A few weeks ago I posted about my forthcoming new children's book, The Kilted Coo, and I am now thrilled to say that the the story and illustrations have been finalised and the button has been pushed on printing! The Kilted Coo will be published on the 7th of August... *moohoo* It is by the … Continue reading Book Number Two – The Kilted Coo
A few days ago I shared my recent trip to Bellsquarry Primary school... (here) and I have received this lovely message from the children in Primary 3/2 and their class teacher, Mrs C: We loved reading your recent post this afternoon Rachel! I must share with you just how much we enjoyed our topic work based on … Continue reading A School Report for Ruan
Recently I visited the lovely Bellsquarry Primary School where I met a very talented group of children in P3/2. I was made to feel very welcome with posters and welcome signs for my arrival! I went along to read Ruan the Little Red Squirrel to kick off their Scottish topic of classwork. Ruan's travels formed … Continue reading Budding authors at Bellsquarry Primary
Blogging friends, if I could have a moment or two... I have some exciting news for you - I'm thrilled to announce that book number two Is on the way about a coo called Drew. Most of the details are still under wraps But for now I'll give you some of the facts: Illustrated by … Continue reading A Poem…
The lovely Rowena alerted me to this article on Smithsonian.com - Now, according to what HRH Prince Charles has told The Telegraph, I think Ruan might be right up his street. The article says: "Prince Charles is a big fan of the red squirrel and has even proposed that the animal be recognised as the official … Continue reading Could Ruan join the Royals?
The lovely Linlithgow Primary School P1A children have been reading Ruan the Little Red Squirrel as one of their first stories in Primary 1. They did some absolutely amazing artwork as well, starting out with their tents in the forest park, and then making all of the places the campers take Ruan in the story … Continue reading Ruan’s first storytelling
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