The Letter Writer by Binny Talib
Jasper has just moved to a new school and feels invisible.
Next door Juniper is afraid of creatures lurking in the shadows at night.
When Juniper writes a letter to the night creatures, it mysteriously lands on Jasper’s bed.
Jasper knows what he must do.
A story of fears, friendship and a little bit of outer space.
- Story about feeling alone, facing fears and finding friendship
- Shows that even if we are different we can find connection with others
- Celebrates the lost art of letter writing
- Binny’s books have been published internationally.
About the author and illustrator
Binny Talib is an award-winning Author/Illustrator with a whimsical, contemporary style, she has illustrated over 30 books here and internationally, ranging from picture, baby board, non-fiction and chapter. Binny creates happily on beautiful Sydney harbour with other lovely creative folks drinking copious amounts of dandelion tea and her studio assistant Paddington the Border Collie. There has never been a dessert she hasn’t liked, seriously.
“I grew up in country NSW, where the sounds of the night always filled me with fear—rustling wind through the trees and branches tapping on the roof. Even now, those outside noises stir my imagination, conjuring up creatures lurking in the shadows. The old houses we lived in had air vents high up on the walls, and I often wondered where they led. Were there hidden tunnels behind them? Some had elaborate Victorian designs that added to their spooky mystery.
As a mother, I've watched my children navigate the challenges of moving to new countries and schools multiple times. Making friends in a new place is hard, but it only takes one kind child to make all the difference. My son and daughter grew up in the inner city, with air vents of their own, and these experiences all came together to inspire the letter-writing idea.”
