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Biography
Laura Henry-Allain MBE, is an expert international award-winning Early Education specialist, author, scriptwriter and speaker. She is the creator of the well-loved CBeebies characters JoJo and Gran Gran and is also the series’ associate producer. She is the vice-president of The British Association for Early Childhood Education, and is an educational consultant for several well-known brands as well as children’s media, television and publishing, particularly in the areas of inclusion, racial equality and diversity.
My Family, Your Family (2023)
** HIGHLY COMMENDED – THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS 2024 **
There is no one way to have a family and no right way to be a family.
My Family, Your Family is a powerful non-fiction book that focuses on what makes a family, explores how different families come together and celebrates the idea that every family is unique.
Specifically written by producer, educator and consultant, Laura Henry-Allain, My Family, Your Family aims to help children and adults have meaningful discussions on family and belonging in an accessible and approachable way.
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** WINNER OF THE TEACH EARLY YEARS AWARD 2025 **
Siblings Maya and Marley are ready to take charge and make a change in this award-winning picture book by Laura Henry-Allain, creator of JoJo & Gran Gran!
“I’m wondering, I’m wondering… we need to have a great big tidy up!”
Maya and Marley live in their very own adventure playground with Mum, Dad and their cheeky pet goats, Lou and Chou. When the playground becomes overrun with litter, Maya and Marley decide it’s time to get tidying. But clearing up a whole playground is a big job – will anyone else come along to help with the great big tidy-up?
