Monkey and Bear were best friends until they argue over two gingernut cookies. Monkey grabs the plate of cookies, drags his saucepan down to the beach and sails away. But he's soon in trouble when a Giant Ickilicikisaurus rises out of the sea and hurls Monkey and his saucepan high into the sky. Who will come to Monkey's rescue?
This is a story about the importance of friendship and sharing.
Ollie the Cat and Freda Fox own the best Baker's Shop in town. Ollie does the shopping and puts out the rubbish. Every year, Freda and Ollie enter the Great Pie Competition but on the day of the competition Freda has a cold and asks Ollie to take her place. At first Ollie says NO he couldn't. But Freda and all his friends persuade him to try. Will Ollie overcome his fears and bake the winning pie?
Princess Millie misbehaves all day and is sent to her room without having her tea. Outside her bedroom door she sees a a large, smelly frog. He is looking for food. Frog promises to go down to the palace kitchen and get Princess Millie's tea if she will share with him. But things go wrong when Frog muddles up Princess Millie's order.
What happens when Arthur and Theo poke an ant's nest with a stick?
Well, look at the moon through a telescope. Can you see a zillion ants? If you can't see them they have probably gone to Mars.
From the moment I opened the pages of Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five ' series, Frances Burnett's 'The Secret Garden' and my tattered copy of 'Pinocchio' I was captivated by the magic of storytelling.
Currently, I'm embarking on a new chapter in my creative journey. I'm passionate about writing fiction tailored to the imaginative minds of children and crafting enchanting picture books that transport readers to fantastical worlds.
So, whether you're here to explore my illustrations, embark on a literary adventure with me, or simply share in the joy of creativity, welcome to my world. Together, let's embark on a journey where stories come to life, and the possibilities are as boundless as the imagination itself.
When I was a student I was very much influenced by artists such as Carl Larsson, Arthur Rackham, Aubrey Beardsley and Maurice Sendak. My favourite contemporary author/illustrators are Oliver Jeffers and Anna Kemp.
I won the Times Educational Award for 'Tournaments', a beautifully written book by Richard Barber on Medieval Tournaments. I've illustrated 'The King of Kennelwick Castle' and 'The King's Toothache.'by Colin West, 'The Blue Rose' by Maurice Baring, 'Boy without a name,' by Penelope Lively, The 'Twelve Dancing Princesses' by Anne Carter, 'The Adventures of Andy Aardvark,' by James Charlton and a popup book 'Lift and See ABC' designed by Michael Haines. I've also written and illustrated 'This is the Way,' 'Prince Star' and 'Dinosaurs shouldn't eat Kitchen Playsets.'
Apart from books I've designed posters for Cambridge University Press and illustrated for 'Cash' a German financial newspaper. I've exhibited at the David Paul Gallery in Chichester, the Cork Street Gallery and the Chris Beetles Gallery in London.
