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We are delighted to announce the launch date of our fourth book 'Cocka-Poodle-Do' a new book of funny verse. It will officially be available from 20th October (our first Wedding Anniversary) if you would like to pre-order you can do so now via the website. To celebrate our anniversary and the launch, the first 20 copies ordered online will be signed by both of us free of charge. Here's a sneak peek at the front cover: Just like our bestselling first book 'Standing on Custard'

Spring has well and truly sprung and we hope you are having fun. Look who features on Jo's new comedy show poster. Yes, it's 'Jelly Dog' inspiration, AKA Sky, on Jo's head. Painted and created by our very own illustrator extraordinaire - Phillip Price. Jo will be performing her latest stand up comedy show PECULIAR in central London this Saturday 6th April 7pm at the splendid Museum of Comedy. What better way to kick off the Easter holidays? Enter promo code DOUG for discounte

Jo Burke (me) and Phillip Price (artist, illustrator & wonderful human) tied the knot on Saturday 20th October. Our ceremony took place at the magnificent Charlton House and our reception was held at award winning Little Nan's. Here's a sneaky peek at some of our photos: Photos by Jacqui Hawking We had the most memorable day and evening, as you can see, we had a Halloween themed wedding. Or WEDDOWEEN as I called it. All our family and friends looked SPOOKTACULAR. Speaking o

Custard Towers closed for a little mini break during the Easter Holidays. Illustrator Phillip Price and I headed to stunning Venice for some inspiration. I felt like I'd been dropped into a masterpiece and allowed to wander around inside. Everywhere you looked was another breathtaking view. One of my favourite finds was the amazing bookshop in the photos below. I was overjoyed to see best selling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie, in this rare Venetian curiosity. Proving

Want to write and publish your own book? Of course you do everyone does. Don't they? They say everyone has a book in them but so few manage to get their book out. I totally understand why, it can be a daunting task. Over the last year I've been asked, on countless occasions, how I did it. Unfortunately this question comes inevitably whilst I am in the middle of selling, signing, writing or marketing my books. This means I rarely get the chance to give a full and helpful res

It is always lovely to hear fabulous feedback about my books from schools. So you can imagine how absolutely delighted I was to receive photos and notes from a teacher in Verden, Germany. Alice read 'A Squirrel's Tail' with her second and fourth grade classes. Proving that the message Sheridan delivers can be heard and should be heard, loud and clear, in every school in every country. Below are their notes on the lessons they learned from Sheridan Squirrel and his best frien

Order now only £14.99 We know there's nothing quite like unique and personalised presents for that extra special Christmas gift for loved ones. So from now, until midnight on Black Friday, as a special treat, Phillip Price and Jo Burke will personalise and sign any books ordered online FREE. Usual online cost of signed and personalised books £20.00 Simply visit the online shop and choose the Black Friday Special Offer option. Then order either 'Standing on Custard' a book of

As you will know I am regularly at Greenwich Market signing copies of my books. However, I am aware that many of you won't be local and won't be able to experience the delights Greenwich Market has to offer. This is a little reminder that you can shop from the comfort of your own home and order copies of books, card and prints via the online store. The website has now been revamped and has excerpts from both books on the homepage for you to view. Our first 'Custard Competit

It never seems to stop here at Custard Towers! Delivery and stock check of hundreds of beautiful books today. It would appear that there are some little elves that are very keen on missing the Christmas rush. Power to them too for being super organised. If you would also like to be prepared and buy either of my books, prior to the festive panic, you can order online via this site or I'd love to meet you in person at Greenwich Market. Come to think of it perhaps I need a lit

Phew! What a summer it's been. I've signed hundreds of copies of 'Standing on Custard', launched 'A Squirrel's Tail' and opened an online shop so you can now order books, cards and prints anytime anywhere. I am super proud to know that both books are now on children's bookshelves in the following countries: America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Brazil, Russia, Dubai and The Philippines, not forgetting almost every corner of the UK too. All purchas

Yesterday was the first Sunday trading for Standing on Custard at Greenwich Craft Market. We had a wonderfully busy day full of real life colourful characters as well as the ones we create. Sky our beautiful and rather silly dog, who happens to be the inspiration for Jelly Dog, helped out on the stall all day too. So much fun, laughter and joy. Oh and lots of cuddles for Sky from our customers. There were even peanut butter and banana doggie muffins from our lovely market st

Hello and thank you to adorable four year old Hannah. She fell in love with 'Standing on Custard' when she spotted our stall at www.greenwichmarketlondon.com on Friday. She wanted to email us this beautiful photo of her holding her favourite character from the book. Thanks so much Hannah. Only a few weeks until 'A Squirrel's Tail' will be available too. We hope you will love it just as much. #market #summerholidays #childrenscharacters #primaryschool #childrensbooks #reading

Amazing news! You can now buy our books, cards and prints at Greenwich Craft Market. We will be there Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 5pm. Come along to say hello and pick up a signed copy. http://www.greenwichmarketlondon.com/ #gifts #art #childrenscharacters #primaryschool #childrensbooks #books #giftset #illustration #literature #market

We are delighted to find that Standing on Custard is proving to be a popular Easter gift. To ensure a timely Easter delivery please order your book, artwork or cards by noon on Wednesday 12th April. For a special treat both Phil and I will sign any copies of the book sent out between now and Easter! To order simply drop an email to info@joburke.com stating which of our products you would like. If you are ordering a book please let us know who you would like us to dedicate it

#dolls #adventures #toys #childrensbooks #childrenscharacters #trains #spring #sunshine #trees #books #reading

We are delighted to be attending, exhibiting and holding readings at the AKOAutismExpo. Join us this Saturday 11th March at Brunel University London. Click here for £5 discount on your tickets. It will be a fantastic day full of love, hope, inspiration and information. Check Standing on Custard out on their exhibitors page where you can hear an audio version of short blog I wrote especially for them. We hope to see you there. Do come and say hello! #learning #childrensboo

You know you are in the right business when as part of your daily routine you receive photos of children and families enjoying your work. It never stops filling our hearts with joy so do keep sending them. We are working hard on the next book so keep your eyes peeled. We will also soon have a prototype Asparagus Pickle doll. We are super excited and can't wait to introduce her to you. Phil is making her. Turns out he's as good with a needle and thread as he is with a paintb

Take a look at our business cards or as we prefer to call them our 'Mini Masterpieces'. We hope you love them as much as we do. They are super cute. #illustration #childrensbook #christmas #reading #literature #reading #books #illustration #christmas #childrensbooks

Quiet as... and Fat Cat mounted and framed for one of our customers. If you would like one of our characters from 'Standing on Custard' for your home, office or a Christmas gift they are £30 each. Contact us here: info@joburke.com #childrensbook #reading #illustration #christmas #literature #reading #books

Ah look at Phil surrounded by some of our characters! #books #reading