I had a wonderful visit recently to Two Moors Primary School, visiting the Year 1 children. There was the most wonderful welcome waiting for me: We were looking at fairy tales and my book Gruff’s Guide to Fairy Tale Land (Meadowside, 2009), illustrated by the fabulously-talented...
Today, February 26th, is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day! I love fairy tales - the magic, history, characters, themes and (depending on which version you read) that element of darkness which surrounds the story. And the marvellous thing about fairy tales is that they are still going strong....
The monsters and I had a fabulous visit at Curledge Street Academy. Year 1 had great fun designing their very own class monsters, resulting in some truly weird and wonderful critters indeed...
What’s better than a book? A book in a sack! Devon County Council have been running a ‘Story Sack’ course in Tiverton, to promote reading with children. This brilliant course encouraged the learners to think creatively about elements of a story and create related activities to...
What a truly splendiferous day it was! The Cambridge Theatre, hosting the ceremony, is the home of ‘Matilda The Musical’ and the set is amazing – rather aptly, books from floor to ceiling! It was fabulous to meet so many talented authors and illustrators,...