About the Author

Mel Amon lives on Garigal land with her husband, her long-board, and a 3-meter avocado tree she planted by accident when composting her vegetables. Mel now spends her days helping people of all ages with their big feelings, and drinking a lot (but really, just the right amount) of tea.

Sophie Beer is an illustrator from Brisbane, Queensland. She completed dual bachelors in Law and Creative Industries at Queensland University of Technology before turning freelance. Revelling in colour, shape, and texture, she lives by one simple rule: art should never be boring. When she's not illustrating, she's usually found drinking dangerous amounts of tea and indulging in her other passion: literature.

Reviews

"[F]unny and memorable ... [A]n absurd and clever narrative ... It could really be used as a prompt starter for a game on words and what they mean, especially for little kids who are building up their vocabulary or are learning to read."
--Mariana Ruiz, GeekDad "Hare or hair, pear or pair, son or sun -- abounds in a glorious new picture book from author Mel Amon, illustrated by national treasure Sophie Beer. Good Morning, My Deer! is a celebration of homophones: two words that sound the same but mean very different things ... For kids aged 3+ who love a bit of nonsense, those just starting to learn to read, and those with an appreciation for the absurdities of the English language, this debut picture book offers plenty to look at and discuss. Amon's straightforward text turns an ordinary day into something quite extraordinary, and Beer's bright and instantly recognizable illustrations are the perfect companion. Older children and grown-ups alike will enjoy hunting for easter eggs in the pages (not all the homophones are in the text), and there's a deep sense of satisfaction when you correctly identify pie/pi, beats/beets, or jeans/genes."
--Books+Publishing "This is a book I wish I'd had when I was teaching -- it's fun, engaging, and brilliantly visual."
--@books_for_little_bookworms "I'm currently teaching homophones to my class and this is the PERFECT text to engage them in this subject! KS1 teachers--you need this!"
--@storiesforlittleones "One for the older, whimsical readers, this funny look at homophones will have readers chuckling away. Teachers would make great use of this story when introducing the concepts of homophones."
-- Erin Lyn Hamilton, My Shelves are Full ""I was a fourth grade writing teacher and my students would have adored this book....[It] follows a regular day in the life of a young deer with his mama. The twist? The story is filled with homophones making this day such a funny adventure. The illustrations are fantastic and the book is such a good time, your kiddos will be amazed at how silly English can be!"
-- @bookgrowminds Praise for illustrator Sophie Beer's Change Starts with Us: "Illuminated by a bright, bold color scheme, carefully crafted scenes reveal sensible good habits, like conserving water and reducing waste, that can help save the planet. Beer, creator of Love Makes a Family, depicts diverse illustrated young characters ... All children will see themselves in these pages, and feel a bit more empowered to make better choices."
--School Library Journal Praise for illustrator Sophie Beer's Arthur and the Tiger: "Visually exciting with bold colors, vistas filled with light and shade, strong linear definitions and bright patterns, Arthur and the Tiger explores overcoming fears and prejudices, developing courage and creatively meeting challenges ... Sophie Beer's artworks and text create an energetic and visually appealing story."
--Readplus