Dot and Duck are back in a new story – HOW MESSY! We love this duo whose opposing views cause them to come to blows before solving their problems in an innovative way. All readers will be able to identify with one or other of the characters – depending on whether you are messy or particularly tidy!…
I am VERY EXCITED that Clare Helen Welsh has asked us to reveal the cover of her newest picture book. Many of you will be familiar with Clare’s characters Dot and Duck who appeared in How Rude!, a wonderful picture book that looks at the importance of treating others with respect.…
We are delighted to welcome author Clare Helen Welsh to Story Snug. Clare has joined us as part of her blog tour to celebrate publication of her newest picture book, HOW RUDE! Five years ago Clare joined SCBWI and she’s given us a fascinating insight into the role that being a member played on her road to publication.…
Pirate picture books have long been popular with young children and as a child I regularly borrowed the Captain Pugwash books from the library as well as watching him on television. Cartoonist John Ryan, who created the Captain Pugwash stories, died in 2009 but several of his Captain Pugwash books have been reprinted by Quarto.…