FunBooks by TenXed

Stories for curious kids

More than 20 picture books since 2010, all about creativity, friendship, faith and fun. Every one illustrated by Dave.

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The books

Written with authors including Jeremy Griffiths, Luckmore Bunu, Amanda Mapika, Paul Moylan, Simon Wicks and Lisa Bolt.

  • A Fish Named Fiona
  • Olivia and the Widow's Oil
  • The Road to Friendship
  • The Miracle Lunch
  • Percy the Pebble
  • Cyril the Short-Sighted Camel
  • Dinner in the Den
  • India in my PJ's
  • Fred Paints Everything Red
  • Andy & Annie: The Miraculous Catch
  • Andy & Annie: The Great Storm
  • Cash Kids
  • Why the Lamb?

Dave and Jeremy Griffiths of The Shepherd's Storehouse have published eight full-colour books together since 2010, selling more than 10,000 copies and raising funds for charitable work.

Cover of A Fish Named Fiona, illustrated by Dave Bolt

Work with Dave

Illustration

Custom hand-drawn characters and full picture books for authors, schools and ministries, through to print-ready proofs.

Publishing support

From idea to finished book: writing, illustration, layout and printing, with guidance at each step.

Cartooning workshops

School incursions and holiday sessions where kids draw characters and learn how a picture book comes to life.

"Dave's work displays great creativity with a unique style. I have always found him to be reliable and diligent."

Jeremy Griffiths, The Shepherd's Storehouse

"Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of computer aided design and illustration... I would highly recommend him for any drawing and/or digital projects."

Paul Moylan, Author, Why the Lamb?

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Tell Dave which books you'd like and how many, or what you have in mind for your own book. He'll reply with prices, payment and postage.

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