Easter has been and shortlisted Mouse

I had a lovely Easter. Nice chocolate eggs and lots of snow.

As I’m waiting for my next book to be contracted, I’ve had time to do some painting and drawing for myself.

The picture was probably inspired by this photo I once saw.

Quite frankly I had no idea what this picture is about when I was painting it. I was just playing, but when I  finished and looked at it, I somehow thought about the French painter Rene Magritte. I’ve the picture Mrs. Magritte.

A Flamingoand girl on the paper boat watching a swimming giraffe.

As I was drawing away I heard good news!

“The Mouse Who Reached the Sky” is one of the shortlisted books for “The Independent Bookshop Week book award“.

I’m quite excited about this news.  I really value the work of independent bookshops. People who run independent bookshops are usually real enthusiasts and they always do a bit “extra”. They also usually really know the books they are selling.

Oh yes, here is the soft cover for ”The Mouse Who Reached the Sky”. Same book with a different cover.

On Friday I’ll be at the Cambridge Literary Festival talking, reading and making a BIG book with anybody who is interested. I’m looking forward to it!

One more picture from the holiday…