June 2006

Cork gets 5 Stars!

Reviewed by Sarah Moore, Herald on Sunday

"5 Stars - I was immediately drawn to the cover of Cork - a brilliant turquoise sea sweeping across a background of beige stands out against the usual gaudy selection of children's books. But this is much more than a book for little people.... Rich with metaphor, Cork is a touching tale camaraderie, taking the good with the bad, and about the voyage one makes before finding one's soul-mate. Told in clever rhyming verse (somewhat Seuss-like), this is a beautifully produced New Zealand book with unique illustrations and an utterly charming storyline: certainly a book to be treasured.

June 2006

Fun times at Storylines Festival

For five hours the Aotea Centre at The Edge was transformed into a super-sized playground for excited young book-worms and their families. The Cork on the Ocean stand couldn't be missed, and its reading area (filled with turquoise rugs and super-comfee cushions!), proved a popular destination. Mums, dads and kids alike all took a load off to read the adventures of Cork or have the story read to them. Some kids were so taken by the little Cork's encounters with sharks, seahorses and butterflies that they came along to as many as three of the five reading sessions!

We got some really nice letters and drawings on the day. A young girl called Alex drew us as a really great picture of Cork riding a wave and a butterfly on an octopus tentacle. She wrote..."I think the story you read to me was really neat. It made me feel like I was floating out on the sea... love Alex".

April 2006

Well known kiwi's share their thoughts on Cork

Richard Taylor, Weta Workshop - "With delightful rhyme and enchanted drawings, this journey of discovery takes the reader on a lovely trip across the oceans as the Cork meets new friends and in turn finds out about itself. Rowan and Mark Sommerset have delivered a truly memorable and beautiful children's story that will enchant kids and adults alike."

Barbara Kendall, Olympic champion - "My daughter and I giggled with glee all the way through. The more we read it the more we see. We love it!"

January 2006

Cork on the Ocean launches from Takapuna Boat Club

On the beach at the Takapuna Boat Club was the perfect spot to celebrate the launch of 'Cork on the Ocean', the first tale in the Cork Voayges trilogy. A glass of teal-blue bubbles awaited the adults, while the kids each received a paper bag of Cork-related goodies. In a flash, little bodies were scattered everywhere, over tables and on the floor, scribbling up a storm with their freshly acquired Cork pads and pencils. After a great afternoon with a slice of a corky cake, we said 'cheers' to everyone for coming along and helping to make the launch such a memorable event.

January 2006

Cork on the Ocean out Now!

It's here! Cork on the Ocean, the first exciting adventure in the Cork Voyages trilogy, is out now.

Set sail on an ocean of adventure as Cork surfs the high seas. After riding a sea horse, evading a shark and befriending an exhausted butterfly, Cork meets a wise old whale who shares the secret of staying afloat. Sparingly illustrated and awash with colourful rhyme, Cork on the Ocean is an uplifting tale of courage, friendship and the joy of positive thought.