MY BOOKS & WRITING
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shona McNeill has always believed in giving back to the community and beyond. She is a qualified grief counsellor and support coach and volunteers her spare time helping people in need.
In lock down she wrote two children's books, 'Little Ruby's Big Adventure' and 'Ruby Teaches Kindness' as a way of giving back and just in time for World Kindness Day on 13 November!
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Shona was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2009 for her work in connection to helping children and people around the world.
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Shona has volunteered numerous times throughout Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, London and often volunteers at the Royal Children's Hospital spreading kindness through her writing and supporting people in need of a friend.
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LITTLE RUBY'S BIG ADVENTURE
Little Ruby's Big Adventure is a children's picture book about a penguin exploring new places, trying new things, understanding other cultures, making friends and having fun!
Ruby is a little penguin with a big appetite for adventure! Join Ruby as she leaves her comfort zone in Antarctica and embarks on an exciting journey to Spain!
Join Ruby as she meets new friends, tries new foods, learns a new dance and visits exciting new places.
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RUBY TEACHES KINDNESS
Ruby Teaches Kindness is a delightful children's picture book aimed at children aged 3-7 about Ruby the penguin teaching children how to share and care! Ruby is making the world a wonderful place through acts of kindness. Ruby teaches the importance of understanding, sharing, inclusion, making a difference, making friends and having fun.
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Ruby is a little penguin with a big heart! Join Ruby on her exciting journey as she teaches various ways of sharing and caring for others. Join Ruby as she helps people in need of a friend. Ruby teaches kindness in so many exciting ways!
Teach your child about:
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sharing
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kindness
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making a difference
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meeting new friends
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learning new activities
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caring for others