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If You Ever Had To Leave
The people that you love make your world a better place… As you do for them too. Sometimes they're so special that they feel like they are your world. And the thought of ever losing them is one of life’s biggest fears - I think. So, I wrote this poem 'If You Ever Had To Leave'.
A special day for Mr Bear
You might have watched Mr Bear's Christmas which was my first attempt at making a film. Since then, I have loved dreaming up more animated adventures for Mr Bear and I'd love to tell you about one I've been working on called Mr Bear's Birthday. A lot of this new animated film takes place in the Kitchen which I had to design from scratch because a kitchen has never featured in any of the other stories or illustrations...
Bedtime Stories
Everytime I thought about what to create, I kept returning to bedtime stories and that is what unfolded when I put pencil to paper and a woodland sleepover took shape with a little campfire for toasting marshmallows and friends to snuggle up with.
On The Shoulders of Giants
What I would this book to do is present to you a reminder that you are a gift to this world in your entirety, in full colour - not a gift despite your life experiences but because of them. A reminder that you too are a giant upon whose shoulders future generations will stand as well.
What to say when you don’t know what to say.
If you're struggling to express your condolences and everything sounds trite, I think acknowledging that you're lost for words is a perfect place to start.
World Book Day 2023
This one is for all the wriggly daydreamers who may also be a little allergic to sitting still with a book.
Mr Bear's on TV!
Celebrate with Mr Bear and friends as Mr Bear's Christmas goes onto the BBC this Christmas! Tune into CBeebies on the 13th December to enjoy 11 minutes of cosy festive magic, beautifully narrated by Stephen Fry.
Finding magic in unexpected places
It was such a chance opportunity that I didn’t even know I was looking for but each week left me with insights into myself and my business and a growing sense of clarity and direction - gold dust with perfect timing.
Mr Fry Comes To Tea
Mr Bear and Mouse had much excitement in The Corner Of The Forest as Mr Stephen Fry came to visit for a cup of tea to chat about Mr Bear's favourite time of year - Christmas.
Thank you Mr Briggs
It is funny how an idea and a creation made many miles away can land in your world and shape it, a beautiful reminder of how connected we are through stories and inspirations. How those characters can become so dear to you, your own experiences of The Snowman, Winnie the Pooh, The Wind In The Willows, Narnia, those magical places exist in your heart as much as they do in the mind of their creators
...I should just get a job
I would describe myself as a solo business owner - certainly I'm the only one on the payroll and I laugh at the spam emails addressed "Hello team at Toots Design'. But the truth is, there is a huge invisible team behind me, yourself included
