Local families are invited to a special weekend event with former Wimbledon local and children’s author Kathy Urban at Polka Theatre, where she will celebrate the launch of her new book Kind Little Hands. This unique afternoon event will include a storytelling session, a nature-themed crafting workshop, and a book signing – perfect for children aged 3-8 and their families!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 16 November

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Location: Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Tickets: £12* (Adult & child), additional child ticket £7

A great opportunity for families living in and around Cookham.

The Little Bookshop is hosting this upcoming family-friendly event to enjoy a story about kindness toward nature and participate in nature-themed crafts.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 16 November

Time: 11am

Location: The Little Bookshop, Cookham

This will be an exciting morning for the launch of Kathy’s new book at Bookworm - Meadows in Dubai with some tiny special guests in attendance.

More details to follow soon …

Excited to see little Lulu - the brand new Arabic translation of our toy bunny adventure - available to young readers across the world.

Available for shipping worldwide with Maisontini

Looking for a new picture book for a little one in your life ?

If you’re not really into picture books yourself, that’s ok - but there may be a little one in your life who is (and is crazy about toy bunnies).

Thrilled to announce that Lola’s publishing journey is entering a new chapter!

Please say hello to ‘لولو’ or ‘Lulu’ who is about to hop! hop! hop! on to her Arabic publishing adventure!

Thrilling book news to share this week as „A Yummy Market Day Adventure“ - the second title in the Hop Lola Hop series is now available for sale at the Little Store - House of Wisdom, Sharjah.

Do you take your kids to the Farmers Market ? Or enjoy picking strawberries in the fields? How about a yummy picnic in the garden?

This story takes you to all these places !

Hop Lola Hop - A Yummy Market Day Adventure

Written by Kathy Urban

With illustrations by Siski Kalla

Published 2023 by Little Steps Publishing UK

Christmas is very nearly here … time for the cosy jumpers to come out and share a little more toy bunny love ❤️ .

Thanks so much to Helen and producer Milanie for inviting me on the programme this week to talk about my new book - Hop Lola Hop - A Magical Christmas Adventure 🎄🐰

Not sure if I ever get used to the idea of answering questions rather than asking them but Helen made it all feel so easy. Thank you !

Chatting toy bunnies, writing for little humans, publishing tips and more details about our upcoming “Lola mini movie”🎥 this coming Friday.

Support your local indie this Christmas.

Signed copies of Lola’s Christmas Adventure are now available at the Little Bookshop in Cookham, Berkshire.

We have a growing list of independent bookshops that carry our titles. If you are a bookseller and interested to find out more about the Hop Lola Hop series, do get in touch.

Our books are available via Gardners and BookSource in the UK.

In Australia, our titles are distributed by Woodslane.

For stocking inquiries in the UAE and Middle East, feel free to get in touch directly or reach out to our local distributor CIEL.

Our former local bookshops in Wimbledon Villages continues to support the Hop Lola Hop series.

Support your local indie this Christmas.

Why not visits your favorite bookshop today (they love to see you) and ask about my books.

Delighted to say that Hop Lola Hop - A Christmas Adventure features in this year’s Christmas Book List of parenting coach Sue Atkins. Thrilled to see Lola’s adventure featuring alongside other children’s Christmas classics such as “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg and “The Snowman” by Raymond Briggs. Did you spot the big train in our book. It’s no coincidence, the stage setting that features is inspired by Allsburg’s classic tale.

The Hop Lola Hop children’s book series is part of the Sue Atkins Book Club - a great community bringing together children’s book authors and parents.

Lola’s Christmas Adventure features in the December issue of Wimbledon Time & Leisure Magazine

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IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! GET READY FOR SOME FESTIVE FUN, AND JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FESTIVITIES AT MAISON TINI.

CRAFT YOUR OWN SET OF ORNAMENTS, WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA, ENJOY CHRISTMAS STORYTIME, AND HELP LIGHT UP THE TREE WITH FESTIVE CHEER! SO, COME, SHARE THE MAGIC AND CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON!

Come and join us for some festive fun with author Kathy Urban who will be reading her new Hop Lola Hop book ‘A Magical Christmas Adventure’ and get crafty with some card making activities.

The event is free and suitable for children aged 3-8.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase at Kinokuniya both in store and online .

Come and join us for some festive fun with author Kathy Urban who will be reading her new Hop Lola Hop book 'A Magical Christmas Adventure' and get crafty with some card making activities.

'It’s very nearly Christmas and it promises to be a magical one for Lola and Ella ... that is until our little bunny realises that someone else is about to enter their lives and change everything. Will Ella still have time for her bunny? And what’s Santa got to do with it? Join the little toy bunny as she Hop! Hop! Hops! on to her most exciting adventure so far.'

Event suitable for children age 3-8

As part of Jollybox's Fun Learning Campaign, the brilliant Children's author Kathy Urban will be delivering a fun filled story time and craft workshop at Redditch Library on the 27th November at 3:30pm! 📚

This event is free to attend and there is no booking required either, just pop in on the day and have lots of fun. Kathy's books will also be available to buy at the event too.

For more on Kathy, follow this link:

Come cook with Citrus and Lola, the beloved characters created by your favorite locally-based children's book authors Ebtisam Al Beiti

and Kathy Urban.

Join us for a bookish picnic on November 18th, starting at 4:30 PM at Magrudys Mall in Jumeirah. We'll be preparing and learning how to make pancakes and smoothies while enjoying a delightful picnic together. It promises to be a charming evening - we can't wait to have you with us! 🥞🍊

Signed copies of Lola’s Magical Christmas Adventure now available at Books Kinokuniya Dubai Mall.

Purchase your copy online or visit the shop in Dubai Mall

November 2023 -Hop Lola Hop features in Kirkus Reviews Magazine ‘Indies Worth Discovering’ Annual Booklist

Every story has a home and so does our little toy bunny series.

This Christmas we are thrilled to see Lola and her friend Ella return to the place that provided many happy memories for our young family.

September 2023 - Hop Lola Hops features in Publishers Weekly Indie Spotlight

A special mention of second our toy bunny adventure in the September edition of Publishers Weekly Spotlifght

Read my interview with Expatwoman, where I talk expat life and the reason I chose to swap a busy newsroom career for the world of children’s books.

This April - Hop away with Lola and Ella in another magical adventure, full of heart, hope and yummy food as the friends explore the local farmers market.

There’s always time and room for stories wherever you go.

My experience of the 2023 Emirates LitFest has been one filled with memories of many firsts !!!

Being invited as an author … at a literature festival …well, that was a first for me.

We’re thrilled to see Hop Lola Hop has made it on the shelves of Waterstones Ealing and Wimbledon branches.

Pick up your signed copy of Hop Lola Hop at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon.

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There’s always time and room for stories wherever you are …

We enjoyed a very interactive morning at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair , where Lola and I were joined by some eager students to showcase their cooking skills.

After reading our latest book, A Yummy Market Day Adventure, Lola and I invited some students on the stage to help us prepare the batter, stir and bake some delicious pancakes.

And rest assured - just like Lola and Ella, these kids made sure that nothing would go to waste that morning.