My debut on the Walker list, and an exciting new partnership with Claire Alexander.

PUDDLING! is a joyful story about children delighting in splish-splash-sploshing in puddles with their friends. Out in the most gorgeous, giftable hardback right now!

Clouds gather, skies darken, rain drops, puddles appear… Let's go puddling!

Pull on your wellies and button up your coats for this playful, interactive story all about children delighting in the joy of splish-splash-sploshing in muddy puddles with their friends, and cherishing snuggles on the sofa afterwards.

Honours

• BookTrust, ‘Book We Love In July 2022’ July 2022

• BookTrust Book of the Day, 4th July 2022

• Featured on CBeebies, read by Justin Fletcher

• Inclusive Books for Children - Top Pick

• Featured in The Daily Telegraph

• Shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Awards

• Shortlisted for Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Book Award (US Edition)

• Featured in Publishers Weekly, US edition

• Featured in Kirkus Review for US edition

Reviews

“This exuberant British import, written in staccatolike prose emulating the rapid patter of raindrops, is a rainy-day winner.” Kirkus Review

“With no gimmicks or stylistic tricks, this joyful picture book describes what happens when very little people go splish-splashing in puddles with their friends. “Clouds gather, skies darken, rain drops, puddles appear…/ Let’s go puddling!” Daily Telegraph

Puddling! captures all the joy of splashing around in puddles with friends through bold typography, phonics and onomatopoeia. The text is expertly crafted by Emma Perry, and coupled with exuberant illustrations by Claire Alexander. - CLPE

“a joyous book, full of community, friendship and the pleasure of being outdoors” BookTrust

“This is a classic in the making.” A. M. Dassu Boy, Everywhere & FightBack

“Puddling is a gently nostalgic reminder of finding fun in the simpler things in life. The simplicity of the illustrations is a perfect match for the author. Puts me in mind of Shirley Hughes and is sure to be a classic. So nice to find a story that exists purely to celebrate child-centred experience in this way.” Frances Stickley

“A joyful, active picture book… it’s full of the sounds and sights of rain and grey, yet overwhelms us with its cheer and warmth. Bookwagon loves and recommends Puddling!” Bookseller, Bookwagon.

“The perfect book for this time of year to read after a splashy walk when you’re all warm and snuggled up again inside!” Catherine Emmett

“There’s a gentleness about this book that I just love - thoughtful in every way” Lu Fraser, Littlest Yak

“A gorgeous, rhythmic story… with beautiful artwork that has a classic, timeless quality.” Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Never Show A T-Rex

“Perfect for little ones who enjoy a splash outside! The text talks quietly, but with such energy! and the illustrations pop! with that same energy and colour. It's a rainy day must!” Karl Newson

“a super and atmospheric book.” Gareth Peter, My Two Daddies

Available to purchase here…