With love and thanks to @lorettaschauer.bsky.social for bringing Rory and his friends to life with her fantastic illustrations, and to the team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social for getting this book onto the shelves. ☕️🔍 linktr.ee/rorysparkes #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

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🔍 How to spot a spy. I share three helpful tips to prepare you for my next children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. Your reading mission awaits. Stand by. 🕵️‍♂️ linktr.ee/rorysparkes #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea is published NEXT WEEK! If like me you’ve got the memory of a goldfish, here’s a recap of Rory’s adventures so far… remember, the best spies come prepared. ☕️🔍 linktr.ee/rorysparkes #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea @lorettaschauer.bsky.social

Next month sees the publication of my book for sleuths aged 8-80, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. Perfect for those who are extremely good at spying… (unlike Rory). 📚 Pre-order yours now: linktr.ee/rorysparkes

He’s back and this time he’s clueless… until he finds a clue. Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea is published in the UK on October 8th. Illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. 📚 Pre-order: www.waterstones.com/books/search... @waterstones.bsky.social @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social

@lorettaschauer.bsky.social, quick off the draw… here’s Rory Sparkes enjoying a ‘marmalade on toast’ ice cream, a flavour created by Shepherds ice cream in honour of Paddington for this year’s @hayfestival.bsky.social.

Ssshhhhh. Don't wake the sleeping puggle... Puggle Snuggles by me and @moohara.bsky.social is out now. Published by Happy Yak Books

Out today in paperback! Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room is the perfect story for young adventurers, filled with belly laughs and brilliantly funny illustrations by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. 📚 Order from local bookshops: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rory...

…into Rory’s life, they bring him more attention than ever. But maybe their chaos, noise and friendship is actually exactly what he needs? Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room is publishing in paperback on 26th March. Preorder now! Illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social #RorySparkes 🐘🎪

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Happy Book Birthday, Hugh! 🎉🐘

Hugh Bonneville@hughbon.bsky.social · last yr.

Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room is out today - available in places where books are sold. Wonderfully illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social

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You can preorder an exclusive signed edition of Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, from Waterstones 👇

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So excited for everyone to meet Rory and his friends in this fantastically funny adventure from Hugh! 🐘

Hugh Bonneville@hughbon.bsky.social · last yr.

Filled with brilliant illustrations by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, order Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room now and receive your exclusive signed edition on publication in October.

Signed exclusive editions are available to pre-order from @Waterstones.bsky.social now! #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheElephantInTheRoom

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Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room, my first book for children, will be published on 9th October by Bloomsbury, brilliantly brought to life with illustrations by @LorettaSchauer.bsky.social. I hope you enjoy reading about the adventures of Rory and his pals as much as I enjoyed writing them.

Very exciting news! Tune into Milkshake TV at 9am on World Book Day for a super special YETI-tastic storytime! @lorettaschauer.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author

Did you see my post over on IG's Picture Book Takeover about the technique I used to create all that white FLUFF in 'Yetis Don't Exist!' ? #illustration #technique #picturebooks #kidlitart #painting #collage #photoshop #howto #childrensbooks www.instagram.com/p/DFcpzZFiVp...

Big thanks to @readingrocks.bsky.social for inviting @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, Iggy and me to virtual visit lots of lovely classrooms for some yeti-tastic fun today! And thank you to all the classes who came along! #ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife

New emerging stalk of blooms should be flowering in time for my Birthday on Wednesday.

Well, we've flirted with it before, as have many indie retailers, but today, the day came. We have had our first ZERO day. That's right. We sold nothing. Scaffolding makes a difference - we ARE open and we also sell online. #kidlituk

Amaryllis time again! Started this one off quite late, but it should still be flowering for my birthday. (Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom')

Back to recording videos with my yeti crew today! The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind! Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

As we move into the holidays, please remember: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest impact of any factor on children's life chances. So never stop sharing books with kids, talking about books, making books central to everything you do. Never stop changing their lives! #literacy #EduSky #books

Will Iggy and his friends find the mysterious humans they are searching for? Find out in 'Yetis Don't Exist' by me and @katethompson.bsky.social

Christmas tree is up! With the sparkly fairy I made 20 years ago proudly taking her place on the top 🤣🎄❄️❄️❄️

Just an author casually snapping a selfie with the book that started in my head and ended up illustrated by the amazing @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and on the shelf in Sainsbury’s 😃 (This time in Chichester)

Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday! We've got lots of lovely books to show you, including signed books. Can't make it down or weather too bad? Our website has a selection of books - or tell us what you'd like and we shall supply! ❤️ Photo of @lorettaschauer.bsky.social with our festive window

Five stars for Iggy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ And now you can pick up a copy in Sainsbury's too!

K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author@katethompson.bsky.social · 2y ago

What a day! A fabulous five star review in The Sun newspaper for Yetis Don’t Exist by me & @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, followed by seeing a lovely stack of Yeti books in Sainsbury’s! So now you can pick up a 5-star FURtastic book while you buy your festive favourites! #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Well. Iggy's made it. He now has his very own song by the musical maestro himself, Gareth P Jones ❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️❄️❤️

Gareth P Jones@garethpjones.bsky.social · 2y ago

And now.. Yeti's Don't Exist, a song written by me, based on a book illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, written by @katethompson.bsky.social & published by Templar Publishing. youtu.be/T-P4v8IypTM

Iggy & I have had a brilliant day today visiting Downsbrook & Whytemead Primary in Worthing with Chapter 34 Books. Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight! #IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social