20 Feb 05

Dear Shona

I recently visited the Eumundi Market and had the pleasure of meeting you and purchasing I Wish My Mother Was An Octopus I raced home that night and very excitedly read our new treasure with my 2 & 5 year old girls. With in minutes I was crying hysterically, unable to stop.....its ok, this is a
good thing.

I would like to sincerely thank you for putting into words what very mother feels. My husband and I are both shift workers and of late I have been overwhelmed with the demands put on my time. I found it such an amazing comfort to SEE that all mothers go through the same struggles. (My daughter pointed out that really the Octopus needed 9 tentacles - one for the Daddy because Mummy's do lots for Daddy's too.)

We are now planning a trip back to the Markets in hope that you will be there. I would dearly love to get a signed copy for my best friend Kath who has recently moved her two young boys Lachlan and Ashley to Canada where she is working as Midwife in Vancouver. I know your book will do for her what it has done for me! She is really feeling the pinch away from the support of friends and family.

Once again, Shona thankyou for sharing not only your book with us but also your journey to the creation of the book. Every mother in Australia should have this book and I have been telling every mother I know to get a copy.

Kindest regards

Kim Anderson