Illustrated By: Anastasiya Halionka
Children’s Book
Date Published: March 1, 2022
Publisher: MindStir Media
Trunks Maloo is a mighty elephant that roams the savannah thinking that
because he is so big and strong he can do as he pleases. He soon gets
himself into a bit of trouble, and quickly discovers that everyone needs
help from time to time. It takes one of Africa’s smallest animals to help
him realize that we are all connected and that we all need to be kind to
each other.
Look out for more adventures from Trunks Maloo!
Author
– Kurt Jay Bertels, Author –
With a deep love for nature and wildlife, Kurt came up with the idea of
Trunks Maloo and his friends to help introduce his two sons to the wonderful
characters that coexist in our world. The stories came about when Kurt was
waiting in the dark for his boys to fall asleep, and were completed while on
safari as a way to keep in touch with his family.
Having worked on safari for many years, Kurt is a new author and The story
of Trunks Maloo is his first book in a series of four.
Illustrator
– Anastasiya Halionka, Illustrator –
Originally from Belarus, and now living in the quaint and cozy town of
Wroclaw, Poland, Anastasiya is a self-taught artist with immense talent. She
has, to date, worked on several children’s books, and has helped
Trunks Maloo and his friends come to life in spectacular fashion.
She says, ‘When I was a child, like all children, I loved to draw and
create different images and characters – it was a place my imagination could
run free! I was not sure though if I could turn my passion into a
profession, so when I finished school I first studied law. It didn’t
take long for me to realise that I had to follow my dreams, and at 27, I
went back to my first love: drawing. This is what excites me; makes my heart
beat faster!’
Anastasiya now gets to create characters and stories that make people
happy, and leaves a lasting mark on their hearts. Her positivity in life
shows in her work, and we are very happy to have her on the Trunks Maloo
team.
Contact Link
Purchase Link
