https://suelancaster.co.uk Sue Lancaster Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:11 +0000 https://suelancaster.co.uk en https://suelancaster.co.uk/Homepage Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:19 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Homepage https://suelancaster.co.uk/Project-Nav Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:20 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Project-Nav Home ︎&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Next Project ︎ https://suelancaster.co.uk/About-me-1 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:20 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/About-me-1 About me A children’s book writer living in Mortlake, London. Join me on ︎ Instagram︎ Bluesky ︎ X My blog I am a children’s writer seeking agent representation. My debut picture book Supermoon was released in November 2024 by Tielmour Press, closely followed by Outside the Box in May 2025 with HB Publishing House. My new picture book - Why No Rhino? - will be published in September 2026 by New Frontier Publishing. I have also had several write-for-hire commissions including over 10 board books and two picture books. I started writing picture books in summer 2018. I graduated from the Golden Egg Academy’s Picture Book Programme in 2020 and have also completed Curtis Brown Creative’s online picture book course and Writing Magazine’s Writing for Children course tutored by Amy Sparkes. In July 2020 I won first place in the Winchester Writers’ Festival Picture Book competition and in early 2022 I was awarded first place in Glittery Literary’s Cherished Children’s Story competition. I have been longlisted twice in Write Mentor’s Picture Book Awards, and was shortlisted for their magazine competition. I have also been longlisted in Writing Magazine’s Picture Book Prize. I have been a finalist in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Holiday contest (4th overall), Halloweensie contest (13th overall), and Valentiny contest (12th overall). I was a winner of Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words and have received honourable mentions in lots of other contests. I have children’s poems published in Caterpillar Magazine, The School Magazine, The Dirigible Balloon, Tyger Tyger, PaperBound, Little Thoughts Press, Buzgaga and Parakeet Magazine. I have also been inspired to set up my own printed press called The Toy. <img width="4272" height="2848" width_o="4272" height_o="2848" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e8b5c5bcf92dc9dd49a45fa078730c297353e0448003f005cb80d66386b2a1cf/Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566145" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e8b5c5bcf92dc9dd49a45fa078730c297353e0448003f005cb80d66386b2a1cf/Sue_Lancaster.jpg" /> Publications that I’ve been featured in Buzgaga Caterpillar Magazine Little Thoughts PressPaperBound MagazineParakeet Magazine The Dirigible Balloon Tyger Tyger https://suelancaster.co.uk/Why-No-Rhino Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:22 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Why-No-Rhino Why No Rhino? Coming soonSeptember 2026 When Reggie the rhinoceros visits his local bookshop, he sees lots of unicorn books and dinosaur books, but NO rhino books whatsoever. He finds himself asking Why No Rhino?, so Reggie decides to take matters into his own hooves. After all, everyone deserves to find themselves in the books they read. Cover <img width="1536" height="1534" width_o="1536" height_o="1534" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/875c06dc648fbf44e5e07995fb972824e57161fa531fa1ea306d21ab245c9dfb/Why_No_Rhino_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566258" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/875c06dc648fbf44e5e07995fb972824e57161fa531fa1ea306d21ab245c9dfb/Why_No_Rhino_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" />Illustrator Tom Jellet Publisher details Publisher: New Frontier PublishingISBN: 9781917487375Number of pages: 28Dimensions: 254&nbsp;x&nbsp;254&nbsp;mm Reviews Coming soon Pre-order at New Frontier PublishingWaterstonesFoyles Amazon https://suelancaster.co.uk/Outside-The-Box Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:05:01 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Outside-The-Box Outside The Box May 2025 This is the story of Fennel, the Fox, Who liked to think thoughts that were 'outside the box'... A heart-warming tale of determination and staying true to yourself. Join Fennel on this heart-warming adventure that weaves themes of determination, self-acceptance, and friendship. Through the challenges he faces and the friends he discovers along the way, readers will be inspired to celebrate their individuality and the courage it takes to follow one's true path. With captivating illustrations and a touching narrative, "Outside the Box" invites you to explore the transformational power of staying true to oneself and the magic that unfolds when we dare to deviate from the norm. Let Fennel's story remind you that sometimes the most extraordinary journeys begin when you step beyond the familiar! Cover <img