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Norwich, UK, based Hummy Press publishes colourful books and imaginative audio stories for children and young adults.

Founded by award-winning writers, illustrators and husbands David Terry and Robert Neave.

02/04/2025

Today is 'International Children's Book Day' and here at HP HQ we are marking the day by celebrating our most recent children's book publication 'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One' written by David Terry and Robert Neave. 🎃👻👽

"Welcome to Dooke, our quaint seaside town.
Here you will smile and never, ever, frown.
Because all is perfect, there's nothing strange here,
no monstrous children or teachers to fear.
No living lies, no bloodsucking vets,
just sunshine and toys for the kids and their pets.
So come to the shops, buy an ice-cream or gown
and soon you'll never want to leave our quaint seaside town."

Something strange is going on in the curious, coastal town of Dooke, and now stories of supernatural shenanigans have escaped the terrifying town and found their way into 'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One'. Featuring six fearsome fables about menacing monsters, creepy cursed toys and the worst school dinner imaginable .. are you brave enough to read them all?

'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One' is suitable for children aged 8 to 14 years old and can be purchased right now at www.hummypress.co.uk

01/04/2025

Here at Hummy Press HQ we are chock full of the lurgy this week 🤧 but this morning David managed to muster up enough energy to do some work from home ... until the HP HQ fur babies, Eva and Wall.E, decided that today should be all about eating cookies on the sofa and falling asleep to 'The Golden Girls' on Disney+. Well, thems the bosses and David will oblige.

Poor Robert still had to go to work and teach though 😷😭

31/03/2025

Did you know there are currently 7 free audio stories on the Hummy Press website as part of the 'Spookie Dooke - The Eerie Audio' collection? 👻🍰🐍

Listen in by visiting www.hummypress.co.uk/spookie-dooke

30/03/2025

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to mums everywhere! 🌹💖

And an especially "Happy Mother's Day" to all the mums, fictional and real, who feature in our Hummy Press stories! Itch the Witch ('Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch'), Bonnie Bright ('Spookie Dooke - The Eerie Audio' story - 'Sonshine') and, of course, our own scary Hummy Mummies Diane and Jenni ('Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One').

We wish you all a wonderful day full of love!

29/03/2025

Artists of Norfolk and Suffolk Hummy Press wants you! 👩🏾‍🎨

This is an exciting, paid opportunity to collaborate with the team at HP HQ on artwork for a raft of upcoming Hummy Press books and audio stories. Please read the advert and message [email protected] to register your interest.

Experience is not necessary but creativity and artistic talent are a must! 🎨🎨🎨

28/03/2025

Time for a Hummy Press reading recommendation! 📖

'Freeze Tag' by Caroline B Cooney is a young adult horror for teens (and teens-at-heart) who like to be terrified. Hummy Press's resident writer, David, first read this when he was a teenager and the concept of the book - a childhood game turning deadly due to supernatural forces - has really stuck with him. David says "There is something nightmarishly hypnotic about this story, about warped childhood innocence, that got in my head and stayed there. No doubt this book has inspired me as a writer today with my love of the supernatural in suburbia and nightmares in the simplest of things - such as taking a childhood game literally."

The book summary reads - "Meghan and West, girl and boy next door, play an innocent game of Freeze Tag with their neighbour Lannie. But Freeze Tag is no ordinary game … when Lannie is playing. For when she tags someone they really do freeze, like an ice blue statue, like death. One that same day, ice hearted Lannie extracts a horrible promise from handsome West: “You must always like me best.” Now they’re older and Meghan and West are in love. That one terrifying game has been forgotten … until Lannie reminds West of the promise he was forced to make all those years ago. And if he refuses, she will freeze Meghan … to death."

27/03/2025

Today is 'World Theatre Day' and in celebration we can let you in on a little exciting exclusive. 😃

Not only does Hummy Press's resident writer, David, write children's books and audio stories, but David has also written four stage plays! Three of which have been performed and one (here's the exclusive) is currently entered into an amazing theatre competition! 🎭

Dying Christine
In a decrepit theatre four impoverished people, each pretending to be something they are not, confront their personal self-loathing and lost dreams in the hopes of forging themselves a better future.
Written by David Terry
Performed at the University of Huddersfield

Outside or In-between
In order to gain their wings and entry into heaven a group of hapless angles must help an unhappily married woman find true love.
Written by Nicola Hirst and David Terry
Performed at the University of Huddersfield

100 Yards Of Light
A fretful young man with a morbid fear of the dark, is lost at night and trapped in the slowly fading spotlight from the headlamps of his broken-down car. Beyond the pool of light keeping him safe is the encroaching darkness, and the monsters that live within it.
Written by David Terry
Competition winning play. Performed at the Norwich Arts Centre.

