Chris McGuire

Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social

Interesting I must try and see that! #greatminds

Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social

I pitched that they do the entire series, and after every contestant leaves it’s revealed to them that the show wasn’t broadcast. Nobody was watching and they’re not ‘famous’. Again, not much interest from Endemol.

Just one more day to enter this #giveaway for #crooksandnannies! Read about @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social's entry into publishing (writing funny pieces for magazines and newspapers) and how he found his unique voice and confidence!

Agreed. The real pro move was to take an entire pizza back to your table. #goodtimes

In my teens I’d head for the ‘All you can eat’ buffet’ - sneering at those who filled vital plate space with pasta: “Amateurs” we’d call them!

Interview with ... Chris McGuire I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...

Enter by the 22nd for your chance to win a signed copy of #CrooksandNannies.
#kidsbooks #giveaway
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Check out this chance to win a copy of Crooks and Nannies!

Looks amazing, can’t wait to read it! Love a gross dilemma.

Thanks for
@nic_and_co_read for their amazing review of #crooksandnannies.
#kidsbooks #reluctantreaders #kidsauthor #funny #devonauthor #bookreviews #getkidsreading #booksky

Interview with ... Chris McGuire I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...

🥳 Interview and Giveaway! 🥳

It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.

See blog for full details:

www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...

Check out this chance to win a copy of Crooks and Nannies!

Are you in need of a hilarious book to get your kids reading at half term? Crooks and Nannies, by Chris McGuire, from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social is your solution! It's silly and slimy and exactly the type of book 7+ kids love! Don’t just take our word for it!
#crooksandnannies #kidsbooks #halfterm

Thanks to @play.with.albert.and.wilf for this review of
#BlastfromthePast
#TheRaccoons.
"Such a fun read and definitely one for those that grew up with the original Raccoons and want to introduce it to their own children" #classic80scartoons #runwithus
#raccoonsforever
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social

Teachers! Would you like me to talk at your school about Crooks and Nannies?
DM for more details.
www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...
#authorvisit #crooksandnannies #booksky #schoolvisit

Thanks to @play.with.albert.and.wilf for this review of
#BlastfromthePast
#TheRaccoons.
"Such a fun read and definitely one for those that grew up with the original Raccoons and want to introduce it to their own children" #classic80scartoons #runwithus
#raccoonsforever
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social

Teachers! Would you like me to talk at your school about Crooks and Nannies?
DM for more details.
www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...
#authorvisit #crooksandnannies #booksky #schoolvisit

Love the slime?
Now’s the time to give #CrooksandNannies a review on amazonuk and @goodreads!
Let’s share the silliness with all!
#bookreview #kidsbooks #slime #getkidsreading #funny
@candyjar_books

Are you a fan of #TheRaccoons? Why don’t you check out the new series of children’s chapter books that are out now.
#kidsbooks #chapterbooks #kidsbooks #80snostalgia #classiccartoons
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Are you ready to get nostalgic about classic kids tv? A series of chapter books based on The Raccoons is out now! They're a brilliant read for kids of all ages.
#TheRaccoons #nostalgia #80skidstv #classiccartoons
#canada
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Canadians!
Did you know there's a brand new series of kids' chapter books based on Kevin Gillis's classic series #TheRaccoons? They're out now from @candyjarbooks
#kidsbooks #theraccoons #canada #canadians #canadaculture #cyrilsneer #bertraccoons #evergreenforest
www.waterstones.com/book/the-rac...

Reviews for #CrooksandNannies
#reluctantreaders #funny #kidsbooks #funny #parentinghacks #booksky

www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...

#crooksandnannies
#kidsbooks #booksky
#chrismcguire
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Thanks to #partywithmythree for this amazing review of #crooksandnannies. Brilliant to see it does get kids reading!
#kidsauthor #bookreview #reluctantreaders #booksky

I wouldn’t say a particular character- rather a type. My protagonists are usually likeable, flawed types, who are constantly out of their depth. I think that usually gives scope for humour…

When did people stop smiling in photos?*
*Asking for a friend.

I totally understand why you’d do it that way around. Personally I’m aiming for spectacle and humour, so I work backwards from a ridiculous situation looking for opportunities for jokes and silliness - as experienced by my characters.

I think the plot ideas in my kids books (which are quite outlandish) come first, then I imagine how the characters would react to them. You?