I’m delighted to announce that illustrator Mark Oliver and I have just re-published our picture book Monsters: An Owner’s Guide in a new print-on-demand edition. The book is an instruction manual
I’m delighted to announce that The Conjuror’s Cookbook, my funny fantasy chapter book series illustrated by Colin Paine, has just been re-published in a set of new print-on-demand editions. When
Illustrator Poly Bernatene and I have just republished three of our picture books – The Princess and the Pig, Here Be Monsters and Prince Ribbit – in new paperback editions.
When I shared the list of my books that were most borrowed from UK libraries last year on this blog in January, top of the list was picture book Cleopatra Bones
AUTHORS BEWARE! If you receive a flattering email about your book, it may be written by an AI 
The Transformation of T. rex 
SANTA SABOTEURS: Download and play a festive version of the WEREWOLF card game. 
Notts Children’s Literature Picnic 2024 
“The Library for Boys and Girls” – Nottingham’s Pioneering 19th Century Children’s Lending Library 
How the “Pug Fish” got its Name 
THE PLESIOSAUR’S NECK • New UK Picture Book 
MONSTERS: AN OWNER’S GUIDE • New Paperback Edition Dispatch & Delivery
Books will be sent by Evri and should take 2–4 working days to arrive after dispatch. I’m generally able to dispatch orders within two working days of receiving them, but if I’m away from home, books will not be signed and dispatched until my return. If you place an order while I’m away for more than a week, you should receive an email telling you when the order will be dispatched and giving you the option to cancel and receive a full refund.