7 Nov 2023

Kiwi Illustrator jumped at chance to work with celebrated authour Joy Cowley

From Nights, 9:09 pm on 7 November 2023
At the Bach is a new book from children's authour Joy Cowley based of her poem about the joys of summer at the bach. It was illustrated by Christchurch artist Hilary Jean Tapper

At the Bach is a new book from children's authour Joy Cowley based of her poem about the joys of summer at the bach. It was illustrated by Christchurch artist Hilary Jean Tapper Photo: Hilary Jean Tapper

When accomplished illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper was offered the chance to work on a children's book written by New Zealand author Joy Cowley, it was an opportunity she couldn't refuse.

The new book At the Bach explores the magic of Kiwi summer holidays. Hilary joins Nights for a chat.

As well as becoming an accomplished illustrator, Hilary works as an art therapist using visual and movement arts to help children and teenagers.

Hilary joins Nights for a chat.

At the Bach is a new book from children's authour Joy Cowley based of her poem about the joys of summer at the bach. It was illustrated by Christchurch artist Hilary Jean Tapper

At the Bach is a new book from children's authour Joy Cowley based of her poem about the joys of summer at the bach. It was illustrated by Christchurch artist Hilary Jean Tapper Photo: Hilary Jean Tapper