Today is Melbourne Cup Day and local writer Jackie Kerin has launched her new childrens book “Phar Lap the Wonder Horse”, illustrated by Patricia Mullins.

We were pleased to be able to help Jackie with a suitable outfit for the book launch – a natty vintage houndstooth suit, accessorised with gloves, hat and brooch.

Her new book is available at the Melbourne Museum Shop and other bookshops. I wish her much success!

Photo and promotional material courtesy Jackie Kerin and reproduced with thanks.

Jackie has asked me to mention the following: you can book Jackie through The Storytelling Garden and she is a member of the Storytelling Guild (Victoria). Storytelling Guild! I didn’t know about them, but it’s a very cool idea.