God and His best friend the Devil
An impulsive man squabbles with his sardonic friend over the complexities of what constitutes as a 'good deed' when they try to decide if they should give a homeless girl a magic purse of endless money.
Written by David Terry.
Currently entered into a theatre competition. Please keep your fingers crossed we win! 🤞🏼

26/03/2025

'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' the follow up to Hummy Press's debut children's book 'Itch the Witch and chicken called Chad' is available to buy now from www.hummypress.co.uk

"I love the story of Itch and Switch and think it holds a great message for children."
Katie - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch" reader.

"A fun and beautiful book. I would certainly recommend it as a great read to children and parents."
Lilia - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' reader.

24/03/2025

Did you know that Hummy Press is on Instagram?

Please follow us at www.instagram.com/hummypress
to find out more about your favourite Hummy Press stories and characters.

21/03/2025

For those raising money today for Red Nose Day all at HP HQ hope you have fun and lucrative day! 🔴

Hummy Press founder (and teacher by day), Robert, is dressing up silly to help get some giggles and raise some pennies at his school - all for a good cause. But really Robert will use any excuse to wear a wig! 🤣

Robert claims he's dressed up as a "cowboy" 🤠 but we think there's a bit of a resemblance to a certain fabulous 'Pink Pony Club' singer.🤔

What do you think? 🐄🐎

21/03/2025

Today is 'World Poetry Day'; a day to promote the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry!

Here at HP HQ we though there is no better way to celebrate today than by announcing our rhyming children's book 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' is Hummy Press's bestselling title of 2025 so far! 🏆

To date, all of Hummy Press stories are works of poetry with children's rhyming stories being a very specific form of poetry that is brilliant for exploring and expanding children's reading and linguistic skills. All at HP HQ are thrilled that readers continue to buy our books and engage young minds with great stories and poetic literature.

If you want to continue enjoying our poetry and help 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' hang onto the Hummy Press Bestseller title then visit the website where you can buy the book for yourself!

www.hummypress.co.uk

19/03/2025

Over the weekend, Hummy Press founders, David and Robert, had the chance to have a lovely catch up with East Anglia based writer Zoë Patel, and were able to share the exciting news that Zoë's story 'Flo Can't Eat People' is one of the top three most streamed stories on the Hummy Press website! 🏆

Congratulations Zoë for writing a fun, foodie, intergalactic tale that's being listened to by children all over the world 💖 We can't wait to see what you write about next!

17/03/2025

Here at HP HQ we hope you all had as great a weekend as we did!

Hummy Press's resident creatives, David and Robert, spent the weekend in Nottingham catching up with some very wonderful, and inspirational, friends. 🥳🥰

In fact, these brilliant people (and others who couldn't make it this weekend) are so important to our Hummy Press team that they all have characters named after them in our stories! 📖

If you've got some great friends in your life, why not celebrate that by putting them into your writing or creative works? 👫👭👬🥰

PS - James your namesake will be popping up in a special story real soon! We promise!🔨🦈

14/03/2025

12/03/2025

Writing tip Wednesday! 📜

As you'll probably know by now music is a great inspiration to Hummy Press's resident writer David. So here's a little music inspired writing challenge. What short story, poem or flash fiction tale can you write inspired by these lyrics from the Madonna song 'Dear Jessie'?

