IMC Literary Agency

Rockpool Children's Books are delighted to announce

they are now represented in Spain by

 the excellent IMC Literary Agency.

E-mail: info@iemece.com
Av. de Sarrià, 21, entlo.5ª 08029 Barcelona.

Tel. (+34) 933 638 757    Fax: (+34) 933 638 758

Susan Larkin

A couple of years ago, 

we received an envelope containing several stories from the pen 

of Susan Larkin, resident of Pennsylvania, or there abouts. 

Her stories were delightful in their charming simplicity, 

and it's thanks to Vicki and her eye for a good text 

that we decided to mock them up for Bologna 2009. 

I roughed out the first book, 'Good Morning Baby', had it printed and bound at YPS,

and presented it to potential customers at the fair. 

So thrilled was Susan by our enthusiasm for her book, 

she flew to Bologna, from Pennsylvania to join us on the stand! 

Rockpool Children's Books  were entertaining that night, and so she joined 

Aby, Ron van de Meer, Rod Campbell, David Teale, Duncan Beale, 

and myself for dinner...and had a wonderful time! 

Despite Susan's long trip, great night out, 

and jet lag, the book didn't sell at the fair, despite the accolades and interest shown. 

This allowed us to develop a second book by Susan, 'How do I love you?', 

and I'm delighted to announce that we have now sold the pair 

into the American market...although the eagle eyed will notice 

that in the process the titles have changed! 

The format is 10 spread padded hard cover board books, 

but is also available in 32 page soft / hardcover picture book format. 

We are building a co - edition run, 

so if any publisher out there is interested, 

please contact us for details and prices!

Co-Editions, new for 2011!

New titles for 2011, from Rockpool Children's Books.

We have a co-production planned for the very near future.
Please let us know at your earliest convenience if you 

wish to receive more information/prices.

Tilly 1997 - 2010

Last week, Wednesday 12th, our beloved Tilly,

and companion for thirteen years, died.

She will be very sadly missed, and has left a huge hole in our lives. 

As is the way of these things, she

has gone, but she is everywhere...her bowl, her lead, her bed, her cats, 

her ball, her nose prints on the glass door. 

We'll miss her, but remember her fondly for our holidays in Padstow, 

our walks to the pub, our games of football on the lawn,

and cuddles in front of the tele! 

Rest in peace Tilly, we loved you so much, you'll never be forgotten!

Great news! nb ILLUSTRATION have taken on Sam Walshaw!

Sam submitted some illustrations and stories
to Rockpool Children’s Books about three years ago.
There was something unique about her style, and her story telling was excellent.
I took her books to Frankfurt and then Bologna,
lots of interest but no sales.
Then after one of our book idea brainstorming sessions,
she did Lulubell Ladybird, and then Little Fairies landed on my desk!
All three books published in the UK, Australia and France, six Fairies in Thailand,
and interest from all over the world.
Spring 2011 Rockpool Children’s Books will be publishing Sam's
astonishingly colourful
'Minnie the Minnow'
and 'Minnie the Minnow and Jasper the Jumping Jellyfish'.
The second 'Minnie' book written with her wonderfully
talented daughter, Maisey...a future star in the making!

Rockpool Children’s Books

look forward to working with Sam for many years to come,
 but meanwhile we'd like to wish her every success
with the excellent nb ILLUSTRATION!

Visit Sam

1.7 Million Viewers!

...watched BBC Breakfast time on Monday morning when Martin and I joined Sian and Bill on the famous red couch! I think it went ok. I haven't seen a recording, and can't quite remember what I said it was all a bit of a blur!
Didn't manage to get Rockpool Children’s Books into the conversation, 

but you can have a look by clicking onto the link! 

Walked past James Blunt on my way out...he was on his way in.

Didn't speak....but then I was in a hurry!

Sarah from MiComms, the PR company, and Nicola from

Classic Media were excellent and certainly calmed my nerves.

I brought loads of stuff, but they seemed happy with my two first annuals...

 from an era when everything was black and white.

 The auction of the Steiff Rupert Bear on Ebay,
for the charity Muscular Dystrophy, is doing well,
and it was up to about £5,500 last time I looked.

I hope they like my picture they get as a bonus with the bear!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170562976372

Canterbury

Stayed at the Abode Hotel, Canterbury. Good hotel, good price 

and it owns a good pub a couple of doors away. 

Had dinner with Nick and Charlie from the Express Book Shop...just finishing 

when the place turned into a club! I'd have stayed but...

Next morning, full English, then off to the museum 

for a day of signing annuals, being interviewed by ITV Meridian, 

and more signing. Bit quiet, but made more bearable by Nick and Charlie 

being the other side of some beams. 

Signed the annual of the grand daughter of Glen Baxter!

Said I was a fan...hope the bloke believed me cos I am. 

Great museum, nice Rupert area, but also houses Bagpuss 

and other stuff by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.

Worth a visit.

Rockpool Children’s Books