I write for children of all ages. My books are published by Little Tiger Press, Barefoot Books, A & C Black and Heinemann.

Latest books

When Will it Snow?

Ruby’s School Walk

Ages 4 to 7 years
Illustrated By: Miriam Latimer

Join Ruby on her way to school and see the world her mom cannot see. In an old house, she spies bats with red eyes peering out and scary witches that flit about. And these aren’t the only dangers on her path: tigers, crocodiles and mighty beasts abound! “I must be brave, I must be strong,” chants Ruby as she musters the nerve to scare them off; but will it work?

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Here Comes The Crocodile

The first snap of the Hungry Crocodile is here in this lively jungle adventure that can be bought as a book or book and CD to aid and improve reading skills and listening.

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I regularly carry out workshops and events in schools and local libraries. Get in touch if you would like me to come to you!

About Kathryn

Kathryn is a children's author from Wells, Somerset. She has written over 25 books for children of all ages.

When They Fight, was voted a notable social studies book by the US Libraries Association, Here Comes the Crocodile, was shortlisted for both the Nottingham and Sheffield Children’s Book Awards and Ruby’s School Walk was one of the finalists in the Boston Globe Readaloud Book Award.

Kathryn is a regular performer at the Edinburgh, Bath & Cheltenham festivals and has presented at many other events.

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From the blog

A day with the animals and upcoming events

A day with the animals and upcoming events

It has been a dreary, wet and windy month but I was cheered up yesterday by visiting my friend’s new pets.

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It’s National Libraries Day on the 4th February

It’s National Libraries Day on the 4th February

I just wanted to write a quick blog post to let you know that on the 4th of February, it will be National Libraries Day. It’s a great chance to get behind and support your local library!

For more information, go to the National Libraries Day website.

New books coming soon!

New books coming soon!

First of all, take a look at this young reader (a friend of mine’s little one) getting stuck into one of my upcoming books, The Noisy Jungle, which will be published by Little Tiger Press.
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