Amanda Kidd's Stories

04/05/2024

It always makes my day when parents send me pics of their kids enjoying my books. A few weeks ago, I received these lovely photos of an adorable Maltese girl, who chose to take ‘Ellie and the Cupcakes’ to school on World Book Week. Look at her hair! Shaped like cupcakes! 😍😍😍
You can still get these books directly from me, from Amazon, or from Faraxa Publishing ❤️

04/05/2024

Thank you Faraxa Publishing! ❤️

Amanda Kidd’s books are whimsical, didactic, and such a fun time! With beautiful illustrations and interactive extra content, these books make the perfect gifts for the children in your life!

Il-kotba ta’ Amanda Kidd huma meraviljużi, didattiċi u tassew divertenti! B’illustrazzjonijiet sbieħ u kontenut interattiv, dawn il-kotba huma rigal perfett għat-tfal!

Amanda Kidd's Stories

16/12/2023

You can get all these books (including mine ☺️) from Faraxa Publishing 🥰

We have your kids’ December reading list sorted!

Għandna l-lista tal-qari tat-tfal tagħkom lesta għal Diċembru!

Naila Neymatova
Anthony Aquilina
Matthew Scerri
Amanda Kidd's Stories

30/09/2023

It’s International Translation Day! Over the years, we have had the privilege of translating groundbreaking foreign literature from all over the world into Maltese – and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon! These books are all part of our Faraxa Translation Series, a series which currently boasts almost 30 titles. Which one’s your favourite?

Huwa l-Jum Internazzjonali tat-Traduzzjoni! Matul is-snin, kellna l-privileġġ li nittraduċu letteratura barranija innovattiva minn madwar id-dinja għall-Malti – u mhux beħsiebna nieqfu għalissa! Dawn il-kotba huma kollha parti mill-kullana ta’ Traduzzjonijiet Faraxa, serje li s’issa fih kważi 30 titlu. Liema hu l-favorit tiegħek?

27/09/2023

Beautiful new releases by Faraxa Publishing ❤️

19/07/2023

Back home after my last author visit of the scholastic year. I’ve met so many lovely kids and wonderful teachers. It’s been a pleasure. Now, I can kick back and relax for 6 weeks 🥰

18/07/2023

Books all signed and ready for tomorrow’s school visit—the last one of the scholastic year ❤️

15/05/2023

What’s better than a school visit? Being asked to return to read the sequel! Last year I did a virtual visit to a lovely primary school in Massachusetts, where I read ‘Ellie and the Cupcakes.’ This afternoon, I’m going to read ‘Oh, Ellie!’ to them. I can’t wait! ❤️

04/02/2023

Aww 🥰

27/01/2023

I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life.

09/01/2023

Now that you mention it… 🧐

Me too 🥰

18/12/2022

Thank you so much, Singing Frog Publishing! ❤️

This has to be one of my favourite stories by the fabulous Amanda Kidd.

I think I always loved the part in Alice in Wonderland where Alice changed size. Such a great way to change our perspective on things and look at our existing world in a new way.

Ellie is an adventurous girl and she also loves CUPCAKES! This is a marvellous story about what happens when she makes wishes to be a giant by a wishing well and the problems that ensue.

I love the little touches in this, like the cupcake recipe in the back of the book! A perfect Christmas gift for any cupcake fan!

14/12/2022

My last Zoom author visit of the year, was to a lovely school in the USA.
I am now taking bookings for 2023. To reserve a spot, please get in touch ❤️

07/08/2022

Thanks for the feature, Singing Frog Publishing! Loved the questions! ❤️

FEATURE: Singing Frog Star Spotlight

I'd like to shine a light each week on someone or something special.

Today's guest is Amanda Kidd who has written at least four amazing children's picture books to my knowledge. My particular favourite is Ellie and the Cupcakes, about a little girl who (understandably) wants to be really small so she can eat enormous cupcakes!

The story has everything, I love the beautiful illustrations, great prose and sense of humour. As an author, what makes it stand out for me is the extra activities in the back of the book and even a recipe! I was influenced by this book to try something similar in the back of The Button and the Bean.

So I thought we'd like to know a bit more about Amanda - so I asked her: (My guess in brackets!)

