Nicole Peters

[JustSomeone]

THREE-YEAR-OLD Aiden Potter loves nothing better than snuggling on his mum Natalies knee and listening to a story.

What he doesnt realise is one of the stories thats read to him is written by his mum.

“He knows all the little characters in the story,” said Natalie, from Norton.

“He likes it; its definitely a hit with him.”

Bingos Adventure is a colourful picture storybook about a vole called Bingo who goes on an adventure, meeting lots of interesting little characters along the way.

“Some are real animals and some are imaginary creatures like a half-panda, half-pony,” said Natalie.

“The moral of the story is although he meets new friends along the way, he wants to go back home to his mum.”

The 30-year-old full-time mum has written the story both as a paperback and a Kindle version.

It is the first book she has written and, with her background as a graduate in interior design, she has also illustrated the story.

“I wanted to do something with my artistic side,” added Natalie.

“I started the book two years ago and the first version was a much longer story but then I decided to write a shorter version for younger children.”

Natalie is already working on her second book called Fo4 the Magic Rabbit.

“He looks a little like Bugs Bunny and he is a magician,” explained Natalie.

Being at home with a young child is excellent research for Natalie, who says CBeebies is educational for both her and Aiden.

“I am so influenced by CBeebies,” she said.

“Its amazing what they do.

“They have really inspired me.

“Its not surprising that I am inspired to write for children rather than adults.

“And Aiden loves it. Hes into Abney & Teal and Tree Fu Tom at the moment.”

Bingos Adventure by Natalie Potter (Paragon, £4.99) is available from Amazon and £1.54 for the Kindle version.