Albert the Tortoise returns in a new story about the importance of saying thank you.

‘Albert is back! Prepare for another episode in the life of the loveable tortoise, told by Ian Brown, with beautiful
illustrations by Eoin Clarke.’ Michael Aspel, TV presenter (Antiques Roadshow, This Is Your Life, Aspel & Co, Crackerjack, Ask Aspel)

‘Albert strikes again! I’m glad it’s not just me who has trouble with wind!’ Clive Mantle, Game of Thrones, Casualty, Vicar of Dibley, Robin of Sherwood, author of the Freddie Malone books

TV writer Ian Brown and animation director Eoin Clarke return for another garden adventure with Albert the Tortoise. Pet tortoise Albert is having a bad day as a gust of wind blows his food away. Luckily, Albert’s insect friends are on hand to help him retrieve his meal (plus some tasty extras!), but Albert struggles to say thank you – until he thinks of a unique way to show them…

The inspiration behind the Albert and the Tortoise series of picture books is Ian Brown’s family pet tortoise, also named Albert. Albert has gained many celebrity fans, including Michael Aspel, Joe Sugg, Julian Clary, Jeremy Clarkson, John Craven, Philip Ardagh, Vicki Michelle MBE, Clive Mantle and Paul Whitehouse. Albert also has a large following on social media with over 2.2k fans on Facebook and 900 followers on Twitter and, since the April 2021 release of Albert Upside Down, has proved popular with children and adults alike.

As well as continuing the adventures of Albert, Albert and the Wind also introduces children to a number of new garden creatures, as well as providing many laughs and an important message – the importance of saying ‘thank you’. Charming, colourful and nostalgic illustrations by Eoin Clarke accompany this humorous and timeless tale and the book is completed with a series of interesting tortoise facts, making it a perfect introduction to reptiles and garden life for children both in the classroom and outside.

Albert and the Wind will also be available as an animated eBook, publishing 14 September 2021.

What people said about Albert Upside Down:
‘Beautiful, heart-warming and wonderfully illustrated. I am in love with Albert!’ Julian Clary, comedian and writer and author of The Bolds series

‘A great little story, fantastically illustrated’ Joe Sugg, star of YouTube and Strictly Come Dancing

‘I like the drawings and I like the man who wrote it. I like tortoises. What’s not to like?’ Jeremy Clarkson
‘Great message for children and getting them to learn about tortoises. Fabulous Illustrations. I loved it.’ Vicki Michelle MBE, actress ‘Allo ‘Allo, I’m A Celebrity, radio presenter, charity ambassador

‘Funny, inventive and stunningly illustrated ‘ Philip Ardagh, author, winner Roald Dahl Funny Prize

‘What a treat. Stunning illustrations and well-chosen words. There’s lots here to delight young children (even a toilet joke!) plus intriguing facts about tortoises. More of Albert please.’ John Craven OBE, Countryfile, Newsround