Chris Carlisle


Biography

For Chris Carlisle, drawing has always been a part of her life, and she wrote illustrated stories for her children when they were young, some of which are available from Author Way Ltd. During a 4 year stint as an 'expat' she was commissioned to produce illustrations for a British Airways in-flight children's activity booklet, and on her return to UK she qualified with distinction in Graphic Design. Chris is available for book cover design at very reasonable prices.

Chris is of a 'certain age' and lives with her husband in Cheshire.

Books

The Interrupted Journey    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 370 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on May 4, 2012. Fiction.

Teddy and his family are living on the other side of the world, and they come back to visit friends and relations. They are all on their way home, when 'disaster' strikes....... This rhymed story, with its bright and lovingly observed illustrations, is based on a true incident that happened to the Author when returning from 'expat' home leave.
The Teddy Bear Olympics    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 730 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on April 25, 2012. Fiction.

Teddy competes in the Bearcelona Olympic Games ! Specially writen and illustrated to help younger children understand the Olympics, whilst also subtly reinforcing messages of fair play and losing gracefully; even very young ones will enjoy the brightly coloured images
The Tale of Black Shadow    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 490 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on April 9, 2012. Fiction.

This slightly spooky story is told in rhyme, and illustrated throughout. Suitable for children of all ages, who will enjoy the twist at the end ....
The Tale of Pato - Quack 2    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 330 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on March 28, 2012. Fiction.

Another delightful illustrated rhymed tale about our favourite duck ! In 'Quack 2', we discover that as winter approaches, Pato doesn't follow the normal pattern of duck behaviour....
The Girl Who Knew Miaowish    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 1030 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on March 28, 2012. Fiction.

Cat lovers everywhere will recognise their own feline friend's behaviour in the well-observed illustrations throughout the book.The wonderful relationship between the Author's daughter and her pet cat was the inspiration for this charming story, which will appeal to both young and old.
The Tale of Pato    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 370 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 16, 2011. Fiction.

Based on a true story, this delightfully illustrated rhyming book tells how poor Pato was helped to recover from his trials and tribulations
The Tale of Bungly Bunny    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 540 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 14, 2011. Fiction.

Children will love this illustrated tale of a kind-hearted but accident-prone little rabbit, whose mishaps lead to him nearly losing his pets !
The Tale of Bernie the Fruit Bat    by Chris Carlisle
Price: Free! 320 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 14, 2011. Fiction.

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Bernie solves a problem that has plagued fruit bats for generations ! This short illustrated rhyming story is offered as a free 'taster' download.
Don't Be Scared Baby Bear    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 860 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 14, 2011. Fiction.

Andrew patiently encourages his bedtime companion to broaden his horizons, and his experiences are recorded in the colourful illustrations. Andrew is based on the Author's son as a child, and Baby Bear graciously allowed his photo to be taken for the front cover !
The Great Escape    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 460 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 13, 2011. Fiction.

An adventurous little hamster is the star of this beautifully illustrated short story, told in rhyme, and which will appeal to children of all ages
The Tale of Robert the Cat    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 370 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 13, 2011. Fiction.

This rhyming story tells of an unusual pet. WIth delightful illustrations which will appeal to children of all ages
The Tale of Brian the Bee    by Chris Carlisle
Price: $1.49 USD. 390 words. Published by Author Way Limited  on November 13, 2011. Fiction.

A charming illustrated story in rhyme about a determined little bumble bee, which will appeal to children of all ages

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