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At Rainbow Moonchild we are passionate about the written word and its power to kindle the imagination of children. We also believe in the importance of vibrant colour illustrations, good editing, great book design and quality printing. Printing and order fulfilment will be managed by BookVault.

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The Sienna McKenna Story Series

The Sienna McKenna Story Series, Cloud 9 Isle of Dreams, is a collection of highly illustrated night themed stories in verse written for children and parents to share at bedtime. Books 1 is available, 2-4 available soon, Book 5 is in progress and there are 3 further manuscripts. Read on to see further details of the collection. 

Books 1-4 Bundle - coming soon (Hardback £70, Paperback £50)

  • Book 1

    In the first book, Introductory Tales. Sienna introduces in verse the Tuck-up Toys, The Dream Friends of Dream Cloud 9 and many inhabitants of the Isle of Dreams. The island is directly beneath the Cloud and has many magical locations. There are fairies and sprites from all over the world, animals and a new species of elf. 


  • Book 2

    In the second book, The Cul-de-sac Club, Sienna introduces her pets and a friendship club formed of kids from her street, their siblings, her brother Theo and all of their Tuck-up Toys. They join Sienna in her enchanting dream world. Book 2 is a book of short tales of the antics they get up to, which are all simple stories.


  • Book 3

    The third book, The New Kids, has slightly longer stories which are slightly less simple. New children and their Tuck-up Toys move into the street and are voted in as members of the Cul-de-sac Club. Sienna narrates stories of the adventures they all have together when they join Sienna’s nocturnal travels to Cloud 9 and the island. 


  • Book 4

    In the fourth book, Watery Tales, the Cul-de-sac Club meet some more new neighbours. This time the children, pets and toys enjoy much longer and slightly more complex adventures at the inland and coastal waters of the Isle of Dreams. There are plenty of water based new creatures and characters to meet.


About the Author

Iola is an emerging author who has been writing stories and poems since childhood. She is a qualified nurse, midwife and children’s nurse. Her recreational activities include anything to do with words, the company of family and close friends, visiting historic towns, the ocean and the countryside, cinema, comedians, chess, fantasy fiction and crime mysteries. Iola loves the charm of fairy tales and the enchantment of magical lands and the effect they have on children. She appreciates the enquiring minds of children and their interpretation of the world.

Contributors

Illustrations by Millie Bicknelle

Millie is a creative writer, illustrator and business owner passionate about all things magical. Nothing gives her greater pleasure than bringing stories and ideas to life, with as much imagination, detail and fun as possible. She currently travels all over the world while building her business of books and stationery. Millie is extremely versatile, also having experience of jewellery and product design. Her ‘Calm Over Chaos’ business includes unique colouring books for adults and teens incorporating messages championing diversity and social acceptance. Millie loves visiting far away shores, reading and art in all forms.

 


Illustrations also by Holly Schiefer

Holly is highly qualified in Textiles and Surface Design. She showcased her work in London, Milan and Paris, gaining connections throughout Europe and the USA. Holly has designed for many brands, large and small, including Apple, Hugo Boss, Victoria’s Secret, Hallmark and me! Now also expanding her portfolio illustrating Children’s books as a freelancer alongside her surface design, Holly has also started her own author/illustrator journey! Holly lives in Sunderland and has a young family who love the exciting ferry journey visiting their maternal grandparents in the beautiful Emerald Isle.

Book Design by Marten Sealby

Marten is a print designer and typesetter with many years of experience, working for London-based publishers and then an esteemed publisher in Oxford. His skillset ranges from book and magazine design to corporate material and logos. He also has a keen interest in traditional print practices such as linocut and bookbinding. Marten lives in Oxfordshire with his family.

Copy Editing by Alison Parkin

Alison is a professional copy editor, proof reader and English Language specialist. She has vast experience and is also a published author herself. Alison lives in a peaceful village in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire alongside her husband, dogs, chickens and goats. When not editing or doing her own writing, Alison likes nothing more than to walk her dogs and walks miles every day!

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