My name is Sarah Parkinson and I’m the Author and Illustrator of the Amazon best-selling children’s book series ‘The Tales of Willow Park’! Scroll down to find out more….

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‘The Shoe Foxes’

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ISBN: 978-1999346706.

A book I would introduce to my younger readers at nursery and reception (age 3-6), this rhyming tale describes the journey of three foxes discovering a sparkling shoe in a shop window on the high street. They desperately want a pair for themselves… but they have no money! What will they do?

A captivating way for children to learn where money comes from and how to use our gifts to earn it.

Also available in eBook format.

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‘Dragonfly Pie’

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ISBN:  978-1999346713

Fantastic for getting children under 8 years old interested in nature, this rhyming story starts with the geese at Willow Park lake who are unable to sleep because of the dragonflies early morning dance. The geese decide that making a Dragonfly Pie is the only way to bring peace and quiet to the lake. But the geese can’t catch dragonflies! This is where Grebe comes to the rescue but not in the way you would expect…. 

Learn about how to resolve disagreements and fascinating real-life animals like the grebe and their amazing dance skills!

Also available in eBook format.

Noisy Nora - the mouse who couldn't help being so loud!

‘Noisy Nora’

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ISBN: 978-1999346720

Noisy Nora can’t seem to fit in with other mice, as she’s just too loud! It’s only when she stumbles upon a poor frightened mole that she discovers that everyone’s voice has its place – it just needs to find the right home.

This rhyming tale with gorgeous painted illustrations is the perfect Christmas present for children under 8 years old.

Also available in eBook format.

Monty McFlew and the Christmas Mystery

‘Monty Mcflew and the Christmas Mystery’

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ISBN: 978-1999346737

When a mystery needs solving, get the birds eye view of Monty McFlew! Monty and his wife investigate the mystery of the missing partridge in a pair tree, but who are the suspects? Follow the story with Monty and see if you can guess the twist in this beautifully illustrated Christmas tale!

Monty McFlew is a joyful Christmas story for young sleuths aged 4-8

Also available in eBook format.

Author Visits

 

Now the kids need to be engaged with learning more than ever.

 

Talk to me about:

Drawing Tutorials

Story Writing Workshops

Book Readings

and more!

 

All visits can be tailored to your needs.

 

“Sarah is extremely talented, and delivered a high quality workshop for Year 2 children, which was full of enthusiasm. The children were truly motivated by her engaging personality, spectacular illustrations and captivating text. The children were inspired to produce some fantastic stories and illustrations as a result of the workshop. We look forward to inviting her again to our school!”

Michael Hughes, Literacy Coordinator,
Wellfield Infants School

 

 

Author Sarah parkinson with boy writing a story of his own

About the Author

Sarah Parkinson is the Amazon Bestselling Illustrator and Author of ‘The Tales of Willow Park’, a children’s book series inspired by nature’s unknown treasures!

Whilst living in Shropshire with her husband and daughter, she shares some of her most useful Illustrator tips teaching school age children how to draw in her Art classes.

Sarah releases her books with the assistance of ‘Team Author’ and enjoyed working with them so much that she became part of the team as an Illustrator in 2021.