A Stick and a Stone

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone...

Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn?

Praise for A Stick and a Stone:

’It inspired us to go outside and do a nature treasure hunt. Something in this gorgeous book for everyone!’ - Gleebooks

’Reminiscent of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and A Summery Saturday Morning, this beautifully illustrated story will delight parents and children alike. 3+’ - Scorpio Books

’A wonderful tale to share with the little family members in shared reading times that will encourage observations of the world around them.’ - Sue Reid, Paper Plus Masterton

’Cute and energetic.’ - Lucy Black, Read NZ

Sarina Dickson (Author)
Sarina Dickson is a writer, artist and educator. She has enjoyed a varied and creative working life, which has led to connections and collaborations with experts in publishing, mental health and wellness, education, illustration, printing, video production, public art, book design, disaster relief and tertiary research. Her writing has been highly commended in the Scribbles Creative Writing Awards.

Sarina lives with a computer nerd, a social butterfly, a gamer, a human ray of sunshine and a very large rabbit.

You can find Sarina on Instagram @Creating_In_The_Cracks or Twitter @Sarina_Dickson_

Hilary Jean Tapper (Illustrator)
Hilary Jean Tapper is a New Zealand based illustrator and arts therapist. She has drawn from the moment she first held a pencil and has aspired to illustrate for children’s books since she was seven years old. Hilary’s grandfather, Garth Tapper, was a New Zealand painter and Hilary was inspired by him from her earliest years to pursue her art. Hilary currently works with children using arts therapy, teaches heirloom dollmaking online, and illustrates for children’s books. When she is not working, you’ll find Hilary wandering the forests, reading, or drawing more little people!

You can find out more at www.hilaryjeantapper.com
Connect with Hilary on Facebook and/or Instagram @hilaryjeantapper