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LITTLE TIGER and the FIRE, a retelling of an Indian folktale, is for KS1 pupils. Bold illustrations in full colour add to the fun of this ‘How the cat became’ story. Published in hardback in April, the paperback will follow soon.
I was a bit apprehensive about this visit to Bow in East London. Two reasons – it was my first invitation to talk about INSIDE and well, Year 10 lads can be a tough audience. I n...
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The year is flying by. I’ve been so busy - writing and doing events – that I haven’t reported on all the schools I’ve visited. Please send me photos and pupils’ work inspired by my books. I’m thrilled with Lesson Plans generously donated by Lucy Compton of Spinney Hill Primary. She used CLASS THREE ALL AT SEA with her Year One class and got accolades from Ofsted. They said they had never seen such a high standard of writing from Year 1 b...
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Some exciting news! Bookaboo is Back!
This great programme will be on your screens again from Sunday 14 th March.
It’s on ITV1 at 9.25 am. Each programme features a stunning picture book read by a celebrity.
Robson Green will read my Class Two at the Zoo!
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