{"title":"Siggi Nepp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/9627\/0918\/files\/Siggi_Nepp.jpg?v=1769343086\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"189\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Profile -  Siggi Nepp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiggi Nepp is a Tenterden-based children’s author and illustrator whose books are inspired by her extraordinary childhood sailing around the world with her family. Drawing on over 25 years’ professional experience as an architect, Siggi brings a refined visual sensibility, attention to detail, and a love of storytelling through design to her creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile studying Visual Communications at UCA Canterbury, she began developing her debut book, Will She Sink or Swim?, transforming her real-life adventures into illustrated narrative stories for young readers. Her work combines memoir, travel, and visual storytelling, offering children an authentic window into life at sea and the wider world beyond their own horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionate about inspiring curiosity, courage, and resilience, Siggi writes true stories told from a child’s perspective. Her books are uniquely enhanced with Augmented Reality (AR) features, allowing illustrations to come alive with movement and sound, creating immersive, multi-sensory reading experiences. When she is not writing or illustrating, Siggi continues to explore new creative paths shaped by a lifetime of travel, design, and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Will She Sink or Swim?'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges 6+ | Illustrated Narrative Non-Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illustrated true-life adventure based on Siggi’s own childhood experiences, Will She Sink or Swim? follows a young girl embarking on a two-year sailing journey with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A Girl with the Monkey in Her Hair'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges 6+ | Illustrated Narrative Non-Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sequel continues the extraordinary journey as the family leaves St Helena and sails across the Atlantic to Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiggi's books are illustrated non-fiction biographical adventure for children aged 6 and up. Structured as a series of short, self-contained stories, they follow the author's real-life two-year sailing journey as a young girl with her family, beginning with their stopover at the remote island of St Helena. Richly illustrated and enhanced with Augmented Reality (AR) features, the book blends personal narrative, travel writing, and cultural exploration, offering both entertainment and educational value. It fits within the children's narrative non-fiction and adventure genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Books Unique Within Its Genre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA True, Personal Adventure Told from a Child's Perspective\u003cbr\u003eUnlike many adventure stories that are fictional or told from an adult's point of view, this book is based on the \u003ci\u003ereal-life experiences\u003c\/i\u003e of the author as a young girl. The first-person narrative brings an authentic, emotionally rich voice that children can relate to, making the story more intimate and engaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Glimpse into Life at Sea\u003cbr\u003eWhile many children's books focus on land-based adventures or fantastical journeys, this story offers an insider's view of long-term family life aboard a sailing boat - something few children's books explore in depth, especially in non-fiction. It captures the \u003ci\u003eday-to-day joys, mishaps, and challenges\u003c\/i\u003e of ocean travel with honesty and warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploration of Remote and Culturally Rich Locations\u003cbr\u003eThe journey includes less commonly explored settings, such as the remote island of St Helena, making the narrative both educational and surprising. It introduces children to parts of the world they may not otherwise encounter in mainstream literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced with Augmented Reality (AR)\u003cbr\u003eThe book goes beyond traditional storytelling by incorporating AR technology - allowing readers to \u003ci\u003eanimate the illustrations with movement and soundscapes\u003c\/i\u003e through a companion app. This interactive layer is rare in non-fiction children's books and adds an engaging, multisensory element that brings the story to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by a Visual Storyteller\u003cbr\u003eWritten and illustrated by a debut author with a background in architecture and visual communications, the book is \u003ci\u003eartistically crafted with strong visual appeal\u003c\/i\u003e, combining compelling design, illustration, and storytelling into a seamless whole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Audience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren aged 6–10 years\u003cbr\u003eEarly readers and middle-grade children who are curious about the world, enjoy real-life adventure stories, and are inspired by strong, relatable protagonists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung readers who enjoy illustrated non-fiction with an emotional, personal perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren interested in travel, sailing, nature, and cultural discovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents, educators, and librarians seeking engaging stories that promote resilience, curiosity, and global awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who benefit from interactive or multisensory content - particularly through the Augmented Reality (AR) features that enhance engagement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports themes of geography, environmental awareness, emotional growth, and cultural education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages reading through short story structure and visual storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppeals to reluctant readers through interactive technology and real-world relevance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Audience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies with an interest in sailing, travel, or outdoor adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers and homeschooling parents looking for cross-curricular learning tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift buyers seeking unique, high-quality children's books with both heart and innovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"will-she-sink-or-swim","title":"Will She Sink or Swim?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill She Sink or Swim?\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrated true-life adventure for children aged 6 and up, following the author's own experiences as a young girl embarking on a two-year sailing journey with her family. 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