We’re all just one big family
Today I had such a fantastic couple of hours “chewing the fat” (as they say) with Will Hamilton-Davies a children’s author from Bristol.
We compared experiences, challenges we’ve faced and generally looked to be positive and proactive, looking at ways to help each other in this new and exciting world of children’s publishing. It was such a positive experience and Will is such a lovely chap.
Will’s book The Shrew With The Flu is so lovely, with beautiful illustrations by Jennifer Davison. We strongly recommend you buy the hardback version - well worth the extra!
A quick overview:
Rustling under a leafy tree, A greedy shrew could hardly see... Shrew has spent his entire life using only one sense to hunt - his sense of smell. Until a horrible case of the flu forces him to make use of the rest of his senses. Once he hones the art of hunting - using more than just his nose - he can't help but gobble up every snack in sight. The question is, can Shrew restore the forest he so dearly loves? The Shrew with The Flu is a wonderfully warm and endearing story by budding author Will Hamilton-Davies, created in partnership with illustrator Jennifer Davison. The combination of rhyming verse and rich, vibrant illustrations, makes this environmentally themed story the perfect read-aloud for every family.
Please go and buy Will’s book, you won’t be disappointed. Will’s sooo generous with his time and offers lesson plans and visits for schools. Please visit his website for more information.
Well done Will. You really are an asset to the industry.
