A story beyond the clouds

Marilyn Stacey’s passion for poetry and literature has been reflected throughout her teaching career.

After 30 years of writing poems and reading stories to children during her career as a primary school teacher, Point Wells resident Marilyn Stacey has released her debut picture book, Imogen Plays in the Clouds.

The story follows a young girl who loves playing among the clouds and going on adventures. Marilyn said the idea for the book came to her during a plane’s descent.

Illustrated by Sharon Ferguson, the book is aimed at children aged three to eight, and encourages imagination and creative thinking.

The paperback edition is priced at $25, with copies available at the Point Wells Library and Matakana School Library, or by contacting the author directly at mwstaceynz@gmail.com.