Infant & Junior Author Visits

For Nursery, Reception and Years 1 & 2
Readings of my picture books and lots of funny poems. I also explain how I write books, how long it takes, where ideas come from and much more. Children can ask questions - in fact it's lovely if they come prepared with some good ones.
For Years 3 & 4
Readings of my books appropriate for the age group plus lots and lots of poems. As above, I encourage children to ask questions on all aspects of writing and publishing which they usually do with great relish.
I also explain how long it takes to write a book, whether it's easier to write a 108,000 word book for adults or a 150 word book for children (believe me everybody gets that one wrong!), where ideas come from, whether I was any good at English at school, how I actually work and loads of other stuff. It's always a good fun, highly inter-active and even - dare I say it - educational.
Years 5 & 6