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A Sneaky Peek at…Grandma Bendy!

“Our Grandma isn’t like any other Grandma…” Find out more about this new Maverick character soon!  Grandma Bendy will be published in May 2012.

Sparkle’s Song

My name is Sparkle – some people think it is an odd name for a little girl but I like it. I went to live with my Aunt Millicent not that long ago.  At first it was difficult because we had nothing in common and the music I loved was banned from the house.  But one amazing day when I got lost in the wood…Everything changed. But you’ll have to… Read More »Sparkle’s Song

Fearsome Beastie Shortlisted for the Rotherham Book Award

It has just been announced that the Fearsome Beastie has been shortlisted for the Rotherham Children’s Book Awards with only two others in the picture book catagory! ‘It is the 12th year for the Rotherham Children’s Book Awards. It began in 2000 as a Carnegie Shadowing Project. Since then the award has become bigger and better, with more children and schools participating and sharing their love of reading every year.… Read More »Fearsome Beastie Shortlisted for the Rotherham Book Award

Mrs MacCready February Events…

In the run up to World Book Day, Mrs MacCready author, Julie Fulton, will be holding events at the following: 11.02.12 – Waterstone’s Oxford 14.00 – 16.00 25.02.12 – Waterstone’s Solihull 11.00 – 13.00 And future events… 3.03.12  – Waterstone’s Redditch 11.00 – 13.00

Amazon Reviews for the Fearsome Beastie

We love reading the Amazon reviews for our books, as we know most of these come direct from people who have bought the book. We especially love the reviews when they are like the following one for the Fearsome Beastie: “It’s been a while since I read such an engaging kid’s picture book. It came to my attention as a nomination for The People’s Book Prize. Giles Paley-Phillips put a… Read More »Amazon Reviews for the Fearsome Beastie

The Woods and the Girl

Hi Where I live there is a big forest near us.  It is dark and scary with tall, tall trees.  You have to really crane your neck to see the top branches. I don’t like going in there – it makes me feel like I was little red riding hood and somewhere behind one of the trees is a wolf. However in the story The Goblin and the Girl (about… Read More »The Woods and the Girl

The Fearsome Beastie’s New Year Resolutions

[Translated into English from Beastish by Kim] – In 2012,  I (the Fearsome Beastie) must…  1)  Stop eating children – adults have much more meat and less troublesome (except grannies). Eat more children. 2) Avoid Grannies. 3) Avoid stew pots. 4) Be more Fearsome (must be getting soft to let one kid escape). 5) Eat less veg. 6) Get more exercise 7) …?

Fred’s New Years Eve

Hello everyone! Long time since I have written a blog but I wanted to catch you all before the end of 2011. Last year I had a fantastic time at a New Year’s party and I can’t believe a whole year has passed since then!  Tomorrow I plan on spending the day having a look at some new hats and then hopefully wear one to the party I have been… Read More »Fred’s New Years Eve

Mrs MacCready’s Mince Pies!!!

Hello everyone! Well over on the advent calendar I showed them my recipe for Mince Pies and then I remembered that I was supposed to put the recipe up on here too. Still enough time to make some for Christmas! Have a Merry Christmas! from Mrs MacCready x Mrs MacCready’s Mince Pie Recipe! 150g cold unsalted butter 230g plain flour 67g golden caster sugar 250g mincemeat One greased 12-hole baking… Read More »Mrs MacCready’s Mince Pies!!!

Dog Detectives Christmas Carols

Poco Loco and myself are so pleased to be in London for Christmas.  It is such a beautiful city…especially at Christmas.  The displays in the windows are fantastic and the smell of roasted chestnuts delicious! Other than the food, one thing I love about Christmas is the carols!  It is so magical to hear everyone singing when it is dark and the streets are lit by christmas lights.  We are… Read More »Dog Detectives Christmas Carols