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THE BIG TRIP
Bear thinks that he is the coolest guy in the forest. He loves to strut his stuff, he loves to do whatever he wants and he never worries about a thing! One day, Bear is strutting his stuff as usual in the forest, not minding where he is going, when he runs into Moose. Moose tries to help him realise that he should take care and mind others and where he is going, but he doesn't care - he does whatever he wants! Will Bear listen or is he about to learn the hard way?
THE GREAT PAINT
Frog thinks he’s pretty artistic and that the rest of the forest could do with a little bit of inventive improvement. From painting to sculpture, to performance art and origami, Frog gets to work on beautifying everything around him... but will his friends appreciate his creativity? And how will Frog show them he’s sorry and that true creative inspiration lies in the friendship of others?
Selected for Marvellous Makers: The Summer Reading Challenge 2024
THE VERY SPECIAL THING
The Very Special Thing is a brilliantly funny tale about what can happen when we forget to think of others and get carried away with our hobbies ... Squirrel loves to collect things around the forest. She really has the eye for it! But when she starts to take the other animals possessions, the mood turns sour and the others aren’t very happy. As Squirrel’s collection grows and grows, her very favourite thing, her special acorn, is in danger of getting lost in all the mess. Will the other animals be able to help?
Book Trust Storytime prize 2023 - Longlisted
THE PARTY ANIMALS
Back in the forest, more crazy animals are having adventures, causing havoc and helping us to learn whilst having fun! A group of party-loving tarsiers have moved into the forest and are keeping the other animals up all night! How will everyone learn to get along and will the tarsiers be able to keep the music down? A lesson in acceptance, and learning to understand and celebrate our differences.
James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award 2025 - Longlisted
Some animations I did that sparked the idea.
My questionably rough thumbnails.
Pencils.
Rough colour plan.
Colour.
Proofs.
Ta-Da! All finished.