The Animal Appletree Agency by Katya Balen, illustrated by Gill Smith, March 2025, Walker Books.

The first book in a new series by award winning creators, featuring heart warming adventures for readers who love animals.

‘Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heartwarming animal adventure overflows with both.’

Daily Mail

‘A sweet story about an animal loving girl….this series is sweet, gentle, escapist and warm’ The Bookseller

‘A beautifully written and illustrated story to delight young animal lovers…Black and White illustrations by Gill Smith catch the fun and excitement and bring the characters, human and animal, brilliantly to life.