NEW Book Squiggly Pete, the Pirate
During the recent (2021) Coronovirus Lockdown, children's author Martyn Harvey was invited by Parkgate, Neston & Heswall Community Group Hip & Harmony CIC to contribute some story readings to help entertain local children stuck at home.
After six weeks of (Zoom) draw-alongs, readings and a couple of rapidly-produced videos, the story of "Squiggly Pete and the Curse of the Monster Zombie Mushy Peas Invasion... Thingy" evolved! (Phew - that's some title!) And, for the general greater good (or whatever his excuse is this time) Martyn's turning the story into a full-colour 50-page illustrated children's book!
Martyn is still working to complete the illustrations and we're expecting to see the book by the end of August 2021 so make sure you sign up for the Newsletter and you'll be the first to know when it's released!
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat
Want to entertain the kids for a few minutes with a nice short, funny story?
When Oliver Todd wakes up with a Saucepan stuck firmly on his head, he thinks, at first that - surely things can't get any worse... or can they?
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat features a Boy and a Saucepan, some worried parents, a cute baby sister and a loyal best mate, Alan. This is a story about what happens when the unfortunate Oliver Todd takes his head (and the saucepan which is stuck on that head) to the local Accident and Emergency Department.
It's a great new funny book for kids! Listen to it right here, right NOW!
Buy it here!...
25 pages with Full Colour Illustrations. Printed on 170 gsm silk finished paper. 198mm x 129mm
Preview pages
Want to see inside the book?
Of course, the best thing to do is to buy the book (or ask for it at your local library or school library) but if you want a SNEAK PEEK right here, today, we've put together a few pics showing some of the inside pages.
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat is available to buy now on Amazon and on this web site: We hope you like it!
FREE Stuff to Entertain Kids!
To help out during the Covid-19 pandemic, Martyn's been busy creating online materials (as well as TWO new books) to entertain kids stuck at home. He's been giving out FREE copies to his local communities in Eastham (Wirral) and his former home in Thanet (Kent).
Martyn has also set up a YouTube channel and a SoundCloud channel to which he's uploading videos and readings of his funny stories, for children.
Check out FUN STUFF for Kids >
Martyn Harvey on BBC Radio Cornwall
Martyn Harvey talks about his first LIVE Radio Interview with Emma Gill, BBC Radio Cornwall (13th March 2020)
"I have to say it was pretty nerve-wracking!" says Martyn. "A BIG Thank you to Emma and BBC Radio Cornwall for covering my story - let's hope it prompts a few donations"
Donate here (or scroll down to Buy the Book and donate)
Running the Liverpool Half
He did it!
Martyn Harvey has completed the Liverpool Half Marathon, running for UK charity Brain Tumour Research to raise funds for research and awareness about this devastating disease.
"It was an absolutely brilliant day out!" says Martyn... "Even though I was running with a Saucepan on my Head I managed to get round the course in a reasonable time - for my age!"
Announcing a NEW Children's Author
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat is Martyn Harvey's first book for children and is a great read for 6-10 year olds.
Featuring a Boy, a Saucepan, some worried parents, a cute baby sister and a loyal best mate, this is a story about what happens when the unfortunate Oliver Todd wakes up one morning to find a saucepan stuck on his head. It's one of the best funny books for kids! Oh... and there's a Crocodile!
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About the Author
New Author Martyn Harvey talks about illustrating his own books! Find out more...
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Buy the Book!
The very FIRST Edition is available to BUY, right here, today!
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More coming soon...
Mr Wibberley Wobberley's Amazing Flying Bicycle - Coming Soon!
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Artwork online
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About the Author
Martyn Harvey has been writing and performing his funny, entertaining poems and stories for many years, having started by writing for his own children.
Having learned the basics of watercolour painting and inking cartoons, at the age of 12, from his great uncle - Uncle Will - Martyn has been illustrating his own poems for his daughters for years so, when it came to publishing these stories, who better to illustrate what he sees in his mind's eye - than himself?
Martyn loves writing funny books for kids and now, we are pleased to release Martyn's first paperback illustrated book - and there are many more in the pipeline!
Available here and on Amazon
Martyn's first book , The Boy with the Saucepan Hat, is available to purchase now on Amazon or right here on this web site.
If you have an Amazon account and would prefer to purchase on Amazon, here's the link:
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