Author’s new children’s book aims to help kids keep fun and imagination in their worlds

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Childhood is such a precious season in life. However, like a puff of wind, it is gone oh so quickly.

Penelope Drake-Lorraway is a children’s author based in Brisbane, Australia and the motivation for her new book, A Cactus Tried To Grow In My Garden, is to help children keep the fun alive.

Set in a lovely Brisbane backyard, A Cactus Tried To Grow In My Garden is a vividly illustrated, engaging story of a cheeky but resilient little cactus up against a persistent gardener.

Readers will follow the cactus as it tries with all its might, and there may just be a twist in how this fun, little adventure ends.

“I believe that every child has the right to innocence and fun, explored through play and imagination in balance with their other roles in life,” said Penelope.

“In this, my first book, A Cactus Tried To Grow In My Garden, I have attempted to introduce a cheeky and energetic young character to my young audience. I hope that it brings enjoyment and inspiration to many young readers and writers.”

That it does. And in a day and age where children are growing up quicker than ever, this fun new book will help your children maintain the innocence they so deserve.

A Cactus Tried To Grow In My Garden is now available globally.