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The Adventures of Portly the Otter — Through the Bookshelf Young otter pup, Portly is frightened of the river when he first sees it and is worried that he is not otter-like enough. However, as he meets the other creatures who inhabit the river and its banks, ...

Today's review...'The Adventures of Portly the Otter @mglnrd.bsky.social illustrated by Polly Dunbar @farshorebooks.bsky.social As a Wind in the Willows fan, I absolutely loved this book- full of charm and character. #KidLitUK
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I am so excited to start reading Portly the Otter Untold Tales from The Wind in the Willows by @mglnrd.bsky.social. l loved the window art at the Suddenly on Sheaf Street bookshop in Daventry. It's a beautiful book. #amreading

I hope you enjoy it 🦦💚

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PORTRAIT OF AN AUTHOR who has written 1 book, edited 1 book, published & promoted 2 books, in 14 weeks.

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Photographer = amused long-suffering husband

Happy Easter! It’s always nice to read a book whilst devouring chocolate. If you’re looking for an egg themed read, may I suggest CLUTCH? It’s an Easter holiday adventure. The Twitchers - bird-spotting detectives - try & stop an egg snatcher from pillaging a Spoonbill’s nest🪺

... Also for Books for Keeps 277 I talked to Polly Dunbar about illustrating The Adventures of Portly the Otter, by M G Leonard. "The scene with Pan, the stillness, I always felt was like childhood itself. Magical, but hard to grasp."
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We are loving this by @mglnrd.bsky.social Wonderful to meet new characters but also fantastic to reunite with familiar friends

M. G. Leonard introduces THE ADVENTURES OF PORTLY THE OTTER - UNTOLD TALES FROM WIND IN THE WILLOWS YouTube video by Maya G. Leonard

I climbed into a boat and made a video introducing The Adventures of Portly the Otter: youtu.be/sZvrP_cq9YE

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay. Spread by Polly Dunbar from The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales From The Wind in the Willows, by M G Leonard. Portly (bottom right) spies on weasels, sly-eyed and exuberant, partying by moonlight in the Wild Wood. Farshore 26 March. @farshorebooks.bsky.social

Hooray! It’s publication day! Portly swims into bookshops for Easter storytelling, adventure having, & the joy of nibbling on a potted shrimp sandwich beside a river.
It has been a joy to create this book with the wonderful Polly Dunbar & the smashing team @farshorebooks.bsky.social

The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from The Wind in the Willows is published tomorrow and The Telegraph is reviewing it… I got tearful at the headline. I love Kenneth Grahame’s story with my whole being and do so want to do it justice. 🦦

IPaper Portly the Otter book review

IPaper Portly the Otter book review

IPaper Portly the Otter book review

Big thanks to Anna Bonet and the iPaper for this review of The Adventures of Portly the Otter. Pre-Order NOW. Publishes this week.

Extract from the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

the book Portly the Otter by M. G. Leonard. Illustration by Polly Dunbar

Skip into the sunshine, for today is the first day of spring 😃 and next Thursday, Portly the Otter will swim into bookshops. Pre-order now for a heart-warming Easter family read 🦦

I’m so pleased. For you and for everyone like me who loves good tv. 😊

It’s f**king fantastic. The cast is top notch. The pace is perfect. 👌 It’s great tv. That Guy Ritchie fella knows what he’s doing. My teen soon loves it. We adore Moriarty. He’s a scene stealer in the best possible way. I really hope there’s going to be a second season.

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@andylaneauthor.bsky.social I’m six episodes into Young Sherlock and bloody hell it’s good. Bravo my friend. You must be delighted. It’s the best tv I’ve watched in ages. Congratulations 🙌 It’s wonderful to see a good adaptation and it utterly slaps!

M G Leonard

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I’m super excited to be at @hayfestival May 24th & 25th.

Monday 25 May 11:30am - come with me to Ancient Rome & the Colosseum for THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR.

Sunday 24 May 2:30pm I’ll be talking with Susie Dent about words that bring us together.

Booking: www.hayfestival.com

Wonderful World Book Day 2026 — M. G. Leonard World Book Day is such a wonderful celebration of reading books. I spent the week visiting schools all over the country, talking to young readers, conducting creative writing workshops and sharing my ...

I hope you had a wonderful World Book Day. If your child dressed as one of my characters, I have a gallery on my website to celebrate them. You can @ me in a pic on socials or email it via my website. www.mgleonard.com/news/2026/3/...

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Newspaper article

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Got up. Threw on clothes. Walked to garage in the rain ‘cause @thetimes has brought back the Funday Times for #nationalyearofreading2026

Inside readers meet Portly the Otter for the 1st time! 🦦Beautifully illustrated by the wonderful @pollydunbar

OUT 26 March. Pre-order NOW!

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10 yrs ago Beetle Boy crawled into bookshops.

If you’ve ever supported me, recommending, reviewing, borrowing or buying my books, THANKYOU. I love what I do.

To celebrate the decade, I had my portrait taken by Rankin at one of his Lives.

I ❤️ these pics of me & my fountain pen

Questions and answers about The Adventures of Portly the Otter 🦦

World Book Day — M. G. Leonard

WORLD BOOK DAY is next week! I've a page on my website to help. FOR TEACHERS: a video to play in your classrooms. FOR PARENTS: costume ideas. FOR CHILDREN: Dress up as 1 of my characters& email a pic or @ me on socials & I'll put you in my website gallery! www.mgleonard.com/worldbookday

ARC Review: THE IMPOSSIBLE GLADIATOR by M. G. Leonard (Middle Grade Monday) The third entry in this fun time travel adventure series

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COVER REVEAL for ATTACK OF THE SEA DOGS, a Tudor time travel adventure! Coming 17 Sept 2026. Art by @manuelsumberac

From 7am today til 23.59 Friday 20th February @Waterstones are running a special online offer. 25% off RRP if you enter FEB26 at checkout.

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You never need to apologise when you are sharing such a lovely review of one of my books Tom. I’m very grateful 🙏

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The Impossible Gladiator by M.G. Leonard The Book in a Rhyme… “Sim and his family can travel through time, Locating time doors with a melody and rhyme. After two adventures, Sim should probably stay home, But no, we find him i…

Another Time travelling masterpiece by @mglnrd.bsky.social at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social read about why this is my favourite in the series so far in my review 👇. Basking in the sun of Ancient Rome can Sim and gang survive the birth of the Colosseum. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...