About Muddy Waters
Windlass Publishing introduces the award winning children’s series of Muddy Waters® stories. Fun, vibrant and colourful, these wonderful tales capture the imagination of children and adults alike through rich language and beautiful illustration.
Whilst the initial stories are set in and around Oxford, later adventures take them from tranquil Thrupp Wharf to some of the most spectacular parts of the UK's Waterways and beyond.
With 18 new characters and plenty of rivers and canals to explore, there’s a lot more to come from Muddy Waters® - and don't forget to find the ladybird in every picture!
With 18 new characters and plenty of rivers and canals to explore, there’s a lot more to come from Muddy Waters® - and don't forget to find the ladybird in every picture!
MEET THE AUTHOR, DH CLACHER
"It was walking alongside the canal with my grandson that I first found the inspiration for the Muddy Waters books.
Children see the most amazing things in every day life that adults don't. My grandson saw that canal boats seemed to have faces - and that was the start of Muddy Waters." Read Dan's AMAZON author's biography here
Children see the most amazing things in every day life that adults don't. My grandson saw that canal boats seemed to have faces - and that was the start of Muddy Waters." Read Dan's AMAZON author's biography here
MEET THE ARTIST, STEPHEN PREEDY
The superb artwork in all of the Muddy Waters stories is loving created by illustrator Stephen Preedy (above). Every one of the colourful plates in each of the muddy waters books is produced and painted by hand before they are finally submitted to the printers.
There are no computer generated images used in any of the stories. Each of the plates is completely unique. It's a demanding and time-consuming process but we hope you will agree it's worth it!
There are no computer generated images used in any of the stories. Each of the plates is completely unique. It's a demanding and time-consuming process but we hope you will agree it's worth it!
"The Canal & River Trust is delighted to recognise the great work that Windlass Publishing is doing through its Muddy Waters series of children’s books. Our national Living Waterways Awards provide the opportunity to celebrate the efforts of those who are helping to raise awareness of the nation’s rivers, canals and lakes and encouraging more people to use and enjoy them.”
Sue Wilkinson, Canal & River Trust
Sue Wilkinson, Canal & River Trust
Living Waterways Awards 2019
All Muddy Waters stories are published by Windlass Publishing, 12, Broad Field Road, Yarnton, Oxon. OX5 1UL. © Copyright 2020
