PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
I am a dad of two grown children and a stepfather to three more. I started writing five years ago with books designed to appeal to the inner child in adults - very English humour. My daughter, Louise, reminded me of the bedtime stories I told her and suggested I write them down for others to enjoy. I haven't yet, but instead, I've written eight titles in the Billy Books series for 8 to 11-year-olds boy and girls. These are traditional stories addressing negative behaviours, but with positive outcomes. Although the main characters Billy, Ant and Max are made up, Billy's dog, Jacko, is based on our much-loved family pet, who, with our second dog Malibu, caused havoc and mayhem to the delight of my children and consternation of me. Prior to writing, I was a college lecturer and later worked in the computer industry, at a time before smartphones and tablets, when computers were powered by steam and stood as high as a bus. I believe in, and strongly support the values based education program founded by Dr Neil Hawkes being introduced to the UK and worldwide schools.
A good lesson to learn, and at the right age, it's a good book that covers investing, insurance, mortgages, bills. K J Noyes I particularly like the morals in relation to the value of money and totally agree with what the author says.Deborah Sawyerr, Money Literacy Educator for Children I really love the way in which the books are written, ... (and) I like the downloadable activity books that come with each, these are really useful for the children and parents to work through together as it easily starts the communication. Reader and Mother
