My background as a scientist and author of children’s natural history books helps me ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and excitement in every project. You can read more about the research that underpins my work here, or contact me to discuss consultancy for your next book or production.

In addition to teaching zoology at UK universities, I also contribute to higher education courses such as MA Creative Writing, MA Writing for Young People and MA Nature and Travel Writing at Bath Spa University. 

I’ve worked as an expert zoology consultant for many UK and international clients such as: 

Penguin Random House,
Ladybird, 
Nosy Crow, 
Puffin, 
Walker, 
Bloomsbury, 
Big Picture Books, 
DK, 
Quarto, 
​Happy Yak,
Wide Eyed Editions, 
Bonnier, 
Lonely Planet Kids, 
Thames and Hudson, 
Phaidon, 
BBC Teach/Bitesize,
Nobrow, 
Flying Eye Books, 
BBC Natural History Unit, 
Canongate,
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