HELLO and welcome to the very latest news from ALBERT the tortoise HQ and our good friends Hugg ‘n’ Bugg.
There is a lot going on…
We told you last time that we have launched a new product .. ALBERT wrapping paper – based on the ALBERT picturebook illustrations. It seems to be popular. We are delighted you like it. It’s available through our book publishers Graffeg or on the Shop page at our website …
We were delighted to spot the other day that our ALBERT picturebook ALBERT AND THE FLOOD was featured and recommended by Milton Keynes Libraries in Buckinghamshire. Thanks to everyone there. We are keen supporters of libraries – public and school and community. Please support your local libraries if you can.
Through our work with Bookmark Reading Charity we are visiting a number of Primary Schools all over the place with our ALBERT the tortoise and Hugg ‘n’ Bugg picturebooks storytime events. Bookmark aim to let every child read. They offer books and other support to help children improve reading skills and confidence. They help volunteers work with schools to give reading a boost.
First on our itinerary was Argyle Primary in Kings Cross central London. We were thrilled to see the way they promoted our visit in their Newsletter.
Our actual visit was brilliant (we think). It was great to meet the ace pupils and we say Supersize Thanks to everyone involved… students and staff.
Obviously, we also visit many schools not involved with our work with Bookmark…. And we were delighted to head to Harlow in Essex to Milwards Primary to bring ALBERT the tortoise and Hugg ‘n’ Bugg picturebooks storytime to nearly 200 pupils. A super visit and we say giant Thanks to staff and students and to all involved.
You probably know now that our books and also available as ebooks and many are also available as animated ebooks.
Now there is a new version to be excited about… Our ALBERT the tortoise picturebooks are becoming AUDIO BOOKS… Some are Available Now and others will be added soon.
Now you can listen to the adventures of ALBERT and his garden pals. You can find them here : ALBERT and the Wind Audio Book
We have many events coming up… In Libraries, bookshops and more schools. We will keep you posted. Thanks as ever for all the support you show us. It is very much appreciated.
More new soon.. Til next time…