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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

WOW! Just found out that #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons was in the Bookseller’s Top 20 Best selling Kids books last week 🤯 Huge thanks to everyone who is part of team growing dragons! @piccadillypress @templarbooks @bonnierbooks

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS Teachers/Parents/Librarians!🐉 Looking for some little activities to keep your dragon desperadoes occupied in the lead up to Christmas? You can find these wonderful activity sheets on my website Thanks to @templarbooks. Artwork by @s_warburton_ish_ designed by Shona Andrew🐉

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Wow just look at this fabulous display at Drake - The Bookshop Huge thanks to Mel and Richard for all their wonderful support! I'll be sending them some signed bookplates if you want to order a signed copy. #AChristmasDelivery #shoplocal #indiebookshops

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Do you have a dragon desperado in the family? There’s a new Christmas dragon bursting out of its fruit & it’s perfect for stockings! #AChristmasDelivery is full of magic & sparkle & lots of cosy family festive fun. written by me and illustrated by Sarah Warburton @templarbooks.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

It’s a very cold wet day but a rainbow of dragons has just flown in! Huge thanks to Holly and the rest of the Piccadilly Press rights team for finding homes for the dragons in Hungary, Taiwan and France.

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Cover reveal! I loved writing #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows & there’s a whole lot more to come from the Treetoppers! #TheWoodWhereStoriesSing takes the children on a thrilling adventure with Crest the driftwood horse, to save Wildtop Wood. Coming 2 July 2026 - you can preorders now!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

What a lovely event at @WaterstonesCamb today - my first public reading of #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery! Thank you so much to Amy & the team in store and all the wonderful dragon desperadoes who came along and joined in the fun!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Delighted to see A Christmas Delivery in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Xmas Gift Guide 'Joyful, packed with surprises and festive cheer, as well as Sarah Warburton’s gorgeously bright and fleet dragons, this has its own Christmas magic.' Check out their guide for lots of fab recommendations!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The silver birches in our garden are looking a bit grumpy. Maybe if I spend a bit of time with them & with these gentle autumn rays flooding down they’ll cheer up If you or someone you know loves trees you’ll find their magic growing all the way through #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows

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Miranda's BookScape @mirandasbookscape.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Up next, little Ray has received his first gifted book from Olivia at the wonderful @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social 💙📚 Thank you so much, cannot wait to read this to him for Christmas! 🎄#TheBoyWhoGrewDragons #AChristmasDelivery 🎅🎁

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

'Wonderfully charming and atmospheric' Huge thanks to Tom @SchoolReading for this lovely review and recommendation for #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery ! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/chris...

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I love how many people got dragon tattoos at the launch of #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery! Much thought about where to put them depending on what meetings they had😂 I love the idea of a dragon curled up my wrist hidden out of sight but protecting me 😍 @templarbooks.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Wow! My heart is very full ! It really was an incredible night celebrating the newest dragon flying out into the world! A Christmas Delivery is officially fledged! Thank you SO much to everyone who came - and all those who couldn’t and sent such lovely messages. @templarbooks.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Then it was off to Waterstones Leadenhall to set up for the launch party! We had a suitcase full of dragons & Christmas! Thank you so much to Corinne and Mark for making us feel so welcome and being such a huge help - and letting us take over the downstairs! @templarbooks.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

First stop yesterday was the Sky Garden to meet my son and his lovely friends who had travelled up for the launch of #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery Couldn’t resist bringing along #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows ! You just never know where pockets of green magic are hiding💚💚

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Another lovely walk today wandering through trees just like The Wood Where Magic Grows There are lots of ideas on my website to inspire autumn Nature art. And after a walk what better way to feel cosy than to curl up with a story and a hot cup of tea

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I do love a dragon delivery & this one is extra special because it’s celebrating #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery the new picture book written by me and illustrated by Sarah Warburton. The original dragon growers Tomas and Lolli all set to grow a dragon for Christmas!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Wandering among giants in the grounds of @petworthnt Reminding me of the trees Iggy Mae and Cal meet in The Wood Where Magic Grows 🌳✨

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I do love a stamp and this one is extra special as it’s a Lino cut made by my son inspired by Sarah’s wonderful artwork. Looking forward to signing copies of The Boy Who Grew Dragons A Christmas Delivery! @templarbooks

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

So exciting to see these photos sent over by my lovely publisher in Taiwan of #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons at the Taiwan International Children and Youth Book Fair 2025 Amazing to see #SaraOgilvie's cover artwork displayed like this!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Oh my goodness how cute are these little Christmas trees! Dragon growing in progress! Look out for these special trees popping up in your local bookshop to celebrate the arrival of the newest dragon - The Boy Who Grew Dragons A Christmas Delivery thanks to @templarbooks

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This is another absolute triumph from Ross Montgomery ! legendary, epic & thrilling with a heart of gold at its core

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thanks to Andrew for inviting me onto the blog @SpyReaders Nice to sit down with a cuppa and answer your great questions! spyreaders.co.uk/interview-wi...

