Description:
2024 ABLE Winner: Bronze Peoples Choice Award, HM Children's Illustrated Award. 26 illustrations. School resources available on website
Brief description: Born and raised on a wheat and sheep farm in Victoria's southern Mallee region, Andrew Kelly is the thirteenth of fourteen children. His rural upbringing has inspired him to write and produce several touring stage plays. Now a music teacher at Swan Hill Primary School, Andrew has also authored a children's book series on emotional wellbeing, beginning with Cry Hard Chucky and Laugh Hard Chucky. His newest book Good Onya Chucky is now available.Andrew regularly visits schools and libraries to present engaging Author Sessions, which feature book readings, singalongs, craft activities, and more. To enquire about booking an author visit, please contact Andrew at andrewkellystories@outlook.com.
Review Quotes:
Reviewed by Maggie Dent, one of Australia's most-loved parenting authors & educators and host of "The Good Enough Dad" Podcast.
"A huge part of my work around boys has been to challenge stereotypes especially boys are tough and they shouldn't cry or display vulnerability. This excellent book touches on some common tricky moments like making a mistake, not winning and when a beloved pet dies, and this Dad reassures his son..."cry hard, Chucky - it will help...and it does.
Written by a teacher in the outback Andrew Kelly and fabulously illustrated by Emma Stuart. A great resource for homes, schools and communities. Congratulations Andrew and Emma"
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