13Mar

A little butterfly is having trouble finding somewhere to shelter from a nasty wind, and threatening to damage her wings. Follow her on her journey, will she find a safe place to hide?


I volunteered to write and illustrate a picture book for Martin’s House - Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa North Yorkshire. It has been a challenge because I wanted to convey the critical work that is carried out at this establishment without producing a book of sadness.

After much deliberation I came up with a story about a little butterfly’s challenge to find a place of safety and comfort away from the ferocious wind that threatened to damage the butterfly’s delicate wings.

The book is going to print as I write, I am very excited to see the finished picture book, an order has been placed for 500 copies to distribute throughout Martin House’s 14 charity shops.

I have covered the initial cost as a donation to this amazing cause and I hope the monies from the sale of the books will help towards the running costs of this incredible charity.

I would like to show you some highlights from the book and ask, if you can please purchase a book, either through the Martin House website or from one of the charity shops, that would be incredible!

The books will hopefully be available from the beginning of May 2025.




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