Matty’s orderly life is turned topsy-turvy one day when a very strong wind turns everything upside down. Matty is horrified but soon finds that being in a mess can be fun too. Another title featuring Matty is Matty Takes Off.
Matty is a very orderly bear who lives with his not-so-orderly sister, Milly. But one day, when a strong wind turns everything upside down, Matty finds himself in a bit of a mess.
Miriam is an award winning author of 70 children's books. She originally published 40 information books, but for the last 12 years she has written fiction. This has included picture books, novelty books and poetry, and recently short stories for the adult market. Her fiction has been translated into 21 languages.
Miriam has had wide experience of working creatively with children, as well as speaking in schools, libraries, at festivals. She offers lively, innovative large group performances, talks, interactive storytelling sessions, readings, seminars, creative writing and poetry workshops.
She was born in England but also grew up in Africa, The Middle East and China. After university she taught English for eight years in the UK and Kenya before becoming a writer. She now lives in East Sussex.
