Olivia Coates Olivia Coates i(26071993 works by)
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Rosie’s Garden Olivia Coates , Samantha McLelland (illustrator), Gosford : EK Books , 2025 29552819 2025 single work picture book children's

'One very determined little girl does something incredible for her community in this inspiring story about preserving green spaces. Rosie loves nothing more than spending time in her neighbourhood garden. But when the garden is destroyed to make way for a towering skyscraper, suddenly there’s nowhere for Mr Dellagatti to collect seeds, or Esmeralda the chicken to get her worms for breakfast. With a lot of bravery and some unexpected teamwork, can Rosie find a solution that makes everyone happy?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Shadow Wall Olivia Coates , Anastasia Bukhnina (illustrator), Park Orchards : Ethicool , 2023 26072026 2023 single work picture book children's

'Once Scarlet lived in a home filled with colour, where she painted with Grandma Ruby.

'Green meadows, blue wild flowers, and yellow ducklings danced across the canvas.

'But not anymore.

'When Scarlet moves to the city, her days are no longer filled with the joys that she's used to. Instead, darkness dominates her world. The grey seems never-ending, and frightening shadows creep through the cracks in the walls.

'That is, until she discovers something.

'The people of Scarlet's new world are not as frightening as they seem, and through the power of connection and some enchanting gifts, colour slowly returns to her world.' (Publication summary)

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