Millie Mak the Maker

Sher Rill Ng is an award-winning illustrator from Victoria, renowned for her beautifully crafted artwork and imaginative storytelling. Starting her creative journey at the age of 9, she taught herself to draw, bringing to life new characters inspired by her love for animated films, books, and movies.

Who is Millie Mak?

Millie Mak is a nine-year-old who has discovered she has a superpower!

Using everyday objects, Millie turns them into something new, beautiful and useful. Who would ever think that a sunhat could be made from an old bedsheet, a skirt from a tea-towel, or some hair scrunchies from a scarf?

Make special objects

You can make the special objects Millie creates from the detailed and yet easy-to-follow instructions included in the book. And best of all, nothing needs to be bought!

Use the activity sheets below to decorate, cut out and create your own paper doll inspired by Millie Mak and have fun colouring scenes from the book.

Read a book

Find more of Sher Rill Ng's books at your local public library.

Be Careful, Xiao Xin! Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng	The Night of the Hiding Moon Emma Allen and Sher Rill Ng	Our Little Inventor Sher Rill Ng
Mille Mak the Maker Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng	Millie Mak the Mender Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng