The Bears are on the Starting Blocks...

Not quite in the shops yet, but getting very close now!

Last week, my lovely postman brought me a big box, and inside were my advance copies of Bears on the Stairs. This is my first picture book with Anderson Press and I am absolutely delighted by the quality of the print - the colours are so true and really zingy.

And, as you can see, the paperback will have snazzy, red text on the front, to match Little Bear's trousers:

Publication date is August 5th. Can't wait!

As usual, if you are in the UK and would like a signed copy, with a little picture drawn inside, do email me. Hardbacks are £10.99 (& postage). I also have a handful of advance paperbacks at £5.99 if you're quick!

You can read about how Bears on the Stairs was created, and see my earliest sketches and pastel illustrations in progress on my blog posts from last August & September.