World Book Week is an opportunity to shine a light on the wonderful world of books and reading for pleasure. It’s a week filled with creative costumes, buzzy book chat and a chance to inspire a love of reading amongst children and grown ups alike.
I’ve been reflecting on the week and all the places it took me this year.
I LOVE YOU MORE (illustrated by Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell, Nosy Crow)
THERE’S A GORILLA AT THE DOOR (illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Little Tiger)
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I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book ‘There’s A Gorilla At The Door,’ illustrated by Sam Caldwell and published by Little Tiger Press.
In the story, Daphne is introduced to her animal family who are whacky and very, very different, but perhaps they have more in common than meets the eye.
The last couple of weeks have involved lots of exciting celebrations in aid of Never Ever Ever Ask A Pirate To A Party, which was released on 6th July. It’s a funny story featuring a dinosaur, a dragon, a unicorn, a pirate . . . and a spaceship full of aliens!
This bright and giggle-inducing picture book has been illustrated by Anne-Kathrin Behl and published by Nosy Crow – a fantastical birthday adventure with colourful scenes and plenty to spot, as well as a simple message about sharing good times with friends.
Continue readingAs a family we’ve been attending Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival for several years. So it was extremely exciting to be asked to perform in this year’s line up!
Continue readingTo celebrate the launch of my new picture book ‘The Tide,‘ illustrated by Ashling Lindsey and publishing with Little Tiger Press, we timed a special blog tour to coincide with Dementia Action Week, 20th -24th May.
It was lovely to return to Totnes Library, this time to delight in all things biscuits, books and pirate mice!
World Book Week is a fantastic celebration of stories, reading and all things book-related. This year, for me, was no exception.
Ivybridge Library do an incredible job of supporting good reading habits and reading for pleasure, so it was an honour to spend the day with their hardworking team.
We ran workshops for visiting schools, focusing on empathy and understanding other people’s feelings, all based around my newest picture book with Olivier Tallec, How Rude!
