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Ross Wilson

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Edinburgh, The United Kingdom

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I'm a Scottish children's picture book author, now based in Madrid.

I've written six picture books, each built around the things that genuinely trip children up: big feelings, disrupted plans, grief, identity, patience, and the deeply urgent business of learning to use the toilet.

My books draw on Scottish folklore, multicultural family life, and a firm belief that children's books should be something kids actually want to read, not just something parents want to read.

I spent twenty years working as a marketing strategist for cultural organisations before deciding that writing stories about a pooping highwayman was a more fulfilling career path. I hold an MBA from the University of Edinburgh, which is only occasionally useful.

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	The Brown Dog of the Green Glen: Emotional Learning for Children 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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It is coming up to Easter. Where I am, roads, train stations and airports are getting busier as people leave to who knows where. I am aware that is not a significant time for everyone, and that is fine. But for those for whom it is, I hope it is a good break. And for those for whom it is not, I simply say this: whatever you believe in, and wherever you are in the world, enjoy your time. Get outsid Read more of this blog post »

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Published on March 27, 2026 02:53 • Tags: books-for-children, children-s-books, easter, picture-books, reading, roald-dahl, scottish-author, scottish-books, the-bfg, why-i-write

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)

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