Sunday Skating

Clancy’s friends skate through the quiet Sunday streets, while Clancy feels self-conscious and embarrassed that he’s just a beginner. His board stays tucked under his arm; his feet stay firmly on the ground. 

But his friends aren’t giving up on him and Clancy realises the only way forward is to step on his board and try … even if he might fall.

An inspiring and relatable story about self-doubt, courage and the power of friendship.

‘A story that captures the true essences of camaraderie, courage and self-belief … Sunday Skating encapsulates beauty, nostalgia and playfulness for lovers of skating, and for those willing to try. Just like good friends and the power of courage, this book will pick you up when you fall.’ Books+Publishing

Andrea Rowe is a best-selling award-winning picture book author, freelance writer and nationally awarded writer of short stories, and late night book reader. Andrea writes books for children, young adults and grown-ups too. She combines her nostalgic celebration of culture, family diversity, and the environment in our everyday lives with the questions and conversations that draw us together. Her debut picture book Jetty Jumping, illustrated by Hannah Sommerville, was awarded the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Picture Book of the Year – Early Childhood.

Hannah Sommerville is a best-selling picture book illustrator who creates enchanting watercolour, gouache and digital illustrations in her coastal studio. Hannah is a storyteller who enjoys creating picture books that capture the imagination, tenderness and playfulness that surround children and family life. Her picture book Jetty Jumping, written by Andrea Rowe, was awarded the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Picture Book of the Year – Early Childhood.