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Author: Hannah Penny

Children’s Books for International Women’s Day

March 3, 2020April 14, 2020Hannah Penny 2 Comments
Pippi Longstocking

Inspire young readers with our top ten fabulous female characters, handpicked from some of our favourite children’s books. 1) Pippi Longstocking Meet Pippi Longstocking (5+), written by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Ingrid Vang Nyman 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the first Pippi Longstocking story (although Pippi herself will always be nine years old of […]

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Children’s authors share their best (and worst) Christmas gifts…

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018Hannah Penny

Still looking for ideas for last-minute Christmas gifts? We asked some of our children’s authors to share the best – and worst – Christmas presents they’ve ever received…   Ben Davis, Author of The Private Blog of Joe Cowley and Make Me Awesome I’m a big Christmas fan. Especially now I have a three year […]

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Elephant tongues, quad bikes and vines

July 12, 2018Hannah Penny

I had never stroked an elephant’s tongue until I started researching Thailand for my new book. That’s the wonderful thing about research – once you start, it can lead you to such exciting and unusual places. My second book in the Stunt Double series , Jungle Curse, is set in Thailand. I’m very lucky that I got to […]

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Our top picks for World Cup inspired reading

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018Hannah Penny

Russia is ready for kick-off for this year’s World Cup! To celebrate the opening of the tournament in June, we’ve handpicked three of our favourite football-filled books! These books will make great summer reads and will inspire young football fans to cheer on their teams. Fantastic Football Poems , written by John Foster and illustrated by Korky Paul. This […]

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Our Top Ten Characters for International Women’s Day

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018Hannah Penny

Looking for children’s books with strong, brave and independent female characters to inspire your children? We’ve hand-picked our top ten characters to celebrate International Women’s Day. 1) Winnie the Witch , 2+ Written by Valerie Thomas, illustrated by Korky Paul Winnie has been inspiring children around the world since her first adventure was published over thirty years ago. […]

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Our Top 10 Unforgettable Winnie and Wilbur Moments

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017Hannah Penny

Friday 13 October marks the 30th birthday of our favourite witch Winnie and her loyal sidekick Wilbur! Over the past 30 years the Winnie and Wilbur series by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul has sold over seven million copies in more than 10 languages. 2017 has been an absolute triumph for Winnie and Wilbur as […]

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