Putney Mum's Take You On An Adventure To Sri Lanka
Book launch with reading for children plus two signed copies for members to win
Come along and meet the two local Putney School mothers - Author Ruby Lovell and
Illustrator Zara Merrick - behind the vibrant new picture book Ruby Rides
an Elephant that takes you on an adventure introducing the breathtaking
sights, vibrant colours and captivating culture of the island of Sri Lanka.
Author Ruby Lovell - pictured above - will be reading from the story and illustrator Zara
Merrick (who has a gallery on the Lower Richmond Road) will be giving top tips on how to draw your very own elephant. This
will be a fun, interactive session for children of all ages.
As the daughter of a former High Commissioner of the Sri Lankan Embassy, Ruby Lovell was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and spent her childhood between Russia (where her father was posted) and Sri Lanka. Ruby would spend every summer in Colombo with her extended family, and during these holidays, her grandmother would teach her about her heritage through day time excursions around the city and traditional Tamil bed time stories. In 1985, Ruby’s father was reposted to London and her family moved to Putney when she was seven. Ruby has lived in Putney ever since.
| Two lucky members of PutneySW15.com can win a signed copy of the book by emailing their answer by noon on Saturday 31st March to editor@PutneySW15.com - not a member? Quick register here before submitting your answer! Q: In which Ocean will you find Sri Lanka? |
The reading and draw-along at Waterstones in the Putney Exchange, cwill be followed by a show and tell session,
where children can learn about Sri Lankan food and culture, with
traditional drummers in national dress and dancers in
beautiful costumes there to entertain children. Plus a
chance to win exclusive ‘Ruby’ dolls!
Don't miss this event for curious children on Saturday 24 March 3 - 4.15 pm.
‘..a brilliant way to take a peek into another country and culture’ - Mojo Mums |
March 23, 2018