The BIG Adventures of Little O - A song for the salmon.
Children's Novel 2020
Long listed for the CANSCAIP 2019 Writing For Children Award.
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What people are saying ~
‘A young orca’s search for salmon turns into a magical odyssey in Hanna’s debut illustrated chapter book…. An emotional story with a relatable animal protagonist and gentle messages about the interconnectedness of all life.’ Read more - Kirkus Reviews
“As much of a story about the circle of life as it is a meditation on the natural world, The Big Adventures of Little O highlights how one person can change the world. “It takes one single seed to grow a forest.” - The Children’s Book Review | www.thechildrensbookreview.com
“I loved this heartwarming book of the delightful adventures of Little O, the young orca’s tales of self discovery and the magical world around him. Beautiful!” - Joanna Wilby, Pranic Healer & Body Talk Practitioner
“It felt like a warm hug the whole way through. So educational and so emotional.” ~ Denna Naemi, Practical Nurse and Child Care professional.
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~ Little O ~
Separated from his pod, a young orca, ‘Little O’ is alone and hungry. Learning to listen to his heart and trust his intuition, he embarks on a life changing journey for survival to find the missing salmon and reunite with his family. Along the way Little O meets Dalli the porpoise and Ursus the grizzly bear. He forges a deep connection with Mother Nature, and meets Ruby, a young girl and kindred spirit. He must find the strength to defeat a menacing ocean beast-the ‘Pirate’.
These characters encourage and challenge his quest, helping Little O to realize his true potential.
The Illustrations
It took a lot of experimenting with different mediums to finally land on a style I wanted to use for the illustrations in The BIG Adventures of Little O. It turned into a meditative, daily practice for me.
The all knowing Mother Nature
In an ocean full of creatures, Little O finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Mother Nature is watching, and she will guide him, but Little O will have to be paying attention!
Collage
A meditative medium. Creating a scenario metaphorically represented by images taken from nature.
I kept the illustrations in line with the sweet, childlike whimsy of my protagonist, Little O. As an extension of the story, I wanted the images to stir the imagination.
You are the stars, Little O!
Follow your intuition. Little O opens up to receiving this knowledge, and amplifies his connection to the environment, his community, and to the earth.
Friends
Little O, Lutris, and Mother Nature ~ together, they can do anything!
Seriously!
This is it!
I’ve got my style. Mapping out each chapter, I will have 26 illustrations ahead of me. I can’t wait to get started!
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