Caroline Magerl explores the world through art and illustration. Her formative years spent sailing the Australian coast and subsequent travels have shaped a unique perspective reflected in her work. Magerl focuses on visual storytelling, with her illustrations recognized for their detailed execution and emotional depth. Her artistic practice, encompassing painting and printmaking, has been exhibited internationally.
"Bea came from a big musical family who made all sorts of noisy noises. Big sister Isla plays the violin and Bea is waiting for her music to start. With the help of Maestro Gus, the cat living in the piano, Bea will make her sparkling debut"--Publisher's description.
"On a roof, as wet as a seal, as grey as a puddle, Cat was rumbling, a rumbly purr. What does Cat want most? Feather boas? Pretty pink shoelaces? A boatful of fish under a tiny tin sail or perhaps something much more valuable?"--Back cover
Nop is a scruffy kind of bear. He sits on a dusty armchair in Oddmint's Dumporeum surrounded by the beaders, knitters, patchers and stitchers who are much too busy to talk to him. So he watches the litter tumble until, armed with a new bow tie, he has an idea that will change his life forever