Michelle Hird at the launch of Binx the Jinx in Liverpool ‘My Favourite Children’s Book’ is a series that asks Tiny Tree authors, illustrators, and staff to discuss their favourite children’s book or series. Here ‘Binx the Jinx and Binx Lost in France author Michelle Hird writes about the classic fairytales her mum shared with […]
Victoria Williamson is an award-winning children’s author whose enchanting new book, ‘The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams’ has already captured the imaginations of readers young and old.
In this interview, we delve into the stories that inspired a young Victoria to begin writing stories of her own (there are a few examples scattered throughout this piece), journey into Witchetty Hollow, the magical new world Williamson has created, and discover how the story’s hero, Florizel, mirrors the author herself. We also discuss the more mature themes of ‘The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams’, and unravel the author’s fascination with ghost stories, Scottish folklore, and the allure of Disney’s darker films. Plus, we find out what’s to come for Victoria for the rest of the year.
‘My Favourite Children’s Books’ is a series that asks Tiny Tree authors, illustrators, and staff to discuss their favourite children’s book or series. This week author Fiona Barker (Setsuko and the Song of the Sea, Danny and the Dream Dog) writes about her love of ‘That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown’ by Cressida Cowell and
Children’s mental health is incredibly important to Natalie Reeves Billing. Natalie has been outspoken about the importance of talking about children’s mental health and ‘Where Is My Smile?’ is a children’s book about mental health. Writing a children’s book about mental health is no easy task: you need to write a story that children will be able to relate to. In ‘Where Is My Smile?’, the author’s words not only tell a story children will enjoy but also provide an opportunity for parents and children to have important conversations about mental health and emotional wellbeing.
“I stumbled into writing for children,” says author Marleen Lammers. Her book The Boy and the Tree (available now from all good bookshops) is the latest addition to the Tiny Tree catalog and we’re so pleased to have brought the book to the UK for the first time. In this interview, Marleen discusses working with
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“What on EARTH are you saying? Why can’t you see? It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s just not up to me!” – Gertrude Grunder (taken from ‘Gertrude’ by D.M. Mullan and Kirsteen Harris-Jones) Earth Day gives us a chance to reflect on our actions and learn how we can do more to protect our environment.
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Fiona Barker’s dedication to going plastic-free and preserving the environment shines through not only in her lifestyle but also in her work. The children’s author’s second picture book, ‘Setsuko and the Song of the Sea.’ Inspired by her passion for sustainability, and keeping our oceans free of plastic pollution. Fiona has embarked on a personal journey to reduce plastic waste and has written this blog post to help others understand how easy it is to make the change.
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It’s important to stand out in the world of children’s books, and B.B. Taylor does just that. A self-proclaimed professional daydreamer, it’s not just BB’s shock of colourful hair that keeps her apart from the crowd. The author’s positive attitude, creative spark, and driven nature were evident from the moment she first approached us. Her book, The Vigilante Tooth-Fairy is a junior fiction story that captures the author’s passionate energy and channels it into a fun and fantastical adventure that kids will love.
Howard Gray is the illustrator of Setsuko and the Song of the Sea, but did you know that he spent 10 years studying whales and dolphins in the wild? Well, Fiona Barker did!
Having met Howard and created Danny and the Dream Dog together, Fiona wrote a brand new book all about whales, our oceans and the importance of keeping them clean and safe. This undersea adventure became Setsuko and the Song of the Sea — a book specifically for Howard to illustrate. How amazing is that?!
With that in mind, we wanted Howard to tell us more about the wonderful whales that he has spent so much time studying and that have inspired his and Fiona’s work in their forthcoming picture book.
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