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‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

Red Reading Hub joined the growing throng of enthusiastic fans of the unusual and vibrant story Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Really, there’s no other way to describe this story that to borrow Penguin’s much used word, ‘BONKERS’. The contrasting characters: optimistic Zebra and pessimist, Penguin complement one another well, making for a lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation.… Read More »‘A lively and quirky story time read aloud that invites audience participation’ Red Reading Hub on Bonkers About Beetroot!

Cath Jones’ interview in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener Magazine!

There is a lovely two page interview with Cath Jones, author of Bonkers About Beetroot, in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener magazine! Cath digs deep and dishes up some delicious answers to questions about her inspiration for the book, her future plans for vegetable themed stories, love of allotment gardening and she even has a couple of tasty suggestions for using up surplus beetroot! If you feel… Read More »Cath Jones’ interview in the latest issue of Allotment & Leisure Gardener Magazine!

Young fan inspired by Cath Jones’ recent reading of Bonkers About Beetroot!

Young Bonkers About Beetroot fan Rosie (age 3) was inspired by Cath Jones‘ recent bookshop reading of the story to make a wonderful hobby horse of main character the ever optimistic and enterprising Zebra. Thanks for sharing the photo, Rosie! Buy a copy of the book and read 23 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon here  

‘Best picture book I’ve read in years’ 5 STAR review for Bonkers from The Bookbag

Wow! We’ve just read the amazing review from The Bookbag for new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Bonkers about Beetroot is a picture book that positively jumps off the bookshelf combining both an intriguing title that shouts ‘read me’ and a wonderful vibrant cover of huge beetroot, a cheery looking Zebra and – best of all – a frowning penguin. I was, therefore,… Read More »‘Best picture book I’ve read in years’ 5 STAR review for Bonkers from The Bookbag

‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

Books for Bairns thoroughly enjoyed our latest picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a great comedy tale of friends coming together to fight for what’s important to them.  Cath Jones manages to provide a surprise on each page, which kept us hooked. Even as the parent reader, I really couldn’t predict what would happen next, so it didn’t fall into the usual trap… Read More »‘A very original story’ Books for Bairns goes bonkers for Bonkers!

‘A gorgeous children’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 – you name it. The storyline and illustrations are super cute and this book makes for a great bedtime read.  The book takes a very unexpected plot twist towards the end which… Read More »‘A gorgeous children’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 Jevons’ 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 of ‘The Enormous Turnip’ 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, the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators online magazine!  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 ‘Bonkers about Beetroot’ 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!

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