AUTHOR PROFILE

Rebecca Colby

Rebecca Colby is a children’s picture book writer and poet. Before writing for children, she worked for a Russian comedian, taught English in Taiwan, travelled the world as a tour director and worked as a librarian. Born in America, she now lives in North Yorkshire with her husband and two daughters.

Website: www.rebeccacolbybooks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amscribbler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccacolbybooks

Bibliography:
There was a Wee Lassie who Swallowed a Midgie (Floris Books, 2014)
It’s Raining Bats and Frogs (Feiwel & Friends, 2015)
Amazon or other bookseller links:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lassie-Swallowed-Midgie-Picture-Kelpies/dp/1782500480/

Synopses of books:

There was a Wee Lassie who Swallowed a Midgie
Author: Rebecca Colby
Illustrator: Kate McLelland
Publisher: Floris Books, 2014

In this Scottish twist on a much-loved rhyme, the wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland’s favorite creatures to catch that pesky midgie—including a puffin, a Scottie dog, a seal, and even Nessie! After all that, the wee lassie can’t still be hungry. Can she?

It’s Raining Bats and Frogs
Author: Rebecca Colby
Illustrator: Steven Henry
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (Macmillan US), forthcoming in 2015

Delia has been looking forward to flying in the annual Witch Parade all year. When the rumours of rain come true and the other witches start complaining, Delia takes action. Using her best magic, Delia changes the rain to cats and dogs. At first this goes over well, but then the animals cause problems. Delia changes the rain again–this time to hats and clogs. Finally, she tries bats and frogs. But each new type of rain brings its own set of problems. Will Delia find a spell to save the day?

Pitch to Publishers & Festival Organisers:
Rebecca leads interactive storytelling sessions for 3-7 year olds with costumes and props, followed by a craft activity.

Literary Festival Appearances:
2014 Wigtown Book Festival