Reviews
"When I first read Little Bump by Emma Baker I felt extremely privileged to have been asked to review this special book with such a sensitive portrayal of the Burns Survivors journey from admission to the Burns Unit through to leaving and returning home. The story portrays a magical place full of hope and acceptance through Emma's words and the beautiful illustrations by Alisa Walton. I hope that this book will be shared with children and adults and will provide the community with greater understanding of the strength and resilience of my heroes in life- the Burns Survivor."
Bec Schrale
Burns Nurse Practitioner
Tasmanian Burns Unit
"I Educate in a pre-kinder at a Child Centre with children aged 3 to 5 years, as I read the book Little Bump to my class, they loved it even those who usually can’t sit through a book sat there mesmerised. I explained about what they were doing in the hospital and why he had bandages over him as none of them have ever been in a hospital before. It was great learning for the children. They love the bit about going through the door to the “magic” room as one of them called it and finding treasure and “princess”crowns. It was totally at their level and they hung on to every word. All the Educators at work also loved the story, Little Bump is a book that can be enjoyed by all."​
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Janelle Coombe
B. Ed ECE State Pedagogical Leader, View Street Children’s Services
"Little Bump is a beautiful book about how friendship and imagination can bring light and joy in the face of difficult circumstances. This unique story draws on Emma’s loving nature and her sense of imagination and adventure, along with her experiences as a worker, patient, and mother in the healthcare system. Alisa’s illustrations draw you into the pages of the book and bring this story to life. This little book makes me smile again every time I read it. I hope it brings you many smiles too, and I hope that it makes you think slightly differently about the role of imagination and friendship in healthcare."
Dr Hannah Fair
Lecturer in Dementia & long-term friend of Emma
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania