ABOUT RHYMING BOOK NOOK
Rhyming Book Nook is the creation of Author Pat Dryland. Pat has recently published the first of many rhyming children’s books and has created Rhyming Book Nook as a place to share her books with others.
Pat (wearing blue in the photo below) is a Mum of two and a Grandmother of five. She’s a retired High School Teacher and Early Childhood Centre Owner. She has always been a gifted writer and poet. Over the years she has written a number of rhyming children’s books, just for fun really, feeling that one day she would do something with them.
Now, she’s a published Author. And I’m sure you’ll agree that LOOK WHO'S AT THE ZOO is a wonderful start to her rhyming book collection.
Ziena Knight (wearing black in the photo below) is a wonderful Illustrator whose bright, colourful, animated, fun drawings are the perfect complement to Pat’s books. Ziena is a Mum of two and an Early Childhood Professional. She has many creative and artistic talents that deserve to be shared, and now they are!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - PAT DRYLAND
Pat Dryland is a Grandmother of five young children, Mum of two adult children and Wife to Geoff. She loves spending time with her grandchildren and regularly attends their sports games, school events and childcare events.
Pat spent many years teaching High School students in Southern Sydney and the Illawarra. She then owned and managed award winning Early Childhood Centres for approximately 30 years.
Pat has always been a gifted writer and poet. Over the years she has written a number of rhyming children’s books, just for fun really, feeling that one day she would do something with them. Her special talent is to ‘whip up’ a poem about a friend, telling their stories in a most clever rhyming fashion.
Pat enjoys travel and reading, and loves to spend time with family at her van by the beach and lake. Her hope is for all children to have access to quality education.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR - ZIENA KNIGHT
Ziena Knight is a Mum of two daughters. She has always had a passion for fantasy and adventures, and grew up reading books and playing fantasy games.
Ziena is a dedicated Early Childhood Professional. She loves working with children and is passionate about supporting their growth and development with fun and enjoyable learning experiences and environments.
Ziena is very creative and artistic. She has long wanted to illustrate a children’s story to bring her love of art and teaching together. She has a drawing style that is strong, bright, colourful, animated and fun, which is perfect for Pat’s rhyming books.
Ziena enjoys visiting parks and the beach with her children, and spending time with friends