Cath Jones

Cath Jones wows young fans at book events in September and October!

Cath Jones enjoyed a fun visit to The Sheen Bookshop on the 13th of September where she read from her Early Reader The Smart Hat and got stuck into some zany hat making! On theÂ 13th of October she met a gaggle of eager young fans at the Stream Walk Community Garden in Whitstable for a preview reading of her new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot. What a wonderful morning! If… Read More »Cath Jones wows young fans at book events in September and October!

‘A gorgeous childrenâ€™s book and definitely quite unique’ Cosmochicklitan reviews Bonkers About Beetroot

Heidi and her able young review team at Cosmochicklitan enjoyed reading Bonkers About Beetroot recently by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘The characters in this book are brilliant. From an overenthusiastic zebra to a grumpy penguin â€“ you name it. The storyline and illustrations are super cute and this book makes for a great bedtime read.Â The book takes a very unexpected plot twist towards the end which… Read More »‘A gorgeous childrenâ€™s book and definitely quite unique’ Cosmochicklitan reviews Bonkers About Beetroot

‘This laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun’ Lancashire Evening Post goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

The Lancashire Evening Post relished our latest picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and wonderfully illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Starring an optimistic Zebra and a pessimistic Penguin, this laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun, frolics and a fantastic cast of animal characters. Debut author Cath Jones lets her imagination run wild in this wacky safari adventure brought to life by Chris Jevonsâ€™ vibrant illustrations. No child can resist… Read More »‘This laugh-out-loud story is packed with fun’ Lancashire Evening Post goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

Another wonderful review from the lovely Karen at The Letterpress Project! This time for new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by debut author Cath Jones and brilliantly illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a zesty action packed picture book with some potential links with the traditional story ofÂ ‘The Enormous Turnip’Â which could be discussed with children. When I used to be a teacher that story never enticed any children to try… Read More »‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

‘It has to be beetroot chocolate cake every time’ Cath Jones takes to the dance floor & answers a few questions in Words & Pictures

Debut author of Bonkers About Beetroot Cath Jones has been selected to take the floor in Justin’s Debut-Dance Ball in the latest issue of Words & Pictures, theÂ Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators online magazine!Â Over a warming glass of beetroot schnapps (‘Wow!’) she reveals her favourite tunes to write by, discusses the inspiration behind the book and hints at future stories in which ‘carrots, beanstalks, and pickled onions… Read More »‘It has to be beetroot chocolate cake every time’ Cath Jones takes to the dance floor & answers a few questions in Words & Pictures

‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

Emily Ann Davison has just posted a great review on My Book Corner for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Every so often, a picture book comes along that feels really fresh and different from the others on the market, and â€˜Bonkers about Beetrootâ€™ is one of them! There are so many things to love about the book, that it is hard to know where… Read More »‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

Look out for Cath Jones’ bookshop events coming to Kent and SW London!

Maverick author Cath Jones will be touring the bookshops of Kent and SW London this autumn reading from her new picture book Bonkers about Beetroot and Early Reader The Smart Hat and enjoying craft activities! Don’t miss an event near you: Wed 13th September, 10.30am The Sheen Bookshop, 375 Upper Richmond Road SW14 7NZ. The Smart Hat. Reading followed by hat making. Monday 23rd October, 3.00 pm, Waterstones Canterbury, 6-8… Read More »Look out for Cath Jones’ bookshop events coming to Kent and SW London!