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Mariesa Dulak

Find out how Mariesa wrote and found inspiration for 'There's a Tiger on the Train' and 'The Ice Cream Crocodile'

About The Author:

Mariesa Dulak was born in Yorkshire of dual heritage (Barbadian/White British). Her Dad taught her how to hold a cricket bat, prune roses and master long division while her Mum fed her a nutritious diet of Fairy tales, Pam Ayres and Yorkshire puddings. A love of bookish things led to a degree in English literature, an MA in Children's Literature and a career in publishing. The GEA helped Mariesa turn her scribbles into stories - she now writes picture books about identity and family life. Mariesa is a Primary School Librarian and lives with her family in West London.

 

About 'The Ice Cream Crocodile':

A fabulously winning story about a crocodile who will not be sidelined. Sidney, the circus ringmaster, only lets fluffy and feathery animals perform on stage. Can Elvis the crocodile show his STAR potential? Colour and charm pour out of every page of this stunningly illustrated and utterly heartwarming story.

About 'There's a Tiger on the Train':

On an extraordinary journey to the sea, a tiger boards the train, along with a jungle of other animals - all without Dad even looking up from his phone!

 

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What is 'The Ice Cream Crocodile' about?

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What was the inspiration behind 'The Ice Cream Crocodile'?

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A reading from 'The Ice Cream Crocodile'

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What is 'There's a Tiger on the Train' about?

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What was the inspiration behind 'There's a Tiger on the Train'?

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A reading from 'There's a Tiger on the Train'

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Mariesa's writing challenge

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What can you tell us about the illustrations?

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Why did you want to write the books in rhyme?

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How has your job as a school librarian influenced how you write?

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What is the process of writing a picture book?

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Are there any particular books or authors that inspire you?

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'The Ice Cream Crocodile' extract download

'There's a Tiger on the Train' extract download