WELL known meteorologist, Jane Bunn, has just released her first children’s book and of course it is all about weather. Released through Scholastic Australia the brand-new picture book titled Storm is written by the highly accomplished meteorologist and TV weather presenter. When a dark, menacing storm rumbles over Jane’s house, she has lots of questions . . . Where do storms come from? What causes lightning? How does hail form? And most importantly, how do we stay safe? Discover all the wild-weather answers you need to know in this imaginative and informative story. Storm is an illuminating, evocative story about storm safety, packed with clear, accessible illustrations and diagrams explaining the science behind storms, illustrated by award-winning artist, photographer and illustrator Dasha Riley. “I hope this book can introduce inquisitive minds to why we get such dramatic and exciting weather and help them understand what to do to stay safe.,” Jane said on the August release of her book. “I’m so glad we’ve been able to bring to life young Jane and her dog Stampy and take them on a meteorological journey. “It’s great being able to share what I find really interesting about storms through the eyes of a little girl and her dog,” says Jane. Jane Bunn has over 18 years’ experience forecasting the weather in Australia and the US. She has an infectious enthusiasm for talking about the weather. As Channel 7 Melbourne’s resident weather forecaster and presenter, Jane is featured on the nightly news, as well as special national bulletins and events and often visits Mt Buller and the Mansfield region, particularly during winter to report on snow conditions. Jane is also CEO and founder of online weather platform, Jane’s Weather. Dasha Riley is an Australian artist, photographer and illustrator. Her images have been widely exhibited, including Getty Images Gallery, London, the Sony World Photography Awards 2016 (Second place National Awards, Australia), and the Murray Art Museum Albury, where three of her works were acquired into the museum’s permanent collection. Dasha has recently rekindled a love for illustration. Inspired by Disney's mid-century era, her focus is on children’s book illustration and educational books.
