The rabbit thought for a moment before asking, "Do you wish you were a bear?" "No," said the red panda. "I am happy with what I am." "That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand. Everyone thinks you are a bear, and everyone thinks I am a hare!" Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan An ideal gift.

The rabbit thought for a moment before asking, "Do you wish you were a bear?" "No," said the red panda. "I am happy with what I am." "That's important, "the rabbit said, "and I understand. Everyone thinks you are a bear, and everyone thinks I am a hare!" Faye R DesPres /Anya Lauchlan An ideal gift.

Little White: The Feral Cat Who Found a Home is the beloved #childrensbook that started it all -- the Stray Cat Stories series, which raises funds for non-profit #animalrescue. Based on a true story! Purchase your copy today for a young animal lover in your life. #books #booksky

More wonderful press for “Toys at Night” and the good causes it is supporting! Im so peoud to be part of this project! #books #booksky #childrensbooks

My latest blog post -- on dating an Olympic skier, telling a classical conductor to "cool it," and accepting that maybe I have a chip on my shoulder (stressing the importance of each of us -- and of the new book, Toys at Night). fayerapoportdespres.com/the-chip-on-... #booksky #childrensbooks

#LexingtonPorchfest2025 #Massachusetts

"Toys at Night" gripped one customer enough at the Medina Bookstore on the Isle of Wight that she walked out with a purchased copy after leafing through it, and more news about this charitable children's book: fayerapoportdespres.com/charitable-c... #booksky #books #chiildrensbooks

I just created a page on my site where readers can buy my books direct, using Ingram Sparks' new e-commerce links. Has anyone else tried this? fayerapoportdespres.com/buy-fayes-bo... #books #booksky #writingcommunity

I want to thank those who paid MORE for their direct U. S. purchases of the new #childrensbook “Toys at Night,” & asked me to donate the extra to one of the causes supported by the book. Today I made a donation to Paws of War, which helps bring stray animals befriended by U.S. troops to the U.S. TY!

Professional child carer in Fleet, U.K. reading “Toys at Night” to her charges. I love photos like this! Visit www.goldfishbooksuk.com for more info. on my latest collaboration with artist Anya Lauchlan - a very special charitable project. #booksky #childrensbooks #book #books #fables

Absolutely delighted that "Toys at Night" is helping to raise money for the Glasgow Children's Hospital, as per this wonderful sponsorship featured in the Glasgow Bell newspaper: www.glasgowbell.co.uk/govan-econom... #books #childrensbooks #Glasgow #Scotland

Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com #Art #literature #children @waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social @islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social

Delighted to see our new book "Toys At Night" receiving 5 Star Reviews at Waterstones Books. Hopefully this will help support our fundraising efforts. goldfishbooksUK.com #Art #literature #children @waterstones.bsky.social @mountbatteniw.bsky.social @islandecho.bsky.social @ilovecowes.bsky.social

So proud of this project!

"How green was my valley" "The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan. #painting #tradition #SchoolofParis #Chagall. #Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape AnyaLauchlan.com

"How green was my valley" "The Valley" oil/canvas Anya Lauchlan. #painting #tradition #SchoolofParis #Chagall. #Art #Beauty #Nature #Nostalgia #landscape AnyaLauchlan.com

Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan Goldfishbooksuk.com #Art #FlowersonFriday

Fine art card "Yellow Poppies and Bluebells" by Anya Lauchlan Goldfishbooksuk.com #Art #FlowersonFriday

It's good to see that our new children's picture/story book #ToysatNight is now available from bookshops across the UK including #Waterstones and #TGJones GoldfishbooksUK.com #Blueskybooks #kidslit

Gorgeous collab and an awesome cause for kids in Ukraine! What inspired Toys at Night, and which character from the center spread is your fave?

We’re related, if you squint really hard: Me and Vincent Van Gogh. New blog post- five marriages and a brother away from van Gogh. lindaksienkiewicz.com/five-marriag... #mondayblogs #writersky #artistsky

Thank you! The fables in Toys at Night were inspired by model toys used by Anya Lauchlan @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social to teach a young Ukrainian girl to paint. I could never choose a favorite character as they are all quite special!

“A true friend will always be right behind you.” The center spread artwork from “Toys at Night”—my new collaboration with artist @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social - 200 books will be donated to children’s hospitals and schools in #Ukraine. For info. and copies: [email protected] #books #booksky

The Herald (largest newspaper in Scotland) has printed a feature story about “Toys at Night” and how the unusual histories of the artist, writer (me) and publisher converged for this special and unusual book. Read here: shorturl.at/H1BtU #childrensbooks #booksky #blueskybooks #books #Scotland

"Flowers in the Studio" Original oil on canvas. Anya Lauchlan. A set of 10 fine art floral cards by this artist is for sale at GoldfishbooksUK.com #Art #beauty #flowers

"Flowers in the Studio" Original oil on canvas. Anya Lauchlan. A set of 10 fine art floral cards by this artist is for sale at GoldfishbooksUK.com #Art #beauty #flowers