width="1051" height="1360" width_o="1051" height_o="1360" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a5a333063b328c48cbfb433662389b23612c1f011691ce0136c8fe15b1624d0/Outside_The_Box_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566448" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a5a333063b328c48cbfb433662389b23612c1f011691ce0136c8fe15b1624d0/Outside_The_Box_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" /> Publisher details Publisher: HB Publishing House LimitedISBN: 9781068517945Number of pages: 40Language: English Reviews Coming soon Customer reviews “As a parent, daughter duo reading this book, we absolutely loved it, the shop is actually called outside the box which we found very interesting and appealing. The book is based on individuals and sometimes not following rules isn't a bad thing (in moderation of course. Fennel is such a lovely character that will stand up for things even if his fellow friends don't agree or follow, which I think is very brave and shows courage. Overall a beautiful story for children, and we really liked!” Jade Potter Good Reads 25 May 2025 Order at WaterstonesFoyles Amazon Audio book Apple BooksAudible https://suelancaster.co.uk/Supermoon Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:57:23 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Supermoon Supermoon November 2024 Meet Supermoon, the superhero of the night sky! With a Super Gravity Lasso, Super Shine-Reflector, and Super Shield Strength, Supermoon helps the Earth in amazing ways. Supermoon isn't just any moon-it's a hero with extraordinary powers! With a flowing cape and a heart full of courage, Supermoon uses its Super Gravity Lasso to guide the tides, its Super Shine-Reflector to light up the night, and its Super Shield Strength to protect the Earth. Supermoon is a simple, engaging story that introduces young readers to the moon's important role. Perfect for bedtime or storytime, this book will spark kids' imaginations with its tale of a moon-turned-superhero. Discover Supermoon's lunar superpowers and see how the Earth's nighttime hero makes the world a better place! Cover <img width="1600" height="1600" width_o="1600" height_o="1600" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb6e2662eae740cbbebf32079fd75e998ecfc3d677c5bd8830cc927ebc0a6b15/Supermoon_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566306" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fb6e2662eae740cbbebf32079fd75e998ecfc3d677c5bd8830cc927ebc0a6b15/Supermoon_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" />Illustrator Tincho Schmidt Publisher details Publisher: Tielmour Press ISBN: 9781998426034 Number of pages: 36 Dimensions: 216 x 216 x 2 mm Weight: 109 g Language: English Reviews “This is a story where adults can sit down with young children and talk about the moon they see when they look outside at night. It can help connect them with the natural world in a fun and exciting way, and perhaps incite their curiosity to learn even more about the moon in the future. It can also help calm and comfort children who may have trouble falling asleep at night when they realize that the moon is there to help them and keep them safe from events outside their control. Supermoon by Sue Lancaster takes some of the mystery out of the celestial night and shines a night light on moon facts in a colorful, exciting, and engaging way. Highly recommended.” Readers’ Favorite 21 July 2024 Customer reviews “This book takes the moon, puts it in a cape, and brings it to life as a superhero. What might seem like a tiny bit over-the-top at first, turns out to be a steer into a fun row of escapades, where this hero helps the planet Earth and even saves the day. The illustrations let the amazingness of Supermoon come across with the same atmosphere one would expect from a superhero (cartoon) show. While this struck me as a bit odd, at first, it soon became clear how clever it is. The reader is drawn into the light-tension action, while learning about the importance of our moon. The facts are pretty tightly woven into the adventure, but the basics still come across nicely...just not in usual, nonfiction style.” Tonja DreckerGood Reads27 October 2024 Order at Tielmour PressWaterstonesFoyles Amazon https://suelancaster.co.uk/The-Perfect-One Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:17:47 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/The-Perfect-One The Perfect One May 2024 Cami and Isa are very different sisters. Cami always wants to be perfect. She worries about it every single day! She follows all the rules, does all her homework on time, and never makes a fuss. Isa, on the other hand, is confident everything she does is perfect, even when it’s most definitely not. Her drawing on the wall? Perfect. Her bowling ball bouncing into the other lane? Perfect-er. When the two sisters face their own challenges at the first day of basketball camp, they realize there’s a lot they can teach each other. Featuring charming and humorous illustrations, The Perfect One shares gentle messaging about the importance of patience, practice, and supporting your siblings. The perfect book for kids struggling with