Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes top choice
Julia Eccleshare of The Guardian selects Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes as a top choice for summer reading!
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The cover for "Where The Poppies Now Grow"
Hilary's illustrator, Martin Impey has just released the cover for their book which will be published early next year to mark the anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Both Hilary and Martin lost great uncles at the Somme. 'Where The Poppies Now Grow' will be dedicated to their memory.
Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes now in paperback
Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes - the sequel to the best selling Mixed Up Fairy Tales is out this week in paperback!
A long awaited sequel to the brilliant Mixed Up Fairy Tales. Interactive split pages allow children to create their own versions of favourite rhymes. Ingenious, imaginative fun.
- The Bookseller
Where The Poppies Now Grow
Hilary is delighted to be working with War Horse illustrator, Martin Impey, on a picturebook to mark the anniversary of the start of the First World War. 'Where The Poppies Now Grow' will be published early next year.
Illustration copyright by Martin Impey OUP
Hilary
Keynote address at graduation ceremony
On Wednesday, 12th June, Hilary will be delivering the keynote address and handing out awards at the graduation ceremony of the Lambeth branch of the Children's University.
Endorsements for The Copper Tree
Top University and Child Minder Of The Year recommend The Copper Tree.
More endorsement for 'The Copper Tree' comes from the Times Higher Education UK University of The Year 2012/13, the University of Strathclyde and from Childminder Of The Year, Carol Harris who recommends it at the best book available for children dealing with bereavement.
Praise from The Bookseller for Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes!
Previewing titles published in July, the Bookseller has endorsed the paperback version of Hilary's Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes.
A long awaited sequel to the brilliant Mixed Up Fairy Tales. Interactive split pages allow children to create their own versions of favourite rhymes. Ingenious, imaginative fun.
Mothers' Union to sell The Copper Tree
Mothers' Union, is now selling The Copper Tree, a book to help children come to terms with death and loss. With 4 million members worldwide 100% of the profit made from the sale of the book is covenanted back to the charity to fund the valuable work of supporting families in 83 countries.
Book launches and gallery
Hilary visited Brno in the Czech Republic to celebrate the ten year city partnership with Leeds. She worked with children of all ages in schools and libraries.
Hilary also did a workshop at the Husova school in Brno. The school adopts the Dalton philosophy of education to great effect.
