Picture books
I have several unpublished manuscripts for children's picture books:
The Bollinger series
With superhuman patience and other hidden talents, Bollinger the butler serves a child-like king. Tania McCartney described Bollinger’s Banquet as ‘creative and engaging, achingly clever and entertaining.’ This award-winning series continues with Bollinger Plays Ball, Bollinger’s Band, and Bollinger Blows Up.
The Small Adventures of Fi the Flea
HIGHLY COMMENDED 2011 KBR Unpublished Picture Book Manuscript Award
Fi loses her family and struggles to survive alone in the dark and dangerous forest of hairs on a dog’s back. When catastrophe strikes, she takes a leap of faith.
Old Bloat and little Bleat
SPECIAL MENTION 2011 KBR Unpublished Picture Book Manuscript Award
Old Bloat, a smelly goat, is banished to a lonely mountain ledge. Little Bleat, a small and stubborn sheep, sets out to visit him – a choice she may regret.
The Snifter
A small creature is lost in a big world of horrible and delightful smells. But as everyone nose, no perfume is as lovely as the aroma of home.
If you're an agent or publisher who'd like to read any of these manuscripts, please get in touch.
The Bollinger series
With superhuman patience and other hidden talents, Bollinger the butler serves a child-like king. Tania McCartney described Bollinger’s Banquet as ‘creative and engaging, achingly clever and entertaining.’ This award-winning series continues with Bollinger Plays Ball, Bollinger’s Band, and Bollinger Blows Up.
The Small Adventures of Fi the Flea
HIGHLY COMMENDED 2011 KBR Unpublished Picture Book Manuscript Award
Fi loses her family and struggles to survive alone in the dark and dangerous forest of hairs on a dog’s back. When catastrophe strikes, she takes a leap of faith.
Old Bloat and little Bleat
SPECIAL MENTION 2011 KBR Unpublished Picture Book Manuscript Award
Old Bloat, a smelly goat, is banished to a lonely mountain ledge. Little Bleat, a small and stubborn sheep, sets out to visit him – a choice she may regret.
The Snifter
A small creature is lost in a big world of horrible and delightful smells. But as everyone nose, no perfume is as lovely as the aroma of home.
If you're an agent or publisher who'd like to read any of these manuscripts, please get in touch.
Rebecca Colless
A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.
– C.S. Lewis –