The Christmas Star
Picture Book | Affirm Press | September 2024
Written and Illustrated by Michelle Conn
Timmy was born to be a star. His best friend Kevin thought so too. They couldn't wait to be in the school play together.
But then Kevin lands the lead role and Timmy is cast as the boring Christmas Tree! Timmy tries to steal the spotlight from his best friend. But Timmy's desire for fame soon backfires, spelling disaster for the school play!
Can Timmy put his friendship with Kevin centre stage and save the Christmas play?
A sweet story about friendship, teamwork and sharing the spotlight – and a little bit of Christmas magic.
All You Can Be
Picture Book | Affirm Press | January 2024
Written by Angela Casabene
Illustrated by Michelle Conn
When the sun sits up high
In the blue summer sky
And you long to dive into the sea,
But you're fixed to the pier
And you're held there by fear …
Be brave. Be all you can be.
This is a love letter to children everywhere encouraging them to embrace their true selves and to live their big, messy, beautiful lives to the full.
Be kind. Be strong. Be curious. Be wrong ...
Be all you can be.
Raised by Moths
Picture Book | MidnightSun Publishing | October 2023
Written by Charlie Archbold
Illustrated by Michelle Conn
2024 Notable CBCA Picture Book
2024 Shortlisted CBCA New Illustrator Award
Willow jumps on the Ferris Wheel and is intrigued to see a boy surrounded by moths.
As they travel high above the fairground he tells her the reason why the moths love him so much: he was raised by moths. Wonderfully fantastical and thought-provoking with stunning illustrations, Raised by Moths is quite unlike anything you’ve read before.