Freddie Hillberg from Bradley Stoke has written a whole ebook based mostly on tales he instructed his two granddaughters about his beloved pet Millie once they have been younger.
The image ebook is geared toward kids aged between 4 to seven with watercolour illustrations by Ellie Hooi.
Freddie, beforehand from Chipping Sodbury, mentioned: “They all the time wished me to learn them a bedtime story and so they knew their favorite books phrase for phrase.
“Eventually I obtained a bit bored telling them the identical tales so began making up my very own which they actually loved.
“I’m completely thrilled with the ebook and to develop into a broadcast writer is one thing very particular.
“Brave Cat Millie is a joyful, on a regular basis story about a mean, odd household and their extraordinary, lovable and brave cat.
“I got real pleasure in writing it and it feels like a real achievement to have the story in print and be available in bookshops. I’m thoroughly delighted.”
The second ebook within the ‘Millie’ collection by Freddie, ‘Curious Cat Millie’ is because of be revealed subsequent 12 months.
Freddie has been concerned with the conservation of close by Splatts Abbey Wood for the final twenty years and is at present its vice-chairman and treasurer.
An illustration by Ellie Hooi from Brave Cat Millie which relies on tales Freddie instructed his granddaughters (Image: Carraway Publishing)
Freddie Hillberg along with his new ebook which relies on his beloved cat Millie (Image: Carraway Publishing)
He retired from a protracted profession within the development business in 1998 to take care of his spouse Maureen who suffers with MS.
The couple first met once they have been each simply 18 on a youth change programme to Germany. They have a daughter and two grandchildren.
Jane Shergold, from Carraway Publishing mentioned: “Brave Cat Millie is the primary in a collection of image books following the adventures of a fearless and loveable black and white cat.
“With its playful storyline and charming watercolour illustrations, the ebook gives a comfy bedtime learn that tells the story of an unlikely feline heroine who single-handedly outwits unwelcome intruders into the household home.
“It’s a book that can be enjoyed across the generations and is a perfect Christmas gift, especially for youngsters who are fond of animals.”
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