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I have a new book out! It's about a toddler who has a big tantrum. It's published by Walker Books. Here's a review from Books For Keeps... Whilst in our local library this morning, I saw a small moppet rolling round on the floor screaming and thought to myself that his poor mum rather needed this book! The child in the story sees ‘red red red’ after trying to reach the biscuits and falling on his or her head. A full-blown temper tantrum follows, and mum, while applying lots of sympathy, looks suitably perturbed. She has the answer, though. She begins to count to ten slowly with her little one, and we then get lots of vignettes of the child. These are immensely charming, and show the small tot going from screaming to smiling – and then having biscuits! Dunbar’s always fun rhyming couplets and integrated text, along with the wonderful pictures of both child and mum, are a joy to see, and the red scribbles throughout – as well as on the end pages – give us a true sense of the feel of being angry. A great book for both child and parent on handling the inevitable temper tantrums that occur as babies grow older. ***** Elizabeth Schlenther  I have launched a wallpaper collection..have a look.  The Hug The Hug, written by Eoin Mclaughlin is an innovative double sided book, Hedgehog and Tortoise are both in search of a hug, it's not until they reach the middle of the story that they finally meet...you can guess what happens... This is Eoin first picture book, it was both a lot of fun and a bit heartbreaking to illustrate. Eoin has many more books in the pipeline with different illustrators. Watch out for him!  The Hug is published by Faber and Faber
 Something Fishy is out now! Here's what the punblisher, Two Hoots says about it.. Like all cats, this cat absolutely loves fish. But what do you do when your owners start acting strangely? They don’t seem to understand the importance of fish any more. They are too busy buying tiny clothes, gathering colourful toys, and redecorating in pastel colours. And one owner in particular seems to be getting a lot . . . bigger. The perfect story for cat lovers everywhere – and for families with a new arrival.  Picture above is our Moggy who inspired the story. Our son was born just two days after I finished the artwork and looks uncannily like the baby in the book.
 This is my 'Lady Europa and Children'. It will exhibited at The French Institute along with many other drawings on Europe by children's book illustrators. 20th April-11th May
 I'll be at Barnes Literary Festival in May reading A Lion is A Lion and Penguin. This is my first reading of Lion and Penguin hasn't been out and about in a long, should be fun- please come along!
  English Heritage asked me to design an egg for their fantastic EASTER EGG HUNT. I chose to draw Walmer Castle with a knight in shining armour...there's a maiden on the other side. Only one of each of these eggs have been made each one designed by a children's book illustrator .
 This Dapper chap was part of The Book Show exhibition in Seaford. He is an addition of 10 giclee print, I still have some left for sale £40 each. Send me a message if you would like one.
 Penguin has been included in the Bookbug bag along with the brilliant You Choose by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt. This bag will be gifted to every three year old in Scotland.
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