Upcoming Chigiri-e Workshop & Latest News | January Newsletter
Welcome to my latest newsletter!If you missed any past issues, feel free to browse them all here.Hello and Happy 2026! 🎉I know I missed sending a December newsletter, so I…
If I Had an “Anywhere Door”…
When I was a child, I loved watching Doraemon, a classic Japanese anime about a robotic cat from the future who helps a young boy using magical gadgets.Among all the…
Don’t Say Hurry Up, Hurry Up
'Don't Say Hurry Up, Hurry Up'Recently, this picture book title caught my eye.Thump.I imagine many mums would be startled by these words.Mums are busy. We can’t always move at our…
🧦 New Adventures with Bocchi & Pocchi | November Newsletter
Welcome to my latest newsletter!If you missed any past issues, feel free to browse them all here.New Bocchi & Pocchi Video🎉 My new Learn Japanese with Bocchi & Pocchi video is live on YouTube! This…
Event, YouTube & Freebies! – September Newsletter 2025
Welcome to my latest newsletter!If you missed any past issues, feel free to browse them all here. Celebration of Imagination in Newcastle 🎉I had a surprisingly sunny summer here in…
🧦 Bocchi & Pocchi + Arigato Magic 🌸 – June Newsletter 2025
Welcome to my latest newsletter!If you missed any past issues, feel free to browse them all here. Bocchi & Pocchi on the move!Originally published in English by Troika Books, the…
Arigato Magic & Easter Fun – April Newsletter 2025
🌸 Happy Easter! 🐣 🐰 Spring Fun at Japanese Club! 🌸Look at these adorable rabbit egg holders we made! 🐰🥚To wrap up the spring term, we had a special Easter-themed…
Are Tigers Yellow or Orange?
In a recent social media post, I questioned whether tigers are yellow or orange as part of my work on a picture book about colors. Surprisingly, most people said ‘orange,’…
Chigiri-e: Drawing Inspiration from Sadako’s Paper Crane for Peace
Have you ever heard the story of a thousand cranes? In Japan, the crane is considered a sacred bird. It is believed that folding a thousand paper cranes can grant…
Money Tree 2
Money trees come across as low-maintenance. My parents have had one for years without any trouble. But I've found out that money trees can have trouble. The other day, we noticed…
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