And we’re off!
The Haddows are finally off halfway round the world on Halfway Round the World with the Haddows! I have to admit I had a bit of sleepless night before moving day but it went off without a hitch and though we were leaving our lovely flat, a place that I will always remember as the happiest place I have ever lived …
I have NEW book news!
I have pawsome news! Thanks to the team at Macmillan Children’s Books, I will be joining forces with the formidable, illustrator extraordinaire Dapo Adeola to create my first picture books. This is an absolute dream project and I can’t wait to share more with you soon but for the moment you’ll have to bear with me as everything is a …
The Haddows top pick of the New Zealand books
Moving to New Zealand has come with a mix of emotions for Family Haddow. Both the husband and I have been to New Zealand and it was our trip back in 2004 where we fell in love with the country. Here are a few snaps from our travels back then: Whilst we are both so excited, our son has never …
These Londoners turn tourists in London (and Dave pops along to do a bit of research for his next book)
It’s a well known fact that as a proud Londoner, I have done absolutely nothing to understand the fascination tourists have with my home city. In fact, if I know a spot is a tourist trap, I’ll do everything in my power to avoid it. Firstly, because like most Londoners, I can’t afford the tourist attractions because I’m too busy …
Archie is off to New Zealand!
This week on Halfway Round the World with the Haddows, the first member of Family Haddow is off to New Zealand. That’s right, our dog, Archie, has jumped aboard a flight to Singapore, where he will have a break to stretch his legs and buy a box of doggie shortbread from doggie duty free, before he gets on a flight …
Phoenix: How I Got A Nintendo 3DS…
Readers, Family Haddow is moving to New Zealand! That’s right! We’re packing up our fart sacks and heading to the Godzone. And you can read all about it in this new blog series… Me: Today, I’m inviting my son, Phoenix, to the blog, as part of a series we’re calling Halfway Round the World with the Haddows, where we let …
A Winter Surprise in One Snowy Night
We might have just come through a heatwave and it might be raining today but I’m feeling all wintery this afternoon because I’ve got my mitts on an advanced copy of One Snowy Night, the latest wintery anthology of animal tales, published by Stripes Publishing. Gorgeously illustrated throughout, in black and white, by the very talented Alison Edgson, there are …
Dave Pigeon at Edinburgh International Book Festival
I’m back from an incredible couple of days at Edinburgh International Book Festival, where Sheena and I were running our story-building and villain design workshop for the first time in bonnie Scotland. Edinburgh did not disappoint. Despite the rain, we had an AMAZING time, catching up with fellow authors and illustrators and most of all, spending a wonderful couple of …
Carousel reviews Dave Pigeon (Racer!)
Here at Dave Pigeon HQ we are celebrating Friday with this wonderful review of Dave Pigeon (Racer!) in the latest issue of Carousel. Make sure you pick up a copy because the magazine is filled with wonderful children’s literature content and a gorgeous Chris Riddell cover to boot.