Book of Bedtime Stories is Independent’s 2013 Book of the Year

The Mumsnet Book of Bedtime Stories (published by Walker Books) has been named first in the Independent’s top 10 children’s books of 2013. My story, The Night Thief and The Moon, is the last in this prize winning collection of children’s stories. The stories were chosen by former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, who said, “These are brilliant stories… I really enjoyed reading and selecting these funny, clever stories.”

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Reading at the Wales Millennium Centre

I’ll be at the Millenium Centre this Saturday reading The Night Thief and The Moon alongside a multitude of other Christmassy goings on. The Festive Season: A Celebration of Global Cultures is organised by Women Making a Difference. The event will offer a feast for the eyes with festive celebrations and traditions from around the world. Located in the Wales Millennium Centre foyer by the silver dragon, there will be stalls representing Africa, Asia and…

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Walker Books to publish The Night Thief and The Moon

The Night Thief and the Moon has been chosen by former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, as a winner in the Walker Books/Mumsnet Book of bedtime stories competition. The book will be published in October 2013. The Night Thief and the Moon follows the tale of a mysterious creature who wakes every 100 years. He creeps from his burrow to steal the stars from the sky, to the horror of the children who live in the…

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