Maria's Books

10/09/2026

Claire Barker has also written some brilliant books for Usborne and is genuinely the nicest lady! This is local so go along and meet her ❤️

As part of our celebrationson the 19th and 20th September is joining us to read her wonderful new story 'The Tale of Poltimore House'. We are so exited that she has written this new interpretation of the history of Poltimore House and Grounds!

Be sure to come and be one of the first people to hear this fabulous story on the 19th September at 12:00 read by the brilliant Claire who is renowned for not just her writing but the beautiful way she brings her stories to life when she reads! We can't wait to see her work her magic on 'The Tale of Poltimore House' on Saturday and we do hope you will join us!

You can book your free ticket on our website: poltimore.org/events/

25/08/2026

❤️❤️ you just know my children would have been wearing these when they were little don’t you….? So cute, I love it!

17/08/2026

Starting School next month? I’ve got you! We do a brilliant range of books, factual, fun and engaging covering everything that might be worrying you (and them) Check out the full range on my website and pop me a message with any you’d like to order.

We also do a 🆓 activity pack to download, give me a like/follow and comment school and I’ll send it to you :)

05/08/2026

What a fun activity! I’d definitely do this if I had little children 🦆

Today is the perfect day for hunting ducks. Pop in and grab a form from Paint pots of Devon and find the 25 ducks along Crediton high street

30/07/2026

New titles release day has raised some discussion today……. Which one would your child choose….?

18/07/2026

Thought this was worth sharing for my local followers ❤️

16/07/2026

📢 A new Special Offer has landed! 📢

✨ Keep little ones entertained with screen-free fun on long summer journeys with this set of fabulous sticker books ✨

🚜 Children will love exploring the farmyard, jungle and seashore, meeting all of the animals and decorating scenes with tigers, sloths, pigs and puffins! 🦥

Message to order or visit my website

11/07/2026

Something seriously CUTE is happening... 🩷✨

If your child can't resist anything adorable, these activity books are made for them. Packed with fun activities, they're perfect for rainy days, holidays, travel or quiet afternoons.

We've rounded up the books available now... and given you a first look at some exciting new arrivals coming soon. 👀💖

Which upcoming title are you most excited to see?

22/06/2026

Even the printers feeling 🥵 today and given up 😅

This is not helping me get organised lol