The Pot Bellied Cook and the Three Legged Dog

Firstly, let me apologise for not blogging sooner, giving you updates and information. We've been very very busy!

As you can see from the image above we've been working on another book.... 
oh yes indeedy another book 'The Pot Bellied Cook and the Three Legged Dog'   
this book will be available in book shops in the summer :-) gender age 8+  

oh my word! can't wait to SEE this in print!!!!  as it's looking pretty good so far.

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Also I might add,  we've published a compilation of scary stories available to purchase from AMAZON kindle edition :  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theres-Something-Wrong-Grandad-ebook/dp/B00B5GY4WI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1362061547&sr=1-1 

Product Description

Suitable for Children 10yrs+

A collection of 7 spooky stories written in verse. 

There's Something Wrong With Grandad: 

The "Zombie Apocalypse" as seen through the eyes of an eight year old.

One Legged Steve and the Ghost:

The crew of a pirate ship are blown off course by a storm and land on a deserted island. When night falls however, it becomes apparent that they are not alone.

Commander-in-Chief of the World:

We all know not to take sweets off strangers, but what happens when a stranger offers you a computer game to play?

Golden Arm:

If you can't keep a promise to someone who's just died, make sure you're not alone in the house when they come calling.

Miss Carr:

Miss Carr has a secret, she never gets old. Just what is her secret of youth? What keeps her beautiful? And what's in those marvellous pies?

Zombelina:

If you had the respect of everyone, and the friendship of no-one, how far would you go to fill the emptiness in your heart?

Imagine if you had the skills to create your own child, just as you would a toy...would you call on the supernatural to bring her to life?....

A Child on the Hill: 

The hunter sets out to get a deerskin for his new born son and encounters the 'King of the Forest' on his journey. 

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they are great stories and your kids aged 10+ will love them! some funny some very scary... you'll be reading them on the edge of your seat! 

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i'll keep you informed of any new additions as soon as they are published - but don't forget 'There's Something Wrong with Granddad' NOW available to on Kindle - press on the link above and it will take you straight to the purchase page.

keep in touch and info and updates on our website:  http://hpmmedialtd.com

but if you need more information leave your comments below or email  <info@hpmmedialtd.com>  we'd love to hear from you... 

'A Cloud of Souls'

shared from Robin Griffiths timeline:  

"I love this picture 

Carol is working on the sequel  :-) 

I'd get reading this one first if I were you!"

This is one of Carol's early 

sketches from 

'A Cloud of Souls' 

Two the Bollybog is in Forest's mane. The Tor in the background.

to purchase this amazing kindle edition ebook  

hit the link below  

http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Cloud-of-Souls-

ebook/dp/B0092NXSWS/ref=sr_1_1ie=UTF8&qid=1359737458&sr=8-

1 

  Product Description

During a catastrophe, which threatens his world and the sheltered life he has always known, Young One is transported across the universe into the body of a young boy, known as Flea.

The new Flea must embrace the life he has been catapulted into, with its challenging relationships, while trying to make sense of what has happened. Somehow, he must make the real Flea’s friends believe in him and trust him, for only with their help will he have a chance of restoring balance.

Only one character from his previous life is able to communicate with him, although not all the time and not necessarily when he really needs help! Anukh is his spirit guide, who most commonly takes the earthly form of a seagull.

Despite their original cynicism and downright reluctance, the friends begin to work together. They will need to rely on their wits and instinct to prevent a far worse disaster than anyone could have imagined.

As the adventure unfolds, the friends meet strange new creatures, not of our world, and must learn to adapt to strange new situations. They will even question what the truth is.

5 stars reviews from most of our readers

and here's the last one posted 18th January 2013...

This review is from: A Cloud of Souls (Kindle Edition)

A multidimensional roller coaster ride; this children's fantasy adventure story is jam packed with excitement and surprises throughout. I loved the 'ending' - More soon please, Carol.

purchase today and give us YOUR feedback

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'Theres something wrong with Grandad' 

new ebook  now available to purchase from AMAZON

 #Leighroy  author/songwriter  is a very fluid writer and HAS  a vivid imagination!

After reading this collection of tales - you feel as though you are there with the folks he his writing about!!!   judge for yourself  purchase today...  you wont be disappointed...

I highly recommend this ebook especially if you have a youngun who hates reading books!

Scare your kids today with these "read em' out aloud" gems.

You may not find a better collection of spooky stories anywhere

LINK : ⬇

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theres-Something-Wrong-Grandad-ebook/dp/B00B5GY4WI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1359643995&sr=1-1

Product Description

Suitable for Children 10yrs+

A collection of 7 spooky stories written in verse. 

