Elaine Slade author

Elaine Slade author

Children's author of Charlie Farley books. Fun, well written stories to raise children's self esteem.

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 25/03/2024

Would you like to give a child a high quality story with an inspiring theme as a gift rather than chocolate this Easter?
Two series of Charlie Farley stories, one to suit 2-7 years olds and the other for 6-9 year olds.
Available to buy and more information on www.elainesladebooks.com

Elaine Slade 05/03/2024

I am SO looking forward to visiting Polesden Lacey Infant School and Wonersh and Shamley Green Primary school this week. I'll be reading my stories with a special feature about the real dogs who are the main characters in the stories and doing some activities with the children. Take the opportunity to buy my books which will be signed personally by me to your children. A gift to treasure. Have a look at the books on

Elaine Slade Elaine Slade, author of Charlie Farley and Jasper children's picture books. Fun, well written stories in rhyme based on real dogs using their characters to support parents and teachers to help children explore themes such as uniqueness, self esteem and having courage when it matters.

05/03/2024

I am thoroughly looking forward to visiting Bramley Library this Saturday. I'll be reading my stories, showing a video of the real dogs who are the main characters in the stories and doing some activities with you all. Take the opportunity to buy my books which will be signed personally by me to your children. A gift to treasure. Have a look at the books on www.elainesladebooks.com I'd love to see you, do come!!

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Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 22/02/2024

IT'S HERE!! Second in the CHARLIE FARLEY Read Alone chapter books series; RESPECT IN BADGERTON FOREST.
Again stunning illustrations from Monika Dzikowicz, and excellently put together by Boz Publications Ltd. So blessed to be working with them! Children learn through the story that having RESPECT and considering how their actions affect others, makes this world a better place for them and their friends and family.
Buy now for Ā£5.99 each on www.elainesladebooks.com or message me if you want the books direct from me signed to specific children.

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 16/02/2024

Only 6 days until my new book comes out, the next in the Charlie Farley's Magical Adventures Read Alone Chapter book series. Stunning work from Monika Dzikowicz and Boz Publications Ltd Sneak preview below. Order from 22nd Feb on www.elainesladebooks.com

02/02/2024

Itā€™s almost here, my 2nd Charlie Farleyā€™s Magical Adventures chapter book will be out very soon! RESPECT in Badgerton Forest, look out for it!

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 02/02/2024

Excited to be at the Hand in hand childrenā€™s leaders conference in Eastbourne for the weekend with a stall for my books.

11/01/2024

Looking forward to going to this exciting conference soon with the largest gathering of children and family exhibitors for a church setting. Special deal available there for a set of Charlie Farley picture story books which teach and equip children to face situations in life confidently and positively and improve mental health. Resources ready made for parents and teachers to explore the themes with children.

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 31/12/2023

Wishing you all a healthy, peaceful, blessed 2024! Thank you so much for your support, encouragement and for buying my books in 2023 enabling me to get more books published and fulfill the vision of equipping children to face life positively. I am so grateful. Much love to you all and a Happy New Year! šŸ„°

13/12/2023

Last three days for 20% off discount on a set of the six Charlie Farley story books. Offer ends on Saturday 16th. Donā€™t miss out on this bargain.
www.elainesladebooks.com

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 02/12/2023

Quality presents to help children face situations in life and promote positivity in their outlook.
Charlie Farley picture book series only available for Ā£48 until 16th December.
Charlie Farleyā€™s Magical Adventures, first chapter book for children whoā€™ve enjoyed the picture books and moved on to read alone šŸ‘
Have a look on www.elainesladebooks.com

29/11/2023

A quality story for your Christmas Collection!
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Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 26/11/2023

Iā€™m back in home territory at Friends of St Andrewā€™s School - Cobham Christmas Fair today! SO looking forward to it and seeing old friends and familiar faces. Do come and say hello and buy a book which I can sign personally to you or specific children. All money goes back into producing the next Charlie Farley book.
Www.elainesladebooks.com

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 18/11/2023

Charlie Farleyā€™s Magical Adventures first in the series ā€˜Courage in Brabbiton Woodsā€™ first outing to Parkside Christmas Fair! Hoping it will do wellā€¦

17/11/2023

See you tomorrow at this wonderful Christmas Fair! Pop upstairs in the Manor and find me, Iā€™d love to see you. Iā€™ll have the full range of Charlie Farley picture books and the first read alone chapter book. Inspiring Christmas presents for children signed for your child by me. Special deal on a set of the six picture books!

