A little girl helps her neighbourhood connect with each other in this touching story about friendship, inclusion and sharing.
Do you ever feel like you can see the whole world, but no one can see you? Hidden amongst the leaves of a fig tree, a young girl watches as the people in her street busily go about their day, disappearing into their homes or cars without looking up. She tries to get the neighbours’ attention as she moves through the branches, but no-one notices. As the girl watches her neighbours, she wonders how she can get them to see her – and everyone else around them. A plan begins to form, involving generosity, kindness, and a lot of figs …
Hidden is a heart-warming story which shows how one child’s idea has the power to build relationships and bring a whole community together. In a time when many people feel disconnected and isolated, this story is an important reminder that everyone – young and old – deserves to be seen, included and feel a sense of belonging in their community.
Full of hope and heart, Hidden is the perfect way to introduce little readers to the importance of sharing and treating everyone with kindness.
Larissa Ferenchuk is a writer who loves all things magical and whimsical. She spends hours dreaming up new story ideas that can inspire and empower children, including her first book, Two Rabbits (EK Books, 2024). Larissa also works with Primary School and Preschool children in her role as a School Services Officer.
Larissa enjoys participating in activities in her local community in her spare time. From being a member of her local fruit and vegetable swap group, to gardening at home and in a community garden, she has found that being involved in your local community creates a sense of connectedness and a feeling of belonging.
Larissa lives in Adelaide with her husband and three children. When her children were younger, they had a treehouse in a beautiful old fig tree in the yard – the perfect place to hide and watch the world go by.
Fiona West is a Zimbabwean-born Australian artist and illustrator based in Brisbane. Her sensory, playful approach combines the freshness of pencil, crayon, paint and collage into whimsical, quirky illustrations. Fiona has worked in the arts industry in South Africa, London and Australia, and has a Doctorate in Visual Arts through Griffith University, Brisbane.
