Photo by Delia Farrell
Meet Hydie
Hydie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Auckland. Children's Literature and New Zealand Literature were her favourite classes. She also has a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary).
When not working or writing, Hydie loves to spend time with her family and friends and go for walks in nature. Hydie lives in Auckland with her husband and her dog Beau. She has one daughter and a stepson.
As a child, Hydie spent a lot of time in the King Country of New Zealand on her aunty and uncle's sheep and beef farm. The days were spent out horseback riding on the farm with her cousin and in the early evenings she would read all the children's books that her aunty had. This was the beginning of Hydie's love for children's literature.
Andy & the Little Rimu Tree is Hydie's debut children's picture book.
Photo by Delia Farrell
Meet Beau
Beau a beautiful Cavachon, which is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel crossed with a Bichon Frise hails from the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. He was lovingly bred by Linda and Ian at www.cavachon.nz.
He is very good natured and loves people, especially children. Beau is a clever boy and knows how to do a few tricks. He loves treats as well!
Beau gives Hydie lots of inspiration for her writing and is a very valued member of the Beau Books team.
We at Beau Books love children. To help spread this love, Beau Books will donate a portion of the proceeds of Andy & The Little Rimu Tree to Orphans Aid International. To find out more about the work of Orphans Aid International please visit www.orphansaidinternational.org
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