Karen King has had over one hundred children's books published by a range of publish-ers, including Walker, Scholastic, Random House and Harper Collins. She writes for all ages and in all genres. Her picture book 'I Don't Eat Toothpaste Anymore' won the Gold Award for Best Product and her Country Companions book 'The Birthday Surprise' won the Practical Parenting Award. Some of her short stories were featured on Playdays BBC and some of her poems on the BBC One Potato, Two Potato website. She has al-so written for many children's magazines such as Winnie the Pooh, Barbie and Thomas the Tank Engine.