When you're a child, it's easy to dream. Somewhere along the way, some of us lose that fervour to go out and get what we want, which is why it's so important to instil in our children the lesson that it's good to dream and it's even better to make those dreams come true. Enter Wendy Williams' ink-redible new picture book about a little pen who is tired of living in the bottom of a handbag, who wants to get out and see the world but is too afraid. When the opportunity to escape arises he bravely takes it. Will this be the start of a whole new adventure for him? Wendy, whose stories are used by All Aboard Learning for use with their All Aboard Phonics programme in schools, says: "I was writing one day when I glanced at my pen. It was running out of ink which made me a tiny bit sad. I'd had that pen for a long time, and it had travelled a long way with me over the previous years - to New Zealand and back. I dropped it back into my handbag thinking I would find a refill when I got home.

It made me think how much our insignificant possessions could witness as they follow our lives. Just imagine if they could talk. And suddenly The Little Pen was alive in my head, desperate to be let out of the bag." Perhaps this story will encourage young writers to take a second look at items in their bedroom and craft a story around them! Let their imaginations run wild as they enjoy this beautifully illustrated picture book, ideal for 3 - 5 year-olds.