Category: books

  • Is storytelling the secret to illustration? Meet Renita Boyle Live

    On my live drawing show today, I’ll be talking to storyteller extraordinaire, Renita Boyle. We will talk about the role of storytelling in drawing and illustration, we’ll discuss mental health for creatives and we’ll be doing interesting things with Tea bags! (As well as having a cup of tea!)

  • If you write books, then why are you here?

    I was in Liverpool this week, as part of the Liverpool children’s Festival of Reading. Several primary schools came to Gateacre School, to their fabulous theatre, where I told them about Dragon Gold and Walker, The boy who can talk to dogs. I had one new question asked of me. I usually get variations on…

  • Walker Teacher’s Pack

    “Shades of 101 Dalmatians in a warm-hearted, traditional adventure story.’ say Lovereading4kids Click here or on the picture below to download a pdf Teacher Pack of resources for this book. There are colouring sheets, a comprehension crossword and word search, drawing guides, map of Foxley village Interview with Shoo about the book and his work, Comprehension…