Renée Treml

Renee is a writer and illustrator based on Victoria’s Surf Coast.

Sherlock Bones and the Art and Science Alliance

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Sherlock Bones and the Art and Science Alliance

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Renée’s illustrations are featured on a range of prints, stationery, ceramics, homewares and are available from select stockists.

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‘Renee captivated and inspired our Preps, Year 1s and Year 2s, with her sessions focused on illustrating and writing.’

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‘Renee captivated and inspired our Preps, Year 1s and Year 2s, with her sessions focused on illustrating and writing.’

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Sherlock Bones and the Art and Science Alliance

Bats What Friends Are For: The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea

Wise Quackers: The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea

Renée has written and illustrated seven picture books including award-winning Once I Heard a Little Wombat, and Wombat Big, Puggle Small.

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Sneaky peak of a new tea towel coming to my websit

Sneaky peak of a new tea towel coming to my website soon! Limited numbers available.

Thanks @rodriquezteatowels for always reproducing my illustrations so gorgeously.

#dog #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustralia #dogsofmelbourne #dogstagram #dogs

Aussie Christmas wreaths available in sets of 6 no

Aussie Christmas wreaths available in sets of 6 notecards. All drawn in my Surf Coast studio, printed in Melbs on recycled paper, and paired with a Kraft paper envelope.

Link to my online shop in bio.
#christmas #christmascards #aussiechristmas #christmasinaustralia #australianillustrator #kookaburra #cockatoo #wombat

Who doesn’t love a cheeky Christmas wombat? Thi

Who doesn’t love a cheeky Christmas wombat?

This has always been one of my favourite images and it’s now available as a card on my website. Link in bio.

For my lovely retailers, this card is now available for wholesale to shops and galleries — please PM for details.

#christmaswombat #wombat #wombatsofinstagram #australianillustrator

I had such a beautiful day at the South Yarra Prim

I had such a beautiful day at the South Yarra Primary School Literary Festival. Thank you for being so fun to work with and for making me feel so special! 💕

More holiday goodness!!! I am so happy with these

More holiday goodness!!! I am so happy with these holiday cards… available now on my website.

If you’re a shop interested in stocking my cards, please reach out for a wholesale account.

#stationery #holidaycards #holidayseason #australianartist #australianwildlife #australianillustrator #surfcoast

Only 109 days until Christmas, but who’s countin

Only 109 days until Christmas, but who’s counting?!

These sets of six holiday cards are now available on my website (link in bio) and feature koala, wombat, cockatoo, kookaburra, platypus and kangaroo.

Thank you @printtogether for the beautiful print quality, environmentally friendly inks and 100% post-consumer recycled papers.

#australia #australianartist #australianillustrators #australianwildlife #koalasofinstagram #holidaycards

I am so in love with this Ollie Book Week costume!

I am so in love with this Ollie Book Week costume! This warms my heart and gives me so much joy.

A huge thanks to you and your parents for your awesome creativity and for allowing me to share this special photo.

You have made my week already and it’s only Monday.

#ollieandbea #bookweekcostume #bookweek2022 #graphicnovelsforkids #juniorfiction

How much do I love these amazing junior Sherlock B

How much do I love these amazing junior Sherlock Bones?!? Wonderful costumes that include Watts (SB’s stuffed parrot BFF). Thank you for making my Book Week and for allowing me to share.💕

Another day, another wombat! I had so much fun rea

Another day, another wombat! I had so much fun reading, drawing and singing with the littlies at Geelong Grammar in Toorak. What a great book week so far!

Anyone recognise this little beauty??? [the firs

Anyone recognise this little beauty???

[the first photo with the eyes shut is biggest hint 💕]

#sherlockbones

Wow!!! What a great kick off to Book Week at @camb

Wow!!! What a great kick off to Book Week at @camberwellgrammarschool — thanks for having me!

