have NEWS to tell!
All this year I’ve had a secret under my hat, and at last I can share it.
Author Polly Faber and I dreamt up an idea for a story together, for her to write and me to illustrate, over breakfast on the South Bank. All the best ideas arrive with pastries.
It was one of those creative moments that give you the funny tingly feeling that something extraordinary is happening.
Walker Books snapped it up. So, as anyone who follows the bear will know, it is a thing of great beauty. It will be a series of young fiction books, with the first one published next June. It’s Polly’s first book; I am honoured to be her first illustrator. She is funny, inventive and wise, and writes with immense charm and warmth.
Our research has been an adventure in itself.
More, as they say, on that story later.
So wonderful that pastries inspired you and Polly 🙂 Congratulations on your very exciting news!
Thank you very much, Catherine!
What’s the point in conversations about stories without sweet treats to cheer us along?
Congratulations! I’m sure it will be brilliant!
Thank you so much, Anne! It is an absolute joy teaming up with Polly, as you can imagine.
What happy news just before Christmas! Wishing you both all the best on this new series – can’t wait to see it.
Thank you so much Helen for you kind, generous wishes.
I do hope all is well with you at your desk too – and that you have a very lovely christmas with your dear folks! X
Oh this is such deliciously good news to have snuck out before Christmas! I am so pleased for you both and can’t wait for some early peaks at the story and illustrations! x
Thank you so much, Clare! I do hope you like what you see – can’t wait to show you!
I also feel absolutely certain we will work together again… X