Westminster voting intention: LDem: 24% (+6) Brex: 22% (+4) Con: 19% (-5) Lab: 19% (-5) Grn: 8% (+2) via YouGov Chgs. w/ 17 May

Tried playing tennis this morning but the court was like an ice rink. Ice-tennis anyone?

I've just been briefed on two new 16-page books to illustrate for OUP. Great!

You know the game's up when you have to resort to killing journalists. Sad to see Marie Colvin's become a victim of one man's hubris.

I'm just starting my 7th book this year.

Justin Fletcher reads 'The Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom': youtu.be/gncP_QbUGRA via YouTube

Last week I visited schools every day for National Book Week. Knack ering but hugely rewarding. Great kids and teachers.

Bliss...a full day of quiet illustration with no interruptions except Radio 4...

Yesterday I painted 7 illustrations and sent them off for scanning. Today I'm retouching an earlier book. What's not to like?

Hickory dickory dock...this is the clock, in Exeter cathedral, that the mouse ran up & below is the hole for the bishop's cat to chase it.

Damn! Having a second right shoulder operation on Friday. Not good for an illustrator...

Looks like a great Bank Holiday. Have a great one.