In Podcast 155, Eddie the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave meet the children’s author, Lexi Rees. 

Lexi writes fun activity books and action-packed adventures for children.

As well as writing, Lexi makes regular author visits to primary schools and other events, teaches creative writing, and runs a book club.

Lexi is passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and guests on this podcast to share what inspires her in her work and share with our listeners her incredible resources. 

You can see more by visiting her website at 

https://lexirees.co.uk

Eddie then shares his theme song written and sang by Cambridgeshire musician, John Devine. https://captdavidwaters.podbean.com/e/festive-launchpad-3/

In this episode of ‘Eddie’s Launchpads’’, the schools podcast for pupils, parents, families, teachers, and schools, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet Rob has been writing for both children and adults for many years.  

He usually writes poetry and short fiction, but he’s also written scripts, columns for a football programme and even a pathway!  

He’s  published a full-length book of poetry for adults.  Many years ago he wrote some books for teachers published by Scholastic and many articles for education magazines such as Junior Education and Junior Focus.  

His work has been published in all sorts of books, magazines and anthologies in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Useful links: 

https://robwaltonwriter.co.uk

https://dirigibleballoon.org

https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie land in Liverpool to talk to their friend JUDE LENNON about her latest children’s story, ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’. 

Jude has a passion for books, words, storytelling and creativity. She is the current Disney Winnie the Pooh Laureate for the North West, a proud member of TAUK Publishing and a  core member of the Liverpool Literacy Cycle which to encourage and promote reading, writing and spoken word across the Liverpool City Region.

Visit Jude’s website here. 

In this episode of Eddie’s Launchpads, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet the poet, Joshua Seigal,

Joshua is a highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, author and performer who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and ​creativity in communication.

He has an MA in Writing and Education, have worked in hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals around the world, had books published by Bloomsbury, HarperCollins and other major publishers, and has written and performed for BBC television.

Please enjoy having a look around his lovingly handmade website.

(If you're viewing on a newfangled 'mobile device', the site may look a little wonky. Please contain your excitement until you reach a more traditional computer.)

https://www.joshuaseigal.co.uk

Dogsthorpe Infant School is part of Hampton Academies Trust. 

In this week’s episode of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast we talk to the children’s author, illustrator and painter, Dawn Treacher. 

Dawn’s love for fantasy and whimsey set her down the path as an author and illustrator of children’s fantasy adventure fiction.

Her adventure novels, though set in fantastical worlds with plenty of beasts and peril, highlights the importance of friendship, belonging and family. 

She refuses to shy away from the big issues and wants children to embrace a sense of adventure, where they can be brave, resilient and courageous.

Her children’s books are in themselves mysteries to be solved and her love of a good mystery has also inspired her to write her debut crime mystery novel for adults with many more to come.

Discover more about Dawn Treacher and her books here: 

https://dawntreacher.com

Discover more about Dogsthorpe Infant School here 

https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

It's the 150th episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads'. And its a very special show that is being launched on the anniversary of the death of a young boy called Ruairi. We'll talk to his mum in this show about her book.

Eddie and Captain Dave first meet with the man who helped them set up the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Al Kingsley MBE. Al talks about his trip to Buckingham Palace, Hampton Academies Trust's latest primary school in Great Haddon and his latest book, 'The Awkward Questions in Education.'

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awkward-Questions-Education-Elephants-Retention/dp/1032883146

https://images.app.goo.gl/imVsj1gcTPJCmZPx9

Then we meet Breege Hoyne, the mother of Ruairi and Charlie. When Ruairi died, Charlie drew a rocket and said it was his baby brother's rocket to heaven. Breege then wrote a children's story and, with the help of a gifted illustrator, produced the book, 'Ruairi's Rocket To Heaven'.

The proceeds of sales for this book go to a local hospice so Ruairi and Charlie are still helping children living with a terminal illness.  

Buy Breege's fantastic book for your children, school library and school pupils here.

https://storiesforourhearts.co.uk/

Dogsthorpe Infant School is an Academy Converter school that is proud to be part of Hampton Academies Trust. 

On this Launchpad, Eddie and Captain Dave meet poet and writer, Sarah Ziman.

Sarah shares some of her work, reads an poem and talks about her book, 'Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It?'

After the podcast, discover much  more about Sarah and what she offers schools, teachers, and families at https://www.sarahziman.co.uk/

Dogsthorpe Infant School website: https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/

Dogsthorpe Infants YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@DogsthorpeInfants

In this episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, carers, teachers, and schools, Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie Edster meet the children's author David Barker.

David shares his love for writing books for children, what inspires him to write, where he finds the best places to write and gives us the full details of his adventure books for Key Stage 2 (7-12 year olds).

Visit David's website for more info:

https://davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/books/

David's free short stories:

https://davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/shorts/

The Society of Authors.

https://societyofauthors.org/soa-member/david-barker/

Get in touch with our Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast team.

https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/

We have a returning author on episode 2 of season 6 on the Launchpad today becaaue we welcome back Cate Douglas. Cate has supplied Dogsthorpe Infant School with two storybooks. The last time she was on the show she talked about her book, 'Poppy's Tail'. 

Today Eddie and Cap'n Dave travel to a Greek island to meet with Cate and discuss her favourite harbour and her storybook, 'Brave in a Cave'. 

We talk about what inspired her to write this story and her love of the sea and the colourful boats in her life near her home that now feature in her stories. 

We also mention the amazing Sue Atkins, her podcast and Sue Atkins Book Club. 

Related links to this podcast

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-apxzk-144c45b

https://www.bobbunbooks.com

www.instagram.com/catedouglasauthor

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Cate-Douglas/author/B07DCD6621

https://www.facebook.com/poppystailchildrensbook

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/navigating-the-digital-jungle-with-sue-atkins-and-friends/id1748538000

Season 6 begins with our first guest. Mrs Waters has just finished her tenth year as Headteacher of Dogsthorpe Infant School. 

In this episode she talks about the importance of children reading, parents reading to their children and the incredible difference that Monster Phonics made to our learning progress improvements.

To see all mentioned in this episode please visit: 

www.dogsthorpeInfants.org

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