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Monday, 18 August 2025 - 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm

Join local author Diane Schaffer and illustrator Georgina Hart as they share their children's book Turtle Bubbles.

Monday 18 August, 3.30 - 4.30pm at Manly Library.

Cover of the picture book Turtle Bubbles

Have you ever seen a turtle before? 

Embark on a journey of discovery and prepare to be amazed. With stunning illustrations and playful rhyming text, this charming story celebrates the natural world, friendship and community with a fabulous fact sheet all about terrific turtles.

Beautifully illustrated by local artist Georgina Hart, the vibrant illustrations were created using watercolour and pen, all hand drawn. Her whimsical style brings the story to life with expressive artwork that complements the playful rhyming text and Turtle Bubbles themes of nature, friendship and discovery.

Following a reading Georgina will demonstrate how to draw a turtle.

Pricing

Free

Bookings required.

Books will be available for purchase on the day. Payment via card.

Light refreshments on arrival.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

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Diane Schaffer is a Sydney based children's author whose rural upbringing in Africa influenced her love of nature, animals and the outdoors. Diane has a passion for children's literacy and loves playful learning for kids.

Georgina Hart is a Sydney based artist and the creative behind “Georgina Hart Art!” Born and raised in Adelaide, from a young age, she have loved drawing and making things! At school, she was always in the art room and creating and coming up with new ideas. Her earliest lesson learnt was to paint and draw what you feel - which is what she firmly believe and still practice in her art.

Location

Manly Library, 1 Market Lane

Manly NSW 2095