What’s the book about?
A heart-warming aspirational picture book for new mums and babies from First Nations tennis champion Ash Barty, with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, the bestselling team behind Little Ash.
My dream for you begins earlier than dawn,
in the magical days before you are born.
I dream of our future with you in my arms,
waking to birdsong, sharing sunlit yarns.
A loving story about a mother’s hopes and dreams for her new baby. From Ash Barty, tennis champion, with bestselling creative duo, Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin.
Recommended for:
Ages 0+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Beautiful illustrations, with every page a work of art.
- A calm and gentle book that celebrates the very special bond between mother and child.
- Another stunning collaboration from one of the most exciting trios working in children’s literature today, including tennis superstar and kids literacy advocate, Ash Barty.
About the authors:
Ash Barty was a professional tennis player on the Women’s Tennis Association tour from 2011 to 2022. Widely regarded as one of the sport’s most naturally talented players, Ash’s game style and ability to play a wide variety of shots set her apart from her opponents. A proud First Nations woman, Ash is committed to creating sport and education opportunities for youth in communities around Australia. Ash is a huge believer in the long-term benefits of reading for children, and her Little Ash series engages young readers with its popular themes of sport, family, friendship and school, plus its appealing illustrations and easy-to-read language.
Jasmin McGaughey is a Torres Strait Islander and African American writer and editor. In 2019 she was lucky enough to be a black&write! editor intern and a Wheeler Centre Next Chapter recipient. She has been able to write for Overland, Kill Your Darlings, SBS Voices and Griffith Review. Jasmin has always loved storytelling, and she is proud to be able to work and learn in this field.
About the illustrator:
Jade Goodwin is a First Nations illustrator, letterer and arts worker. Having spent a lot of time in her grandparents’ screen-printing studio growing up, Jade always felt she would end up working in the creative industry. Jade’s passion for creating colourful work aimed at a younger audience is shown through her unique style that she creates in both traditional and digital mediums. Jade’s illustrations are exciting and fun. Over the last few years, Jade has used lettering projects to explore new ways to convey her connection to her Gamilaraay heritage. Jade has worked on commissions, created and designed original characters and products, and is a published illustrator.
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