My books have been shortlisted for 22 national and regional awards, and have WON 10 of these.
In 2020 I was nominated for the RUTH RENDELL AWARD which honours the author or writer who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK in the past year.
When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great grey mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all of her hard work …
she never, EVER gives up.
WINNER of Best Picture Book, Teach Early Years Award, 2022
LONGLISTED Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Picture Book Award 2023
SELECTED for Toppsta’s Top 100 Must-Reads, 2022 - one of 16 picture books chosen
Best Books of 2022 - Joseph Coelho, UK Children’s Laureate - one of 4 picture books chosen
SHORTLISTED for the Cogan Heroes Picture Book Award 2023
Let's dive through a world full of mystery
And go visit the OCEANS and SEAS
On a SUBMARINE epic adventure...
All aboard - take your seats if you please!
Join in with the fun RHYMES as we go on a exciting UNDERWATER expedition to say HELLO to the oceans and seas of our WORLD.
Waterstones Best Books of 2021, Babies & Toddlers
Books for Topics EYFS Best Curriculum Support, 2021
Girls come in all different colours and sizes.
The delight and amaze us, they're full of surprises
Girls can do ANYTHING they want to do
And if YOU are a girl, you can do these things too!
Do you want to climb a mountain? Drive a fire engine or become prime minister?
Join the girls in the pages of this book to see the incredible things they do every day - and find out what YOU might like to do too!
SHORTLISTED for the Independent Bookshop Week Book Awards, 2019
Big box. Little box
Huge box. Tiny box
Thin box. Fat box
Flat box?
CAT BOX!
You can't keep a cat out of a box and our curious feline is no different. With boxes of all shapes, sizes and colours to play in, where will this little cat choose to sleep? And who will they find?
A cheeky cat hijacks this book about shapes and turns it into a jaunty tale of an unlikely friendship that will have little ones belly-laughing out loud.
SHORTLISTED for the KLAUSS FLUGGE Prize, 2018.
There’s a grumpy old giant at the top of the beanstalk and he’s keeping EVERYONE awake!
But Princess Sophie is a girl of ACTION and her favourite book of FAIRY TALES has given her an idea. Bravely, she climbs the beanstalk in her quest for a good night’s sleep.
An endearing, rhyming tale about empathy and friendship that proves there's nothing like a good bedtime story.
WINNER: East Midlands Book Awards, Geoffrey Trease Prize, 2016
It’s Princess Ruby’s birthday and she wants LOTS of presents! But the King’s efforts to please his greedy daughter cause havoc. Can the princess - and her dad - learn that there are some things money just can’t buy?
A comic cautionary tale for pampered princes and princesses everywhere.
WINNER Magnolia Awards for K2
Lily Rose May is a good little girl in every way, EXCEPT when it comes to eating her peas! The Doctor diagnoses a severe case of Princess-itis and packs her off to the Palace where peas are definitely OFF the menu.
For fussy-eaters everywhere, this fun, rhyming book is a light-hearted cautionary tale for pea haters - and lovers - everywhere!
WINNER Oldham Brilliant Book Awards, 2013
WINNER Stockport Children’s Book Awards, 2013
Whiffy Wilson isn’t keen on keeping clean! When told to have a bath, he grabs his teddy bear and runs away!
But when the no-nonsense Dotty finds him hiding in her shed, she soon sets him right!
You’ll fall in love with Whiffy Wilson, in this funny story about good dirt, bad dirt and the value of bath time!
WINNER - FAVOURITE PRESCHOOL BOOK, Lancashire Share a Story Awards, 2012
It's fun to find a T-Rex on the doorstep, but when all 54 of his friends arrive, it's time to panic!
With awesome illustrations by the hugely talented Nick East, this playful dinosaur counting book is packed full of chaos and silliness!
SHORTLISTED for the Hillingdon Picture Book of the Year Award, 2018
FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, BLAST OFF!
Albie is launched into a space adventure packed with friendly aliens and a rather unusual teacher! Luckily his new friend Nogel is on hand to help with space sums and spellings. But at playtime, the Space Scooter is a bit more tricky to handle! Will Albie enjoy his first day at school? Of course!
YIPPEE!
SHORTLISTED for the Red House Children's Book Awards 2013
It a brilliant, sunshiny day and Mum has asked Albie to help with the gardening. Carelessly, he flings the seeds over the ground without looking at the packets. Uh oh!
The next morning his house is surrounded by a thick jungle and there’s a huge hole outside that looks just like an animal’s footprint! With dinosaurs a-plenty and giant jellybean tree, Albie discovers that gardening has never been so much fun!
YIKES!
WINNER Stockport Children's Book Awards, 2012
WINNER Oldham Children’s Book awards, 2012
When Albie goes to the supermarket with Mum, the shopping list is a little unusual - but Mum doesn’t seem to notice!
She piles the trolley with chameleons, tortoises, parrots, giraffes and lions! By the time they get to the checkout, the trolley is so heavy, Albie can hardly push it. But Mum has forgotten something… what will it be??
With loads of animal-themed items to spot along the way, shopping has never been so much fun!
EEEK!!
Great for practising counting and animal names!
FINALIST St John Ogilvie Picture Book World Cup
Discover a spooky house full of friendly monsters in this fun-packed, rhyming story full of silliness. With clever split pages and loads of monstery details to spot, this book will delight young children and banish fear of monsters for ever!
Great Fun!
WINNER of the St John Ogilvie School Picture Book World Cup, 2021
Sidney the rhino is fed up of being cooped up in the zoo, so he decides to escape!
When he causes havoc at a nearby farm, the animals get the blame and decide to teach him a lesson. Luckily, Sidney manages to say sorry and makes up for his bad behaviour.
A fun, rhyming tale for young children with catchy refrain, that will have little ones joining in!
SHORTLISTED Portsmouth Children's Book Awards 2012
SHORTLISTED for Sheffield Children's Book Awards 2011
SHORTLISTED Stockport Children's Book Awards 2011
When Kate is banished to her room for having terrible tables manners, she hopes a trip to the Palace will help. But the young queen proves to be even more badly behaved than Kate!
A hilariously anarchic look at the tricky subject of table manners!
WINNER Rotherham Children's Book Awards 2011
WINNER Community Libraries Favourite Book, Sheffield Children's Book Awards 2010
SHORTLISTED Norfolk Children's Book Awards, 2010
Let's launch ourselves into adventure
And make friends with the weather up high,
On a magical hot air balloon ride
Quick! Get ready to soar through the sky!
Join in with fun RHYMES as we go on an exciting expedition to say HELLO to all the different kinds of weather that make up our world.
The PERFECT picture book for all little METEOROLOGISTS!
SELECTED for Books for Topics 50 Recommended Reads for Reception
SELECTED by BookTrust for Great Books Guide, 2023 - In TOP 25 books for 4-5 year olds.