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Delighted to see The Boy Who Grew Dragons A Christmas Delivery is on @waterstones.bsky.social list of Best selling picture books and 2025's Best selling Paperbacks! Huge thanks to all the booksellers for waving a flag for the dragons and welcoming this newest arrival into store!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I’m delighted to be supporting BBC Children In Need again this year You can bid on loads of wonderful signed books including a limited edition hardback of The Wood Where Magic Grows. Here’s to raising even more this year ! jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... @childreninread.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Well publication day would t be complete without a celebratory jam tart!

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Children's Books at The Agency @theagencybooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Happy Publication Day to The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery, illustrated by #SarahWarburton! 🐉🎄 This winter-warmer of a picture book captures all the magic of @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social's The Boy Who Grew Dragons series, but for a younger audience! #TemplarBooks

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I know it’s still early but the newest dragon couldn’t wait any longer #TheBoyWhoGrewDragonsAChristmasDelivery flies out TODAY! So happy to see this one out in the world. Welcome little dragon! & thank you Sarah Warburton & @templarbooks.bsky.social I’ve loved growing this dragon with you.

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Over the moon yesterday to see & sign a stack of #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons on a table AND #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows on display @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly. Plus a lovely bookseller card about #TheUltimateGuidetoGrowingDragons Thank you to the wonderful booksellers for championing my stories ❤️

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

A memory popped up on my socials today of my son playing outside with autumn leaves. I love his petal art bird and it was making nature art like this that was one of the inspirations for #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows Beautifully illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Exciting to see preorders flying out early! Thank you to my lovely friend Liz for letting me know her Christmas dragons arrived 😍

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

My books are all about finding magic on your doorstep and today some definitely landed on mine! I’ve been eagerly waiting for the newest dragon to burst out of its dragon fruit and fly to find me. Say hello to: 'The Boy Who Grew Dragons A Christmas Delivery' !

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Thanks to Nat Harrison for sending me a little shot of our books hanging out together in the window of @Bournebookshop Thank you to the lovely booksellers for displaying our books in your window.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

With 87 days to Christmas, it’s time to think about festive reads and The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, looks perfect for younger readers! Out 09/10, huge thanks to Pippa @templarbooks.bsky.social 🎄 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book and its press release. The cover shows Father Christmas and 2 young children in a sleigh full of presents, flying over snowy houses and accompanied by lots of brightly coloured dragons.

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Delighted to receive my author copy of the fabulous Taiwanese edition Huge thanks to Holly & the brilliant rights team at Piccadilly Press and publisher Youth Cultural Enterprise The dragons are getting a fab display at the Taiwan International Children and Youth Book Fair !

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

NEW & available for free from my website A fantastic activity pack for The Boy Who Grew Dragons - A Christmas Delivery showing off Sarah Warburton’s glorious artwork! Perfect for teachers, librarians, booksellers & parents who want to occupy any little dragon desperados over the Christmas period!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I can't tell you how excited I am about this book written by me & illustrated by AMAZING Sarah Warburton. It's sooooo beautiful! Full of Christmas sparkle and magic! If you know a dragon desperado who'd like to curl up with a dragon this Christmas, you can preorder now @templarbooks.bsky.social

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

At @bonnierbooks_uk showcase today at the Barbican where I was on a panel with the brilliant @tiafisher_ and @NateLessore talking about engaging boy readers So many interesting discussion points & great to hear Jonathan Douglas CEO of the National Literacy Trust speaking so animatedly beforehand

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I signed and stand with the authors and illustrators who have added their names to this statement on Palestine With thanks to @chrishaughton.bsky.social & Joseph Nhan-O'Reilly for organising. Artwork by Reem Madooh You can read the full statement and sign here statement-on-palestine.org

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Sometimes tree faces can be hard to spot and other days the trees just appear like they want to say hi . So many trees at lovely Anglesey Abbey today. If you’d like to meet my tree characters Groak, Turrety and Occy join the Treetoppers as they venture into ‘The Wood Where Magic Grows’

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Blackberries and apples picked from Nana & Grandad’s garden. Welcoming autumnal weather with a delicious crumble & custard . Mmmmmmmm

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

So excited today to read The Boy Who Grew Dragons - A Christmas Delivery to my friend’s two little girls who were such a big inspiration for Tomas’ little sister Lolli. Pure Magic! They adored & pored over the glorious illustrations by Sarah Warburton Preorder yours today!

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Meet Turrety! I’ve known this horse chestnut tree my whole life & it's the inspiration for Turrety in #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows. A ‘one tree adventure playground’ for the Treetoppers. Horse chestnuts feel like they're just waiting to join in our games Do you have a Turrety near you?

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

I absolutely love these dragons! It's always so brilliant to see the story inspiring so much creativity in class.

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Children's Books at The Agency @theagencybooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Coming soon!🐉🎄❄️ The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery, wonderfully illustrated by #SarahWarburton, is a winter-warmer of a picture-book, capturing all the magic of @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social's The Boy Who Grew Dragons series for a younger audience!✨ Publishing Oct 2025 #TemplarBooks

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

It was lovely being invited onto @funkidslive.com to talk to Bex about the magic of trees and why I loved writing The Wood Where Magic Grows. Thanks for having me on! Find out more about Wildtop Wood & the Treetoppers by listening here: podcastnetwork.funkidslive.com/fun-kids-boo...

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