Portrait of Liv Lorkin, a talented author, illustrator, and designer. She is captured smiling at the camera, showcasing shoulder-length short brown hair and a freckled face. The background features illustrations on the wall, providing a glimpse into her creative and artistic environment.

Australian children’s book author, illustrator and visual storyteller. I weave magic, creativity and fun into all I do.

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Image of two Polaroid squares - one featuring the children's book 'Christmas in Ballarat' by Liv Lorkin with characters Herbert, Miss Eccles, and Lynnie in the town with a Christmas tree and town hall in the background. The second square features an illustration of Santa holding a present with a decorated Christmas tree and a possum beside him, and Miss Eccles looking surprised and gleeful below them.

Christmas in Ballarat Illustrations

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with delightful illustrations capturing the essence of Christmas around the Ballarat region.

Christmas has always held a special place in my heart. As a child, it was a time for coming together with loved ones to relish in delicious food and create unforgettable memories. “Christmas in Ballarat” is a limited edition book that captures the essence of this magical season through the delightful adventure of The Wendouree Pals.

The enchanting story unfolds as Santa turns to The Pals for help after one of his reindeer accidentally devours the map of Ballarat. This charming tale takes readers on a riveting journey filled with obstacles to overcome and new friends to encounter, as The Pals work together to save Christmas.

In crafting this book, my vision was to create a treasured keepsake that children would cherish year after year, eagerly revisiting the story each holiday season. To achieve this, I carefully selected a rich red foil to adorn the front cover. The lustrous sheen of the foil lends a touch of elegance and sophistication to the book, garnering countless compliments on its exceptional appearance and tactile appeal.

I invite you to delve into the captivating world of “Christmas in Ballarat” by exploring selected scenes from the book below. Experience the magic of the holiday season as you follow the heartwarming journey of The Pals and their quest to save Christmas in Ballarat.

You can purchase your own copy here or visit one of my local stockists.

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Image of an illustration from the 'Christmas in Ballarat' children's book by Liv Lorkin, depicting Santa looking surprised at a hole in the paper map of Ballarat, while a cheeky reindeer with a carrot in its mouth looks on curiously. The background shows a snowy scene from the North Pole.
Image of an illustration from the 'Christmas in Ballarat' children's book by Liv Lorkin, depicting a scene of Lydiard Street in central Ballarat. Miss Eccles is on a giant bauble with a Santa hat on, while Herbert is riding a star ornament and Lynnie is hanging off a giant candy cane. A large red ribbon weaves between the scene and characters in the background.
Image of an illustration from the 'Christmas in Ballarat' children's book by Liv Lorkin, depicting a split book spread. One side shows Miss Eccles, Lynnie, and Herbert hanging from the Buninyong Tower in cute Christmas stockings. The opposite page features a Christmas tree with a present under it.
Image of four book spreads open onto illustrated scenes from the 'Christmas in Ballarat' children's book by Liv Lorkin, featuring Christmas-inspired illustrations with tones of green, red, and blue. The scenes show Miss Eccles, Lynnie, and Herbert going on adventures in each page.
Image of an illustration from the 'Christmas in Ballarat' children's book by Liv Lorkin, depicting a split book spread. One side shows Miss Eccles, Lynnie, and Herbert looking around the Arch of Victory with Christmas trees surrounding them, while a red ribbon is in the background. On the opposite side, there is a lamp post with a red ribbon tied to it.

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