Clare grew up constantly reading, drawing and singing! Having left university with an illustration degree, she worked as a designer, studio manager and product manager in the greetings card industry for fifteen years. Latterly, Clare decided to follow her true ambition to illustrate children's books, setting to work creating a studio filled with picture books, cats, cushions, pencils, paint and a gazillion scraps of paper. Working from her studio in Leicestershire, Clare can also be found daydreaming, listening to loud tunes, and drinking too much coffee. She is often distracted by Bowie the Border Collie!
Big Cat Story Talk is a research-informed language programme that places books at the heart of every session. Using a series of lively wordless picture books, the programme builds vocabulary, improves language and communication and increases social and emotional wellbeing through quality interactions and rich child-led book talk. Leo and his mum take a trip to town to buy him a ball for a trip to the park - but along the way he loses it. Will he ever get it back? Themes: shopping, park, family, friendships, emotions, play, losing something The Big Cat Story Talk programme includes online training, videos and resources to assist with classroom implementation, delivery and engagement.