Chantal M. Bourgonje

illustrator & writer of children's books, obedient servant to 2 whippets, represented by Hen & Ink, member of SCBWI

[Chantal M. Bourgonje @ChantalMarieB]

Andrea Hall at Beaming Books has acquired world rights to Chantal Bourgonje’s HOME, a picture book about friendship, togetherness and hope. Publication is scheduled for 2024; Erzsi Deak at Hen&ink Literary represented the author-illustrator @LiteraryHen @BeamingBooksMN
#bookdeal

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Folklore, sprites, tricks and smelly flowers, it's the hardy, wild geranium, Herb Robert in this week's flowerology substack.
https://t.co/GFI8vn09pA

#wildflowers #etymology #herbrobert #geranium #folklore #sprites

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Life can be difficult when you're a shy little wolf.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #wolf #trees #topview

https://t.co/c0FjSbIti2

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@authorcarley what an interesting thing to do! If you like to read my (free) substack this is the link: https://t.co/4KQnVvLtmO - it's all about wildflower etymology, the stories behind the names of our wildflowers.

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Magic, binding spells and love potions, it must be Tuesday, Flowerology Substack day! The story behind the Periwinkle. https://t.co/kYproOq5YA
#periwinkle #vincamajor #magic #bindingspells #lovepotion #folklore #etymology #language #wildflower

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@AuthorEmilyHen Latest book: Searching for home. Latest Substack Post on https://t.co/4KQnVvLtmO

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Fairies, Folklore and heart medication: it's the king of the dark woodlands, the magestic foxglove https://t.co/1Ikaq6QMMU
#foxglove #digitalis #folklore #fairies #wyckedfolk #foxes #wildflowers #flowers

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Lion's teeth, eye disease and confused medieval physicians: it must be the Dandelion! - New Flowerology substack about the origin of our wildflower names: https://t.co/PFystbm84i
#dandelion #wildflower #etymology #TaraxacumOfficinale #botany #teeth #lion #substack

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The Time is always right to have a nice cup of tea with a good friend.

#kidlitpostcard #illustration #wolves #picturebook #illustrator #tea #cake #sharing #friendship

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It's Tuesday, so time for a new episode of Flowerology on substack. The humble daisy today: romance, poetry and a fickle Roman god.
https://t.co/5TCDgQgCVp

#daisy #bellisperennis #etymology #wildflowers #mythology #substack

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🦇 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🦇

#halloween #bats #elf #night
#nightsky

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Special Halloween Edition of Flowerology this week: Magic, Poison, Screaming Roots, yes! It's Mandrake - Mandragora Officinarum - otherwise known as Devil's Candles or Satan's Apple... https://t.co/ZGSn4RgjIf
#mandrake #halloween #magic #etymology #flowers #substack #wildflowers

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If you're bored in the weekend, you can always entertain yourself by reading a bit about Snakeshead fritillaries, the Roman Army, Guinea Fowl and gambling... https://t.co/ZGSn4RgjIf

#wildflowers #flowers #stories #etymology #illustration #substack #snakesheadfritillary #history

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It's time for my 2nd Flowerology substack, the pretty Snakeshead Fritillary. Its story involves gambling, guinea fowl & the Roman Army. Thanks all of you that subscribed, I hope you're enjoying the stories! https://t.co/ZGSn4RgjIf #snakesheadfritillary #etymology #wildflowers

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Episode 1 of Flowerology stars Agrimonia Eupatoria, a little yellow flower, named after King Mithridates Eupator VI, mass murderer, poisoner and botanist. Warning, Agrimony's story is not for the faint of heart! https://t.co/WCXN9oMhg1
#wildflowers #history #etymology #agrimony

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New on Substack: https://t.co/ZGSn4RgjIf Illustrated stories based on the #etymology of #wildflowers. If you wonder why a Daisy is called a Daisy or where spine-tingling names like Devils-bit-Scabious come from, read flowerology. Warning, expect Magic, Murder, Mayhem and Botany!

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A Kidlit Postcard flying over to you today. #kidlitpostcard
#birdseyeview #topview #experiment #illustration #bird #tree #tryingsomethingnew #watercolour #penandink #picturebookillustration

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@cjfriess @BeamingBooksMN @Suzy_Senior Thank you for your lovely review of Searching For Home 🥰

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There will be a most exciting Book Launch in the White Horse Bookshop-Marlborough on 6 April 3-5pm. There will be books, sticker & activity sheets and original artwork to enjoy. Hope to see you then!
@BeamingBooksMN #booklaunch #meettheartist #picturebook #thingstodoinmarlborough

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See this Instagram post by @joys_of_parenting https://t.co/ZicnZgCvwo

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An unlikely group hopes to find their place in the world in this beautifully illustrated picture book by @ChantalMarieB.

https://t.co/CmJJqB9oTr