Frances Español Frances Español i(8680502 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon My Mummy's Brain Is Sick Rhiannon Baker , Frances Español (illustrator), Gordon : Rhiannon Baker , 2019 18864180 2019 single work picture book children's 'Elijah's mummy has a sick brain. She suffers from mental illness, which makes her feel very sad and scared sometimes even when she doesn't need to be. Mummy cries some days; other days, she says her brain is very loud. There are times when Elijah's mummy sleeps too much, which annoys him since he wants her to come out and play. Elijah knows, though, that Mummy's brain is sick, so he tries to understand the medication and hospital visits-although he gets scared that she'll have to stay in the hospital forever. Mummy encourages Elijah to talk about his feelings because feelings, whether good or bad, are important, healthy to express, and not as scary as they seem.

'Parenting can be a challenge in everyday life, but what if a parent has mental illness? How do we talk to our children about it and what it means for them in their lives?' (Publication summary)
 
1 y separately published work icon Pebbles and Izzy : Following Gully the Bumblebee. Lynette Collins , Frances Español (illustrator), Australia : Lynette Collins , 2018 15294478 2018 single work picture book children's

' It is a cute story of Pebbles and Izzy following Gully the Bumblebee until he decides to follow them instead. Pebbles and Izzy learn how magical Gully really is.' 
1 2 y separately published work icon Sarah, Misty and Scribbles' Journey to the House by the Sea Jacqueline Johnson , Frances Español (illustrator), Singapore : Partridge , 2015 9061181 2015 single work picture book children's

'Sarah, Misty and Scribbles' journey to the house by the sea aims to raise awareness and a better understanding about vision impairment in younger children. The story has been written from a child's perspective. Sarah the ragdoll, Misty the rabbit, and Scribbles the teddy bear, all have a vision impairment. Sarah is missing an eye, Misty's eyes look fine in outward physical appearance, and Scribbles has scratches on his eyes. Some of the other toys make fun of them because they do not understand what it means not to be able to see properly. The conclusion of the story is that Sarah, Misty and Scribbles are able to join in the games with the other toys. They feel confident and safe to explore the new house by the sea, which has now become for them a safe and happy place to be. "Sarah, Misty and Scribbles' journey to the house by the sea" is a story that can be read to children by both parents and educational figures' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Clive the Clever Crow Sandra Novello , Frances Español (illustrator), Sandra Novello (illustrator), Frankston : Sandra Novello , 2014 8700564 2014 single work picture book children's

'Clive is a very clever crow that has discovered a place where food is very abundant. He waits until there are no children or adults around before flying down.

'The children have been wondering who has been eating their food, so Clive decides to write them a letter. Can you guess his favourite food?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Silly Socks Sandra Novello , Frances Español (illustrator), Victoria : Sandra Novello , 2014 8680570 2014 single work picture book children's

'Suzie has a dilemma on her hands when she has a look in her sock drawer. All of her socks have disappeared and she decides to go and find out where they could all be? Follow Suzie through her story as she discovers her socks are having fun hiding from her.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
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