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Michael Maxwell
ALLi Author Member
Location: Australia
I’m just a Dad who loves to make stuff up and to sing with my kids. I've moonlighted as a scientist, lawyer, musician and now children's book author.
I grew up in a small country town (Narrogin) and our house was filled with books, music and laughter. I love singing. I almost never used to stop! I still sing, read and laugh a lot. So do my kids.
Over the years I have released some music as "Lies & Jest", including an EP of family songs called "Endless Days...". On that EP were two fun songs for my kids - "Emily's Walk" & "Tom's Lullaby".
With Alison Mutton’s wonderful illustrations, those songs have become picture books. Each book has a QR code that links to a free full animation set to the songs that people can singalong with.
I hope to continue to create playful and thoughtful singalong picture books - I just have to come up with the songs first...
Michael Maxwell's books
Emily's Walk
Emily just wants to go for a walk, but Dad thinks it’s too cold and wet outside. What fun can they have staying inside instead and does Dad always have to be quite so sensible?
Come on a delightful adventure of imagination and creativity in this beautifully illustrated, playful and heart-warming singalong picture book that will have you tapping your toes to the bright, cheerful melody. 'Emily's Walk' is a reminder to embrace the magic in the moment and a celebration of the joy of just being together, even when things don’t necessarily go to plan…
Scan QR code on back cover to singalong with free animated music video of the book
FREE: Copy & paste link to singalong with animated picture book - https://books.liesandjest.com/emilys-walk.html
Tom's Lullaby
Come spend a day with Tom as he plays and pushes boundaries in the loving company of his Dad. Each milestone in the day wonderfully captures the never-ending tussle between what kids want and what parents just need to get done.
Filled with beautiful and witty illustrations, 'Tom’s Lullaby' is sure to have you giggling and snuggling together as you wind down at the end of the day. This charming singalong picture book is an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek lullaby for the real world - perfect for cheeky kids and slightly jaded parents everywhere…
Scan QR code on back cover to singalong with free animated music video of the book
FREE: Copy & paste link to singalong with animated picture book - https://books.liesandjest.com/toms-lullaby.html