Pandora’s granny in my Hubble Bubble series is unequivocally different.
From her “alternative” car (a jet-powered broomstick), to her burping bat pets and cauldron handbag, Granny is the new black; quite the chicest granny on the block!
But having a granny who’s so “different” does have its embarrassing moments. And so – just the once – Pandora suggests that Granny tries on trend “normalish” instead...
My dad died when I was a very little girl, but that never stopped me wanting him. There are special times in your life that you desperately want to share. Although I don't have many memories of him, the ones that I do have are very happy ones.
This week my new book "I Want My Daddy" is published by Little Tiger Press. Little Arthur needs his daddy too.
Daddy's help is useful, and his love is unconditional, together they are making memories that will last forever.
I hope you like it, Tracey
It's always great to discover that a book has been the inspiration for a community activity that has involved all ages, from young to old The Fall Festival Story walk was just such an event. They used spreads from "Just Right for Two" to create a walk in the woods. The spreads were part of a discovery trail. It was a great success, and I wish I could have been there, it looked absolutely beautiful - petersrockassociation.org
Two of the illustrators I've worked with at Nosy Crow (Joe Berger and Steven Lenton) are taking part in an exhibition this week in Bristol, "A Scribble of Illustrators".
I went along to the opening night to support them, and see some of the brilliant work they were exhibiting, and meet some of the other illustrators...
Dundee has Scotland's second biggest library, with over 800,000 visitors every year. On World Book Day they reveal their most popular library books.
Shifty McGift and Slippery Sam was the 5th most popular children's book taken out of their library! Shifty must have some Scottish relatives?
I was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Bristol. After the show the presenter told me how is daughter was using "Baddies, Beasties and a Sprinkling of Crumbs" as part of her homework project. He very kindly scanned in a page of this for me to share.
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It never ceases to amaze (and humble) me when I discover the impact a book has had on a child, and how they have used a story as part of activities at home or at school.
I hope I never lose this sense of excitement!
"Just Right for Two" has had a great reception in America.
Well, I can’t think of a single change I’d want to make to Just Right for Two because it’s perfect just the way it is.
So yes, this is indeed an extra special book, and I’m sure you and your child will agree with me when you read this together. It’s a book that’s Just Right for Two to read together.
Thanks!
I'm really delighted to announce that "Baddies Beasties and a Sprinklings of Crumbs" has won the Hounslow School Library Service Junior Book Award for 2014!
What makes this award so special is that it is voted for by children, and that counts for a lot.
Work out who your characters are. Really get to know them before you start to write. Love them and care for them, and then others will too. Endeavour to find out what makes them tick and what they don’t like at all. In short, get to know them inside and out.
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