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Hi Fundinmental,

I’m thrilled to be featured on your wonderful blog with my second book in the Patroosh series, Patroosh, the Hungry Pelican. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the latest adventure of these two loveable feathered friends.

Fun fact: Patroosh, the Pelican, and Seamus, the Seagull are inspired by real-life interactions at the beach with my own family, I’ve channelled my passion for communications and storytelling to bring these hilarious characters to life. Through their antics children can learn important values such as kindness, sharing, perseverance, friendship and keeping these feathered friends’ homes litter-free.

Along with my love for creativity, I have a background in communications and commercial television. I am the founder of Mystery Lane Media, my own video production company, and the creator of Patroosh.com.au an online shop. When I’m not busy creating content, I love spending time with my family, which includes my adorable pups and bunnies. We love our beach life, travelling and of course story-time.

I absolutely love writing children’s picture books. There’s something truly magical about the imaginative world that comes to life during story time. Hearing from families and classrooms who enjoy my books brings me pure joy and gratitude. It’s a dream come true to share my stories and bring happiness to others. One of my favourite scenes within this book is when Patreesh enters the story, the cheeky little sister!

I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you know any fussy eaters, I hope this story sparks some fun conversations about their food preferences.

Thank you for hosting me on your blog, and happy reading!

Renée x

It is a pleasure having you on fundinmental. I love anything to do with the beach and Patroosh looks like a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Patroosh, the Hungry Pelican by Renée James

GENRE: Children’s fiction

BLURB

Pancakes, milkshakes, fish and chips galore… Patroosh the hungry pelican will enjoy all four. Especially if there’s ketchup he can pour.

With Seamus the seagull by his side, always there to help decide.child

Will these two feathered friends find what they want for lunch?

They’re feeling peckish and do enjoy a good munch.

What could be in store for diners today at their favourite marina café?

EXCERPT

Seamus flaps his wings, making all sorts of noises. YAWP YAMMER YELP.

Then he hears a voice from below. “Down here, quick; we’ll hide until the people order more food for us to pick,” says Patroosh.

(I couldn’t help but crack up when I read this Excerpt and had to share it)

AUTHOR Bio and Links

Renée James comes from a background in communications and the commercial television industry. She has worked on a variety of creative projects both nationally and internationally.

She loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends, which includes their much-loved dog. She is passionate about travel, beach days, and, of course, story-time. Her children are the bee’s knees as they’re constant reminders to be present, and always make time to play.

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