Introducing THE DAD TRAP by award-winning author, @ian.eagleton ! Perfect for readers ages 9+, this is a fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics out January 2026!🧡
When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other.
William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable – just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent – and that’s how William likes it.
Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to her. She’s moved after her parents’ divorce – but she’s convinced she won’t be staying long because they’ll definitely get back together…
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads… Let the sabotage commence!
Signed and dedicated copies are available to pre-order via @thechickenandfrog
Cover illustrations by @melissachaib_
#childrensbooks #thedadtrap #theparenttrap #funnybooks #middlegradebooks
We are thrilled to say that you can now preorder a copy of our brand-new picture book, SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK!
Words by @ian.eagleton
Illustrations by @hwillustrator
Published by @otterbarrybooks
#picturebooks #kidsbooks #childrensbookstagram
This is the picture book I’m currently working on!
What do you think? Does it sound good?!
If any publishers/commissioning editors would like to see the manuscript, let me know and I’ll get my agent on it!
#kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbookstagram #childrensbooks
I thought I’d share this as it’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
I have no words or wisdom or sentimental platitudes. I think the only reason I’m still here is stubbornness. I just keep getting back up every time I’m knocked down. That’s it.
#ocd #ocdproblems #ocdawareness #ocdwarrior
@mentalhealthfoundation
SUPERHELDEN IN HET PARK
Author dream unlocked!!! The Dutch version of SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK is here!
This is the first foreign language edition of one of my books - how exciting!
I wish I could tell you how amazing the artwork by @hwillustrator is but you’ll just have to see for yourselves!
#kidlit #kidsbookswelove #childrensbook
I wrote Glitter Boy, The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and The Dad Trap for all the 🏳️🌈 kids out there to remind them that they’re not alone.
#lgbt #lgbtbooks #queerbooks
That documentary really was shocking wasn’t it?
As th father to a little boy, I’ve been thinking a lot about how boys need a different version of masculinity to look up to - one where we show them that boys can be kind, caring, gentle and sensitive.
What do you think? Did you watch the documentary?
#parenting #parents #dadsofinstagram #momsofig #toxicmasculinity
Happy birthday Chris 💓
We talk about you all the time and think of you most days.
I think the only way we can honour your memory is by living loudly and proudly and with hope, happiness and heart.
I thought I’d share this BEAUTIFUL illustration by @hwillustrator from our new picture book SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK.
The story follows a little boy and his two dads as they navigate an action-packed, chaotic, fun day at the park.
I think Hayley has imbued the artwork with such warmth and kindness and I think this illustration is just STUNNING!
To see a family like mine represented like this in a children’s book is really special for me.
The book is published by @otterbarrybooks and you can preorder it now!
#gaydads #twodads #lgbtfamily
Something really lovely is happening…
Gay men are messaging me to say they’ve discovered Glitter Boy and it’s helped them heal from past homophobic bullying 🥹
I never thought that would happen when I wrote it, but I’m very moved and touched to hear that.
I guess children’s books aren’t just for children!
#lgbt #gaystagram #gaysofinstagram #instagay
What a treat to talk to @gblackwellbooks today as part of my Middlegrade Monday series!
Glen talks to us about his historical research, World War 2, school visits and his fabulous book THE BLITZ BUS!
#middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrade
