Congratulations, Jon Doust

My very good friend Jon Doust has written a stunner! It's seeringly honest and triumphantly funny, and I heartily recommend it. (Oh, I already did, on the cover.) Smiles. Jon, you did it! I tip my hat to you.

10 Books I Wrote For Children & YA

Happy Birthday, Dad

Here's a photo of my father when he was eighteen. I won't say how many years ago, but I will say he was quite the handsome one! Happy birthday, Dad.

The Big Piano

Sandra has always been a fan of that Tom Hanks' movie, Big. So when I told her there was a toy shop near Central Park where she could relive one of her favourite scenes, she just had to have a go.

Then she discovered the dragon!

Me, I discovered all the different Monopoly sets you can buy, including the Peanuts version.

The best discovery was a whole section just for the Muppets! This toy shop rocks.

Old Bones

Here I am visiting New York in January. The first day was sunny and crisp.

The next day it decided to snow.

Inside the Natural History Museum it was old bones! I had fun. New York has something for everyone. You could never be bored there!