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Stratford-Salariya Children's Picture Book Prize 2019

Stratford-Salariya Children's Picture Book Prize 2019

We're delighted to announce the launch of the 2019 Stratford-Salariya Children's Picture Book Prize.

Entries are welcomed from authors who have a wonderful story to tell that is suitable for children aged 0-5, or from illustrators who can create charming images for that age group.
Author submissions will be judged on the quality of the story.
Illustrator submissions will be judged on the quality of the images and with a lesser focus on the quality of the story.
We also welcome stories with illustrations from author-illustrators or author and illustrator pairs.

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The Curse of the Speckled Monster

The Curse of the Speckled Monster

This is a hair-raising new story to celebrate the 70th birthday of the National Health Service, Oliver Twist’s 180th birthday, James Phipps’s* 230th birthday, and the great Edward Jenner’s* 270th birthday next year. Ah yes, and the imminent 40th birthday of slaying the Speckled Monster (smallpox) once and for all (we hope).

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Luna and the Moon Rabbit by Camille Whitcher blog tour, April-May 2018

Monday 30th April sees the start of the Luna and the Moon Rabbit blog tour. The author and illustrator of the Stratford-Salariya Picture Book Prize-winning title, Camille Whitcher, will be sharing insights into her creative process and the wonderful Moon Rabbit story on a range of different blogs. The tour dates can be seen above.

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Old Bear Stories Now Available To Watch Online On Our Website!

Old Bear Stories now available to watch for free on our website!

 

Here's a treat for the end of the week: we're pleased to announce that 39 episodes, plus the Christmas special, of the BAFTA award-winning television show Old Bear Stories are now available to watch through our website, courtesy of author Jane Hissey's official Youtube channel.

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