Christine McGuinness – författare

A wonderful celebration of first friendshipfrom Christine McGuinness, author of Amazing Me, AmazingYou. Sometimes even the best of friends can have a bad day and, whenthey do, it might be time to go on the hunt for that missing magicspark. But where could it be?In her latest book for children, Christine McGuinness takes readerson the trip of a lifetime – to the beach, the forest,beneath the ocean waves and right up to the moon! – but stillhome in time for tea.With a sweet rhyming text that's perfect for reading aloud, Jasperand Jessica show us the importance of finding your own way ofexperiencing the world and looking to yourself to find that specialsomething that makes your friendships magical. This picture book for children aged3+ is perfect for reading aloudVibrant art from Hannah Jayne Lewinemphasises the positive messageA charming story communicating theimportance of friendship.

We all know the fairy-tale. An everyday girl meets her Prince Charming, they get married, have children and ride off into the sunset. Sadly, this isn't always the case and Christine McGuinness is keen to change the stereotype that marriage, fame and fortune brings an easy and blissful life...This is Christine's first book, where she tells the world her life story for the very first time. As well as outlining the difficulties and joys of being a mother to three autistic children, the autobiography delves into her anorexia battle, fertility troubles, her marriage, modelling career and tough childhood, subjects which are sensitive and many of which she hasn't spoken about before.She is a mum of three to eight-year-old twins Leo and Penelope and four-year-old Felicity, all of whom have been diagnosed with autism. In this frank and candid read, Christine reveals the struggles she's overcome in her life and still battles with today, but at the heart of it, she's on a mission to learn more about autism and to educate others and change the stigma around the condition. Christine wants to campaign to improve rights for those with invisible disabilities. She wants her children to be able to get a job, have relationships and live independent lives.Alongside writing her book, Christine and her husband Paddy are filming a BBC documentary about autism. It will air this Autumn. In the book, Christine will give readers a detailed insight into what being a full-time mum with three autistic children is like.