Wow! another "Toys at Night" children's book sold from #MedinaBookshop, #Cowes in aid of Mountbatten's Hospice. #IsleofWight. @mountbatteniw.bsky.social @islandecho.bsky.social Goldfishbooksuk.com

Wow! another "Toys at Night" children's book sold from #MedinaBookshop, #Cowes in aid of Mountbatten's Hospice. #IsleofWight. @mountbatteniw.bsky.social @islandecho.bsky.social Goldfishbooksuk.com

Just donated 20 copies of our new book to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity as part of our fundraising drive for this worthy cause. Hopefully we can raise some cash for them by sales of "Toys at Night"at #Waterstones in #Scotland. @glasgowbell.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social #blueskybooks

Availability of “Toys at Night” is spreading globally! U.S. booksellers can also now order the book from Gardners. A significant portion of all global sales goes to a number of charities, including those helping people and pets in #Ukraine & the Mountbatten Hospice. #books #booksky #childrensbooks

Vintage Illustration from "The White Egret"by Anya Lauchlan #Art #book #Fairytales #womeninart

Delighted to say that our new book "Toys At Night" is available to order in USA and Canada, via Blackwell's Books North America. It may take a little time to arrive from UK, so if you would like it for #Christmas best order now. #blueskybooks #Gift @fayerd.bsky.social @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social

"Cold Bear and the Reindeer" #illustration from #ToysatNight a delightful new book by Faye R DesPres, illustrated by Anya Lauchlan. Now available via Blackwell's North America. Order now for #Christmas. #blueskybooks #kidslit #friendship #kindness @fayerd.bsky.social @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social

Vintage Illustration from "The White Egret"by Anya Lauchlan #Art #book #Fairytales #womeninart

Just donated 20 copies of our new book to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity as part of our fundraising drive for this worthy cause. Hopefully we can raise some cash for them by sales of "Toys at Night"at #Waterstones in #Scotland. @glasgowbell.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social #blueskybooks

Look out, Kitty crossing! Painting oil/canvas #AnyaLauchlan. Luckily no traffic that day. Have a peaceful #Caturday everyone. Time to order our charming new children's book Toys at Night, by Faye R DesPres/Anya Lauchlan, an ideal present for children age 3-9, featuring #Tomcat goldfishbooksuk.com

"Cold Bear and the Reindeer" #illustration from #ToysatNight a delightful new book by Faye R DesPres, illustrated by Anya Lauchlan. Now available via Blackwell's North America. Order now for #Christmas. #blueskybooks #kidslit #friendship #kindness @fayerd.bsky.social @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social

Delighted to say that our new book "Toys At Night" is available to order in USA and Canada, via Blackwell's Books North America. It may take a little time to arrive from UK, so if you would like it for #Christmas best order now. #blueskybooks #Gift @fayerd.bsky.social @anya-lauchlan.bsky.social

Look out, Kitty crossing! Painting oil/canvas #AnyaLauchlan. Luckily no traffic that day. Have a peaceful #Caturday everyone. Time to order our charming new children's book Toys at Night, by Faye R DesPres/Anya Lauchlan, an ideal present for children age 3-9, featuring #Tomcat goldfishbooksuk.com

Wonderful news about my latest collaboration with artist Anya Lauchlan. #books #childrensbooks #booksky

It's good to see that our new children's picture/story book #ToysatNight is now available from bookshops across the UK including #Waterstones and #TGJones GoldfishbooksUK.com #Blueskybooks #kidslit

A limited number of US author Faye R DesPres' charming new children's book Toys at Night, Illustrated by British artist Anya Lauchlan is now for sale in the USA. Contact fayerapoportdespres.com and I'm sure she will be pleased to receive your order. #children #reading #fables #USA #UK #illustration

A limited number of US author Faye R DesPres' charming new children's book Toys at Night, Illustrated by British artist Anya Lauchlan is now for sale in the USA. Contact fayerapoportdespres.com and I'm sure she will be pleased to receive your order. #children #reading #fables #USA #UK #illustration

Anya Lauchlan's painting "Folk Dancers" in France, always brings a smile. Still smiling on The #IsleofWight Lovely new children's book "Toys at Night" on sale in #Cowes and Waterstones UK For US sales email: [email protected] for details #Art @onthewight.com @waterstones.bsky.social

"Kitty Crossing" oil/canvas #AnyaLauchlan Quiet afternoon in a small town in Normandy. #Art #Travel #kitty #Peace #Trees #Church #Beauty #painting #autumn #Fall #streetlife GoldfishbooksUK.com

"Kitty Crossing" oil/canvas #AnyaLauchlan Quiet afternoon in a small town in Normandy. #Art #Travel #kitty #Peace #Trees #Church #Beauty #painting #autumn #Fall #streetlife GoldfishbooksUK.com

Nice piece by journalist Alex Cooper about our new children's book "Toys at Night" Thanks also to The Supporters' of Cowes Library for their input. We welcome all the support we can get for this worthwhile project. GoldfishbooksUK.com #blueskybooks #Art #Literature #children #charity