Duchess Serenity Press

19/03/2023

Happy Mother's Day! 🎉

To our Duchess, to all of the mothers at Serenity Press, and to all of the amazing, empowering women helping guide the next generation: THANK YOU! ✨

We hope that our books play just a small part in a day that's all about you. 💝

21/02/2023

Happy Pancake Day! Who has a sweet tooth? Well, when you're finally done with pancakes, we have the perfect sweet treat for you: Puddle Boots! 🌟

No one told Isabee that her new puddle boots were magical! When she splashes in puddles, she gets transported to a wonderful world full of mermaids, birthday parties, and some amazing new friendships. 🧜‍♀️

The Duchess's magical adventure is filled with friendship, wonder, and all the sweetness you could want! 🥞

https://serenitypress.org/puddle-boots/

17/02/2023

There is always a wonderful surprise hiding under Granny’s hat. What will it be this time? ✨

What's Under Your Hat. Granny? is a story of michief, possibility, and kindness from Sarah, Duchess of York. With stunning illustrations (just look at that cover!!) from Vanessa Liebenberg, this is sure to be a new family favourite! 💝

Follow the link below for the perfect weekend family treat: 🎁

https://serenitypress.org/whats-under-your-hat-granny/

14/02/2023

Sometimes love is as easy as a hot chocolate. ☕️

As it’s Valentine’s Day, we’re thinking all things romantic and how could that not involve Jude and CeCe from the Southport Series? 💝

Set at the bottom of the world, the Southport Series is about overcoming your demons and finding your inner truth. With a strong focus on mental health, Jude and CeCe’s heartstopping romance is paired with mature themes that will appeal to an older YA audience and ultimately show how the light of friendship, love, and self-worth can help us understand the shadows in our lives. ✨

Get Demon’s Land this Valentine’s Day at the link below: 👇

https://serenitypress.org/demons-land/

11/02/2023

Budgie is back! And this time he and his sidekick, Snowy are rescuing others and making friends down under! 🚁

Continuing the beloved series by the Duchess of York, Budgie's first trip to Australia is sure to bring him into the lives of a new generation of fans. We're pretty biased but, with gorgeous art by Tiina Morton and a rip-roaring adventure story, we think little ones all over Australia will never want Budgie to leave! 🏠

Pick up your copy of the superhero helicopter at the link below: 👇

https://serenitypress.org/budgie-the-helicopter-rescues-kubbie-the-koala/

08/02/2023

Who needs a mid-week pick me up? We've got you covered! 📖

The beautiful and exciting Genie Gems: Mission to Devon is escapism at its finest. A rollicking adventure about friendship, protecting the environment, and an adorable dragon called Derek, Mission to Devon will take you and your children to beautiful Devon and back before the night is done and get you excited for the weekend when you can start your own adventures together! 🌈

Be sure to pick up your copy at the link below and enjoy your trip! ✈️

✨ https://serenitypress.org/genie-gems-mission-to-devon/ ✨

03/02/2023

The sky has a magic all of its own that we rarely take the time to see. 🌙

In the Adventures of Charlie, Blue and Larry Lamp Post, take your children on a trip to discover the wonder and magic the night sky! In a tale of discovery filled with stardust, the Duchess and her fabulous illustrator Emma Stuart will make sure you and your children never look at the night sky in the same way again! 🌃

With constellation facts included, this charming adventure is just waiting to sweep your family off on a galactic adventure! Get your copy at the link below now: 💫

✨ https://serenitypress.org/the-adventures-of-charlie-blue-and-larry-lamp-post/ ✨

30/01/2023

Do you have a teenager who can’t seem to keep their attention on a book? The Southport series by Sarah Ferguson is your answer! 🙌

Set in Southport – the southernmost township in Australia – Jude, Cece, and Abel are three friends going through the struggles of adolescence at the bottom of the world. With poignant themes relatable to today’s teens and gorgeous, easy-to-read prose, this series is perfect for igniting a literary passion in your reluctant readers!🔥

To find out more and pick up your copies, visit the link below now: 👇

✨ https://serenitypress.org/demons-land/ ✨

27/01/2023

We’re finishing the week with some wise words from our Duchess. Taken from the dedication to her beautiful book A Gift of Kindness, we can’t think of a better energy to take into the weekend. ✨

Wishing you all a restful weekend full of kindness and Serenity Press books to get lost in, of course! 📖

Let us know in the comments what you’ll be reading this weekend! We think we’re overdue for a visit to The Enchanted Oak Tree… 🌳

20/01/2023

Who's been watching Storytime with Fergie and Friends this New Year? Our Duchess is already banishing that Winter chill with a whole host of Spring readings and activities that celebrate nature and are sure to keep the whole family entertained! 🌿

If you're looking for something to do when your little ones aren't reading something from the Duchess Serenity Press collection then why not help them make some butterfly food art with the Duchess herself? 🦋

✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bw5YeR4Ue0 ✨

Don't forget to subscribe to the Duchess' channel.You can also follow her on her social media: https://linktr.ee/sarahferguson15

23/12/2022

It’s almost Christmas but we couldn’t sign off for the holidays without sharing one final festive gift with you all: a reading from the Duchess’ Gift of Kindness – the very definition of a Christmas treat. ✨

From us here at Serenity Press and from the Duchess, we wish you all a merry Christmas and we look forward to sharing some very exciting updates (and of course more beautiful books!) with you in the new year. 🥳

✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9xFrBdpssY ✨

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19/12/2022

We promised a special guest and we’re true to our word. A huge part of the holidays is sharing them with your family and friends and the Duchess’ home is no different. 💖

As your second Christmas treat, we’re delighted to share one of the Duchess’ own friends giving a very special reading. Unwrap your gift now and let the incredible STEPHEN FRY sweep you away with a reading of Maureen Eppen’s Every Family is Different! 🧸

✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHv7DttOfv0 ✨

16/12/2022

When we think of home at Christmas, certain things come to mind: hot chocolate, family, laughter. But the biggest thing that we think of as creators of beautiful books are the stories we share at Christmas. 📖

As the home of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, we have an insight into some very special Christmas magic and we’d be worse than the Grinch if we didn’t share that with all of you! 🤶

Open your first present below and get into the holiday spirit! 🎁

✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P6Oh7V3ufM ✨

Don't forget to subscribe to the Duchess' channel.You can also follow her on her social media: https://linktr.ee/sarahferguson15

01/09/2022

Our illustrator highlight of the week is Vanessa Liebenberg!

Her illustrations can be seen on our book of the week, 'What's Under Your Hat, Granny?' by Sarah, Duchess of York, and she previously worked with us on 'The Hollow Home' by Leanne Murner.

Vanessa was born in Cape Town and now lives in Perth. She fell in love with Australian fauna and flora and is drawn to nature, observing birds, flora and the way they adapt to their environment.

Her woven textile design background is a big influence on her process of creation. A mix of screen printing, drawing, painting and a pyrography technique achieves unexpected, layered results in her work.

She is involved in Community art workshops, public art murals and book illustrations.

If you wish to see more about Vanessa and her work, you can find her on her website: www.vanessaliebenberg.com

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30/08/2022

'What's Under Your Hat, Granny?' by Sarah, Duchess of York. Illustrated by the incredibly talented Vanessa Liebenberg. Sarah Ferguson

Sarah, Duchess of York is a global humanitarian, businesswoman, best-selling children’s book author, producer and wellness advocate.

A little about the book:
There is always a wonderful surprise hiding under Granny’s hat. What will it be this time?

Lulu and Sam skip off along the Forest Path with their two mischievous dogs to find out. On the way the dogs chase a squirrel down the Forbidden Path that leads to the Bridge to Nowhere. The children mustn’t follow them as that is the home of Hairy Gnome.

Granny is sure to have some advice. Will her words of wisdom and what she has hidden under her hat today lead to a special friendship.

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25/08/2022

A delightful tale full of magic and wonder, 'Genie Gems Meets Arthur Fantastic' is written by Sarah, Duchess of York and illustrated by David William Press.

Arthur the unicorn feels like an outsider in the meadow where the horses see only his difference and not his magnificence. They don’t believe in unicorns and magic and they haven’t smiled for so long they have forgotten how to. Sometimes Arthur is so lonely he wishes he were ordinary instead of special.There is only one thing for him to do – leave the meadow and go in search of ‘happy’. If he can bring ‘happy’ back to the grumpy horses, surely they will want him to join the herd. Arthur’s quest takes him deep into The Magic Forest where he encounters magical characters and makes new friends who each give him a special gift as he follows his dream. Will Genie Gems and her Sword of Truth help Arthur Fantastic combine the essence of the coloured ribbons to uncover their true meaning?

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23/08/2022

The magical book, 'Genie Gems: Mission to Devon', written by Sarah, Duchess of York and illustrated by David William Press.

A little about the book:

A schoolgirl on a planet saver quest… An evil lord who wants to harm the environment and bring misery to all who live on the planet… Join Genie Gems on a rescue mission that will demand all her courage, the support of a loyal band of friends plus a touch of magic if she is to succeed in defeating Lord Darkly. His plan to poison the rivers is a serious threat to the environment in beautiful Devon and his Extreme Team of All Things Unclean will do all he asks of them to see this happen. Armed with her Sword of Truth and magic gems, Genie must find a way to put things right before it’s too late.

Accompanied by orphan dragon Derek and with a little help from gadget specialist Professor Widget and her friends, Genie has a challenging task: to defeat Lord Darkly and his monster assistants and reverse the effects of his powerful Apathy Ray on the community. Will she overcome the evil Lord and save the environment? An exciting adventure story with an important environmental message from Sarah, Duchess of York. ‘When compassion and wisdom return, harmony can again exist.’

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13/08/2022

We are delighted to announce the winners of our giveaway:



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Congratulations for all those who have won. We will be in touch over the the next few days to arrange your copies.


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05/08/2022

Giveaway alert!

We are excited to announce we will be holding a giveaway for the first instalment of ‘The Southport Series’, ‘Demon’s Land’, by Sarah Ferguson and co-authored by Michelle Worthington.

These copies will be signed by the Duchess of York herself!

To enter:
LIKE this post.
FOLLOW both Serenity Press and Duchess Serenity Press.
TAG a friend in the comments.

We have five copies up for grabs! Winners to be announced Monday, 8th of August.


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03/08/2022

‘A short and sharp story that looks at the lives of three young people coming of age, that will appeal to reluctant readers in middle to upper secondary. I really enjoyed it.’ – Rob

A dazzling review of ‘Demon’s Land’. Available now.


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