Fastenings

Buttons, buckles, clasps and snaps.
Clips and zippers, pins that pinch!
Ties and toggles close the gaps.
Drawstrings draw and cinches cinch.

These finger-fumbling fascinations
grant us endless applications.

About the Writer

Laura Wippell

Laura is a children’s author who lives in Santiago with her cheeky cat. As an Australian living in Chile, she writes imaginative stories that make you feel local, and think global. Laura has a background in Education, and is passionate about connecting with children and educators around the world. Writing fills Laura with energy and joy.