#BookReview: Poppy’s Monster, Shelly Higgs (author), Francesca Costa (illus.), Starfish Bay Children’s Publishing, April 2025. Blurb: When Poppy’s heart beats fast and her throat gets stuck, she knows her monster is around. She wishes he’d just go away, but only holding hands with someone seems to help. But there isn’t always a hand around to […]
Lend a Helping Hand to a Friend. It’s a Monster of a #BOOKGIVEAWAY! Facing your fears front on is how to relinquish them, and young Poppy masters this to a tee. When her anxiety monster pervades her every waking moment, Poppy discovers strategies to both manage him and help him. With thanks to author Shelly Higgs, […]
Interview with Shelly Higgs! It’s a pleasure to talk again with multi-talented debut picture book author, actor and playwright, Shelly Higgs about her empowering and heartfelt new release, Poppy’s Monster; a reassuring and colourful book about overcoming anxiety. Congratulations (again) on the release of Poppy’s Monster, Shelly! Anxiety comes in many forms, and you’ve brilliantly […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Shelly Higgs! We’re excited to welcome multi-talented debut picture book author, actor and playwright, Shelly Higgs to the blog to share her valuable new release, Poppy’s Monster. This beautifully heartfelt and uplifting tale takes young Poppy on a journey from constant fear and worries to confidence and resilience, as she learns […]
