Laura Stitzel shares some insight into her amazing illustration process for The Big Backyard Plan.
The Big Backyard Plan
A fun and entertaining story about four friends and one BIG idea.
Illustrated by Laura Stitzel and published by Affirm Press.
Fun is multiplied by four, when all your best friends live next door!
Azumi, Theo, Bree and Jack live side-by-side and back-to-back. Being best friends as well as neighbours is fun – but imagine if instead of sharing backyard fences, they could share one BIG backyard!
Now, they just need a plan to convince their grown-ups...
A joyful picture book about big dreams, best friends and removing the things that divide us.
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Reviews
“Every now and then a magical picture book lands on my desk that celebrates childhood and captures kid’s voices. This one made my heart sing…it reminds us about the gifts of living in a village that cares.”
“This one really spoke to me…this is an incredibly joyful book”
“Representing a range of families and cultures, The Big Backyard Plan lovingly portrays the Australian suburbs, and the power of a few outspoken and inventive children to make a plan for a more fun, free and friend-filled tomorrow!”