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MAKE 2025 YOUR YEAR

Did you make ‘write a book’ one of your New Year’s Resolutions this year?

If you did, you’ll probably want to take a look at our guide on how you can turn that resolution into a reality with an easy to follow, step-by-step tips written by the professionals.
(Bookmark it for later and you’ll find it helpful to refer back to when you need it!)
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Full of fun and surprises, `Smelly Ellie - A Perfect Mother’s Day’ by Scott & Nicolene Dixon is a delightful story about love, friendship and sharing!

Are you an author with a story to share? Contact us to promote your book!
hello@izzyandjack.co.uk

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✨ According to this young girl, nothing beats the feeling of new shoes—just like nothing beats bringing a story to life with the perfect illustrations! 👟📖

If you’re looking for artwork that captures emotion, character, and charm, get in touch for a quote and we can create something magical together. 💛✏️

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📚✨ Celebrate World Book Day With Us! ✨📚

Are you a new, local, or indie children’s book author? We want to help spread the word about your book—for FREE! 🎉

Simply submit your book and social media links using the form below, and we’ll share them with our followers and newsletter subscribers—no catch, no fees, just pure book love! ❤️

This is our way of introducing up-and-coming children’s authors to eager readers on World Book Day! 🌍📖

📩 Sign up now: https://izzyandjack.co.uk/author-social-share/

Tag an author who you think needs to see this👇 #WorldBookDay #IndieAuthors #ChildrensBooks
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Written a book but know nothing about marketing it? You’re not alone. It’s actually the area where most self-published authors fail. 😞
It doesn’t have to be that way though, check out our free guide to help you market your book properly and stop hoping it will magically sell itself!

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Happy Chinese New Year from the team at Izzy and Jack! 🐍✨

2025 is the Year of the Snake. These stunning and often misunderstood creatures are fascinating, leading quiet, solitary lives while steering clear of conflict.

What do you think of this striking Viper illustration by our talented artist Izzy Bean for Carol Baker’s book? Let us know! 🐍📚

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Do we have any cat lovers here? Which is your favourite cat sketch? 😺😹😻😼

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🐠🐙 These cute underwater creatures are just a glimpse of the vibrant stories we help bring to life! 🦈

Whether it’s a deep-sea adventure or a tale full of giggles, we can make sure your book captivates young readers everywhere with beautiful illustrations and professional designs.

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2025 is the year you see your stories turn into real books that sell!
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We can help you edit, illustrate, design and publish your book from start to finish, and you keep 100% of the copyright and profits when your book sells.
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Even if you’ve never published a book before, our team will guide you through the process step by step at a pace that is comfortable for you.
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Pop us an email to find out more - hello@izzyandjack.co.uk
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Libby is a very special dog indeed with an extraordinary sense of smell - find out more in Tacy Holliday’s brand new book; Libby’s Nose Knows.

Available now!
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We are pleased to tell you all about our latest release, Alba’s Notebook by author @suecurtisbooks

Alba is an adventurous boy with Albinism who, along with his friends, meets lots of animals and writes down everything he learns along the way.

The illustrations in this one are truly stunning and Sue has captured the innocence and curiosity of childhood with some creative and fun adventures we know kids will love!

Available online worldwide, including @amazon @barnesandnoble @indigo @target and hundreds more retailers.

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IT IS OVER!

OUR Messy Bessie competition has finished and we will be announcing the winner soon - keep an eye on this page to see if you are the lucky one.

Got any ideas for our next competition? We want to hear them!

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It’s the FINAL DAY to enter our competition and win all of this stationery plus two hardback Messy Bessie books!

Enter here before midnight tonight; https://izzyandjack.co.uk/messy-bessie-competition/

Open worldwide. Good luck!

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Today is WORLD PENCIL DAY! And we couldn’t think of a more fitting book to share then @detective_stan_crayon_man illustrated by our Izzy Bean and published by @mamabear_books

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⚠️ WIN ALL THIS STATIONERY & MESSY BESSIE BOOKS! ⚠️

To celebrate author Barrie Henderson’s newest release in the Messy Bessie series, we’re giving away book 1 and 2 along with all of this awesome stationary – perfect for school, work, artists and designers
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There are 3 ways to be in with a chance of winning, and if you complete all 3 you’ll be entered 3 times!

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1. Follow ‘@messybessie2022’ and ‘@_izzyandjack’ on Instagram, then write on this post so we know you have done it

2. Head over to our website to enter here: https://izzyandjack.co.uk/messy-bessie-competition/

3. Email messybessie@izzyandjack.co.uk with the subject line: ‘Messy Bessie competition’

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The winner will be chosen on May 1st, and we will contact the lucky person directly to send out their prizes in the post. Open to entries worldwide.
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That’s it, good luck!
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⚠️ WIN ALL THIS STATIONERY & MESSY BESSIE BOOKS! ⚠️

To celebrate author Barrie Henderson’s newest release in the Messy Bessie series, we’re giving away book 1 and 2 along with all of this awesome stationary – perfect for school, work, artists and designers
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There are 3 ways to be in with a chance of winning, and if you complete all 3 you’ll be entered 3 times!

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1. Follow ‘@messybessie2022’ and ‘@_izzyandjack’ on Instagram, then write on this post so we know you have done it

2. Head over to our website to enter here: https://izzyandjack.co.uk/messy-bessie-competition/

3. Email messybessie@izzyandjack.co.uk with the subject line: ‘Messy Bessie competition’

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The winner will be chosen on May 1st, and we will contact the lucky person directly to send out their prizes in the post. Open to entries worldwide.
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That’s it, good luck!
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Here is the front cover for author @suecurtisbooks newest children’s book: ‘Alba’s Notebook’ coming out very soon.

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`Skate, Me and the Big Gray Sea’ by Renee Hinchey is a delightful rhyming story that beautifully illustrates the challenges of starting school and having color vision deficiency.
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Available in hardback, paperback and eBook and featuring fantastic illustrations by Izzy Bean, this book is available in bookstores around the world now including Amazon online.
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Can you spot Benny the cat? 👀🐈‍⬛

Izzy did a great job illustrating Kenny Moore’s book ‘Where is Benny?’ and we are sure you will agree!

Available on Amazon and all good bookstores now 📖

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