Best-selling children's fiction author and poet

Author of children's books, and poetry

The Search for Donkey Paradise goes on sale

The above children's book is now available to buy on numerous websites including Amazon and Waterstones.

The cost is just £10 and all profits from the sale go to the Donkey Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight.

Please buy the book so that we can raise as much money as possible for this very deserving cause.

Meet the crew

Steve loves to eat big fat juicy worms, but unfortunately they give him wind.

He was the one that told the donkeys about the field, where everything donkey's like to eat grew.

At the time he was staying with relatives near Rainbow bridge, but he would dearly love to marry, have kids, and live in a home of his own.

Eddie

Eddie is an extremely nosy donkey which means he's usually the first one to hear of any rumours or local gossip.

MERLIN

Merlin is bold and brave which is why he was elected the natural leader of the herd.

Some reviews of The Search for Donkey Paradise

From an educational point of view

"I liked the way the author used a variety of words that will extend the readers vocabulary and provide good talking points.

There is an educational link to hedgehogs (nocturnal and food source), the main learning point being that things are not always better somewhere else. I think that’s really evident. I liked that some of the donkeys turned back, the message being that if you feel unsafe or change your mind that you can always go back.

I liked it, it reminded me of one of my favourite authors as a child, Dick King-Smith.

Thank you for sharing it with me." 😊
K. Deacon (Primary school teacher)

Lovely Book

I wanted to support the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, grandson loved the book.

J. Green (5 star rating on Amazon)

Brilliant story for all ages

I really enjoyed this book and loved that the donkeys in it are named after the real ones at the Donkey Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight. I also loved the hidden message about being happy with what you already have.

Vicky80 ( 5 star rating on Amazon)

Excellent

I loved reading this book with my grandson. Very happy.

Claire ( 5 star rating on Amazon)

BBC Radio Solent interview

On Thursday the 6th of March, as part of world book day, both my grandson Lucas and I were interviewed, live on air, about our donkey book.

Lou Hannan, was fantastic and the interview seemed to go well.

I was super proud of the way Lucas spoke and presented himself at such a young age.

Breakfast on the balcony

No, it's not the title of my new book, it's just me having my breakfast on the balcony of our new apartment !

Brilliant morning talking to the pupils of Wellstead Primary school in Hedge End.

School visit

I had a fantastic time at Wellstead Primary school recently, after being invited in as their guest speaker. They made me feel very welcome, and years 1,2 and 3 were both attentive and exceptionally well behaved.

Many thanks to the organisers and to all those who participated.

Stall at The Police family & friends day

We booked a stall for the show thinking that we would be outside near the kiddies corner, but the weather had other ideas. In the end we were positioned inside where we had a lovely dry day and met lots of friendly people.

David Goodday