Flower Guard Books

Welcome to the online home of work created by Andi Dawson. Here you’ll find a world of colour and imagination, where cute characters fill the page and show off the wonderful diversity of everyday life.

Andi’s illustrations are carefully created to engage even the youngest viewer . Her writing focuses on friendship, problem solving and fun and the majority of her books are written in rhyme to encourage a love of language and promote early reading for pleasure.

Ramblings

  • It’s that time of year again…

    In 2013 an American craze swept through the UK. The Elf on the Shelf story book and plastic elf doll appeared in shops…

  • Where can I find end of year cards and gifts?

    This is a question I find myself asking as the end of term approaches quickly. I have three kiddies, one in secondary, one…

  • Ruff Needs You!

    In October 2020, Ruff’s Guide to Endangered Animals launched. This non fiction book, aimed at primary aged children, details a top ten of…

  • New FGB Logo

    I have been wanting to change my Flower Guard Books’ logo for quite some time now, but could never quite create what I…

  • Ruff’s Guide to Endangered Animals FREE resources

    This year’s virtual East Riding Children’s Festival of Words will see me delivering a workshop at the event for the third year in…

  • Ruff’s Return

    I created the character of Ruff years ago, just a simple pencil drawing of a nice, brown dog. Nothing special, but very cute…