The Raggy Rat ...

I’m in a SCBWI group with the author of this new book, and she sent me a copy to review. I was interested in seeing it because I’ve been working with adults who have learning and other disabilities and have been considering issues such as accessibility...

Dorchester Susie has captured more than a few hearts since her arrival in the town. When I discovered her I offered to design a postcard to raise funds for a local charity and Feral Cat Care Dorset have been benefiting from this modest venture. I’ve...

Great to see Little Mole again, in a third adventue. I should not have been worried that a book about 'starting school' might not have been different to others in the genre - it was!
I want his lunch box btw, it is fabulous! As are his shoes! we also get to see Little Mole at the start of autumn and not in winter as in previous stories....

I don’t just make plush from picture books of course, I love to recreate all kinds of kidlit characters. So meet Michael. And yes, I read the whole book before I made him. It’s as hilarious and delightful as the cover by Tim Budgen suggests.
I decided to recreate a scene from chapter one when Michael meets Stanley Bog Dog, his part played by Daisy’s Ikea dog who is only ever referred to as Dog. The oak tree is played by my gorgeous Hawthorn, here when we moved in....