There's Something Wrong With Grandad: 

The "Zombie Apocalypse" as seen through the eyes of an eight year old.

One Legged Steve and the Ghost:

The crew of a pirate ship are blown off course by a storm and land on a deserted island. When night falls however, it becomes apparent that they are not alone.

Commander-in-Chief of the World:

We all know not to take sweets off strangers, but what happens when a stranger offers you a computer game to play?

Golden Arm:

If you can't keep a promise to someone who's just died, make sure you're not alone in the house when they come calling.

Miss Carr:

Miss Carr has a secret, she never gets old. Just what is her secret of youth? What keeps her beautiful? And what's in those marvellous pies?

Zombelina:

If you had the respect of everyone, and the friendship of no-one, how far would you go to fill the emptiness in your heart?

Imagine if you had the skills to create your own child, just as you would a toy...would you call on the supernatural to bring her to life?....

A Child on the Hill: 

The hunter sets out to get a deerskin for his new born son and encounters the 'King of the Forest' on his journey.

for more News, updates and information please visit:
http://www.hpmmedialtd.com 

have a great day where ever you are
from all at HPM Media Ltd...

THE HAIRY PLUG MONSTER

amazing children's story in verse           |    author - leighroy marsh 

amazing illustrations                              |    samuel perry  

5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic book and a great tantrum stopper., 10 Nov 2012

By 

Dawn Mason "Purplebint" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews

(REAL NAME)

  

This review is from: The Hairy Plug Monster (Paperback)

"My daughter went through a stage of being scared of the plughole and the bathwater when she was about 2yrs old. We bought this book to try and stop the crying, tantrums and bath refusal that was going on and it worked perfectly. It's still one of my children's favourite books, and they both say good night to the Hairy Plug Monster as the bathwater goes down the plughole.

I couldn't rate this book highly enough."

and YES you can still purchase a copy intime for Christmas visit   

http://www.hpmmedialtd.com    🎅     

OR 

links to the following 

from  AMAZON 

PAPERBACK:   http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=the+hairy+plug+monster+

EBOOK:             http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=hairy+plug+monster+ebook

WATERSTONES:  EBOOK:  http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/leighroy+marsh/samuel+perry/the+hairy+plug+monster+28ebook29/8737770/ 

SYNOPSIS

In the quiet of the night, Maya creeps into the bathroom and makes a new friend. 'The Hairy Plug Monster'.

Join Maya and 'The Hairy Plug Monster' on their delightful adventure filled with bubble bath sandwiches and chocolate éclairs that answers the age old question, 

                             

                                    "Where does the bathwater go daddy?"

REVIEW :   "The lyrical writing easily matches up to the likes of Julia Donaldson and the illustrations are just fantastic"

Rachel (Children's buyer - Waterstone's Bury) 

  

Sometimes a picture really does paint a thousand words

A friend posted this recently on Leighroy's facebook page 

"Abi was talking this morning about what was real and what was imaginary. She was going through everything she could think of and categorising it, so gruffalo = imaginary, totoro = imaginary, jesus = imaginary, when it came to the Hairy Plug Monster though she decided he's real. I thought you'd like to know :) "

She obviously knows there's no such thing as the Gruffalo.

but don't take my word for it     Click here to find out for yourself

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_8/277-1429982-3053454?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=leighroy+marsh&sprefix=leighroy%2C

or for the equally brilliant Epub version Click here

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/simpleSearch.do?simpleSearchString=leighroy&typeAheadFormSubmit=

there is still time to order a copy of this little picture book 

following the links above 

or visit our website @ http://www.hpmmedialtd.com

for more updates and information... 

another great review for 'A Cloud of Souls' posted yesterday:


5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic 13 Nov 2012
By Valeria

Such an exciting book from start to finish. There is always something happening. An air of anticipation on every page. A light glimpse into the world of spirit and different dimensions, of reality and non reality with fascinating characters like 'Flea' who has come 

from another universe and 'Bolly-Bog' otherwise known as 'Two'. It is as if the characters are living in two worlds at the same time and yet the reality of the story is happening somewhwere in the vicinity of Bath.
With each chapter I couldn't wait to find out what was to happen next. This book is not just for children it is also for adults who enjoy excitement.
Carol has such a fantastic imagination and the gift of expressing it in words.
I can hardly wait for the next book. I hope there is to be a sequel

to purchase click on the link below:  

http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Cloud-of-Souls-ebook/dp/B0092NXSWS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1352885831&sr=1-1

Want to scare your

kids 

this Halloween? 

