When Witchy Met Froggy

Witchy and Froggy have been inseparable since they met many many years ago on a swamp.  Witchy was out looking for ingredients for one of her potions when she heard a tiny 'ribbet ribbet' coming from the water and went over to investigate.  There, sat happily on a lily pad, was baby Froggy!  He hopped into her basket and off they went home together.

Froggy has been Witchy's familiar ever since.  Being a familiar means that he helps her with her magic spells.  Froggy is her beloved and trusted companion and never leaves her side.

They are growing old gracefully together and keeping up with the times and are rather partial to an occasional pouty selfie! 

Story Board

With one book at the printers - 'The Adventures of Mary and Max Monkey', Mary is already starting a story board for her next book!  There really is no rest for the wicked!  Here she is starting to plan out the characters and scenes for her next adventure.

Mary and Jo spend their time working together to dream up new and exciting adventures for Mary and her friends to embark upon.

Of course it's great fun and the sky is the limit, quite literally!  Mary has accompanied Jo on holidays and days out which feature in her earlier books soon to be available via Mary Monkey's website which is coming soon so watch this space!

New Characters Under Development

As ever, it's all go in the 'Mary Monkey and Friends' development departments.  

Granny M is working on a new character for the books and Jo is working on another new sock monkey friend for Mary.  

Just like Santa's elves in their workshop throughout the year, we are busy knitting and sewing little creatures to create new characters for you to enjoy and make part of your lives and memories as we enjoy having them as part of ours. 

I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone involved for your support and for helping to start our new adventure together!

Three Wise Monkeys

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Mizaru                  Kikazaru                  Iwazaru

The monkeys are depicted in the Japanese folk religion the Kōshin influenced by Chinese Taoism and ancient Shinto origins.  This is particularly relevant as celebrations begin for this  Chinese New Year; the year of the Monkey.

The name is also shared with the classic 1989 comedy featuring Richard Pryor (see no evil) and Gene Wilder (hear no evil).  One of Andrew and Mary's favorite films!

Chinese New Year 2016 - Year of the Monkey

Happy Chinese New Year from the Monkey family!

Monkey's may be mischievous little pranksters but are curious and quick witted which only adds to their charm.

As 2016 brings the start of the year of the Monkey, Mary and her friends and family would like to offer happiness and prosperity to all those celebrating at this special time of year.

恭喜发财 / 恭喜發財

Fairy Hunting

There is nothing Witchy and I enjoy more than a walk in the forest to look for fairies and woodland creatures.  

Jo tucks us safely into her coat and off we go into the woods!

We look up trees...

 ...peep behind bushes...

 and we look under roots... 

but you will have to wait and see who we meet on our adventures in the woods!

Why don't you go on a fairy hunt this weekend and see what you can find!