Lauren Child's new Charlie and Lola picture book, One Thing, was launched on top of Hachette's brilliant building on Victoria Embankment in London tonight. It's an excellent counting book full of red numbers and Charlie and Lola's unique interpretation of numeration. Not only were there large numbers, but countless books being signed by the author. And there were cup cakes. About one hundred of them to be exact. One is shown below.
One book. One bag. One.
One cupcake. One.
One other cupcake.
The Alligator's Mouth in Richmond has a window full of my picture books. On Saturday, I'll be taking part in The Big Draw at the shop. For maw, visit The Alligator's Mouth. Hope to see you on Saturday.
A free-standing MuMu seen in the Barnes Bookshop in London.
I just got a copy of Coralie Bickford-Smith's new book The Fox and The Star (Particular Books). Botany never looked so good. (CBS spoke to me about my book here).
Thanks to all those who flew in to London for the reading of MuMu on the top of The Monument. Clement weather prevailed, but it was a bit windy. And everyone had sore legs.
What's Up MuMu? is published today in the UK. There are several things happening to celebrate the launch including an impressive oysters and french fries lunch (it's OK to use your fingers) and wild swimming (at least one hour after lunch). I will be reading the book on the observation deck of The Monument to one hundred pigeons, (weather permitting).
Thanks to Margaret, Mark and Tom at The Alligator's Mouth. They have signed copies of MuMu and some oversized leaning figures.
Objects in window are closer than they appear.
A short telephone interview I did about What's Up MuMu? has been turned into a video. It has been voiced by professionals and has outstanding music accompaniment by The Adorable Plush, featuring David F. Crane.
Three hour train journey in pictures.
