Rainbow Hopping Bug
Incursions and School Visits
Together, we form an author-illustrator duo and provide insight into the world of books, publishing and doing something we believe in.
We LOVE taking Rainbow Hopping Bug into Schools and Childcare Services because they feel like a second home to us. Having the opportunity to chat with the children, listen to their experiences and share the wonders of story telling and illustrating really is an absolute gift to us.
Over the past 18 months, we had the pleasure of hosting many book visits in person and via Zoom. In addition to early childhood and primary school settings, we have also been invited into Libraries and Corporates - and we have enjoyed every second of it.
If you are seeking a book incursion with a difference, look no further. On this page, you can request a proposal, read some of our testimonials and make a booking. Enjoy!
How long are our book visits?
It really depends on the age of the children. For younger, preschool audiences, we recommend 45-60 minutes. For older primary school children an hour is perfect. We can adapt our activities to fit your audience’s needs.
Each visit is tailored to your specific needs and is unique depending on the age and number of children, current interests and location. Here are the answers to some of the questions we get asked the most!
What is included?
Both the Author & Illustrator attend
Duration (60-75 minutes)
1 x Pre-session meeting to discuss expectations
1 x Flora & Rainbow Hopping Bug book
1 x Bushland Flora: A guide to mindfulness
1 x Rainbow Bug Buddy
Printable follow-up activities
Discounts on books for your children & families
What does a book visit involve?
We have lots of activities we have developed to suite preschool and school age children, including book readings, games, creative collaborations, singing, drawing lessons, live illustrations and behind the scenes of book publishing.
Where do we visit?
Early Childhood Education services (centre based and Family Day Care), Primary Schools, Libraries (for story and craft time), Seminars, Corporate (for Family Fun Days)
“Helen’s and Asiyeh’s visit to our school was very special for both the students and the teachers. They put so much effort into their visit, starting with a beautiful set-up that transformed our classroom into a rainbow land. Not only did the reading of the beautiful story fascinate us, but also the explanation behind the inspiration for the story, and the information about the whole collaboration process between various people during the process of the editing. We look forward to their next book and wish to welcome then again in our school.”
Christina, Primary Teacher, German International School
“Asiyeh and Helen were able to quickly set up and engage with the children who asked a multitude of questions which were met with patience and enthusiasm from both author and illustrator. Thank you, Helen and Asiyeh!”
Sarah, Primary Teacher, Montessori