Read them 

Golden Arm 

available for 

download Oct 31st

http://t.co/Hs21ErG3

for more updates and information visit  :  http://www.hpmmedialtd.com

  

Another chapter from 

Carol Leith's  

'A Cloud of Souls'  

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chapter 4

complications of friendships 

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enjoyed this preview    |     buy from http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/B0092NXSWS/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link

review from a reader....    via AMAZON 

✵✵✵✵✵ 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Read!,  7 Oct 2012

By      Sue D  

Very well written fantasy...liked it very much indeed. The story was complex enough to be interesting & keep you guessing but not so complex as to totally confuse which is something that can often happen, (especially as my memory & attention span are not the best!) I felt great empathy for the main characters & was cleverly drawn into their colourful, magical world & lives- all was so well described that I could see it in my mind ...........I think all ages would enjoy this book.

Great Stuff...look forward to the next

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get in touch :  info@hpmmedialtd.com   

Another brilliant review...

Another brilliant review 4.0 out of 5 stars A fast-moving fantasy 21 Oct 2012 


By Mrs G C Cross 


There are plenty of books which transport a hero from everyday reality into a 

fantastic, imagined world. This book works the other way, and it's refreshing to see 

the ordinary world transformed as it's seen through the eyes of a character from 

another reality. Flea - as he's not really called - is a splendid hero. He's brave and 

resourceful, but he remains a real boy, in spite of his super-powers. His adventures 

are fast-moving and vividly narrated, with a refreshing touch of humour. I'm 

looking forward to reading Carol Leith's next book.

available to purchase :  follow the link below   

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/B0092NXSWS/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link

for more updates and info visit :  http://www.hpmmedialtd.com

and read more about what we're up to!   

Himalayan Balsam Mixed Seed Cookies

The Hairy Plug Monster and Friends: Making the most of an

invasive weed. Cookies with a difference

 

for more info and updates visit :   http://www.hpmmedialtd.com 
if you haven't got a signed copy you can  purchase  
The Hairy Plug Monster on our website above...

HPM Media Ltd - Childrens Books 

something to look forward too!

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The Hairy Plug Monster

feeling FED UP with your kids!  this children's book will make them laugh out loud
and can be purchased on our website   click on the link here
where you can order a signed copy  http://www.hpmmedialtd.com/ 


or buy from amazon - heres the link for an ebook copy 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Hairy-Plug-Monster-ebook/dp/B009DMS9PE/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349802999&sr=1-1

leave a comment and we will published only nice things you have to say...!

a great review from one of our readers...

a great review from one of our readers....

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, 7 Oct 2012

By 

Sue D - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Cloud of Souls (Kindle Edition)

Very well written fantasy...liked it very much indeed. The story was complex enough to be interesting & keep you guessing but not so complex as to totally confuse which is something that can often happen, (especially as my memory & attention span are not the best!) I felt great empathy for the main characters & was cleverly drawn into their colourful, magical world & lives- all was so well described that I could see it in my mind ...........I think all ages would enjoy this book.
Great Stuff...  look forward to the next 

more reviews from our readers - click on the link 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B0092NXSWS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1  

purchase a copy - you won't be disappointed


Posted by Kul Cuthbert

another chapter from 'A Cloud of Souls'

preview - chapter 3 

click on the link :-     http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Cloud-of-Souls-ebook/dp/B0092NXSWS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349294860&sr=1-1

'SNUFFLEBUG FLY' plays the flute and sings lots of songs - HPM children's books

a few verses taken from our book 
'The Pop Bellied Cook and the Three Legged dog'
soon tobe published....   the 'Snufflebug Fly' profile

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......   she gazed at the cook and his green smelly sock

“I will be your wife” , was her short sharp reply

“If you bring me the shoes  from the snufflebug fly”

Now the snufflebug fly as I understand

Was the fiercest of insects you could find in the land

As large as a cow, but not nearly as cute

And she spends all her days playing songs on a flute

So off went the cook and the three legged dog

To the snufflebug fly who lived in the bog

They heard her sweet music 

sound out from the trees

And quietly approached  on their paws, hands and knees

“Who is It?” she called as she saw them draw near

“tis I” said the cook, 

"you have nothing to fear!" 

"I need a bride to make me complete,

And all that I ask are the shoes on your feet”

“My shoes”  she replied, “you haven’t a chance

 I need them tonight for the midsummer dance,

They're  all that I’ve got to go with my suit,

But I might do a swap for the  Pigaloo’s boots”

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exciting news from HPM Media Children's Books

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D341689031&field-keywords=hairy+plug+monster

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mostro-Lungopelo-Italian-Edition-ebook/dp/B009E89OGK/ref=sr_1_1s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348691307&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kudlacz-Spod-Wanny-ebook/dp/B009DPG3F4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348691584&sr=1-1