Lazy the Seagull is too idle to leave his cosy nest, and learn to fly. He prefers to let his mum carry on feeding his fat tum with little silver fish... His contentment turns to confusion, however, when a sudden gust of wind ...picks up both Lazy, and the nest, whirling them from their idyllic cliff top ledge to a grimy old car park.

  At first, Lazy remains in the nest, sure that his mum will find him soon. A little while later, with no sign of his mum, the local animals take pity on him, and try to tempt him with their own favourite titbits. When not even a cheerful, Gallic hedgehog can slide a slug into Lazy's beak, it seems nothing can be done to halt Lazy's speedy decline into self-pity.

  It is only when a scary, scavenging, fox decides that Lazy might be tastier than trash, that Lazy realises his salvation is in his own hands, or in this case, wings!

Information for Grown Ups: The Lazy Seagull is a lively, humorous, rhyming tale on the theme of 'growing up' Alliteration, repetition, and onomatopoeia, throughout, tickle the story taste buds of young readers, whilst encouraging them to 'learn to fly' by making the best of their talents, trying new things and exploring the world around them.  A beautiful addition, both visually and verbally, to any little one's library.

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WATERSTONES EASTER EVENT/PLANTAPRESS AUTHORS Event went brilliantly,beyond our expectations actually! Lazy appears to be on track to becoming a kids bestseller, and we hope to do another event at Waterstones again very soon!  (Event held at Waterstones L1 branch, Liverpool on Easter Saturday 7th April 2012.  

PLANTAPRESS MAGAZINE EASTER ISSUE is now released!

Follow the link:  http://issuu.com/JenniferMSmedley/docs/eastermagazine1finalplantapress

 to read it online or email us to request a hard copy.

In this issue, Jen S talks to Liverpool actress and writer Lynne Fitzgerald of Desperate Scousewives fame (THEATRE show, not the TV programme!)

Images of Lynne Fitzgerald in this issue are ©Amy E Phillips 2012 of apimagery.co.uk 

Resident columnist Yvonne Moore-Singh offers up a fascinating article on the origins of Easter. (Sarah Wallace will be back next issue. Usually, once you've finished reading Yvonne's spine-tingling paranormal column, you can head over to Sarah's for therapy!)

Also, find out what it's like to be a Book Editor as we talk to a lady who has been in the business for many years, read some great Excerpts from current and up-coming PlantaPress titles, and read updated articles all about the making of Snøfjell, and the folk behind The Lazy Seagull again if you missed those last issue. There might also be a competition or two in this issue - to be announced! Don't forget we also have a submissions corner in the mag so please contact us if you wish to contribute. All ages are welcome. 

MORE NEW AUTHORS are soon to be announced for 2012 - watch this space!

The Second Edition of Snøfjell, much improved from the first edition, is now in print, and is physically available to buy instore from Waterstones L1. A very exciting development! Hopefully, other Waterstones branches, across the UK, will follow suit...

The very first PlantaPress title, Snøfjell, is still available to buy, direct from this site, in paperback, hardback or e-book format: 

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Snøfjell is a magical folktale, set in the far North of Norway at the turn of the twentieth century. It’s a cosy winter read, which I’ve written especially for you to curl up with, when it's cold outside, and the fire is blazing in the hearth! It has been brought to life, by the fabulous Jennifer Llewellyn, an artist from Canada, and colourist Brianne Raymond.
Why not join the Facebook page & read the first three chapters for free! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-M-Smedley-Snofjell/155724857176

The next title for release is called Crusade For Bramble Wood! and it is scheduled for release in Summer 2012. I have now finished writing it, and illustration work will soon be underway with Jennifer Llewellyn! Publication of this title has been delayed, so that more time can be devoted to Snofjell, and The Lazy Seagull.

For now, though, you can read the excerpt from it, on this site, or visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennifer-M-Smedley-Crusade-For-Bramble-Wood-PlantaPress-Publishing/187097421310490 where you can read the first three chapters for free, and see the full chapter listing.

You can a pre-order Crusade For Bramble Wood! now with Waterstones, WH Smith, The Book Depository and Amazon...