Kia ora!
My name is Monique and I am the author, illustrator and publisher of Arlo and the Orca, and the new books that are in the works!
I have always loved creative writing and art. When I experienced the loss of my father, I knew I had to do something to help children with their mental and emotional health, so they can be more emotionally intelligent adults.
I decided to do what I was good at - creative writing and animals! All of my books have an animal in the story that delivers an important message. I am a mother of three young boys and talking about emotions is so important to me. I wish my Dad had read a book like Arlo and the Orca when he was young.
I am working with several foundations and trusts to get the Arlo and the Orca Workshop into primary schools in New Zealand. I am just at the start of this big adventure and I am so excited to share more with you!
Ngā mihi
M xx
Meet the team!
Monique Walker
Monique is the owner, author, illustrator and publisher of Kōwhai Heart Books! She is also one half of the Arlo and the Orca - Emotions Workshop. Monique is a mother of young three boys and a large dog! She loves being anywhere in nature, painting and playing last card with her boys.
Stacey Dorthe
Stacey is the the other half of the Arlo and the Orca - Emotions Workshop! She is also a mother to two young boys and two chihuahuas. Stacey is a brilliant qualified teacher, owner and creator of Unload the Motherload Workshop and a process drama facilitator. She loves heading to the beach with a coffee in her hand.
Sarah Conder
Sarah is our amazing graphic designer. She designed the layout for Arlo and the Orca and our company logo! Sarah is a freelance graphic designer. She has been designing for 15 years and loves arts, crafts, sewing and lego! She is a mother of two young boys and a french bulldog.
Contact us
Email: monique@kowhaiheartbooks.co.nz
Auckland,
New Zealand