Claudette

Written and illustrated by Helene Magisson

Published by Red Paper Kite (October 2020)
Designed by Manuela Adreani

Loutka is a brilliant puppet maker. All of his creations work perfectly, just as he expects them to. Except for Claudette. She is a rickety misfit who longs for freedom and adventure. What can be done with such a puppet? Loutka doesn't know.
So Claudette stays on the shelf. Until one incredible day...

Claudette takes the reader on a courageous and magical adventure beyond the clouds, discovering the power of beauty, possibility and self-worth along the way.

'A book infused with magic!' - Megan Daley, Children's Books Daily

Longlisted in the Australia Books Industry Awards 2021

 

Some Reviews

  • One More Page by Liz Ledden

  • Childrens Book Daily by Megan Daley

    ‘Heléné Magison’s illustrations are richly detailed and the palette of blues and greens adds to the overall sense of timeless and whimsical wonder …with an appropriate dash of contemporary and quirky.’

    Magisson’s ‘Claudette’ is infused with magic. She has woven words which fizz on the tongue and sophisticated images which will be poured and pondered over.’

  • StoryLinks by Mia Macrossan

  • Kids Book Review by Jo Antareau

    ‘This is a lovely story about the joy of creativity, of accepting and valuing differences, of honouring the unique contribution that all of us can make.
    Magisson’s glorious illustrations are a sheer joy to behold, (see Miss Eliza Honeydew for example). Each page is deeply textured and invites the reader to slow down and savour the delights.’

  • Buzz Words Magazine by Karen Hendriks

  • ReadingTime by Julie Deane

Some Interviews