Wonderful & Inspiring Children’s Picture Books 2026

First-as we adventure into 2026 I am delighted with my new children’s picture books. I have added to some new genres in this past year as a children’s author, illustrator & storyteller. My books are been inspired by important people in my life. Aspiring role models that have a purpose and legacy. Something that cannot be summed up in a little book.

Ss I have tried my best to honour them. In my modest little scribbles and writing!

Colourfully illustrated Children’s First Prayers & Commandments!

My First Prayer Book

Inspired by both a teacher and family friend who would appear at our little cottage in Morningside like ‘Mary Poppins’. This book was dedicated to ‘Our Sister Magdalene’. Sister Magdalene would visit us weekly offering my parents a break from myself and my 8 siblings. She always appeared on her roaring motorcycle. With her leather bag tied to the back seat of her Honda. We would all sit eagerly -waiting for her arrival. We would wait patiently around the fireplace to discover what she had tucked away in her magical bag; arts and crafts, puzzles or games. She never ceased to surprise and amaze us!

Children’s Ten Commandments

Likewise surprisingly my second book ‘Children’s Ten Commandments; Whispers from God was also inspired by another nun Sister Martina Boylan. I first met Martina in my early 20’s after graduating from Art College where we struck up a friendship. Only many years later did I discover her amazing life’s story. In particular her work in Uganda in the 1960’s and 70’s. Martina’s miraculous fervour for life continues unhampered even at age 94. Only earlier last summer she suddenly appeared at my front door with her zimmer after jumping on a train from London to come and visit us in Scotland.

These books have become personal favourites of mine with a special young nieces seal of approval by insisting that her dad reads her ‘My First Prayer Book’ every night.

In conclusion I am not sure what new books I will have in store for 2026. Who will inspire me to put pencil to paper? All I know is that both of these books were a pleasure to create, in honour of two of the most remarkable women I have had the pleasure to know!