Ventorros Press

31/01/2023

MOBY DUCK sets sail 23rd February 2023!

30/01/2023

Today is sadly the anniversary of Baran's passing. You can read a magical and beautifully written story about Baran and his little sister Leyla, in Ffion Jones' I GIVE YOU THE MOON. On sale at Amazon and from all good bookshops.

28/01/2023

Have your children or Grandchildren read... My Grandad Is An Alien?

“It's a buoyant and bouncing book riddled with rhymes and various verses! Perfect poetry (with elegant internal rhymes no less) coupled with vibrant and colourful illustrations! A joyous book to make any little alien chuckle!”
IAN BILLINGS – Author of BILLY PLONKA AND THE GROT LABORATORY

“It's an entertaining, well paced and funny text that will have children (and teachers) chuckling with pleasure. This is such good fun! Mark Millicent's super striking cover draws you in to discover in rhyme an amazing extra terrestrial Grandad. Dale Neal's text flows effortlessly and will have children (of all ages!} chuckling with pleasure. It is a picture book that you can return to over and over again."
DAVID WEBB – Author of THE PIRATE’S PANTS

“Hilarious words and equally funny illustrations make this extraterrestrial extravaganza a must for all fans of Sci-fi or groovy green grandads! “
COLIN WEST – Author and Poet

“Who's never imagined their grandad as a galactic explorer? You'll laugh your (Grandad's) socks off at this one. Original rhymes abound! Highly relatable modern children's book.”
SUZY DAVIES – Author of THE FLAMINGOS WHO PAINTED THE SKY

“Highly original, hilarious and brilliantly illustrated. Everyone will wish they had an alien Granddad after reading this.”
MARK BIRD – Author of HALLOWEEN DATE FROM HELL

A Fab Fun Filled Frolic in flying Saucers, with an Alien Grandad, saving our world in verses of green! With a touch of ketchup, fries and seriously strange soup. Now that's a thought would aliens have green false teeth when they're old? Superbly drawn and characterised in full Martian Alee colour.
IG OLIVER – Author of THE BUTTERFLY BEE LADY AND THE BEE

"Dale Neal's fun and imaginative poem My Grandad is an Alien, brought to life with fabulous illustrations from Mark Millicent, is sure to make you smile. Grandparents getting up to intergalactic mischief is set to be a firm favourite for bedtime stories and beyond. Grab your spacesuit and get ready for an entertaining, twisting, turning journey into outa-space with the coolest Grandad alive!"
CHARLIE BOWN – Author

“No matter what galaxy you’re from you’ll LOVE this cosmic, crazy, colourful creation, containing the greenest, grooviest galactic grandad you’ve EVER seen. Dale and Mark have really knocked it out of the park, into the atmosphere and out of this world! The wondrous words bounce along whilst the vibrant illustrations blast your eyeballs! A fantastically funny book that will soon become a firm favourite for readers on this planet...and beyond!”
CHRIS WHITE – Author, Illustrator of S.H.E.L.L. and NO! NO! NO! – DON’T KISS THE FROG

Order it direct from ventorrospress.com or purchase it from all good bookshops!

27/01/2023

ON SALE FEBRUARY 20th, 2023 - Award-winning author, IAN BILLINGS and world-renowned artist, HUNT EMERSON's MOBY DUCK. Here's what other authors and illustrators are saying about it:
"This isn't just a book to read, it's a book to explore, to keep returning to as it reveals layer upon layer of delight. Children (and adults) will love the humour to be found in both text and illustrations. A surefire winner at every level!" - BRIAN MOSES
"A rip-roaringly entertaining read for all seafaring fans. Stunningly illustrated by Hunt Emerson, it's a book that you can look at for hours as you spot all the character and energy in the detailed illustrations." - CHARLIE BOWN
"A master of comic book art illustrates this rollicking rhyme to make an hilarious tale suitable for all young pirates or landlubbers!" - COLIN WEST
"Fabulous illustrations and wonderful rhyme meet to create a legendary tribute to Melville's famous tale." - SUZY DAVIES
"Moby Duck is absolutely brilliant! Exciting, funny and beautifully illustrated. This story had us laughing out loud!" - KIRSTY TODD
"The pictures POP and the story SPARKLES, and it’s all absolutely awesomely QUACKERS!" - CHRIS WHITE
"A funny, crazy, colourful, nail-biting adventure. You can’t help but love this band of hopeful bumbling seafarers, with their big smiles and even bigger ambitions! The words and pictures complement each other so perfectly, it’s almost impossible not to go right back to the start and enjoy the whole rollicking ride all over again!" - ATTIE LIME
"It's hilarious, jolly and just wonderful!" - JEMMA BUNTIN
"The Master of Fun, Ian Billings has created a larger than life character in the amazing Moby Duck. Complemented by Hunt Emerson's stunning full colour illustrations, this really is a 'quacking good story!" - DAVID WEBB
"A fantastically funny, nautical tall tale. Written to comedic perfection with amazingly detailed, beautiful artwork from the very first page, this book is stunningly presented and will make perfect reading for any little salty sea dogs in your life. It made me laugh out loud on numerous occasions!" - DALE NEAL

