It was only when she and her husband were investigating issues for their son as a child – he’s now 30 – that she realised about her own dyslexia. “We discovered that he had various different things like hearing problems, speech problems, and as we were going through the process with him, they always talked to the parents, and everything they were saying was like, well, you’re probably dyslexic. So I’ve never officially been diagnosed, but my family have always thought it.” There are also 4 additional Tom Gates themed books by Liz Pichon, including a drawing book to be released in March 2022. In 2020, Sky Kids announced that it was making The Brilliant World of Tom Gates to be available on Sky's on demand service Sky Kids in the UK and Ireland. [7] The first series, consisting of 20 animated episodes, was released in early 2021, featuring Catherine Tate as both Rita Gates and Granny Mavis, Mark Bonnar as Mr Fullerman, and Logan Matthews as Tom Gates. [8] [9] Creator Liz Pichon also appears in the episodes in a live-action segment in which she gives ideas for creating artwork inspired by the series. [10] The second series was released in 2022. The series also has the Halloween and Christmas specials. [11] Awards [ edit ] Year Horsenden Primary (2 November 2017), Horsenden's Guinness World Record on BBC Breakfast , retrieved 12 October 2018 Here's my EXCELLENT PLAN to make DOGZOMBIES the BEST band in the WHOLE W I D E W O R L D! How hard can it be? (Very.) Right now I'm going to:

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The Wrinklies are keen on giving presents AND they're planning a family outing which is going to be EPIC! Most of the story revolves around things that happen at school. There are teachers he likes and doesn’t like, and children who he has difficult relationships with as well as his mates. The books are filled with jokes and really dynamic illustrations. My son will laugh out loud. Meet Tom Gates — a master of excuses, an expert doodler, a comic story writer extraordinaire, and the bane of his teacher's existence!Get excited for a week's worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activities in this fantastic new illustrated offering from bestselling author Liz Pichon! Tom and Derek are in a band called Dog Zombies, consisting of Tom on guitar, Derek on keyboard, and classmate Norman Watson on drums. THIS book is FULL of EXCELLENT stories to make you LAUGH! Oakfield Town is having a PARADE and everyone wants to take part. ESPECIALLY Marcus (no surprise there). Mum and Dad have left Delia in charge, which is NEVER a good idea. And I find out that trying to have a sneaky scoop of caramel ice cream doesn't end well. BUT at least my doodling is as SPECTACULAR as ever. When Mum and Dad forget it's half term, what's Tom going to do to keep busy over the break? All his friends are away or busy and he doesn't want Delia left in charge! So he's finding lots ofEXCELLENT things to do.

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In this recent recipient of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, readers will find an honest, silly and laugh-out-loud book in the format of Tom's battered homework diary, crammed full of his scribbles and stories. Shortlisted for the Specasvers National Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, Genius Ideas (Mostly) Here's my EXCELLENT PLAN to make DogZombies the BEST band in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! How hard can it be? (Very.)

There are 20 books in the main Tom Gates series

I have a soft spot for this series, so love it when a new book comes out. This one was hilarious. Kids eating bowls full of sugar, caramel doughnuts, cool grandparents and a whole heap of illustrations to boot!” Rania T. Tom grows up in each book and the vocabulary develops. Tom Gates author Liz Pichon has added to the collection since my daughter stopped reading them. You can read them as stand-alone books too! Songs included:Nice Cup of Teaby Tea Cup Tony and The Saucers;What You Gonna Do?by Plastic Cup;Shout it Outby Dude3;Delia’s A Weirdoby DogZombies;The Cat Songby DogZombies;The School Dinner Blues (Chips Song)by DogZombies.