Dear friends, Welcome! And thank you for reading my first ever newsletter! You may have heard that my first picture book, ‘Little Echo’ will be published next month. On June 17th to be exact. I'm very excited for Little Echo to head out into world -- it's a truly wonderful and lucky thing to get to share a story, so in this first letter, I thought I'd tell you a little bit about how the very first inklings of the story started....
This is the loveliest newsletter! I became a child and listened to this story with wide hears and dreamy eyes! Looking forward to the book and to hear more of these tales
I loved reading this Al and I'm really looking forward to buying Little Echo and to Letter 2. Beautifully written and explained with fascination illustrations.
Wow! Great to read this Al- what an inspiring story. We are often near Langdale so I’ll have to go in search of Sickle Tarn and the cave. Sounds like my kind of place. Here’s my rhyme I heard/dreamt up as a child to help me remember cave stuff; Stalagtites hold ‘tight’ to the ceiling and stalagmites ‘might’ grow tall enough to reach it one day. It’s very useful when conversing with cave dwelling Echos.
Yes, do go in search! It's such a wonderful place -- I can't wait to get back there. I LOVE your rhyme. it's very brilliant! As I worked on the book I started remembering which was which by thinking of 'tights' that sort of hang down for Stalactites?! But I prefer yours. X
I really loved reading about how Little Echo’s story was born and the illustrations are wonderful! Excited to see how her character develops and to get my preordered copy next month!
I remember some of those mountains - lovely to read that’s where the story began!
Yes! A GREAT WALK! xx
Ah, that was lovely. Great work, Al.
Thanks so much Kim! I'm really happy you enjoyed it! Hope you're well and sending love x
This is the loveliest newsletter! I became a child and listened to this story with wide hears and dreamy eyes! Looking forward to the book and to hear more of these tales
Thank you Lucia! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that is the most lovely thing to hear! x
Such a great character .. looking forward to the next instalment!
Thank you so much Clare! Me too! x
I loved reading this Al and I'm really looking forward to buying Little Echo and to Letter 2. Beautifully written and explained with fascination illustrations.
Thank you so much Ruth! I'm so glad you enjoyed reading this thing, and I really hope you enjoy the book when it's out! Lots of love xx
Wow! Great to read this Al- what an inspiring story. We are often near Langdale so I’ll have to go in search of Sickle Tarn and the cave. Sounds like my kind of place. Here’s my rhyme I heard/dreamt up as a child to help me remember cave stuff; Stalagtites hold ‘tight’ to the ceiling and stalagmites ‘might’ grow tall enough to reach it one day. It’s very useful when conversing with cave dwelling Echos.
Yes, do go in search! It's such a wonderful place -- I can't wait to get back there. I LOVE your rhyme. it's very brilliant! As I worked on the book I started remembering which was which by thinking of 'tights' that sort of hang down for Stalactites?! But I prefer yours. X
So lovely to hear how Little Echo caught your imagination. Can’t wait to read the next instalment and get the book.
:) Me too! xxx
It was so interesting to read the background to Little Echo. I look forward to meeting him in June. Excellent illustrations.
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, and really hope you like the book when it arrives! xx
Congratulations on your first newsletter Al. What a beautiful, magical tale. Can’t wait to meet Little Echo next month.
Aw, thanks :) I'm excited for you to meet too! xx
I really loved reading about how Little Echo’s story was born and the illustrations are wonderful! Excited to see how her character develops and to get my preordered copy next month!
Thank you Lucy! And I'm so grateful to you for preordering! That's incredibly kind. Really happy you enjoyed this thing too! x
I cannot wait to read Little Echo! It’s beautiful Al! And I absolutely love these illustrations! x
Thank you Sal! I'm excited for you too read it too :)
Love the book and I cant wait for the next newsletter 👍
Wonderful Al! Can’t wait to see it.