Calling all kids, parents, and teachers!
Join us for the launch of 2 new kids’ books by local author Cynthia Collins!
All ages welcome!
Free to attend. No booking required.
A reading by Cynthia from both books!
Make your own bookmarks and keyring!
Time to ask questions of Cynthia!
Get your own personally signed copy of one or both books!
Join local author Cynthia Collins for the official launch of 2 of her new Kids' books 'My Nanna's Bum' and ‘Life is Like Fruit Salad’.
My Nanna’s Bum
Whimsical, warm, and bursting with love, this laugh-out-loud story gently celebrates body positivity, intergenerational relationships, and the magic of being loved exactly as you are. Children will giggle at the silly descriptions, while adults will smile at the deep affection woven through every page.
My Nanna's Bum does more than entertain — it creates connection. It invites children to see differences as something to celebrate, encourages joyful reading aloud, and captures those precious, everyday moments that make grandparents so special. With its catchy rhyme and heartfelt humour, My Nanna's Bum quickly becomes a story children ask for again and again.
Perfect for families, classrooms, and shared story time, My Nanna's Bum is a feel-good book that makes children laugh, feel safe, and treasure the special people in their lives — making it a must-have for any bookshelf.
Life is Like Fruit Salad
Sammy doesn't understand why the whole family is obsessed with fruit salad. No matter what happens-winning or losing a soccer game, getting the lead role in a school play, or even wearing a unique ballet outfit-someone always says, "Sammy, life is like fruit salad."
At first, it feels like nothing but silly talk. Apples, lemons, bananas, pineapples, grapes-what could they possibly have to do with real life? But as Sammy listens to each family member, little by little the fruit salad wisdom begins to make sense. Sweet victories, sour disappointments, standing out, fitting in, and even embarrassing mistakes, all have a place in life's mix.
When the family gathers for a big barbecue, Sammy finally discovers what makes life truly special: it isn't just the fruit-it's the marshmallows. Family is the sweetness that holds everything together.
Filled with humour, warmth, and colourful imagery, Life Is Like Fruit Salad is a heartwarming picture book that explores resilience, self-expression, and the love of family. With lively illustrations by Olena Stasiuk, this story reminds children that every experience-good or bad-adds flavour to life, and that the people we love make it all the sweeter.