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The Hidden Benefits of Funny Books for Kids
In this blog post, I share some reasons why parents, carers and educators should not overlook funny books, nor snub them as ‘too silly’.
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Why is The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. series so interactive?
Each book in my debut series, The Accidental Diary of B.U.G., contains lots of activities as well as a fun story. In this blog, I’ll tell you why. (I’ll also share five fun screenless games that require no equipment to help pass a long car journey!)
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Why do you represent a foster family in The Day My Dog Got Famous?
In my latest comedy series, which starts with The Day My Dog Got Famous, I represent a foster family; a blended foster family headed up by two mums. In this blog post, I will tell you why.
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What teachers are saying about The Day My Dog Got Famous…
It’s so lovely to hear that people think The Day My Dog Got Famous is a great book!
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What comes first, the words or the illustrations?
As an author-illustrator, I’m often asked whether I start with the words or the illustrations…
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How can I encourage my child to love reading?
Ten top tips to help children see reading as a pleasure rather than a chore.
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About Me
Hello and thank you for visiting my blog.
I’m Jen, the author-illustrator of the middle-grade comedy series The Accidental Diary of B.U.G. and The Day My Dog Got Famous – the first book in a fresh new comedy series that celebrates foster families.
Initially, I’m blogging as a means of answering the questions I’ve recently been asked. SPOILER ALERT: Well, not all of them…I’m not sure you’d be terribly interested in the majority of my daily queries…
Why does homework even exist, Mum?
But I had a shower yesterday, do I have to?
Once the questions have dried up, who knows what I’ll write about. Let’s see where life takes me…
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