Jon Philo

I am a 44 year old dad of one living in Berkshire. I have a sense of fun, a creative mind and despite my Viking-like appearance am very laid back. I'm a gym enthusiast and believe in inspiring the future generations in resilience, kindness and mindfulness.

I was keen to write books which will help children young and old gain confidence. The rhyming picture book stems from seeing my own sons lack of confidence and subsequent turnaround to become a very outgoing and assured young man.

I was born in Germany where i lived for several years, moving many times after, before settling in Newbury Berkshire where my son was born and is now growing up. Now living just outside newbury, a sleepy village in the countryside, i live with my son and is surrounded by some of the best people, and my closest friend, who is in the book and it is also the perfect setting to continue writing.

A keen follower of sports, and being an ex rugby player i like nothing more than getting out and about with my son or a friend to explore what the countryside has to offer.

This is my first published work and i hope you enjoy it – go on give it a try