Today we read heaps of books and drew wombats, kangaroos and a zombie penguin… and, look, I’m in a dreaming jar!

Signed copies of This Little Joey and heaps of oth

Signed copies of This Little Joey and heaps of other board books, picture books and graphic novels now available at Great Escape Books in Airey’s Inlet. Thanks, Nicole and Sue!

Books!!! What fun to have the American versions of

Books!!! What fun to have the American versions of The Super Adventures of Ollie and Bea in hand! As you can see, the pup is very excited (#unimpresseddog).

#graphicnovelsforkids #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #juniorfiction #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #kidlit #graphicnovelseries #childrensbooks #ollieandbea

*Last minute BOOK WEEK opening* One of my schools

*Last minute BOOK WEEK opening*

One of my schools had to shuffle some dates and Friday 26 August is now available for booking in Melbourne, Geelong or Surf Coast (or anywhere in between).

I work with preps through grade 6s, plus ELCs. I tailor each presentation to the age group.

PM me for rates and more information.

I am so grateful for spending a day presenting wit

I am so grateful for spending a day presenting with this gorgeous collaborator, Kathryn Apel. We had so much fun sharing The Bird in the Herd with kids of all ages.

The event has been amazing so far and I’ve met heaps of new friends (more pictures coming). Thank you Jenny and all the volunteers at @storyartsfestivalipswich for inviting me to participate.

The first photo credit is to the talented Maria and shows Kat and Renee reading from their book. The second photo is of Kat and Renee and the third photo is of some cute cows just a short walk from Woodlands where we are staying.

#uqp #thebirdintheherd #storyartsfestivalipswich

Can’t wait to share my newest book with little o

Can’t wait to share my newest book with little ones at Torquay Books this morning at 10:30.

I’ll be reading This Little Joey (plus a few others), with a little singing and drawing.

All ages are welcome, but parents and caters must stay for the session (byo coffee).

No bookings necessary and the event is free. We usually run for 30-45 minutes depending on the audience.

Friday 29 July
10:30
Torquay Books
14B Gilbert St, Torquay

#torquaymums #torquayvictoria #storytime

Soooo excited to finally get to do an in person ev

Soooo excited to finally get to do an in person event with this talented lady! Kat and I will be presenting as part of the after school family session at Ipswich StoryArts Festival on Monday 1 August. We hope you can join us!

We’ll be reading, drawing and moo-ving! 🐮

The event is free but bookings are essential. You can find us on the StoryArts Festival website under Family Program.

#storyartsfestival #storyartsfestivalipswich #birdintheherd #cattle #droving

Join me on Friday 29 August at 10:30 for a special

Join me on Friday 29 August at 10:30 for a special storytime at Torquay Books. We’ll be reading, singing and crafting. The event is free and does not require a booking.

All ages are welcome. Storytime runs 30-45mins and parents/carers must stay for the session, but you’re welcome to bring a coffee.

#torquaymums #torquaykids #storytime

Bring your little ones to a special storytime at T

Bring your little ones to a special storytime at Torquay Books to celebrate the release of my newest book, This Little Joey.

We’ll read stories, sing songs and do a little craft activity. The event is free and any age is welcome, but carers must stay with their children.

Storytime starts at 10:30am on Friday 29 July at Torquay Books and usually runs about 30-45 minutes.

#torquaymums #torquaykids #surfcoastkids #storytime

I’m looking forward to making museum specimens w

I’m looking forward to making museum specimens with Megan Daley at the Story Arts Festival Ipswich on Tuesday 2 August at 4pm! (Scroll through to see my Watts.)

This 1-hour after school session is free but bookings are required. Please visit the Ipswich Libraries Story Arts Festival 2022 website for bookings in the family program.

We’ll read from the new Sherlock Bones book, sketch real museum taxidermy specimens, then make our own out of paperclay!

#storyartsfestival #ipswichqld #graphicnovelsforkids #juniorfiction

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