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by Laura Motherway (Author)
A Heartwarming Story About Courage, Confidence, and New Adventures
From the author of This Mum Loves You and This Dad Loves You comes Maggie Makes a Move, a touching story that encourages children to face their fears and embrace new experiences.
Maggie is cautious and careful, happiest when everything feels familiar. But when she finds the courage to step outside her comfort zone, she discovers a world filled with adventure, connection, and newfound confidence. Gentle storytelling and uplifting illustrations guide young readers through Maggie's journey, showing how even the smallest brave steps can lead to exciting possibilities.
Perfect for reading aloud or exploring independently, this warm and relatable book nurtures emotional growth and resilience, helping children believe in themselves as they navigate new experiences.
Key Learning Benefits / Product Features
- Supports emotional growth by modeling how to manage worries and fears.
- Encourages confidence, resilience, and bravery when facing new challenges.
- Highlights the joy of connection, adventure, and discovering new experiences.
- Features gentle, uplifting storytelling and engaging illustrations that captivate young readers.
- Ideal for toddlers and early readers preparing to handle new situations with independence.
Author Biography
Laura Motherway is an author, writer, and poet based in Perth, Western Australia. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), she holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and has worked as a singer, improviser, actor, and director. With more than 20 years of experience designing and delivering children's programs in pediatric hospitals and the arts sector, she is passionate about creativity, play, and ensuring all children have access to quality literature.
She is trained in Infant Mental Health, Early Child Self-Regulation, innovation methodologies, and corporate leadership. Currently working in arts management, Laura is a strong advocate for Western Australia's cultural sector and for the wider adoption of creative learning approaches in education.
An engaging public speaker and facilitator, she has presented at REMIX Summit, the Leading Creative Schools Conference (University of NSW), EduFest WA, ReimaginED Conference, and the National Gallery of Australia's Visual Arts Educators Conference.
Laura writes poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and picture books, and her work has been published by Hachette Australia, Five Mile Press, Rhiza Edge, Night Parrot Press, and The School Magazine.
