Come on, Mrs Mallard!

There is still no sign of our school duck, Mrs Mallard's ducklings hatching out - in fact until they hatch, there is never even any sign of Mrs Mallard! We are checking the courtyard several times daily but as yet, nothing. Mr Mallard has been seen sat on the roof of the music house most days, surveying the site.

Last year, Mrs Mallard was the first duck from Platt Fields to hatch her eggs and she and her 13 babies made the trek to the lake on 30th April. Already this Spring, another duck has beaten her to it and produced 5 ducklings (one of which already seems to have been lost).

A Tabby Cat Press hat-trick

I received my proof copy of 'A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard' a few days ago and was thrilled with it. I am just tweaking the title on the front cover slightly but otherwise, it is perfect. It shows how patience and practice pays off.

Giovanna is awaiting the proof of 'Rickie the Raccoon Learns about Recycling' and will undoubtedly be just as nervous as I was. After so many years of being let down, cheated and disappointed by other publishers, it will be quite something to finally hold a copy of this book in our hands.