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)
Continue readingHere’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.
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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!
Continue readingIt was wonderful to be back doing in-person library events again after TWO YEARS! I was touched to see lots of familiar faces and it’s always fantastic to meet new families, too. Thanks to Torquay library and Newton Abbot library for hosting these Time To Move South For Winter events. We made butterflies from milk bottles, migration mobiles and recreated some of Jenny’s beautiful artwork with pastels and black card!
Continue readingAt this time of year the Arctic terns are preparing to move south for winter. It’s also the time that book bloggers have taken to Instagram to share reviews of our beautiful new picture book.
It’s the Time to Move South for Winter Bookstagram Tour!
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 readingIt was an absolute honour to be invited to St Ives Infant and Nursery School to officially open the Butterfly Library! What an inspiring space for children to discover a love of reading. I’m sure the new books will take everyone on many exciting, funny and heartfelt adventures.
Continue readingAt this time of year, the Arctic terns will be readying for their annual migration south. And things have been busy here, too!
On September 2nd, Time to Move South for Winter was officially published with Nosy Crow, illustrated by my hugely talented co-creator, Jenny Løvlie. I’ve been a fan of Jenny’s work for a while. She is the illustrator of The Girls/The Boys (written by Lauren Ace) and the Kitty series (written by Paula Harrison.) You can find out more about Jenny’s work here.
“Over the cold, mirrored waters of the Arctic, a tiny tern sets off on the world’s longest animal migration. On her way, she passes humpback whales, caribou, Canada geese, leatherback turtles and monarch butterflies, each on their own incredible journey south for winter.”
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