Tag: writing

  • Are children’s book authors and illustrators adults too?

    I went to London on Thursday and had some time to spend in the mediaeval galleries at the V&A  (Victoria and Albert Museum in London)  I did some sketching and shared the work on YouTube. This morning I woke to an interesting comment: I thought about it over breakfast and ended up with a much…

  • Learn to draw Cat and Dog – Big Cat Series

    I am so thrilled to finally have copies of How to Draw Cat and Dog. I’ve been using the Cat and Dog books in reception and nurseries for some time and I’m always amazed – sometimes almost moved to tears – by the quality of the drawing the very young children draw along with me.…

  • Old jokes are still funny!

    Some old jokes are still funny. I’m currently working on updating the Christmas Stocking Joke Book, which was a number 3 best seller back in 1989 when it fist came out – beaten by Matilda and Prince Caspian! I now have the rights back and I’m updating it to bring out this Christmas – probably…