This image is the cover for the book Walking to the Shop

Walking to the Shop

What can you see on your journey to the local shop? From a bird soaring high in the sky to a noisy cricket hidden in the thicket, this delightful picture book is brimming with the wondrous things you might spot on your walk to the shop. Join us on an enchanting adventure filled with nature’s surprises and everyday discoveries.

Carly Jayne Roach

Carly Jayne Roach was born in Bristol and spent her childhood watching animal behaviour on her grandparents’ farm in Old Sodbury. She moved to New Zealand and worked with horses before returning to the UK and setting up a decorating business. After a traumatic experience, she started being creative again and after the birth of her son, Oliver, in 2020, she started writing books. She is also a keen artist and takes on commissions. Her passions lie in organic farming and the protection of land for future generations.

Austin Macauley Publishers