Marghanita

Wow, I couldn’t have asked for a better start to my fist post. Toffee the highland cow is my first children’s book character. One of my titles “Toffee’s Bug Hunt” was read on the CBeebies “Bedtime Story” slot by the wonderful Hamish Clark.

I was fortunate to work with Hamish Clark in Edinburgh when I chose him to narrate Toffee’s animation pilot for TV. He was wonderful to work with and had us all in stitches. He really brought my book character to life. I look forward to working with him again in the not too distant future.

I cannot believe this little book character I created almost 4 years ago, has allowed me to experience things I never thought I would. From visiting schools in Brooklyn, New York where I ran storytelling artwork shops with the most delightful young kids to having the run of both Edinburgh and Glamis Castle for special Toffee the Highland Cow events. Meeting the most incredibly interesting people and being invited to festivals and castles. I would tell everyone who wanted to write or illustrate children’s books to go for it. Even if you don’t get published, and nowadays it is getting harder and harder, you will have produced a story that you have created. That you can share with your children, grand-children, friends and even strangers. You will have a fantastically wonderful time creating it!

Toffee’s Bug Hunt by Marghanita Hughes

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