children’s books

Make Your Children’s Book Shine: Tips for New Children’s Authors

Are you aspiring to be a children’s book author? Do you want to make sure your manuscript stands out from the pack and captures the minds of young readers? Look no further!

In this blog post, we’ll share tips on how to polish your children’s book manuscript to perfection, ready to submit to a publisher like Tiny Tree! From character development to story structure and how to handle illustrations, these tips will help you elevate your writing to create a children’s book that will grab the attention of young readers and publishers alike.

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Press Release: ‘The Lonely Tiger’ — Terenia Edwards’ Friendship and Self-Discovery Picture Book Publishing on July 20th

Debut Picture Book from actress-come-author Terenia Edwards A story about loneliness, friendship, and self-discovery, beautifully illustrated by Severus Lian Follow Monkey, Bird, and Elephant on a quest to help Tiger discover who he really is! Publishing July 20th, 2023 in the UK and worldwide. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tiny Tree is pleased to announce that Terenia

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Vanessa Horn ‘Borrowed’ Her Neighbours Dog and Hoped to Solve Mysteries | My Favourite Children’s Book

Vanessa Horn reads ‘WAAAAAA’ to a group of children at Waterstones, Manchester ‘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. Today ‘WAAAAAA!’ author Vanessa Horn writes about her longing for adventure after reading Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series. When asked

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Q&A: Unravelling the Mysteries of The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams with Author Victoria Williamson

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.

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When You’re Smiling: Natalie Reeves Billing on Mental Health and the Power of the Simple Smile

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.

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Wonderful Whale Facts with Setsuko and the Song of the Sea Illustrator Howard Gray

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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