator, has created an informative and highly accessible book that has striking illustrations showing considerable detail that perfectly complement the text. The clever title and the front cover are delightful and will appeal to younger readers. The ingenious use of two different maze activities on the front and back endpapers are an added bonus. The Fabulous Facts about Dung Beetles in the final pages are important for those children whose interest is piqued and would love to find out more. Teacher notes are available - The Strawberry Post

Meet Mim abounds with captivating illustrations as the reader embarks on an undersea journey to discover and learn about this incredible sea creature called Mim, a mimic octopus. Severgnini’s interest in the natural world, and in this instance the ocean, is an educational experience including the detail provided in the illustrations. Fascinated by the magic of the natural world Severgnini’s word choice gives rise to rich visualisation and adds sensitivity and humour to her illustrations. This picture book promises to delight young and older readers alike - Reading Time

On the floor of the rainforest, far below the tree canopy, a small Grub has a big question... "What will I become?"
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GRUB REVIEWS: Alongside beautiful illustrations depicting both the rainforest floor and its exotic flora and fauna, this story also contains the gentle rhythm of line repetition to build up anticipation in the reader. - DIMITY POWELL
Whatever you do, read this book! Read it, then read it to your friends, then read it to any child nearby. GRUB is a brilliant picture book, and an excellent work in literature. The illustrations and the text meld beautifully to absorb the reader both visually and aurally. The end pages, as with most of the double page spreads, lure your eyes to the wonderfully detailed drawings. When Grub is young, you will have to search for him beneath the tree canopy and in the old rotten log. As he grows, he is more recognisable. He is aware that his body will change, but what will he become?
The artwork is immaculate, detailed, and enticing. It enhances the text. The text is a large size for younger readers and is never compromised by the pictures. I am sure we will see this book nominated and short listed for awards. Congratulations Sandra on a fabulous book.- BLUE WOLF REVIEWS

PUBLISHED PICTURE BOOKS

Lucy Melo & Sandra Severgnini

Excited…worried… curious… shy… brave scared… protective… grateful… proud. 

A book with a good heart…

Join Tukta and her little brother Jai Dee as they make their emotional journey through the Asian rainforest on Jai Dee’s first day of school. Inspired by the special bond shared between a real-life brother and sister pachyderm pair. A Good Heart is a powerful story that is equally as educational as it is entertaining. Learn all about Asian elephants, and discover the many other fascinating animals that can be found living throughout the South East Asian jungle. 

100% of the net royalties of this book will go directly to support elephant conservation and protection!

Alison Stegert & Sandra Severgnini

Curlew’s lonely shrieking frazzles his friends. They beg him to try fancy dancing to woo a mate, sending him to the best birdy dancers in the bush. But clumsy Curlew can’t find his groove – until the right bird comes along…

Raymond Huber & Sandra Severgnini

We depend on trees for our survival, yet few of us understand just how fascinating these beings really are. With a foreword by the world-renowned anthropologist Jane Goodall, Tree Beings is an adventure through the secret world of trees. 

Caroline Tuohey & Sandra Severgnini

A Christmas story told with lyrical rhyme and whimsical illustration, ‘The Christmas Garden’ is reminiscent of the classic ‘The Night Before Christmas’. It takes children on a garden adventure filled with Christmas trees, reindeer, elves and of course, Santa Claus. It’s a celebration of Christmas, the beauty in nature and the power of imagination..

Jacqui Halpin & Sandra Severgnini

Lucky, the orphaned swamp wallaby, has a knack for getting into mischief. While Theresa and Tony care for him, and their mob of other joeys, Lucky gets into lots of places he should not be. Where will they find Lucky next? An amusing tale about the delights and difficulties of caring for orphaned joeys.

A percentage of the income for this book will be donated to Our Haven Wildlife Shelter in Victoria, Australia who were the inspiration for this story. 

Georgie Donaghey & Sandra Severgnini

In the Shadow of an Elephant explores the relationship between an orphaned elephant and a small African boy. It touches on poaching, friendship, loss, trust and life coming full circle.

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  2. Emma

    Wow. Oh, wow. And wow! Congratulations on a job better than well done. Your illustrations for In the Shadow of an Elephant are outstanding. They bring so much to the story and do exactly what illustrations should do because they add their own layers to the work. I hope this book is placed in school and public libraries all over the world so readers of all ages can appreciate the excellent story and the wonderful art that brings it to life.

    1. severgnini

      Emma, thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback and your generous comments for In The Shadow Of An Elephant. It was certainly a special story to illustrate and we were thrilled to receive a finalist place in the 2019 International Book Awards. 😁

  3. Di Bates

    Hi there Sandra
    I have today reviewed your latest book, Tree Beings, and wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your illustrations. There are simply wonderful, especially your double-page spreads for each section of the book which are absolute works of art. You also draw and paint people brilliantly, which many illustrators are not so proficient at. I truly hope that Tree Beings wins the CBCA Book of the Year for non-fiction. It ought to! I also hope that it finds a huge readership as it’s a comprehensive book about the great value trees are in our world. Please feel free to pass my praise on to Raymond Huber and EK Books.
    Di Bates
    Compiler, Buzz Words

    1. severgnini

      Thank you so much for your glowing compliment Di and taking the time to message, it means a lot! I was grateful I had the chance to illustrate it as trees, the environment and especially animals are subjects very important to me (and should be to all). Raymond and all involved were inspirational to work with and hopefully the enthusiasm shows in the finished book. 🙂

  4. Elizabeth Mahood

    Hi Sandra! Dr Dain Heer shared Tree Beings on his Access Consciousness facebook page and though i haven’t had the privilege to hold the book closely i can see the illustrations are a joy to behold. I’m inspired as i consider a billboard project in honour of trees. What would it take to reproduce your artwork on that scale? Pure dreaming and spontaneous messaging here! Are you based in Australia??
    Cheers,
    Liz

    1. severgnini

      Thank you for your interest in my illustrations Liz, it is a lovely compliment. Unfortunately the publisher holds the rights to the illustrations for the term of the book publishing. I am based in Australia and the publisher is New Zealand based. It may be worth your time to enquire direct with the publisher and find out their point of view on using the illustrations in your billboard project. Kind regards Sandra

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