Ginger’s Courage
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Illustrated by Angela Perrini
Ages: 4-6 | 18 Pages
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing (2025) | ISBN: 978-1915641366
Publisher’s Book Summary: When Ginger, a spirited dog, faces a life-changing injury, her world is turned upside down. But with the support of her friends and a heart full of resilience, she discovers a newfound positivity that helps her embrace life’s challenges.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynsey Patterson grew up in the beautiful town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland, the birthplace of many notable writers and artists. Lynsey, like many children of her time, found solace in the local library. Her love for all things writing has led Lynsey to write portfolios of poetry and fiction, as well as numerous non-fiction articles, which have been published in various magazines. Lynsey’s first children’s book, Ginger’s Courage, was inspired by her four adopted fur babies, all with different levels of trauma and disability. Ginger’s Courage is based on true events and is due to be released later this year. Lynsey’s background is in education with a passion for wellbeing and counselling. Lynsey has lived in the Northern Territory, Australia, for the past 16 years and is now writing her second children’s book, which is the sequel to Ginger’s Courage.
For more information, visit lynseypatterson.com, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Angelina Perrini is an artist who also teaches drawing. Her illustrations have been published in several children’s books. Angela loves working with both traditional and digital techniques. She has a degree in Art History and lives in Puglia, Italy.
For more information, visit angelaperrini.it.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - What inspired you to write this story?
Lynsey Patterson - Gingers Courage was inspired by my partners dog who has become a big part of my life. My partner rescued Ginger from a rescue centre in Newcastle and not long after this Ginger lost her leg in a country town called Quilpie when she was travelling through it. All of our dogs have been rescues and watching them with their struggles and issues inspired me to write this book. Their unique personalities and their lives all made me want to write about Ginger and them.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you hope readers will learn from Ginger?
Lynsey Patterson - I hope readers will learn the importance of resilience as well as understand the power of friendship and the difference good friends can make. I hope readers will think about how hard it is for someone when they suffer a life changing injury and how they can make someone’s life easier.
Life Is What It's Called - What did you learn from writing this story?
Lynsey Patterson - I learned that the writing process is difficult especially when writing picture books. I learned that Ginger became even more inspiring the more I wrote and I realised that Ginger had overcome more than I ever could.
Life Is What It's Called - If this story was a food what would it be and why? (Cheesy like pizza, cozy like a lasagna or soup)
Lynsey Patterson - I had to think about this question and after speaking to my mother she mentioned that she thought it would have to be pumpkin soup with a swirl of cream on top. It is the colour orange for a start but it is also light and nourishing. Ginger is a source of joy, love and warmth just like pumpkin soup.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you want readers to know about you?
Lynsey Patterson - One of my first jobs when I was 16 was working in a toy show in Camerons Department Store. At the time I was living in a small flat where I had to boil the kettle if I wanted warm water. I also had an Australin friend living in the attic. Not longer after that when I turned 17, I went to Belgium where I worked as a nanny.
GIVEAWAY
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Ginger's Courage: Book Giveaway
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynsey Patterson grew up in the beautiful town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland, the birthplace of many notable writers and artists. Lynsey, like many children of her time, found solace in the local library. Her love for all things writing has led Lynsey to write portfolios of poetry and fiction, as well as numerous non-fiction articles, which have been published in various magazines. Lynsey’s first children’s book, Ginger’s Courage, was inspired by her four adopted fur babies, all with different levels of trauma and disability. Ginger’s Courage is based on true events and is due to be released later this year. Lynsey’s background is in education with a passion for wellbeing and counselling. Lynsey has lived in the Northern Territory, Australia, for the past 16 years and is now writing her second children’s book, which is the sequel to Ginger’s Courage.
For more information, visit lynseypatterson.com, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Angelina Perrini is an artist who also teaches drawing. Her illustrations have been published in several children’s books. Angela loves working with both traditional and digital techniques. She has a degree in Art History and lives in Puglia, Italy.
For more information, visit angelaperrini.it.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life Is What It's Called - What inspired you to write this story?
Lynsey Patterson - Gingers Courage was inspired by my partners dog who has become a big part of my life. My partner rescued Ginger from a rescue centre in Newcastle and not long after this Ginger lost her leg in a country town called Quilpie when she was travelling through it. All of our dogs have been rescues and watching them with their struggles and issues inspired me to write this book. Their unique personalities and their lives all made me want to write about Ginger and them.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you hope readers will learn from Ginger?
Lynsey Patterson - I hope readers will learn the importance of resilience as well as understand the power of friendship and the difference good friends can make. I hope readers will think about how hard it is for someone when they suffer a life changing injury and how they can make someone’s life easier.
Life Is What It's Called - What did you learn from writing this story?
Lynsey Patterson - I learned that the writing process is difficult especially when writing picture books. I learned that Ginger became even more inspiring the more I wrote and I realised that Ginger had overcome more than I ever could.
Life Is What It's Called - If this story was a food what would it be and why? (Cheesy like pizza, cozy like a lasagna or soup)
Lynsey Patterson - I had to think about this question and after speaking to my mother she mentioned that she thought it would have to be pumpkin soup with a swirl of cream on top. It is the colour orange for a start but it is also light and nourishing. Ginger is a source of joy, love and warmth just like pumpkin soup.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you want readers to know about you?
Lynsey Patterson - One of my first jobs when I was 16 was working in a toy show in Camerons Department Store. At the time I was living in a small flat where I had to boil the kettle if I wanted warm water. I also had an Australin friend living in the attic. Not longer after that when I turned 17, I went to Belgium where I worked as a nanny.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for the chance to win a copy of Ginger’s Courage!
Ginger's Courage: Book Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Lynsey Patterson. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
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