A bit of travelling

I was in Germany for a couple of days, visiting Munich International School.

The school is in a small beautiful town Starnberg.

From my window I could see a beautiful view with a lake and snowy mountings on the horizon. I met lots of very nice people there and very enthusiastic children, who made great art like the drawing of a rainbow and elephant below. I was looked after by the school librarian Isabel. Thank you for making me so welcome! 

I’m now in Prague, having a little break. I think I need it. I was quite busy recently, working on a big book full of animals.

I love illustrating this book. Each page is individual and it’s giving me an opportunity to try different drawing materials and techniques. I’m having a great time, but I also think it’s good to have a break, otherwise I wouldn’t know if I’m painting a cow, a zebra or a goat.

Talking about goats…just as I was leaving for Germany I had good news. My latest picture book was contracted!

Yes, it will be a book about a goat.

I’ll be coming back this week and on Saturday I’ll be going to Chipping Norton. It’s Chipping Norton Literary Festival and I’ll be there!

On Saturday between 14:00 and 16:00 o’clock I’ll be decorating the window in “Jaffe & Neale” .  It’s a lovely bookshop and cafe and I know it quite well. I’ve been there a couple of times before as a costumer.

So I’ll be making a window display for the bookshop and I had an idea that if anybody comes to say “hello” I will draw them a picture. I mustn’t forgot a sketchbook!

This is an  idea of how I would like to decorate the window.

Then on Sunday I’ll be doing a talk for children their parents and anybody who loves picture books. I’ll be showing lots of pictures and read some of my books, so if you have time, please do come!