QUALITY PICTURE BOOKS TO HELP YOUR CHILD THRIVE!
“I help parents and carers nurture their children through stories worth sharing.”
– Tim Warnes
Writer | Illustrator | Champion of Children's Books
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A little bit worried
“uplifting and joyful”
@afamilythatreads
mr scruff by simon james
“diversifies your child’s bookshelf without even trying”
- tim warnes
i love you to the moon & back
“perfect to share at bedtime”
- parents in touch
Storytime should be more than just a box-ticking exercise.
It’s a precious opportunity for you to nurture and connect with your kids
Picture books provide opportunities for connection
Emotional and mental wellbeing starts with quality time together
Finding quality stories can be overwhelming
My weekly recommendations will help you choose with confidence
There’ll only be so many storytimes…
Kids grow fast! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect and make memories
Learn to connect with your kids through stories worth sharing
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“The best review I‘ve seen for ‘Mr Scruff’. You covered everything I was trying to achieve.”
“Thank you for being such a meaningful part of our quality family time.”
I’M TIM WARNES –
WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR AND CHAMPION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS.
My books are read and enjoyed in many languages by families across the world.
I’ve worked with major publishing houses (for example, Little Tiger Press, Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and Simon & Schuster) and spoken at many events – including the Edinburgh Literary Festival.
My recommendations are based on:
25+ years as a children’s writer-illustrator
hundreds of hours of storytelling
a deep-seated belief that picture books can change the world
“Thank you for the memories you make for our family bedtimes.”
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“Such a thoughtful and well researched review. You’ve hit the nail on the head.”
“For the last six years I have ended my night reading “Moon and Back” to my son. Thank you for making every night special.”
CONNECTING YOU WITH YOUR KIDS THROUGH STORIES WORTH SHARING
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