Annabella (First Choice Books, 2015) is the story of the unlikely pair of a clumsy moose and a grumpy possum who are forced to spend a winter together. After living in Jasper National Park, van Netten was inspired to bring these forest creatures to life. As van Netten's debut publication this children's picture book is also illustrated by the author using watercolour and gouache illustrations that play with the white space of the page.

Born in Vancouver, Natasha van Netten has recently been awarded the Robin HopperVVALS Legacy Award. She graduated from the Vancouver Island School of Art with a Diploma of Fine Art in 2016.

BOOKS

Annabella (First Choice Books, 2015) $15.50 ISBN978-1-77084-611-1

[BCBW 2016]