Gilley the Giraffe - who changed
The Society's book for young children
On the day of the launch of Encephalitis – a parent's handbood, shown
above, society members and staff wasted no time in identifying the next project
which was to produce a book for children. Nimmi Channa, a member, was inspired to
write a story “Gilley the Giraffe – who changed”. She wrote
it on the train going home from the launch!
The illustrator, Phil Lynch was found via an advert on a free Arts website. He has
been working hard on over 20 illustrations for the book and here is the front cover.
The cost of producing the book has been met by BBC Children in Need, who also funded
the parent handbook. It will be given to families with a child affected by encephalitis
at no charge.
The book was launched Autumn, 2006 at London Zoo.
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Tony Eves, one of
the Society's Trustees, was inspired to design and produce this special Gilley the
Giraffe soft toy. Tony has donated the toys to the Society and all income produced,
will go directly to the work of the Society.
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Last modified: August 2010