She wrote and drew the first Tom Gates into a notebook – she still has it, and waves it at me – putting in all her childhood passions: music, making things, drawing, doodling, fun and silliness.

But only ONE thing will cheer Tom up: a caramel doughnut from the new bakery… trouble is, every other kid in town keeps getting there before him! Learn how to illustrate Rooster the dog and Tom’s favourite snacks, how to design a bedroom like Tom’s with your doodles on his walls, draw lots of facial expressions and much, much more! You’d have amazing picture books, then big thick books – it was like, OK, now you’re on to proper reading, let’s get rid of those terrible illustrations,” she says.Kids eating bowls full of sugar, caramel doughnuts, cool grandparents and a whole heap of illustrations to boot! On 24th October, Sky will air a Halloween special of "The Brilliant World of Tom Gates" from TG Entertainment. Ten side-splitting tales featuring ant-infested underwear, a seriously delicious chicken pie and the enigmatic Wafer Boy. Had previously bought all the Tom Gates books for my 7 year old grandson and from being a reluctant reader he absolutely loved them.

I just assume it’s always going to end, and so every book, I’m really trying hard to put new things in it. Photograph: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates/Sky ‘It got drummed into my head that writing was something other people do’… Liz Pichon.It's a weeks worth of doodling, games, stories and woolly monster making (because everyone needs one of those, don't they? Tom’s everyday trials and tribulations at home and school immerse readers in a relatable world, wherever they live. And in his hilariously wacky journal, you’ll find all sorts of comic craziness to make you groan with glee! The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pic.

Aged around 10 years old, Tom is the younger of the two children of Frank and Rita Gates, and the younger brother of Delia. The author and illustrator of Tom Gates – the instantly recognisable stories of the eponymous schoolboy which have sold more than 11m copies and been adapted for television and stage – was excellent at drawing, but didn’t believe that words were her thing. Meanwhile, his grandparents (the Fossils) are about to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, and Uncle Kevin wants to plan something special. Tom’s hoping to be made a Star Pupil at school, but that means he needs to put more effort into his homework than his doodles.A brand new laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes!

Proving hugely popular, the Tom Gates series has been translated into 42 languages and sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. I know my talented creative readers are going to enjoy ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ Halloween TV special that I co-wrote, and sing along to the spooky song my music producer husband Mark and I wrote. And they are genuinely funny – I’ve watched my eight-year-old chortling away to herself at them on many an occasion, and even my 11-year-old hasn’t quite outgrown them yet, stealing them away from her little sister when she’s in the mood. The Wrinklies are keen on giving presents AND they're planning a family outing which is going to be EPIC!

Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going to fit. From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book for Younger Readers - Red House Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 5 - 12 year-olds and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013. At this rate it’s going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams… or will it? It was a fantastic book because all of tom's friend's wanted to help fundraise for the local library . The first series, consisting of 20 animated episodes, was released in early 2021, featuring Catherine Tate as both Rita Gates and Granny Mavis, Mark Bonnar as Mr Fullerman, and Logan Matthews as Tom Gates.