Chatty Goose Publishing

10/02/2025

Do you enjoy the world like a child?

When we create stories it’s important to think like the child. Be the in their shoes and create what they want to read, not what we think they’d enjoy. At Chatty Goose we are both child centred and childish in our approach. Having a sense of fun is a value that is very important to us, along with a sense of awe in the beauty of small and big things.

Photos of my husband and I trying to mirror our daughters’ energy and zest appeared on my phone memories today. I always giggle at the very amusing shapes we made. But it’s the brilliant ungracefulness that actually make them a fun memory or story to tell. So this is just a little post today to say be uniquely you, be fun, be young, be foolish and be happy.

07/02/2025

Hello Chatty Goose Publishing would like to introduce you to a new book character and we think this one is pretty special. The new story is about how writing and sharing kind words make an extraordinary difference. We thought it would be fun to have a competition to see if you can guess the name. We’d love you to ask any children in your lives too!

The prize for the correct name will be a set of 8 books of the new rhyming picture book story, perfect for a school library and class guided reading session or if you are a home schooling parent or not involved in education then you can keep a book and share the rest. The books will also come with a bumper sharing chocolate bar box for parents, carers or teachers as a thank you for all your hard word to inspire young minds! So this is a ‘sharing is caring’ post. The theme of the book is sharing kind words and we would love you to get involved to let others know about this very special book character.

How to enter
1. Follow Chatty Goose Publishing & Cara Art
2. Like and save this post
3. Tag a friend in each comment
4. Comment on what you think the new book character’s name might be
5. Share this post on your story

T&C’S
- Giveaway is open worldwide
- Last entry midnight GMT 15th March
- Winner will be announced on 16th March
- Each comment = one entry (more comments = more entries )
- if multiple people choose the winning name, the winner will be selected by popping names in a hat and drawing out the winner.

06/02/2025

As signs of spring start to appear with snowdrops and early daffodils it signals the hope of warmer weather round the corner. This book is about hope. When every feels lost and broken then a lost song restores hope and the melody brings the town and school back to the way it was first intended to be. Have you read Hidden Song? Adults enjoy it too.

21/01/2025

Like this list!

C.S Lewis letter to young writers.

Must read, The Screwtape Letters by C.S Lewis: https://amzn.to/3Cjm8S9

You can also get the audio book for FREE using the same link. Use the link to register for the audio book on Audible and start enjoying it.

20/01/2025

Some say it’s blue Monday on the 3rd Monday in January. Hoping it’s not a blue day for you, but one with pockets of blessings and happiness. I wanted to share a happy sunny tea party picture of a sunny day celebration we organised for a friend at the allotment. It is a reminder to me that there are brighter days ahead and it’s always possible to add a bit of sparkle and fun to the ordinary. No white rabbits attended the tea party but definitely some mad hatters! 😉.

18/01/2025

Have you read any of the Chatty Goose books? There are some new stories in the pipeline… What would you like us to publish a book about next?

17/01/2025

12/01/2025

What’s the story behind the story? People often ask me what inspires me to write a story and where do the ideas come from. The answer to the inspiration behind the recent book Susie The Singing Turtle is really my lovely goddaughter Lucy. She is studying marine biology and part of her work experience year was volunteering at a turtle protection sanctuary in the Philippines. Turtles are endangered and only a small amount that hatch survive until adulthood. Lucy spent time protecting the turtle eggs from being taken from wild dogs which is one of their main predators. If you are interested in supporting projects like the one Lucy worked on, then check out The Olive Ridley Turtle Project, which runs conservation projects and relies on sponsorship. Perhaps real turtles don’t sing like Susie in the story, but they are incredibly amazing creatures. Have you had the opportunity to see one in the wild? 🐢

08/01/2025

Such a chilly morning, but also such a beautifully inspiring morning where each icy pattern on a window or frozen puddle is telling its own magical story.

Anne of Green Gables is a story of seasonal contrasts, it’s part of its charm. So today whilst I am dreaming of warmer days I am also going to delight in the beauty of a winter’s day with its icy beauty. There is inspiration for stories everywhere.

29/12/2024

It’s that lazy time ( for a lot of people) between Christmas and new year where you are reading books and watching films. This is a little post to ask you to leave a book or product review on some of the things you’ve enjoyed. They make a lot of difference, especially to small businesses! If you read a Chatty Goose book to one of your family this year then do hop on to the platform where you purchased it and leave a review. Thank you soooo much. Have a wonderful end to 2024 and a lovely start to 2025.

21/12/2024

Love that The Nativity Goat is being shared far and wide! 😊🎄

16/11/2024

A very silly picture of me holding ear shaped stones being the BFG. I am quite childlike at 51! ( I think I get that from my mum! ) Do you see the fun and silliness in ordinary things? Chatty Goose was created because I love turning simple ideas into stories, I love the process of creating a character from a little idea. Have you read any of the books published by Chatty Goose? Was there a character or page that made you really smile? I’d love to know if there was.

29/10/2024

We love 5 ⭐️ reviews at Chatty Goose Publishing! Have you read Susie The Singing Turtle yet? If you have please can you leave a review? They make all the difference to small independent publishers! Share a bit of turtle love today!

24/10/2024

Whooooo today is book launch day! Susie the Singing Turtle is available at online bookstores.

Thanks to Katy Foster, Cara Hodgson and Lorraine Inglis for your hard work putting this beautiful book together.

Share this story with your friends and invite them to enjoy a lovely, colourful rhyming story about birthdays, friendship, music and overcoming challenges.

Link to purchase in comments.

24/10/2024

02/10/2024

Where would you choose to read your book? I think this beautiful spot might be a new favourite! I had the most wonderful day at the Sculpture Park near Dorchester on Saturday, which was a kind and thoughtful birthday gift from lovely friends. Sitting on this sofa under deep blue skies and swooping swallows, I felt very peaceful. The day just went too quickly.