#NowSpinning Some Satie, with Pascal Rogé. Beauty and simplicity, all rolled into one. What else does anyone need?

I’m not inclined to leave twitter - because if all the people who post nice stuff leave - then we are allowing the cess pit people take over - let’s fill this thing with art and books and birds and flowers and jokes etc - let’s swamp it with good stuff - reclaim it

This made my day, an email from Madeleine, a young Gaspard The Fox reader in Pasadena, California, who has discovered the craft activities in my lockdown YouTube series GASPARD’S DEN, including this splendid pom-pom and loo-roll Gaspard! Watch episodes at gaspardthefox.com/den

Terrific day at FolkEast yesterday, with @halesworthbookshop (thanks for the snaps Abbie). Upside down storytelling, illustration giveaways, readings, arts and crafts and Toto the Artist’s fabulous fashion designs! Huge thanks to all who came! We loved it! #TheFrogsKiss

This is my up to date website. Link in the bio. Or find me on instagram and threads.

Seems a good time to remind people of this excellent book by Sarah McIntyre which covers themes of living with , embracing and understanding new and different neighbours.

Customer came in loved the books, wants to buy the shop!! I said we have to sort the accounts, work out a deal etc etc. She said she would have to ask her mum. Oh, should have said, she's nine. ☺️📚😍

What an incredible achievement. I love this award winning podcast, it’s my favourite, & I’ve learned all sorts of new and fascinating things, both with science & the arts items featured. Fab guests, fab hosting… I can’t recommend too highly. Congratulations Jo on this landmark!

Fans of #EllaBellaBallerina! My muse was my little niece, Eloise. She had ballet classes as a child & inspired the best-selling series. Now, here she is all grown up, on her wedding day at a chateau near Limoges. Such a fabulous day, & my heart is full. Congrats to Eloise & Alex!

For those who are wondering if X/Twitter is worth it. Hard cheese (Manchego) to those who left in a huff!

Mesmerised by this beautifully illustrated, spectacularly presented, soul touching story by Berlie Doherty https://www.facebook.com/BerlieDohe and Tamsin Rosewell! It’s a real sight to behold. I feel so lucky to have a special copy. Thank you so much Tamsin! HUGEST congratulations! I hope it swims onto ALL shelves!

Opening next week at The Bell Gallery in Bungay, a fantastic exhibition by 8 artists, including Toto, and… ME! All new never-seen-before work! Come and have a glass of fizz at the private view, Thursday 5th September from 5.30pm… #suffolk #norfolk #bungay

People say classical music is elitist. But right now THE LARGEST CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD costs as little as £8 to see the world's GREATEST headline acts. And oasis want between £74 and £506. Not very demure. Not very mindful. And quite elitist if you ask me.

Private view this Thursday! X😎

We ❤️ the everyday adventures that Mouse & Mole enjoy. A Fresh Start & The Secret of Happiness include three, beautifully illustrated stories perfect for bridging the gap between picture books & chapter books 📚 storysnug.com/2024/09/mouse-… #JoyceDunbar James Mayhew #StorySnug

In an act of incredible benevolence I would like to invite you to two ways of celebrating the publication of my first ever picture book, illustrated by Toto the Artist and published Graffeg! Tickets for both are at the link in my bio :)

Sydney Hoffberg (or, Syd Hoff) was born on this day, September 4, in 1912. Hoff created some of the most beloved children’s books of the 20th century; he worked with The New Yorker for seven decades; and he was a novelist. “I do not think I’m easy to define,” he said.

Oh Yes I Am by Mama G and Toto the Artist is publishing on the 10th October! ✨🌈 Bobby lives in a grey world full of grey people. One day, after a very special visit to the pantomime, Bobby uncovers the magic of confidence and self-belief. graffeg.com 🌟

Private view tonight!