05/12/2022

It's almost Christmas. Join the Ventorros Press mailing list to receive news of all our forthcoming titles and receive an absolutely FREE pdf copy of KC Hayes and Mike Bryson's wonderful children's story - THE DORPS SAVE CHRISTMAS! Just click here: https://ventorrospress.aweb.page/p/26f6cb39-f1ff-4ef2-9ef0-2f70e86eda80

26/11/2022

2 Wonderful books for your children's Christmas! Both nominated for the 2022 CHILDREN's BIG BOOK AWARD. Available now from all good bookshops or direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/

24/11/2022

It would have been my very excellent friend, Brian C Dunn's birthday today. Still think about him most days. Love ya, Brian!

22/11/2022

DALE NEAL and MARK MILLICENT's marvellous 'MY GRANDAD IS AN ALIEN' - “Hilarious words and equally funny illustrations make this extraterrestrial extravaganza a must for all fans of Sci-fi or groovy green grandads! “ - COLIN WEST
- Available now from all good book shops or direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/My-Grandad-Is-An-Alien-p502914321

22/11/2022

CHRIS WHITE's hilarious look at a children's fairytale myth. Now available from all good bookshops or direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/No-No-No-Dont-Kiss-The-Frog-p461323127

22/11/2022

CHRIS WHITE's S.H.E.L.L. (Ep 1) THE HORSE AWAKENS, nominated for the 2022 CHILDREN'S BIG BOOK PRIZE!!! Out now and available from all good book shops or direct from https://ventorrospress.com/store/S-H-E-L-L-Episode-I-The-Horse-Awakens-p333102369

21/11/2022

Expecting a new addition to your existing family? Then WILL MALONE's 'ZACH, LOTTIE, REUBEN AND ME!' is a brilliant way of explaining things to your young children, who might find the prospect of a new sibling daunting and sometimes difficult to adjust to. ""A charming, illustrated tale that will help young children discuss and prepare for the huge event of a new baby joining the family." MARK BIRD. Available now from all good book shops or order it direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/Zach-Lottie-Reuben-and-Me-p506210311

21/11/2022

MARK BIRD and CHRIS WHITE's 'HALLOWEEN DATE FROM HELL' available ALL year round from all good bookshops - "The modern yet supernatural love story combines witty humour and a catchy rhyme scheme to amazing effect. I’ve bought two so far, but will definitely be back for more. A fantastic present for Halloween or for any time of the year!" AMAZON REVIEW - Order it direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/Halloween-Date-From-Hell-p501218396

21/11/2022

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I am so so happy that “THE SLOW SUPERHERO” has been featured on the 'Mass Book Launch of 2022


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21/11/2022

CHRIS GAMBLE and CHRIS WHITE's GROSS GEORGE - "Genuinely one of the funniest books I've ever read (especially with the genius illustrations). Absolutely brilliant. Kids will love it! Available now from all good book shops or order it here: https://ventorrospress.com/store/Gross-George-p461323125

21/11/2022

VP are hugely proud to announce that BRIAN MOSES and HUNT EMERSON have collaborated to create a NEW version of TROUBLE AT THE DINOSAUR CAFÉ - a hilarious look at how a group of gentle dinosaurs deal with a big-bully! Pre-order it now from all good bookshops! Publishes 20/03/23.

20/11/2022

SARAH SURGEY and SAYANI MUKHERJEE's magical 'THE SLOW SUPERHERO' -
"An elegant reminder or readers old and young to take a breath from the busyness of life and embrace the gifts each day can offer." KENT KNOWLES, author of 'THE REALM OF SMALLER THINGS'. - Available now from WH Smiths, Waterstones and all good bookshops, or direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Slow-Superhero-p461335673

20/11/2022

This is gorgeous Leyla whose story features in FFION JONES’ brilliant ‘I GIVE YOU THE MOON’. Available from all good bookshops.

20/11/2022

SUZY DAVIES and SHIRIN MASSROOR's 'THE FLAMINGOS WHO PAINTED THE SKY' - "This is such a beautiful and colourful book, the gentle words and stunning imagery make it almost meditative in it's content. A story about growing up with a dream and the things we can achieve when we work together. Suzy Davis effortlessly brings the story full circle to one of the most satisfying endings I've ever read." DALE NEAL - Available from WH Smiths, Waterstones and all good bookshops - also available direct from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Flamingos-Who-Painted-The-Sky-p501286150

20/11/2022

IG OLIVER's 'THE BUTTERFLY BEE LADY AND THE BEE' - "My granddaughter absolutely fell in love with the story and takes the book everywhere with her, and has even had the teacher reading it to her class in school. Up to now the favourite of the year! Available now rom all good bookshops, or order direct from us: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Butterfly-Bee-Lady-and-The-Bee-p461316348

19/11/2022

"Really enjoyed this story and the accompanying illustrations which are perfect fr younger children. The world created is magical..It's a brilliant adventure to read with your child!" LOVEREADING4KIDS.COM KC Hayes' THE DORP RESCUE - The perfect Christmas gift. Available from all good bookshops or order it here: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Dorp-Rescue-p333102495

19/11/2022

"Large in ideas and big of heart. A charming wondrous, rhyming story that will keep you enthralled to the end and leave you pondering it long after. The stunning illustrations can't fail to pull you into the beguiling world that Kent Knowles has skilfully created." CHRIS WHITE, Author. KENT KNOWLES' THE REALM OF SMALLER THINGS - A modern day 'Alice in Wonderland' - available from WH SMITH and all good book shops. You can order it here: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Realm-of-Smaller-Things-p473551828

19/11/2022

Huge announcement Monday morning! Stay tuned!!!

