The Dog Detectives Tour on the TV!
If you haven’t made it to one of the Dog Detectives events yet then you can have a peek on Portsmouth Live TV – featuring Fin, Zoa and the two dogs!
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Beastie Bites
A few more little reviews for all you Beastie fans (click on the headers to read the reviews):
Keep Reading this Summer…Giles on the Radio
Children in Sussex are being encouraged to keep their heads in the books this summer on Sovereign Radio. Maverick author, Giles Paley-Phillips has his say. To listen to the snippet, click here.
Sold Out at Hastings Waterstone’s!
Giles Paley-Phillips, author of the Fearsome Beastie, had a book reading on Saturday at Hastings Waterstone’s. It was a fantastic event and all the Fearsome Beastie books sold out! Here are some photos: This is the start of a summer full of Beastie fun!
GiggleApps Reviews the Four Little Pigs
Just found a lovely review from GiggleApps.com for our app The Four Little Pigs app. Here is a few quotes from the review: “The Four Little Pigs is a really fun and creative interactive iPad app which brings a new twist to the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs… …and it is nice that these words are highlighted when read… …The illustrations used here are wonderful, and I especially like… Read More »GiggleApps Reviews the Four Little Pigs
Parenting Without Tears Reviews
The Fearsome Beastie by Giles Paley-Phillips “Fantastic vibrant illustrations accompany this rhyming tale of the Beastie that isn’t quite what it appears to be but nevertheless ends up where he ought… It’s a dark tale, in spite of the jokes and classic fairy tale ending, so not one for younger children (say under four years) or those of a more nervous disposition. Interestingly the author, Giles Paley-Phillips, quotes Roald Dahl… Read More »Parenting Without Tears Reviews
The Dog Detective Tour Begins!
Steve, MD of Maverick popped down to Portsmouth on the 19th July to welcome the Dog Detective’s authors as they stepped off the ferry (well cycled off). Due to a host of people saying different directions, he waited expectantly at the exit where the lorries came off. Suddenly realising that they weren’t coming he popped into a taxi but then as if my magic two authors and two dogs cycled into… Read More »The Dog Detective Tour Begins!
Event for Giles at Monkey Murals
Giles Paley-Phillips Event at Little Monkey Murals in Bedford Wednesday 10th, 10.00 – 12.30 pm – Katy Dynes, a children’s illustrator, is covering all things “monster”. Inspired by The Fearsome Beastie by talented Author Giles Paley-Phillips, Katy will focus on beasts, monsters and scary creatures – plus the children will be designing a ‘beast’ and how to give it it’s personality. If there’s time, we’ll also be designing people’s reactions to the monsters!… Read More »Event for Giles at Monkey Murals
The Dog Detectives are Pedalling Onward
Wow what a busy last week – our tour started on 20th July with a event at Portsmouth! Jack has been complaining about not getting enough time to eat but I haven’t seen him stop eating since he arrived! First thing he did after getting off the ferry was buy some fish and chips – since then he’s been trying the local delicacies as we cycle. I, myself, did find that… Read More »The Dog Detectives are Pedalling Onward