Nice things people have said about my books!
"A picture book for many young readers to treasure." (The School Librarian)
“...a laugh-out loud ending” (Julia Eccleshare)
"...sure to provoke demands for seconds (and thirds and…)” (Kirkus)
"A real delight." (Peters Gazette)
"A picture book for many young readers to treasure." (The School Librarian)
“...a laugh-out loud ending” (Julia Eccleshare)
"...sure to provoke demands for seconds (and thirds and…)” (Kirkus)
"A real delight." (Peters Gazette)
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Little Pumpkin's Halloween (Little Holiday Books series)
Published by Boxer Books, Oct 2019 One by one Little Pumpkin is joined by his friends, including Little Ghost and Little Bat, for a Trick-or-Treat romp through a “not so spooky” old house to find the Halloween party. "...cheerful evidence that Halloween tricks and treats-and sights and sounds-aren't just for big kids." (Publishers Weekly) |
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"A cheerful addition to the holiday bookshelf that might even last longer than the Halloween candy." (Kirkus)
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Little Rabbit's Easter (Little Holiday Books series)
Published by Boxer Books, Feb 2019 Hippity-hoppity! Little Rabbit is hopping along with fluffy bunny. What will they find? More and more friends join in until they discover . . . EASTER EGGS! Hooray! Algy Craig Hall has created another delightful story in his board book series celebrating special holiday moments. |
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Little Darlings Book of Love (Little Holiday Books series)
Published by Boxer Books, Jan 2019 Little Darling knows the scent of love (sweet-smelling roses), the taste of love (yummy chocolates), and the sound of love (poetry). But what is the best way for him to share that wonderful feeling on Valentine’s Day? This snuggly, cuddly, adorable book is the perfect way for kids to celebrate the holiday. |
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"Author/illustrator Hall offers up a sampling of the ways we say, “I love you,” in terms that should be accessible to the pre-K crowd. The book avoids smarminess largely on the basis of the charm of its cast of racially diverse children, wide-eyed and smiling with delight at a succession of roses, chocolates, poems, and hugs, all offered by Little Darling, who is white. The kids are adorable, each in a cozy pair of footie pajamas; the winged cherub’s are bright blue with shiny red hearts... almost a primer on the five senses." (Kirkus)
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Little Santa's Christmas (Little Holiday Books series)
Published by Boxer Books, Oct 2018 Join Little Santa delivering Christmas surprises. There are presents for all the boys and girls, and a big hug for Little Santa when the Christmas work is done. |
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The Deep Dark Wood
Written by me and illustrated by Ali Pye Published by Orchard Books This is the deep dark wood. Everyone knows it's no place to go for a stroll. There are monsters and trolls and giants everywhere, not to mention the Big Bad Wolf! Wait a minute! What's that sweet little girl doing in the deep dark wood? Doesn't she know it's DANGEROUS here? The Big Bad Wolf will gobble her up for his lunch! But this deep dark wood is full of twists and turns, and all is not quite what it seems. The Big Bad Wolf is about to get a big, bad surprise... A monstrously funny mixed-up fairytale with an unexpected twist! "Takes a well worn premise and reinvigorates it, executing it with imagination and flair. A real delight." (Peters Gazette) |
"For every kid who loves a bit of a thrill laced with humour, this is perfect." (Books for Keeps)
"Satisfyingly scary for the young reader...The text is a joy to read aloud, the illustrations and page layout imaginative, and just scary enough to engage but not overwhelm the young reader. A picture book for many young readers to treasure."(The School Librarian) |
* Highly commended in the 2009 Read It Again! Cambrigeshire Children’s Picture Book Award
* Shortlisted for the 2009 Norfolk Libraries Children’s Book Award |
Fine As We Are
Published by Boxer Books Fine As We Are is an exquisitely illustrated story of sibling rivalry. Little Frog and his mum live happily by the pond. Little Frog likes things the way they are – just the two of them. But he is in for a big surprise when some new little brothers and sisters arrive – lots of them! How will Little Frog learn to cope? n.b. I’ve got quadruplet younger brothers and sisters so the story is a bit autobiographical! "It's entertaining and reassuring to those in the throes of sibling jealousy, and celebrates the fecundity of spring." (The Times) |
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The Scariest Monster in the World
Written by Lee Weatherly and illustrated by me Published by Boxer Books Once there was a very, very scary monster. His fur was wild and weird, he carried a giant club with bristles on it and his teeth were green and mossy because he never, ever brushed them. All the other animals ran away when he came stomping through the forest. But when that scary monster started to hic, he just couldn't stop. What would he do to get rid of those pesky hiccups? * Shortlisted for the 2010 Roald Dahl Funny Prize |
"Delightfully expressive." (Pittsburgh-Tribune Review)
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“a laugh-out loud ending” (Julia Eccleshare)
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Dino Bites
Published by Boxer Books This is the dinosaur looking for lunch, this is the lunch looking for a snack, this is the snack looking for a bite!" It's a dinosaur eat dinosaur world out there, and DINO BITES! has them eating one after the other with surprising and hilarious consequences. “this brief, briskly-paced adventure will...capture the attention of the very youngest dinosaur fans-and give the adults reading aloud a good giggle too... sure to provoke demands for seconds (and thirds and…)” (Kirkus) |
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Mammoth and Me
Published by Boxer Books Every young child dreams of having a truly special friend. When a big blue mammoth knocks on the door of one small boy, a BIG adventure begins. But a mammoth is just too big for the home, the park and the town! But this surprise visitor is about to become the town's hero. A heartwarming and gentle tale of learning to be friends no matter what differences there may be. “Hall's prose captures the wide-eyed simplicity of the very young, and his illustrations, using watercolor paints, pencil, and graphite stick, seem both warmed and washed with whimsy. A simple, engaging tale, with a subtle lesson.” (Kirkus) |
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Goal! Let's Play!
Written by Joe Marriott and illustrated by me Published by Mantra Lingua Chen loves to play football and Nadia loves swimming - which sport do you like to play? Discover some of the best loved games in the world and see how they are played in different countries. This colourful, action-packed book is brought to life with lively narrations on the RecorderPEN and children will love recording their own experiences of playing sports onto the pages. |
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Bel and Pip's Apple Adventure
Published by Small Screen Picture Books Bel and Pip are two very little people who have very big adventures. When Bel and Pip find the perfect apple for their crumble, they aren’t expecting to bump into a mean wasp. But the wasp is in for a surprise of its own. Follow Bel and Pip on their first adventure and find out their recipe for the most-delicious-ever apple crumble. www.belandpip.com |
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The Rainbow Snowstorm
Written by Lee Markham and Vanessa Blackledge, drawn by me and coloured by Rebecca Veselka Published by Chestnut Tree Tails When Elray saves grumpy grub Jones from the jaws of a hungry spider, little does she know that one day that same grumpy grub will save her from certain doom and teach her to fly! The Rainbow Snowstorm is a story of friends reaching for the sky and never giving up, no matter what the obstacles. |