perfectionism, or any child that compares themselves to a sibling, The Perfect One helps children understand there’s no such thing as perfect—just being perfectly true to you. Cover <img width="1198" height="1500" width_o="1198" height_o="1500" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ad5c9462c6fd167561eb7dd67c7e87757fe7ea2cfa9b50b75ff52fe8c62eda28/The_Perfect_One_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566505" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ad5c9462c6fd167561eb7dd67c7e87757fe7ea2cfa9b50b75ff52fe8c62eda28/The_Perfect_One_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" /> Publisher details Publisher: Taylor &amp; Francis LtdISBN: 9798887700977Number of pages: 32Dimensions: 254&nbsp;x&nbsp;203&nbsp;mmLanguage: English Customer reviews “The Perfect One covers a topic I wish I had understood better when I was a kid: Perfectionism. It’s something I still grapple with, and I hope my three kids don’t have to to the same degree. I think that being able to read books on the topic together is a great tool for families like mine who are prone to this problem.” Emily Erickson Good Reads 21 July 2024 Order at Mayo Clinic Press WaterstonesFoyles Amazon Audio book Apple BooksGoogle Play Audible https://suelancaster.co.uk/Have-You-Ever-Met-a-Snappy-Croc Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:21 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Have-You-Ever-Met-a-Snappy-Croc Have You Ever Met a Snappy Croc? June 2023 Have you ever met a snappy croc? Happy-snappy Little Croc loves to "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!" Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about an excitable crocodile and act out the story with the plush crocodile puppet mouth to make Little Croc go "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP" on every page. The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Little Croc to life with a "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!" Cover <img width="1500" height="1496" width_o="1500" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2846220096aec3591351f3738969d91e631afa13a20d50d5e252ed1b918211f5/Have_You_Ever_Met_A_Snappy_Croc_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566796" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2846220096aec3591351f3738969d91e631afa13a20d50d5e252ed1b918211f5/Have_You_Ever_Met_A_Snappy_Croc_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" />Illustrators Carlo Beranek Publisher details Publisher: Gemini Books Group LtdISBN: 9781801056229Number of pages: 10Dimensions: 203&nbsp;x&nbsp;203&nbsp;x&nbsp;11&nbsp;mmLanguage: English Customer reviews Coming soon Order at WaterstonesFoyles Amazon https://suelancaster.co.uk/Have-You-Ever-Met-a-Snappy-Croc-copy Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:06 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/Have-You-Ever-Met-a-Snappy-Croc-copy Have you ever met a Sleepy Shark? June 2023 Have you ever met a sleepy shark? Little Shark is very sleepy. Can you help her go to sleep with a SNORE, SNORE, SNORE? Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about a shark that can't sleep and act out the story with the plush shark puppet mouth to make Little Shark go YAWN, SNORE, or ZZZ on every page. The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Little Shark to life with a YAWN, SNORE, ZZZ! Cover <img width="1500" height="1496" width_o="1500" height_o="1496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99e3797ecc206053ff6c9a91a8007483517dbb2fd7040c4816909cc9996d5ba5/Have_You_Ever_Met_A_Sleepy_Shark_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247566962" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/99e3797ecc206053ff6c9a91a8007483517dbb2fd7040c4816909cc9996d5ba5/Have_You_Ever_Met_A_Sleepy_Shark_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" />Illustrators Carlo Beranek Publisher details Publisher: Gemini Books Group LtdISBN: 9781801056212Number of pages: 10Dimensions: 203&nbsp;x&nbsp;203&nbsp;x&nbsp;11&nbsp;mmLanguage: English Customer reviews Coming soon Order at WaterstonesFoyles Amazon https://suelancaster.co.uk/The-Worry-Monsters Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:11 +0000 Sue Lancaster https://suelancaster.co.uk/The-Worry-Monsters The Worry Monsters 2023 Learn how to turn your frown upside down in a fun and friendly way. Control your worries so your worries don’t control you! A reassuring story to read aloud and share with other little worriers! Cover <img width="800" height="798" width_o="800" height_o="798" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b91ed5e59b91a903f0b257c045d81004e366523caa35304d620567fc80783f16/The_Worry_Monsters_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" data-mid="247567208" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/b91ed5e59b91a903f0b257c045d81004e366523caa35304d620567fc80783f16/The_Worry_Monsters_Sue_Lancaster.jpg" />Illustrators Kevin Payne Publisher details Publisher: Imagine That (Two Windmills)ISBN: 9781835550038Number of pages: 32Dimensions: 254 × 255 × 2 mmLanguage: English Customer reviews Coming soon Order at BD Books Malta Amazon (Italian translation)