19/11/2022

IAN BILLINGS' BILLY PLONKA AND THE GROT LABORATORY - Nominated for the Children's Big Book Award 2022 - the perfect Christmas gift for your children! Available or all good bookshops or you can order it here: https://ventorrospress.com/store/Billy-Plonka-and-the-Grot-Laboratory-Paperback-Book-p332448673

18/11/2022

"She's the cutest pig since BABE!" From the author of 'THE FLAMINGOS WHO PAINTED THE SKY' and the TV animator of 'PADDINGTON BEAR'. Available NOW from: https://ventorrospress.com/store/Luna-The-Moon-Pig-Paperback-Book-p386569492
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A heartwarming tale of emotions... caring, sharing, rejection, hope, fun, adventure, happiness, sadness, love, magic and self discovery. Luna Moon Pig is th...

18/11/2022

A fabulous story with stunning illustrations. Kent Knowles' wonderful THE REALM OF SMALLER THINGS - a modern day ALICE IN WONDERLAND. You can order it here: https://ventorrospress.com/store/The-Realm-of-Smaller-Things-p473551828

17/11/2022

Look out next week, for our announcement of a stunning new children's picture book written by one of the UK's most loved poets and illustrated by one of its greatest-ever cartoonists.

16/11/2022

Privileged to be publishing 2 final books containing the work of Mike Bryson (). The first, will be Mike's last wish to us: a small story exclusively for family and friends; the second: Ian Billings' latest Ronald Daft Parody, THE F.B.G. (The Flippin' Big Gnome), publishes April.

14/11/2022

Nice piece in this week's The Bookseller.

Ventorros Press has scooped Sheila Wenborne’s The Pirates of Dinosaur Island. 

14/11/2022

THE DORP RESCUE - The perfect Christmas book for your children. "It starts with a snowball fight. There’s a couple of snowball fights in the middle, and it ends with a massive snowball fight! So what’s not to like, for snowball fight fans?" HUNT EMERSON.

AVAILABLE FROM - 10/05/21 - Dorps are charming chubby little creatures, just over two thirds of a metre high and covered from the tip of their toes to the top of their little pointy heads in thick straggly white fur. They have long arms and large hands, short legs and wide-splayed feet – all the b...

14/11/2022

Nominated for the 2022 Children's Big Book Prize - IAN BILLINGS and MIKE BRYSON's BILLY PLONKA AND THE GROT LABORATORY - "Fans of Roald Dahl rejoice - you're going to love it!" READINGMISSB https://ventorrospress.com/store/Billy-Plonka-and-the-Grot-Laboratory-Paperback-Book-p332448673

14/11/2022

"Behold the tale of Moby Duck, Gather close and take a look, That horrid quacker stalks the deep, Its beady eyes will haunt your sleep." Award winners IAN BILLINGS and HUNT EMERSONS' stunning MOBY DUCK can now be pre-ordered from all good bookshops - On sale: 20/02/23

13/11/2022

Gorgeous, Jemma Buntin had a terrific day and a personal success when she read her children's story, 'THEM AND US!' to some captivated kids in Linghams Bookshop () at Heswell, Wirral on Saturday. Looks like a great day was had be all!

12/11/2022

Available now from https://ventorrospress.com/store/S-H-E-L-L-Episode-I-The-Horse-Awakens-p333102369
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11/11/2022

Mike Bryson 1961 - 2022

10/11/2022

This is a very sad day for Ventorros Press. We sadly lost MIke Bryson, one of the most gifted illustrators it has ever been my privilege to know, after he finally lost his long battle with illness.
I will miss Mike's talent, I will miss his humour, but most of all I will miss our friendship. Mike was one of the very first people to support VP and is loyalty knew no bounds. He continued working with our authors right up to the very end. We said our goodbyes a few days ago. Our thoughts are with Tom and Harry.

10/11/2022

Nominated for the 2022 Children's BIG BOOK PRIZE! order it now for your kids in time for Christmas! https://ventorrospress.com/store/S-H-E-L-L-Episode-I-The-Horse-Awakens-p333102369

09/11/2022

And here's a few photo's from the after show party including dear Leslie Phillips, who sadly left us earlier this week, Dame Joan Collins, Tony Newley and the wonderful Alan Stratford Johns, who was a mentor to me in my youth, standing next to Isla St. Clair.