Chesnut and Daphne

Historical, rhyming, children’s picture book

Synopsis: Launched at Newmarket Racecourse Jubilee Day in May 2022, this book is based on a true story from local Suffolk lady (and Former Land Girl). This picture book follows a day in the life of ‘Chesnut’ the Suffolk Punch horse, and his best friend ‘Daphne’ the Land Girl, as they deliver milk  from the dairy to schoolchildren  during the 1940s.

The Author: Holly Brega, born and lives in Suffolk says: “There is a gap in the market for sharing female based WW2 stories to children. In addition to the documentary film I have produced (aimed at adults) about the Women’s Land Army and the history of the Suffolk Punch Horse, it is clear that the future of these two important subjects is being lost. 

It is therefore paramount to share tales with the next generation to create that spark of interest and keep these stories alive. That is what I aim to do with this book.”

Illustrations: The illustrator, John Thurman is also based in Suffolk has based each illustration on a Suffolk landscape, from Cheveley Primary School to fields in Hawkedon and the oak trees in Lawshall.