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When it comes to kids and reading, it\u2019s natural that we\u2019d love for them to get lost in a good book on a regular basis. To get lost in the pages. To get lost in the words. To get lost in the moment and of course, in imagination.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Children\u2019s books allow us to get lost in different worlds, in alternate realities, or even just a thought about a notion that hadn\u2019t been considered before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They are the pinnacle of where wonder, dreams, truths and make-believes can take us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And picture books? They add that extra cherry on top with their ability to invite viewers to get lost in the art.\u00a0But why is this The above In this instance, The \u2018lost\u2019 metaphor Illustrator, Carla From another perspective, author-illustrator, Jennifer We\u2019ve all been Somewhere Lost Carla Hoffenberg <\/a><\/span>\u00a0(cover Jade Goodwin<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Hannah Friend<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Rachael Lellie Lopter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Daniela Glyntzos<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Mietta Nandina Jennifer Lorraine Miller<\/a><\/span> and Jessica Miller<\/span><\/p>\n Mich\u00e8le Dodd<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Romi Sharp<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Title: <\/b>Somewhere Lost Just Write For Article by Romi Sharpe<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n More information Facebook: <\/span>www.facebook.com\/justwriteforkidsaustralia<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n www.facebook.com\/groups\/justwriteforkids<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Instagram: <\/span>www.instagram.com\/booksontour_aus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nimportant?<\/span><\/p>\n
\nmetaphors are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to expanding on
\nlanguage knowledge and comprehension. Understanding and using a range of
\nliterary conventions not only helps readers and writers to create visuals in
\ntheir minds and enjoy the art of word play and descriptive writing, but also facilitates
\nthe development of critical thinking skills, enriched language and vocabulary,
\nand creativity and imagination. <\/p>\n
\nthe metaphor of \u2018being lost\u2019 has been woven into this narrative, and for the
\nreasons outlined above, this is what we\u2019ve aimed to achieve in our latest
\ncollaborative picture book, Somewhere Lost<\/i>. The author-illustrators of the
\nJust Write For Kids Australia <\/a>and Friends creative team took their imaginations
\nto new heights, incorporating the main characters into their own interpretations
\nof the metaphor \u2018lost\u2019, all the while including fun, considered language, experimenting
\nwith perspective and mood, and exploring their artistic styles. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\ncan be interpreted with positive, negative, and even neutral connotations,
\ndepending on the context and personal life associations. Artist, Daniela
\nGlyntzos,<\/b> explains about her \u2018lost in nature\u2019 piece, \u201cWe often get lost
\nin the wrong things through the pressures of society\u2026 I want to create
\nconversations between the reader and listener, which can help tap into the
\nthemes of getting lost in the discovery and beauty of nature.\u201d \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nHoffenberg<\/b>, perceived \u2018being lost\u2019 with humour and whimsy: \u2018I drew inspiration from
\nthe everyday mystery of objects that always seem to vanish\u2014like the socks that
\ndisappear in the laundry, the Tupperware lids that never match, hair ties that
\nslip into the void, pens that vanish when you need them, and the TV remote that
\nseems to have its own secret hideout. I imagined the mythical land where lost
\nsocks end up, creating \u2018Lost Sockville\u2019.\u2019<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nHorn<\/b>, took on a more emotive approach: \u2018<\/i>I browsed the list of suggested \u201cLost Ins…\u201d and saw \u201cthought\u201d and
\n\u201cweeds\u201d listed separately. Considering the idea that \u201cthought-weeds\u201d could be
\nquite a powerful mental health metaphor, I brainstormed exactly what kind of
\nworries and anxieties a little frog could be consumed by.\u2019<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n
\n\u2018lost\u2019 in something, metaphorically, or have literally lost something, one way
\nor another, often on a regular basis. Incorporating this relative and relatable
\nconcept into a collaborative picture book \u2013 the perfect avenue to get lost in
\nwords and art \u2013 opened the gateway to diverse expressions of thought, emotion
\nand style, which uncannily, reflects the benefits of understanding metaphors in
\nitself.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ncontributors:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
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\nRobertson<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
\nPostlethwaite<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nVines<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nHorn<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
Authors and\u00a0<\/b>Illustrators:<\/b> See above
Publisher:<\/b>\u00a0Daisy Lane Publishing JWFK, $26.99
Publication Date: <\/b>1 May 2025
Format: Hardcover<\/b>
ISBN: <\/b>9781763670051
For ages:<\/b> 4 – 8
Type: <\/b>Picture Book<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nKids Australia (JWFK) was founded in 2014 as an online support group for
\nwriters and illustrators of children\u2019s books to focus on achieving goals and
\nconnecting with others. It has now forged into a space where kidlit creatives
\nand their work are celebrated, actively promoted and provided opportunities for
\ncreative and professional success.<\/i><\/p>\n
\ncan be found at <\/span>www.justkidslit.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n