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Holyrood Warrington Nursery

On Wednesday 12th November 2025, I visited the Holyrood Warrington Nursery to read 'Sad Seal Saves the Day'.

The children loved joining in with the story, making animal noises, shouting 'You're our hero', and making the other sound effects.

After the story we did the 'Sad Seal Saves the Day' quiz, and they got most of the answers right! Amazing! We finished the session with my 'Calm' Poem, from the 'E-motions Series - Little Poems for Big Feelings' book, due for release in 2026.

A fabulous morning, enjoyed by all and a huge thank you to the team at Holyrood Warrington for being so invested in helping children so young with their emotional wellbeing.

McIntyre Charity Apple Day 2025

On Saturday 20th September 2025, I was asked to do a storytime in the beautiful apple orchard, in Victoria Park, Warrington, where I got to read my two stories 'Scaredy Bear's Courageous Tale' and 'Sad Seal Saves the Day'.

It was a magical day and perfect for the beginning of Autumn as we gather in the apple harvests.

The children loved reading the stories too.

Peace Festival 2025

Sat 06 Sept | Risley

It was a great event, where I got to read my two stories 'Scaredy Bear's Courageous Tale' and 'Sad Seal Saves the Day'.

Here are some of the photos from the event.

School Book Readings of "Scaredy Bear's Courageous Tale"

Please get in touch if you would like me to read "Scaredy Bear's Courageous Tale" in your school or nursery.

Cobbs Infant School & Nursery

On Thursday 15th May 2025, I visited The Cobbs Infant School and Nursery to share my story with two wonderful Reception classes.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the story — especially the rhyming words, the lovable bear, the illustrations, and even my sound effects!

They particularly connected with the moment Scaredy Bear "took deep breaths and thought of a happy place when he was scared." It was wonderful to see them recognising and reflecting on ways to manage big feelings.

As Laura Palfreyman (SEND) and Reception teachers Sara Grogan shared:

"Children were introduced to lots of different fears that they could relate to — but most importantly, how to deal with their feelings."

That’s exactly what these stories are all about — helping young children build emotional awareness and discover tools to feel safe and understood.

Thank you to everyone at Cobbs for such a warm and welcoming visit.

Grappenhall Heys Primary School

On Monday 16th June 2025, I had the pleasure of reading my story to Year 1, two Reception classes, and the children at the Nursery.

The children were so engaged with the story — hearing words like "Awesome!" and "Amazing!" when I asked for feedback was wonderful to hear.

Even more powerful were the thoughtful responses that revealed how deeply the story resonated: "It helps give your worries away," "It stops you getting scared," and "The book made me feel calm." These comments are a reminder of how important it is to help children understand and navigate their emotions from an early age.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Grappenhall Heys School for making me feel so welcome.