Kelpies News and Features
What are your local monsters?
Posted on 07/05/18 in Authors, Lari Don, Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
Today on the Discover Kelpies blog we’re delighted to be hosting Lari Don as she makes her first big splash on The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster b …
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#FlorisDesign meets Sandra Klaassen
Posted on 26/04/18 in Design and Illustration, Flash the Sheep Dog, Haki the Shetland Pony, Illustrators, Sandra Klaassen
A leopard may never change his spots, but a cover can change many times in the lifetime of a book. At Kelpies HQ our Kelpies Classics collection have …
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Features for Teachers: Roman Riddles
Posted on 23/04/18 in Features for Teachers
Looking for a fun way to introduce the Romans to your class? Mike Nicholson and the Museum Mystery Squad are here to help with a Roman Riddle! In Muse …
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Guest post: Alan Dapre on what makes a funny book
Posted on 20/04/18 in Alan Dapre, Porridge the Tartan Cat
What makes a funny book? Making a book laugh-out-loud (or even just quietly-giggling) funny is a huge challenge. But it’s something that Alan Dapré do …
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Kathleen Fidler – Author Perspectives
Posted on 19/04/18 in Kathleen Fidler
Author of over 80 books, Kathleen Fidler remains a titan of children’s literature. Whilst she was born and raised in England and Wales, she spent the …
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#FlorisDesign meets Nataša Ilinčić
Posted on 01/04/18 in Design and Illustration, Nataša Ilinčić, Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
There have been enough stories, claimed sightings and tall tales about the Loch Ness Monster to fill the famous loch itself. But as an illustrator how …
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Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018: Find out our winner!
Posted on 30/03/18 in Awards, Illustrators
The day is finally here! We’re so excited to announce the winner of the Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018. The Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018 challenge …
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An exclusive author reading from Victoria Williamson
Posted on 26/03/18 in The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, Victoria Williamson
Visitors to the Scottish Writers’ Centre got a special treat at a recent ‘open mic’ night. They were some of the very first people to hear a preview o …
read more > Enter our Name A Character competition!
Posted on 23/03/18 in Alan Dapre, Porridge the Tartan Cat
In Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Pet Show Show-Off, our favourite cat meets an array of animals competing to win the Best Pet Prize! One of Porridge …
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Quiz: How much do you know about Arthur Conan Doyle?
Posted on 22/03/18 in Fun Stuff
Put your detective skills to the test! Are these fun facts about Arthur Conan Doyle true or false? SaFind out more about the creator of Sherlock Holme …
read more >Goodbye plastic-filled party gift bags!
Tired of handing out party bags full of plastic toys? Give a book instead! Our 10-book party packs are perfect for use as high quality party gifts. And at only £3 per book, they're also excellent value. Find out more
