Grandad's Island - Benji Davis

Rockpool Children's Books 

loves this new book by Benji Davis,

published by Simon and Schuster UK.

Fabulously rich illustrations, and a wonderful story.

'After the phenomenal success of the Storm Whale and

On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davis deals

with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent.

Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles

a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth.'

Simon and Schuster UK.

 

After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth. - See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.co.uk/Grandads-Island/Benji-Davies/9781471119941#sthash.5NvCzKoS.dpuf

After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth. - See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.co.uk/Grandads-Island/Benji-Davies/9781471119941#sthash.5NvCzKoS.dpuf

New look for the Hippo!

An exciting new opportunity

on the horizon for Rockpool Children's Books 

- more details in the coming weeks -

has meant we can take a look at our wonderful 

list and tweak, enhance, improve, freshen...

Rupert Bear - Followers AGM Warwick 2015

Another year flies by and already the 

Followers of Rupert AGM 2015 looms large!

At this special annual event, 

(taking place at Warwick School on the 29th August)

there will be, once again, a bumper Rupert raffle, 

where participants have the chance of winning 

unique Ruperty items that are not available elsewhere. 

As in the past couple of years 

I shall be illustrating a unique piece of Rupert artwork 

for the 2015 raffle. The work is ongoing, 

and will be ready and framed for the event, 

but meanwhile here is the pencil rough

of the forthcoming artwork. 

To win the prize, you have to be a member of 

the Followers of Rupert to be able to buy a raffle ticket.

Details of the raffle, membership 

and subscriptions can be found 

here.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon,

and hopefully meeting new additions to the fold...and,

good luck with the raffle!

Stuart - Rupert author/illustrator

Lotties Run by David Waugh

LOTTIES RUN - by David Waugh

Illustrated by Stuart Trotter

ISBN-13: 978-1909644557

Lottie’s Run is a novel for readers aged nine and upwards. It tells the story of a girl who is kidnapped by a gang of two men and a woman who demand that Lottie’s father, who is captain of England’s football team, enables opponents, Andorra, to score two goals against his team in a forthcoming match. The story begins with Lottie hiding from her captors in dark woodland at night, and tells the story of her escape and the kidnappers’ pursuit of her through a strange and unfamiliar land. Lottie is of mixed race, and although this is not generally significant to the story, there is some discussion about racism. She is a strong, determined character who battles against periods of despair as she overcomes various challenges by using initiative and by considering different options. Lottie is also good at sport and is academically able. The book should appeal to both boys and girls and includes a range of topics which may interest readers, including wildlife, football, the effects of being a celebrity, and attempts to communicate in French. There is a dramatic conclusion to Lottie’s adventure, which involves heroic acts and an ingenious, if painful, solution.

About the Author

Dr David Waugh is Senior Teaching Fellow at Durham University and an expert in Primary English. He has written 27 books on the subject and was an adviser for the National Strategies form 2008-2010. Until 2008, he was Head of Education at University of Hull. He has taught in four schools and was a deputy headteacher before working in higher education.

http://www.youcaxton.co.uk/lottiesrun/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lotties-Run-David-Waugh/…/1909644552

 

Flying Eye Books

Fabulous picture books published by

Flying Eye Books

for example...Hungry Roscoe by author/illustrator David J. Plant.

HUNGRY ROSCOE - ISBN: 9781909263536
Roscoe is a hungry raccoon and he’s fed up
with eating rotten junk out of the bins.
What he wouldn’t give for a lovely bit of fish or
some fresh, juicy fruit – and where better to find food than at the zoo!
An excellent idea. Except for the grumpy zookeeper
who’s intent on keeping Roscoe OUT. But Roscoe’s determined to eat,
and sure enough he’s come up with a plan
to disguise himself as a zoo animal . . . What could possibly go wrong?
Mayhem ensues in this deliciously funny tale
about a crafty raccoon by author/illustrator David J. Plant.