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'A magical world of wonders'

Sep 26, 2019
2 min

'A magical world of wonders'

'A magical world of wonders' what an absolutely amazing review of our pop up gallery in Folkestone. Meet Ursula who popped in to our pop up. She is a fellow bookworm, writer and artist. We love her interpretation of our Fat Cat. Take a look at what else her mum had to say below: Huge thanks to both Ursula and her mum for sending in the lovely photo and review. It makes our day when we hear from budding authors and artists, so do keep sending your photos and clips via our webs

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Cocka-Poodle-Do Launch

Aug 2, 2019
2 min

Cocka-Poodle-Do Launch

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'

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Comedy, book news and reviews

Apr 1, 2019
2 min

Comedy, book news and reviews

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

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Back to school online offer & what I did this summer...

Sep 4, 2018
2 min

Back to school online offer & what I did this summer...

The holidays are sadly over but, wow oh wow, what a summer it was. Frumpy Cat was certainly not impressed with the heat at the stall in Greenwich Market. To celebrate the UK having it's first real summer for far too many years and to help beat the, Back to School Blues, Custard Towers completed a website update with some BIG NEWS... Online delivery anywhere in the world! To kick off our new world-wide service we are offering to sign, all books, ordered during the month of Sep

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Inspirational Venice

Apr 16, 2018
1 min

Inspirational Venice

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

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Good Golly Miss Molly!

Apr 4, 2018
1 min

Good Golly Miss Molly!

Super exited to announce that my latest book, this time an early chapter book, is available to pre-order now! Below is a sneak peak at some of the wonderful pencil drawings Phillip Price has created inside the new book. I think you will agree they are striking. First up, let me introduce you to Chip he's Molly's loyal sausage dog. Chip joins Molly on all her adventures of which there will be many. Next let's say 'ahoy shipmate' to Captain Blackheart. This scary pirate feature

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Teaching success in Germany

Jan 25, 2018
2 min

Teaching success in Germany

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

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Personalised books - Black Friday online special offer

Nov 21, 2017
1 min

Personalised books - Black Friday online special offer

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

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Christmas is coming!

Nov 15, 2017
1 min

Christmas is coming!

We love Christmas here at Custard Towers, so we wanted to create some Special Edition Christmas cards for you to send to loved ones. We hope you love them as much as we do? We've also created new Poem Prints that look amazing and are proving extremely popular. They are perfect, unique Christmas stocking fillers along with our wonderful books. Check out our online shop for all versions of our new cards and prints, plus special offers. Don't leave it until the last minute or Bl

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Halloween Headlines

Nov 6, 2017
1 min

Halloween Headlines

We had a spectacularly spooky Halloween at Custard HQ within Greenwich Market. What an incredible day. Adults and children alike gave their ghoulish best in amazing costumes and make up. We decked our stall out with two scary pumpkins carved by Standing on Custard illustrator Phillip Price. We also made super easy tangerine pumpkins that went down a storm too. Luckily for us the public voted Phil's wonderful pumpkin creations 'Best Trader Pumpkins'. As you will see above,

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Website revamp

Oct 5, 2017
1 min

Website revamp

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

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Every dog has it's day

Sep 19, 2017
1 min

Every dog has it's day

Last week, as Ma Burke was away galavanting around Hayling Island, I had to take my perfect pooch 'Sky' AKA 'Jelly Dog' to work with me for three days at Greenwich Market. Day one he seemed keen as mustard, on guard and ready to serve. Day two he remained tucked up asleep, in the suitcase under the stall, keeping a sleepy eye on the stock. Day three he was back on form insisting that he should be more customer facing. Absolutely loved bringing Sky to work. We both met lots

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Winter heart warmers

Sep 11, 2017
1 min

Winter heart warmers

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

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Summering up

Sep 5, 2017
1 min

Summering up

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

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Colourful & Creative

Jul 31, 2017
1 min

Colourful & Creative

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

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Mouse Hunt

Jul 16, 2017
1 min

Mouse Hunt

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

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This little book went to market

Jul 6, 2017
1 min

This little book went to market

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

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Introducing Sheridan and Paloma

Apr 27, 2017
1 min

Introducing Sheridan and Paloma

We hope you all had a fabulous Easter and are looking forward to another Bank Holiday next week? We've been very busy working on our second book 'A Squirrel's Tail'. Here's a sneak peek of the cover for our first story book. 'A Squirrel's Tail' is a story about a baby squirrel born without a tail, called Sheridan, and his one clawed pigeon friend Paloma. We do hope you like them and are looking forward to reading their story to your children. #childrenscharacters #inspire #H

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Eggciting Easter Offer!

Apr 10, 2017
1 min

Eggciting Easter Offer!

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

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Asparagus Pickle's First Day Out

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Mar 22, 2017
1 min

Asparagus Pickle's First Day Out

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

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