Sprout's Idea

The forest was filled with music and laughter as the trees celebrated Sprout's first birthday. But when a magical being entered the forest, it was clear that not everyone was enjoying the fun... From the mind of its eight-year-old author, Sprout's Idea is a story of hope, teamwork and combatting negatives with positivity and kindness. An incredible family read that is entertaining and engaging and when children read between the lines, it will open up the opportunity for valuable conversations.

Lincoln has always had a philosophy of kindness towards himself and towards others. So when this deep-thinking eight-year-old was asked to create a story to present at the 2022 Secret Oasis Festival, it was no surprise that he chose this as his underlying theme. Reading his story out to a crowd of over 100 people was an experience Lincoln will never forget, but it became much more than that single event.The story of hope, teamwork, combatting negative with positive and kindness came to life through his main character, Sprout, and the seed for what became Sprout's Idea began to grow. Lincoln is proof that anyone can harness the power of story to make a difference in the world. It is his hope that anyone who reads Sprout's Idea will be more conscious of the words they speak and their actions around others.

Cara is an illustrator and book designer who lives in her little house in Sydney, with her loving husband and two gorgeous dogs. Bringing stories to life is Cara's passion, she has done it in many different forms. From skating with Disney on Ice with your favourite Disney friends, to working with The Wiggles to bring their joy to the world, and designing licensed books with Scholastic Australia. Cara has had the privilege to be a storyteller and enjoys working with independent authors to illustrate their imaginings and help them tell their tales.