Nick Cave has written and illustrated a new children’s book

nme.com:

Nick Cave is entering into the world of children’s publishing, having written and illustrated his very own children’s book.The Little Thing, available for pre-order now and due to ship on November 15, was initially written for Cave’s three-year-old neighbour, Esme.“It is the tale of a little thing that goes on an epic adventure to discover the true nature of its identity,” Cave said of the book in a statement on his website.“‘What am I?’ asks The Little Thing.

Along the way it meets cast of diverse characters including a tomato, a toilet roll, a showerhead, a cupcake, and a corn on the cob, that guide The Little Thing toward its final joyous realisation.”Purchase of the book also comes with a free download of The Little Thing ‘talking.