From the studio of Jo Watson

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

1 July, 2023

Hey there,

Thanks for stopping by!

I am currently offering digital copies of my children’s picture book, Larry Leadbeater, at a huge discount, to anyone who wants one.

I know I sound crazy …

Why would I even think of doing something like that?

LET ME EXPLAIN...

There are two reasons this offer makes perfect sense to me:

FIRST

I believe one of the simple pleasures of being a parent, teacher or caregiver is choosing what to read to your young person.

You want to share books that will bring them joy and nourish their heart. And also arm them with the knowledge and resolve they need to find their place in the world and thrive.

This is especially important today, knowing our children are inheriting perhaps the biggest set of challenges mankind has ever faced.

My picture book introduces one of those challenges – biodiversity loss – in the form of an adorable but rather fussy fairy possum named Larry.

I wrote this book to do more than entertain you (though it certainly will do that!). I also want it to inspire you and spark deep conversations about environmental stewardship.

Because the more of those conversations we have, the better off we’ll be.

They help move all of us (young and old) out of despair and into inventive, problem-solving mode.

I’ve made this new, digital edition of the book super-affordable and easy-to-share so it can reach as many people as possible.

Including you!

SECOND

To be completely honest, this offer also helps me.

I wrote “Larry Leadbeater” because I'm passionate about saving my state animal emblem – the critically endangered Leadbeater's possum – from extinction.

The book is a true labour of love. After writing the story, I went to art school and learned how to draw so I could illustrate it properly. I ran a Kickstarter campaign to get it printed and published. Larry even has his very own website - larryleadbeater.com - with more resources about biodiversity and threatened species.

I have since sold over 900 copies! And by visiting schools and libraries, I’ve spoken to thousands of kids and carers.

The thought of all those families having conversations about our endangered plants and animals, and figuring out what they can do to help, just lights me up!

By purchasing the digital edition, you’ll also be taking action and joining a community of change makers.

$3 from your purchase will directly fund conservation groups working to protect fairy possums and their forest habitat.

So you’d effectively be paying just $2.90 for the book and a host of bonus goodies (scroll down to read all about them).

PLUS, I ALSO HAVE THE BEST GUARANTEE YOU'LL EVER SEE...

If you don't love what you receive, I’ll refund what you paid, no questions asked.

All you have to do is contact me directly with the details on your receipt, and I’ll give you back every cent (which I’m grateful to say has never happened yet!)

So this truly is a zero-risk offer. (Just a heartfelt story for you to read!)

My hope is that you'll love the book as much as I loved making it - and this will be the beginning of a great author/reader relationship for years to come.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, here are the next steps…

1. Scroll down and click the button to order the book.

3. Fill out the form on the following page.

4. Receive your book and bonus goodies within minutes.

If you have any questions, just email jo@jowatson.com.au

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, I can’t wait to share my book with you.

Jo