book


I See You
Author: Gayle Crisp
Illustrator: Gayle Crisp



“This miniature picture book, by Queensland author Gayle Crisp, presents a simple story about feelings of depression and anxiety. It is, however, also a story about the gift of seeing ourselves and each other. It is a story that explores the perception of being alone, and the illusion and reality of our fears, suggesting that there is hope and clarity to be found in the acceptance of the fears, anxieties or depressions that haunt us. Developed from Gayle Crisp's own self-explorations using collage art techniques, 'I See You' is a resource both for those grappling with anxiety and depression, and for creative arts therapists and counsellors seeking examples of creative work to use with their own clients.” (St Luke’s Innovative Resources)

'I See You" is available through the author crispcreativearts@bigpond.com

Click her to access Facilitator notes for "I See You".

During book week I shared my book with the children at St Anthony's Primary where I work.  The children were  invited to create their own ideas for the story using  basic coloured paper in red, black and brown and some hand drawn images of the dog and child similar to those in the book (in various sizes). Gayle

St Anthony's Artistic Responses (thank You to J Sorbello the school librarian for creating this)