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MerMAYzing May!

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Have a MerMAYzing May!

Are Children’s Books Still Important?

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Are Children’s Books Important?

Using Children’s Books to Boost Imagination

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Boosting imagination with reading.

The Isabella Series Is Released!

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Buy the “Isabella” series on Amazon now!

Hooray, hooray, it’s World Book Day!

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Happydesigner celebrates World Book Day!

The Happydesigner Gift Package

Posted on February 21, 2019March 10, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

10 Top Tips For Starting Your Children’s Book

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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10 Top Tips For Starting Your Children’s Book

Benjamin the Lion

Posted on November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Benjamin Not all children are born the same, and author Darren Collings aims to highlight the positives that come from life with children of different abilities. “Benjamin”, Darren’s first story, is born with a visual impairment, but quickly learns how to make sure his family always know what he’s up to! Benjamin’s family are Mama…

Autumn Reading From Happydesigner

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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Autumn Reading From Happydesigner

“Just Like Charlie” Is Out Now To Buy!

Posted on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 by Nicola Cottingham

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“Just Like Charlie” is on sale now!

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