Aside from beading, I also have a little ‘sideline’ in writing children’s books…And it goes by the very original title of Katie Dean Children’s Books! So, let me share a little about that venture…
About Katie Dean Children’s Books
I began this venture in 2018, creating stories for my eldest niece. She was soon joined by a little sister and an even littler brother! So, the stories I write are often inspired by the play-times we have together. These books are all sold on Amazon, and they have been enjoyed by lots of other little people as well.
Down below, I’ve listed each book and tried to give you a flavour of the story. I’ve included some images of the actual pages, so you can get a sense of how it all looks. Then, I’ve added the ‘metrics’ like size, price and so on.
I don’t know about you, but I always find it a bit tricky to know whether the book is right for the child’s age. When you’re buying for your own child, you can probably tell without too much difficulty. But when you’re buying for friends’ children, or children you don’t know so well, it can be a bit tricky. So, I’ve tried to give an indication of age range, or reading level for you.
Hopefully the page screenshots will also help. They let you see the style of writing, font size, layout and so on. But if you do have any questions, just send me an email and I’ll do my best to help.
All of the Katie Dean children’s books are sold on Amazon. This link will take you to the UK site, but you can search for book titles on your local Amazon if you live in other parts of the world.
Titles on the Katie Dean Children’s Books Bookshelf
Elf’s Big Adventure
This is a picture book, with large font. It’s great for reading to young children and could also be an early reading book.
Book details:
- Size: 8″ x 10″
- 32 Pages, Paperback
- ISBN: 9781704217932
- RRP £6.99
- Published November 2019
- Also available on Kindle
Elf has been busy helping Father Christmas. In fact, he has been so busy that he tired himself out and fell asleep, hidden among the sacks of presents.
When he wakes up, he is shocked to find himself flying around the world on the sleigh!
Luckily Father Christmas is there to help. So, Elf ends up going on a magical adventure, meeting an Angel, enjoying a party and sliding down a chimney (much to his delight).
Here are a couple of double page spreads from the book.
Click here to buy Elf’s Big Adventure
(Note: that link will take you to the Amazon UK page, but the book is available all around the world. So, you can also search for it on your local Amazon site).
Wanda the Kind, Happy Wasp
This is a picture book with a rhyming story. Lovely to read to your little ones.
Book details:
- Size: 8″ x 10″
- 32 Pages, Paperback
- ISBN: 9798620956005
- RRP £6.99
- Published March 2020
Meet Wanda! She is happy and kind, until… One day, she has a terrible day. She is chased by a huge bird, insulted by a maggot and nearly killed by a human. Can she survive? Will her good friends, the bees, be able to help her?
Click here to buy your copy of Wanda the Kind, Happy Wasp
(Note: that link will take you to the Amazon UK page, but the book is available all around the world. So, you can also search for it on your local Amazon site).
Elf and the Magic Portal
This is a sequel to Elf’s Big Adventure. It is a similar format picture book with large-size print. Lovely to read to little ones, or perfect as a learn-to-read book for them to enjoy.
Book details:
- Size: 8″ x 10″
- 32 Pages, Paperback
- ISBN: 9798672631547
- RRP £6.99
- Published August 2020
Have you ever wondered what Elves do during the summer months?
Well, this is the time of year when Father Christmas starts getting things organised. So, Elf finds himself being sent through the Magic Portal to help with the preparations. It turns into quite an adventure, in which he meets two headstrong fairies and almost loses his way back home. Will he be OK in the end…?
Click here to buy your copy of Elf and the Magic Portal
(Note: that link will take you to the Amazon UK page, but the book is available all around the world. So, you can also search for it on your local Amazon site).
The Rainbow Sheep
This is a picture book, with large font. It’s great for reading to young children and could also be an early reading book.
Book details:
- Size: 8″ x 10″
- 27 Pages, Paperback
- ISBN: 9798490295150
- RRP £6.99
- Published October 2021
Farmer Jo and Sheepdog Jack look after seven white sheep. But one day, a strange thing happens… An orange animal arrives at the farm. She says her name is Clementine and she is also a sheep, looking for a new home.
Farmer Jo lets her stay on the farm.
A while later, a red sheep and a yellow sheep arrive. Farmer Jo begins to wonder if there are more colourful sheep around, and embarks upon a sweet journey of discovery…
Here are a couple of images from the book.
Click here to buy The Rainbow Sheep
(Note: that link will take you to the Amazon UK page, but the book is available all around the world. So, you can also search for it on your local Amazon site).
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