I’m thrilled to announce the publication of the third Granny Mutton yarn – A Knit and a Knot out this week. It was great fun to write and Catalina has produced some energetic and vibrant pictures of Little Lionel and Rocky playing detectives when Granny discovers her favourite wool is missing. Thanks to everyone who has written some… Continue Reading
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Scarf stretches across the world
A Scarf and a Half has stretched across the world to Australia. The Wodonga Library features the tale of Granny Mutton and Little Lionel on its online story time session with Mrs Mac. To watch go tohttp://www.youtube.com/user/storytimeanytime Continue Reading
Summer reading challenge
The Big Friendly Read is coming up this summer at libraries across the country. Last year more than 750,000 children took part in the summer reading challenge to encourage children to read six books over the holidays collecting stickers and rewards along the way. Last year A Scarf and a Half was on the reading list. I… Continue Reading
Hawick Book Awards
I didn’t need A Scarf and a Half when I visited the Scottish Borders for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Awards. The sun was shining and I received a warm welcome. My scarf book was one of four picture books short-listed for the award. A further four were chosen for junior fiction. We… Continue Reading
Granny Mutton short-listed
Granny Mutton’s fame has stretched to Scotland. A Scarf and a Half has been short-listed for the Heart of Hawick children’s book award which will take place in May. It is one of four picture books and four junior fiction books chosen by a panel of parents, teachers and librarians. Around 600 pupils at 10 schools are now… Continue Reading
World Book Day
I’m joining in World Book Day celebrations which encourages parents and children to mark the joy and value of books and reading. I’ll be at the Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Brentwood on Saturday March 5 sharing my Granny Mutton yarns and joining in sheep related craft activities. I believe the best way to build… Continue Reading
National Storytelling Week
Whether you like dragons, fairies or finding fortune you will find the art of storytelling has it all. National Storytelling Week running from January 30 to February 6 celebrates the power of the spoken story. I find storytelling can be a great educational and therapeutic tool not only for the listener but also the teller… Continue Reading
Word Play
Having fun with words is the best part of writing a children’s book. Conjuring up rhymes to create word pictures in a reader’s mind or putting together a catchy refrain the reader and their long suffering parents won’t forget is all part of the enjoyment. I like stories that bounce along sometimes in rhyme but… Continue Reading
Books Are My Bag
I will be taking Granny Mutton off to a real farm soon as part of Books Are My Bag celebrations. Authors, publishers and bookshops nationwide join forces on Saturday October 10 to celebrate independent bookshops. I will be at the Nutshell Studios, Barleylands Farm Village, Billericay for readings, book signing and youngsters can learn to… Continue Reading
New Early Reader Book with Bonus Material
I’m delighted my book A Scarf and a Half has been released as an early reader. It has been adapted from the original picture book to help children make the transition from listening to a story to reading it for themselves. The book also features a quiz and has been book banded to the industry… Continue Reading
