“Peanut the Hamster” and “Oscar the Ferry Cat” by Molly Arbuthnott
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English - February 21, 2024 19:18 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBBooks Arts Kids & Family Education for Kids Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Author Molly Arbuthnott is a teacher, editor and academic from Perthshire in Scotland. She is passionate about the promotion of children’s literature. With a solid understanding of literature and the ability to read, she believes you can take on the world. She uses her experiences from life as inspiration for her writing. Teaming up […]
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The Author
Molly Arbuthnott is a teacher, editor and academic from Perthshire in Scotland. She is passionate about the promotion of children’s literature. With a solid understanding of literature and the ability to read, she believes you can take on the world.
She uses her experiences from life as inspiration for her writing. Teaming up with four fantastic illustrators has helped her to breathe life into the stories. Each story is loosely based on family or friends who have been important in her life whilst also trying to tell stories in an honest and gentle way, singing praise to the things we must celebrate in our world. Teaching children to look out for others, work as a team and not be afraid of doing the right thing that is important. Such lessons might then filter through and be reflected in the way we live in the magical world around us.
Each book teams up with the charity which is associated with the theme of the book in some way. Part of the profits from the book sales are then donated to the designated charities.
Possessing an affinity for the world of books, Molly often finds herself at bookstores, libraries, schools and book festivals throughout the UK, sharing interactive and engaging writing and storytelling workshops. Her, podcast ‘My Favourite Books,’ engages both young and not so young to chat about common book interests.
Molly is keen to ensure young minds through smart innovation see nature in its most natural format and once they have seen that natural beauty the world has to offer, then right from an early age they will start to understand how important it is to protect earth’s delicate balance, plus respect and appreciate it more. Some of her books open this burning emotion of hers to young kids to explore and contemplate.
The world of academia Is at the heart and soul of this young Scottish woman’s life, she has taught in Italy, Africa as well as the UK. Molly has several degrees from prestigious universities like St Andrew’s in Scotland and Cambridge in England, she’s recently completed a M.Ed. in Children’s Literature from Glasgow University.
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The Books
Paul is a writer; a famous writer and Peanut is a hamster. A Strange combination you might think, but they help each other out, the perfect symbiotic partnership.
Paul writes stories and Peanut provides the inspiration. Life steams along as they travel together on the sleeper train. Then, one day. Peanut goes missing and, with him, all of Paul’s story ideas.
All that Paul is left with is an old peanut. A reminder of the life he once had, but fate had other plans in store.
A story about faith, hope and never giving up.
You never know what’s around the corner!
Oscar the Ferry Cat
Oscar is an ordinary cat until, one day, his life is turns upside down.
When he finds himself alone on a ferry boat, he begins to search for a new friend.
How will cope being on his own and will he ever find somewhere he can call home?
An inspirational story about friendship and coming to terms with loss.
Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York reading Oscar the Ferry Cat.
Important upcoming Book Launches
Oscar the Ferry Cat
Select Books publishing house is very pleased to announce the forthcoming release of ‘Oscar the Ferry Cat’ on May 14th, 2024, ISBN; 978-1-59079-566-8 in New York US. An illustrated children’s book by Scottish author and educator Molly Arbuthnott- It is beautifully illustrated with watercolours by Agnes Treherne. Oscar the Ferry Cat is the first instalment in the children’s series ‘Oscar and Friends.’ Additional releases are scheduled for next year.
Molly Arbuthnott is scheduling events for a book tour corresponding with the book’s May 14th ,2024 launch date. These will include a May 4th appearance at The Hudson Children’s Book Festival in Hudson NY, and various appearances at bookstores, libraries, and public schools in New York, New Jersey. Chicago IL, and Washington DC.
Oscar’s further adventures will accounted in the upcoming books of the series ‘Oscar and Friends.’ Including ‘Oscar the Hebridean Cat,’ which is currently scheduled for Spring 2025. These books were originally self-published by Molly Arbuthnott in the United Kingdom but will now be made readily available for an international readership in an enhanced edition by the New York based publishers Select Books.inc. Select Books is distributed by the independent Publishers Group (IPG).
Peanut the Hamster
Candy Jar Books Publishing House is very pleased to announce the forthcoming release of ‘Peanut the Hamster’ on 29th February 2024; ISBN: 978-1-915439-56-7, an illustrated children’s book by Scottish author and educator Molly Arbuthnott- It is beautifully illustrated with watercolours by Anastasiia Morozova. Peanut the Hamster is the twelfth instalment in the children’s series ‘Oscar and Friends,’ with a further release of ‘Eddie the Duckling’ scheduled in December.
Social Media Sites
Webpage: www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk
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Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/molly-arbuthnott-8b528764
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Wiitia: www.wikitia/mollyarbuthnott.com
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Awards
Oscar the Ferry Cat has received acknowledgement/accolades from the British Royal Family, The Principal of St Andrews, Alexander Mc Call Smith international author of the books ‘The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency,’ Sir David Attenborough, Dame Judi Dench, and Julie Andrews. Plus, the book has won ‘Best Cat in Literature’ from The British Library. A Blue Peter Badge, and a Bronze Award at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. It has also been shortlisted for the Prestigious People’s Book Prize and aired on BBC Alba. It Is published In Greece with Celene Press and going to be Published In May In America with Select Books.
The Podcast Information
This podcast is available to listen to on all major social podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your television or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.
Molly, I wish you all the best in your new adventures and once again thank you for giving me another interview to talk about your fabulous children’s series ‘Oscar and Friends.’
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