“I feel like my heart bounces out of my chest and jumps into the book.” - Phoebe's Lovely Letter About Our Books

Photo from our ‘Max Goes to School’ launch, and Phoebe’s letter.

Our founder Sheila, Baroness Hollins, recently received a delightful letter from Phoebe Fearnley (a year 6 pupil from Barnsley who attended our ‘Max Goes to School’ book launch in November). Phoebe wrote:

Dear Sheila Hollins
I wanted to write to you and say a huge thank you for all of the books you make. They are wonderful. I love them and I am sure all of the other groups do too! My personal favourite is ‘Susan’s Growing Up’. I feel it is very effective and useful for young girls. Whenever I look at a page of your books, I feel like my heart bounces out of my chest and jumps into the book. Once again, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you and well done.
Yours sincerely
Phoebe Fearnley
— Transcript of letter, received in January 2026

We always feel incredibly grateful and inspired to hear that our books are making a positive impact and bringing joy. A big thank you to Phoebe for her wonderful letter, we’re so glad to know she’s enjoying our books!

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