This is an Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter (1963). It is one of the first portable typewriters. And how fitting because it is an extremely well-traveled typewriter. A globe-trotter. It’s lived in: London, Uganda, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Oxford and now New York City. (Like me.) It was my mother’s and she gave it to me… Read more »
Books for Mother’s Day
Here are some books to celebrate the unconditional love of mothers—all featuring adorable animals! Thank you, mums! (And grand mums and all the other beautiful mother figures in our lives.) The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd A must-read classic from one of my all-time favourite children’s writers. Shop Make Way… Read more »
Celebrating New Life
This new year is bringing you a new book from me all about newness. It’s called Little One, We Knew You’d Come. And it’s a celebration of the joy and wonder when a new baby comes into the world. Whether you’re welcoming a child or grandchild, a niece or a nephew, a friend or a… Read more »
Big News! Something big is coming…
People often ask writers where they get their ideas. I got the idea for Tiny Cedric in 2015 on the shortest street with the longest name… The street is in York, England and it’s got a bit of a funny name. It’s called: “Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.” Hmm, I wondered, who might live on the shortest street with… Read more »
How to Have a British Christmas
Are you looking to try something new this Christmas? We Brits (me, Charles Dickens, Charles II, you know) pride ourselves on how we do Christmas. So here are three fabulous British Christmas traditions to try. Mince Pies Their full name is “mincemeat pies” because yes they were made with shredded beef suet or venison or… Read more »
The Jesus Storybook Bible Podcast
We wanted you to be the first to know — we’re launching a podcast. A few years ago I wrote a children’s book that somehow found its way into the hands of professors and pastors, musicians and university students, onto NICU wards, and into over 55 languages. And then I began to hear from readers—incredibly… Read more »
My Books For (and Featuring!) Babies
I love babies. So much I can’t stop writing books for them. Or about them. Babies are so full of newness and life. They remind us to hope. (Something we might need right now.) I thought I’d share my (ever expanding) collection of books for babies. Celebrating New Babies Little One, We Knew You’d Come… Read more »
Ten Book Picks for Welcoming Baby
Are you searching for a gift to welcome a baby? Is there a better gift than a book? Here are some favourites you can grow with and love for years. Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal A gentle story that pays tribute to the wonder of a family’s first days with a newborn…. Read more »
Fun Family Adventures for Summer
Here’s a list of summer adventures to go on together — many for free and without leaving home. PS: Be sure to sign up for my newsletter for articles like this and exclusive free downloads each month. Get Outside Go on a massive treasure hunt with Geocaching Discover new walking paths or hiking trails nearby… Read more »
Top Summer Book Picks
Summer is all about adventure, and we can always go on adventures inside books. We’ve compiled our Top Summer Book Picks and suggested an activity to go along with each one. Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey My absolute favourite. A classic story of one summer on an island in Maine. Activity: Make a paper… Read more »
