As we come to the end of another school year, I’m reflecting on recent events and looking ahead to new ones! I’ve also updated my workshop list and added some information about the Authormobile!
This is what you can look forward to if you book a visit…
Continue readingWorld 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.
Here’s a post to thank everyone for sharing in the love for our new book, I Love You More!
‘I Love You More’ is illustrated by husband and wife team, Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell .
Continue readingThe 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 readingSending sunshine through your screens today…
…Sunny Side Up is published – my book with Ana Sanfelippo and Little Tiger Press!
Sunny Side Up is a warm and innovative novelty picture book that uses die-cuts and flaps to show children that there is often more than one way of looking at any given situation. It suggests to readers how bad moods can be turned into good moods with the power of positive thinking, helping them look on the brighter side of life.
Continue readingThat’s a wrap on another wonderful World Book Week!
There were a couple of early events, including visits to Herne View Primary, Denbury Primary School, the School For Inspiring Talents and Ugborough Primary School. In these were spectacular spectacles, beautiful bookmarks, well-being jars, slime cupcakes, the opening of a new library and visits to the newly finished authormobile!
Today is publication day for the third book in the Dot and Duck series! Illustrated by Olivier Tallec and published by Happy Yak (an imprint of Quarto Kids),
How Messy is the story of best friends, Dot and Duck. Dot hates mess and Duck hates tidy. Duck leaves the bed unmade, the cupboards open and breakfast everywhere. How messy! At the beach, Dot carefully lays out her towel and picnic… and Duck digs a big hole covering everything with sand! SO messy!
Olivier’s characterful watercolour illustrations bring this story to life, and big font makes the story easy for young readers. How Messy! is a simple yet hilarious story with a touching ending and an important message about accepting differences and learning to compromise.
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It was fantastic to be back visiting schools in person again. Here’s a run down of the week’s excitement!
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