Cardboard Rockets and Galactic Imaginations

real-life adventures Apr 24, 2020

With a cardboard box, some paint sticks, and an inspired idea, Gabriel and I decided to make our very own rocket.

The base of the box became our spacecraft, painted in bold colours with paint sticks and decorated with astronaut stickers — Gabriel found the perfect one to be our brave pilot, peeking out of a porthole window.

Next, we transformed the rest of the cardboard into a launch pad, propping it up against the garden swing.

It doubled as our "mission base" for Gabriel to launch from, and conveniently, a shaded spot to rest under as the afternoon heat grew stronger.

We worked consisitently, painting, decorating, and planning our space adventure. By evening, the vibrant setup was in place, shining with colour and creativity.

When night fell, we moved to Gabriel's bedroom window, which looks over the garden.

We imagined countdowns and radio communications with Mission Control, for takeoff. With liftoff declared, our cardboard rocket took Gabriel to the stars — or at least as close as a dream-filled view of the garden could allow.

It was the perfect end to a day spent creating, imagining, and traveling beyond the stars, all from our little corner of the garden.

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The book reinforces beautiful values such as self-belief and trust. It inspires children to be resilient, and not give up, and that goals can be achieved with perseverance.”

____ A Mum

I read this book with my eight-year-old daughter. We both loved Gabriel and Platys adventures which were fun and exciting. The underlying message from each story shone through with clarity.

____ A Mum

To Gabriel, thank you. Your book filled my mind with imagination.

__Ava, aged 9

A really uplifting book with fun, fantastic adventures and beautiful illustrations.

____ A Mum

Having been a counsellor and psychotherapist working with children as well as adults for many years, I know that the most significant story is the one we tell ourselves and the agency we feel over writing our own future.

_ Cat Williams

I love the pictures and the story is fantastic.

__Emma, aged 7

Children will love interacting with the stories and can use them as a springboard for their own adventures. Teachers will have in their hands a powerful teaching resource that they can use in so many ways. More importantly, anything that encourages a love of writing needs to be cherished. As a plus, there is a colouring book to further encourage your child's creativity.

____ Educationist

Who would step off the page if you were free to write your own next chapters and to dream?

____ Cat Williams

I have in my hands this beautiful book created by a 10 year old, a mum and a granddad. I have spent my life working in education. These stories are the result of a much deeper relationship between mum and son. Together they have found a novel way to write about love, feelings, resilience and hardship, always believing in the power to overcome adversity, no matter what.

____ Educationist

My granddaughter loved the book at first sight. I wonder what they will want to do in their own "adventures."

We will ask them when we next meet up. Well done!

__A Grandad

Gabriel and Kate perfectly illustrate the power of storytelling to “step off the page” and into your own imaginative world where healing and empowerment can be found, in-spite of, or even because of, your every day circumstances.

____ Cat Williams

Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure. The workshop was incredibly child-friendly. Initially, we were unsure how the children would respond to a ‘less structured’ writing approach, but the experience proved to be motivating, encouraging autonomy and creativity.

The session was well-planned and organised. It encouraged them to think and write like real authors, valuing their own stories as well as each other’s.

We would absolutely recommend this workshop. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!

__A Head of English

Cardboard Rockets and Galactic Imaginations

Real Life Adventures

Trusted By

The book reinforces beautiful values such as self-belief and trust. It inspires children to be resilient, and not give up, and that goals can be achieved with perseverance.”

I read this book with my eight-year-old daughter. We both loved Gabriel and Platys adventures which were fun and exciting. The underlying message from each story shone through with clarity.

To Gabriel, thank you. Your book filled my mind with imagination.

A really uplifting book with fun, fantastic adventures and beautiful illustrations.

Having been a counsellor and psychotherapist working with children as well as adults for many years, I know that the most significant story is the one we tell ourselves and the agency we feel over writing our own future.

I love the pictures and the story is fantastic.

Who would step off the page if you were free to write your own next chapters and to dream?

My granddaughter loved the book at first sight. I wonder what they will want to do in their own "adventures."

We will ask them when we next meet up. Well done!

Gabriel and Kate perfectly illustrate the power of storytelling to “step off the page” and into your own imaginative world where healing and empowerment can be found, in-spite of, or even because of, your every day circumstances.

Working with Kate was an absolute pleasure. The workshop was incredibly child-friendly. Initially, we were unsure how the children would respond to a ‘less structured’ writing approach, but the experience proved to be motivating, encouraging autonomy and creativity.

The session was well-planned and organised. It encouraged them to think and write like real authors, valuing their own stories as well as each other’s.

We would absolutely recommend this workshop. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!

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