Lottie, St Michael and the Lonely Dragon

Beatrys Lockie (1927-2023) was born in The Netherlands and began to tell stories at an early age. After moving to the UK Beatrys married Edinburgh-born James Lockie and they had five children. Once the children had grown, together the family rebuilt an 18th-century stable block in Lamancha, Peebleshire. As well as being a talented weaver and spinner, Beatrys was a class teacher at Edinburgh Steiner School until her retirement. She lived with her family in the Scottish Borders for many years. Sandra Klaassen was born in 1959 in the Netherlands but lived for many years on the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, from where she drew her inspiration for Scottish picture books Peg the Little Sheepdog and Uan the Little Lamb. She has illustrated over thirty children's books.

'A lovely book in every way, and will make a great addition to your seasonal festival story repertoire. The illustrations by Sandra Klaassen are just delightful.' -- BL TH Steiner Early Childhood Association'We always enjoy Beatrys Lockie's books and stories, and this one is no exception.'-- Kindling'A heartwarming story about bravery and how sometimes we need to look beyond the things that can be seen... I highly recommend this beautiful story because courage and kindness are something that we need to teach children.'-- OurWorldOfWonder (Instagram)'We have been charmed by this story about offering kindness. I was also impressed that Lottie doesn't overcome fear, it s the way she is: a brave young female character.'-- StorybookMamma (Instagram)'A heartwarming and enchanting children's book that takes young readers on a magical journey filled with friendship, courage, and kindness... Each page is a work of art, with a whimsical and dreamlike quality that perfectly complements the story. The pacing is well-structured, and the layout incorporates text and illustrations in a harmonious manner. It is not only an engaging story but also a valuable lesson for young readers. It encourages empathy, understanding, and the importance of looking beyond appearances.'-- BusyBusyLearning (Instagram)