What is your favourite biscuit? (My Guess: Bourbon Cream)

Amanda: Ginger biscuits we had in Lapland. They were served with warm berry juice and we had them by the fire, the crunch was indescribable. I also like to think that this is what my character Pip (in ‘Pip Saves Christmas’) was given after he saved the elves.

What is your favourite colour? (My guess - Yellow)

Amanda: Anything bright. The type of brightness depends on my mood, but orange is always a safe bet.

Julian : (so I wasn't too far out on this one!)

What is your favourite song? (My guess -Chocolate Cake - Crowded House)

Amanda: How can I choose? There are so many wonderful artists with unbelievably great songs… but I think I’ll go for Pink Floyd: High Hopes

Julian: Apologies for the 'best song' question, thanks for being such a good sport!

Amanda: My pleasure!

04/08/2022

Thank you to everyone who came to today’s storytelling session. I enjoyed seeing such wonderfully enthusiastic kids! Huge thanks to Gainsborough Community Library and Suffolk Libraries UK for the invitation. I hope to do this again soon ❤️

03/08/2022

Tomorrow’s event will include storytelling, singing, games, and crafts! Book your place here and I’ll see you at Gainsborough Community Library! ❤️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amanda-kidd-childrens-author-event-tickets-361995768087 ❤️

24/07/2022

Bring your kids over for storytime and crafts with me on August 4th. I'll be reading 'Sam the Sneezing Scarecrow'. Click on the link to book your spot! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amanda-kidd-childrens-author-event-tickets-361995768087

We're hosting fun author events and reading activities for children to keep them entertained this summer!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3v4geh4

08/07/2022

Glad it’s not just mine 😅

DM for credit/removal.

03/07/2022

Looking forward to doing this with my kids ♥️

The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all children aged 4-11. The challenge is to read six books over the school holidays.

01/07/2022

Yep 😂

Credit: Marriage & Martinis

23/06/2022

Love this 😂

11/06/2022

09/06/2022

💯 true! 😂

08/04/2022

Lots happening at Gainsborough Library this Easter 🐣

Here are the activities we have going on over the Easter holidays, come along and join in!

Monday 11th Lego Animation 2-4pm
Tuesday 12th Aidy the Awesome workshop (must book)
Wednesday 13th Games Afternoon 2-4pm
Thursday 14th Zoolab Sessions 11am-12pm/1.15-2.10pm
(must book),
Easter Fair 3.30-5pm
Friday 15th Closed
Saturday 16th Easter Masks craft, and colouring
Sunday 17th Closed
Monday 18th Closed
Tuesday 19th Make a Bug Hotel 2-4pm
Wednesday 20th Games Afternoon 2-4pm
Thursday 21st Table Tennis and Pool 2-4pm
Friday 22nd Craft and Lego 2-6pm
Friday 22nd *Trip to London10+ limited spaces must book*
Saturday 23rd 3D kite Craft and Hama Beads 2-4pm
Sunday 24th Family cooking 1-3pm (must book) and Family
Bingo 3-4pm

23/03/2022

If you’re in this Friday, come over to Gainsborough Community Library for an author reading and book signing ♥️

23/03/2022

If you live in , pop into this Friday at 5pm. I’ll be reading ‘Ellie and the Cupcakes’, and you can purchase a signed copy for your child. Profits will go towards the library’s garden room extension ♥️

17/03/2022

Yep 😎

😁

12/03/2022

Every Friday for 3 weeks, starting March 25th, I will be doing author readings at Gainsborough Community Library, to help raise funds for their garden room extension. The sessions will be fun and interactive, and the kids can get their book copies signed. Please join us if you can ♥️

Come along to Gainsborough Community Library, for a story time with local author Amanda Kidd every Friday on the following dates:

•25th March
•1st April
•8th April

Children will get the chance to get a signed book, all profits from the book sales go towards Gainsborough garden room extension fund.
📖📚👧🏽🧒🏽✍️

03/03/2022

📕 World Book Day! 📕It’s so exciting seeing kids dressed up as their favourite characters! I’ve been visiting schools, reading my stories, and signing my books. You can organise a session by clicking on this link: https://amandakiddstories.com/school-visit-packages/ ♥️