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 11/11/2023

'What is your Christmas Gift Charlie Farley?' is a great way to help children focus on giving to others at Christmas rather than on what they'll get or trying to impress others. A helpful story to add to your Christmas book collection.
www.elainesladebooks.com

07/11/2023

SO looking forward to signing and selling Charlie Farley books at Parkside Christmas Fair on Sat 18th November. This is the link to buy tickets for it:
https://www.thesurreycircle.co.uk/events/christmas-event-parksideschool-2023
You can also book workshops and Santa's Grotto on this link šŸ„°

31/10/2023

Shout out to my pageā€™s newest followers and all those whoā€™ve joined our journey recently and through the years! Itā€™s wonderful to have company as you step out of your comfort zone!!
THANK YOU!

Tracy Davies, Sharron Eklo, Abbie Marskell

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 28/10/2023

Starting your Christmas shopping? Family or Friends children you need to buy for?
How about quality childrenā€™s presents that equip them for situations in life, and foster a love of reading and books. Well written extending vocabulary and stunning illustrations which inspire the imagination.
Charlie Farley Picture Book series Ā£10 each or Ā£48 for a set of each book.
Charlie Farley's Magical Adventure Read Alone Chapter book Courage in Brabbiton Woods Ā£5.99
Buy them on www.elainesladebooks.com

15/10/2023

Iā€™m selling and signing my Charlie Farley books at this wonderful Fair, come and say hello to me and support St Andrews šŸ„°

šŸŽ„Everyoneā€™s Invited! šŸŽ„
Friends of St Andrewā€™s are delighted to announce our Christmas Fair 26th Nov 2023!
Open to all. Come see:
ā­ļøOur gorgeous Christmas Gift Market!
ā­ļø Our wonderful Performers & Entertainers
ā­ļøElfridgeā€™s - secret shopping for the children
ā­ļø Santaā€™s Grotto (Bookings opening soon!)
ā­ļøFantastic Christmas Food & Drink
ā­ļø Amazing Raffle - launching 1st Nov with unbelievable prizes
FREE ENTRY
Open 1pm - 4pm (Indoors)
St Andrewā€™s Primary School, Lockhart Rd, Cobham. KT11 2AX

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 11/10/2023

Starting your Christmas present shopping? Can I help by providing quality children's stories which equip children to face life positively and support healthy mental attitudes. An ideal gift to inspire and motivate children to read through stunning illustrations, imaginative, well written storylines.
There's a six book picture story series about the (real)loveable Goldendoodle Charlie Farley (20% off deal on my website) and now the first in a new series of Read Alone Chapter books starring Charlie Farley again but with a twist...
More information and opportunity to buy at www.elainesladebooks.com

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 07/10/2023

Following on from the much-loved picture book series of Charlie Farley, the loveable, scruffy Goldendoodle continues to have exciting adventures...but with a TWIST!

Charlie Farley finds himself in another world and experiences the magic of this realm as the animals there learn life lessons building on Charlieā€™s past experiences.

Can Charlie Farley help the rabbits find courage to stand up to mean old Fogarty Fox?

How will they defeat the bully of Brabbiton Woods?

Well written, beautifully illustrated quality books which will foster a love of reading alone whilst continuing to raise childrenā€™s self-esteem and equip them for life.
www.elainesladebooks.com

Photos from Elaine Slade author's post 05/10/2023

IT's HERE!!! Charlie Farley's Magical Adventures - Courage in Brabbiton Woods!
Read Alone chapter book continuing the highly successful partnership with Monika Dzikowicz and Boz Publications.
Stunning illustrations, fun, well written stories to extend children's vocabulary whilst raising their self esteem and equipping them for life! Quality children's presents.
Get your copy now for Ā£5.99 from www.elainesladebooks.com

04/10/2023

ALMOST HERE... the first in the new young fiction chapter book series of Charlie Farley's Magical Adventures - Courage in Brabbiton Woods.
Take a look on www.elainesladebooks.com

26/09/2023

It's coming!!!! My first book in the new chapter book Read Alone series for 7-9 years old is nearly here! Illustrations of course by the talented Monika Dzikowicz and cleverly put together by Boz Publications...it's absolutely fab!

Following on from the much-loved picture book series of Charlie Farley, the loveable, scruffy Goldendoodle continues to have exciting adventures BUT with a twist!
Watch this space and www.elainesladebooks.com
Sneak preview of the cover!

10/09/2023

Dont' forget to take advantage of 20% off a set of each of the picture book series of Charlie Farley stories, great as Christmas presents for children of friends and family.
Only at www.elainesladebooks.com

Videos (show all)

You ARE brave Charlie Farley!
Charlie Farley cheering on Jasper... or is he ? Watch until the end!!!
Oh No Charlie Farley!!
Charlie LOVES mud!