Adored family dog becomes inspiration for new children's book

Grappenhall debut author Ian Robinson has released his first ever picture book, aimed towards a young audience, and has taken inspiration from his lovable pup Ember.

His book, Ember The Fox-Red Farm Pup, takes readers on an adventure through a farmyard, where Ember is trying to make friends with some of the farm animals she meets along the way.

But to her disappointment, her bright red fur finds her mistaken as a fox and scares the animals away.

Author Ian said the theme the story is based around is “being curious not judgemental”.

Author Ian, from Grappenhall, and family dog Ember (Image: Supplied) Referring to the inspiration behind his book, he said: “The story was inspired by walks along the Trans-Pennine Trail with our family dog, who is also called Ember, as we introduced her to the animals that live along the trail.”

The book has been self-published in partnership with Magic Mouse Books, an imprint of Partnership Publishers; and is available to purchase online from Waterstones, Foyles, The Great British Bookshop and Amazon.

And if you want to follow the real-life Ember, you can find her on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Ember is the inspiration for the new children's book (Image: Supplied)