"Pink elephants and lemonade, dear Jessie hear the laughter running through the love parade.
Candy kisses and a sunny day, dear Jessie see the roses raining on the love parade." 🐘🌹☀️💖

10/03/2025

Only one week left to get your short play scripts entered into this great competition with The Norwich Players Theatre Company at the Maddermarket Theatre 🎭

Please see the advert for details. Good luck to those who enter! 🍀

08/03/2025

It has been a week of wonderful reviews at HP HQ and we are so thankful to readers like Louise who have taken the time to message us with their kind words. ❤️

Words like this encourage all at Hummy Press to keep going, and to keep filling the world with amazing stories that inspire, engage and bring us together. 📖🥰

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Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One

Today is 'International Children's Book Day' and here at HP HQ we are marking the day by celebrating our most recent children's book publication 'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One' written by David Terry and Robert Neave. 🎃👻👽 "Welcome to Dooke, our quaint seaside town. Here you will smile and never, ever, frown. Because all is perfect, there's nothing strange here, no monstrous children or teachers to fear. No living lies, no bloodsucking vets, just sunshine and toys for the kids and their pets. So come to the shops, buy an ice-cream or gown and soon you'll never want to leave our quaint seaside town." Something strange is going on in the curious, coastal town of Dooke, and now stories of supernatural shenanigans have escaped the terrifying town and found their way into 'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One'. Featuring six fearsome fables about menacing monsters, creepy cursed toys and the worst school dinner imaginable .. are you brave enough to read them all? 'Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One' is suitable for children aged 8 to 14 years old and can be purchased right now at www.hummypress.co.uk #childrensstories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #CityofLiterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #cityofstoriesnorwich #writerslife #authors #illustrator #publishers #indiepublisher #solvethemystery #spookiedooke #paranormalfornorfolk #bookstagram #bookworm #childrensbooks

'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' written by David Terry and Robert Neave

'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' the follow up to Hummy Press's debut children's book 'Itch the Witch and chicken called Chad' is available to buy now from www.hummypress.co.uk "I love the story of Itch and Switch and think it holds a great message for children." Katie - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch" reader. "A fun and beautiful book. I would certainly recommend it as a great read to children and parents." Lilia - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' reader. #childrensbooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #CityOfLiterature #birthdaygiftideas #itchthewitch

Flo Can't Eat People

Over the weekend, Hummy Press founders, David and Robert, had the chance to have a lovely catch up with East Anglia based writer Zoë Patel, and were able to share the exciting news that Zoë's story 'Flo Can't Eat People' is one of the top three most streamed stories on the Hummy Press website! 🏆 Congratulations Zoë for writing a fun, foodie, intergalactic tale that's being listened to by children all over the world 💖 We can't wait to see what you write about next! #proud #debutauthor #eastanglianauthor #writerslife #flocanteatpeople #foodallergies #hummypress

Spookie Dooke - The Eerie Audio

Are you looking to keep the little loved ones in your life entertained? 👧🏾👦🏻 If so, here at Hummy Press we've got an idea for you ... how about turning the lights down, getting the popcorn opened and taking a trip to the quaint seaside town of Dooke? For free, you can explore the map of the town, evaluate the eerie evidence and listen to ALL the paranormal-for-Norfolk audio stories set in the town of 'Spookie Dooke'. 👻🐍🎂😱 But do you believe Dooke is real? Can you help solve the mysteries of this twisted little town? www.hummypress.co.uk/spookie-dooke "If you love Roald Dahl, if you love Goosebumps, then you'll love 'Spookie Dooke'" - Justine, a 'Spookie Dooke - The Eerie Audio' listener #childrensbooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #norwichwriters #cityofstoriesnorwich #cityofliterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #cityofstoriesnorwich #writerslife #authors #illustrator #publishers #freestoriesforkids #freestories #audiostory #audiostoryforkids #paranormalfornorfolk #spookiedooke

Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

Have you got a birthday coming up for a little loved one in your life? 🧐🥳🎂🎁 Then how about buying them a gift that'll spark their imagination and promote personal, emotional and social development through a colourful story exploring the themes of honesty, friendship and love? "Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch", Hummy Press's exciting new children's storybook is now available to buy from www.hummypress.co.uk "We bought both the 'Itch the Witch' books and my kids read them straight away. They love the characters, especially Chad the chicken.' Will, 'Itch the With' reader. #lovebooks #bookstagram #bookworm #ChildrensBooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #birthdaygiftideas #goodreads #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #itchthewitch #hummypress

Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad

Looking for a book for your little loved ones? 🎁 'Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad' is the magical book that enchants children's imaginations and also promotes children's personal, emotional and social development through exploring themes such as friendship, challenges and bravery. "I like Chad. I have read the book 6 times. It is my favourite book." - Lilly, aged 6, 'Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad' reader. Available to buy now from www.hummypress.co.uk #lovebooks #bookstagram #bookworm #independentbookstore #childrensbooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #birthdaygiftideas #goodreads #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #itchthewitch #hummypress

Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' the follow up to Hummy Press's debut children's book 'Itch the Witch and chicken called Chad' is available to buy now from www.hummypress.co.uk "I love the story of Itch and Switch and think it holds a great message for children." Katie - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch" reader. "A fun and beautiful book. I would certainly recommend it as a great read to children and parents." Lilia - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' reader. #childrensbooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #CityOfLiterature #birthdaygiftideas #itchthewitch

'Flo can't eat people' by Zoë Patel

Meet little, pink monster Flo, and her whole family, in Hummy Press's out of this world audio story 'Flo Can't Eat People'. www.hummypress.co.uk/flo-cant-eat-people Written by debut author Zoë Patel this extra-terrestrial treat has been used in schools to educate young minds on the importance of allergy awareness. Zoë had to deal with food allergies in her own family and this became the inspiration for the story. 🍴❤️ #allergyawareness #debutwriter #freeaudiostory #audiostoriesforkids #childrensstories #hummypress

Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad

Christmas is round the corner! 🎅 If you've started your Christmas shopping don't forget to add Hummy Press's 'Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad' to your list of presents for the little loves ones in your life. 🎁 "I like Chad. I have read the book 6 times. It is my favourite book." - Lilly, aged 6, 'Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad' reader. Available to buy now from www.hummypress.co.uk #lovebooks #bookstagram #bookworm #independentbookstore #childrensbooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #cityofstoriesnorwich #CityOfLiterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #writerslife #authors #illustrator #publishers #indieauthor #birthdaygiftideas #presentideas #goodreads #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #itchthewitchandachickencalledchad #itchthewitch #hummypress

Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

Have you got a birthday coming up for a little loved one in your life or are you looking for a creative Christmas present for children? 🧐🥳🎂🎁 Then how about buying them a gift that'll spark their imagination and promote personal, emotional and social development through a colourful story exploring the themes of honesty, friendship and love? "Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch", Hummy Press's exciting new children's storybook, is now available to buy from www.hummypress.co.uk "All our kids love the 'Itch the Witch' books!" Will - 'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' reader #lovebooks #bookstagram #bookworm #ChildrensBooks #childrensstories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #cityofstoriesnorwich #CityOfLiterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #writerslife #authors #illustrator #publishers #indieauthor #birthdaygiftideas #goodreads #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #itchthewitch #hummypress

Spookie Story Snippets - Medusa Grace

Only two days left to the best night of the year!! 🎃🎃🎃 So here's a 'Spookie Story Snippet', read by the wonderful Will Power, to send a shiver up your spine for the spooky season! 👽💀👻 #Halloween #lovehalloween #spookyseason #SpookySeasonIsHere #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensStories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #cityofstoriesnorwich #CityofLiterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #writerslife #Authors #illustrator #publishers #freestoriesforkids #Freestories #audiostory #audiostoryforkids #paperbackbooks #NorwichDrag #dragstorytime #spookiedooke

Spookie Dooke - Spookie Story Snippets

With only 7 days left till Halloween here at HP HQ we're getting in the mood for spooky season! 🎃🤖👽👻 If you fancy something frightful then check out our spine-tingling audio and paperback tales from the mysterious Norfolk town of 'Spookie Dooke' at www.hummypress.co.uk Here's a 'Spookie Story Snippet' teaser as read by the wonderful Will Power #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensStories #storiesforkids #NorwichWriters #cityofstoriesnorwich #CityofLiterature #norwichauthors #norwichpublisher #norwichcityofstories #writerslife #Authors #illustrator #publishers #freestoriesforkids #Freestories #audiostory #audiostoryforkids #paperbackbooks #NorwichDrag #dragstorytime #spookiedooke

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Spookie Dooke - The Booke: Volume One

'Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch' written by David Terry and Robert Neave

Flo Can't Eat People

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Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad

Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

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Itch the Witch and a chicken called Chad

Itch the Witch and her daughter Switch

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