Chris McGuire Kid’s Author
@chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
Children’s author and autism dad. Long listed for Spark! Book Award 2026.
Books include:
‘The Christmas Raccoons’
‘Crooks and Nannies: A N.A.U.G.H.T.Y. Beginning…’
‘Blast from the Past’ starring The Raccoons.
Books include:
‘The Christmas Raccoons’
‘Crooks and Nannies: A N.A.U.G.H.T.Y. Beginning…’
‘Blast from the Past’ starring The Raccoons.
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Brilliant to have #CrooksandNannies longlisted for this amazing award!
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Day 7, 7+ Fiction: 'Crooks And Nannies' by Chris McGuire. If you love laugh-out-loud adventures packed with unlikely heroes and villains, this is the book for you. @candyjarbooks.bsky.social @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Brilliant to have #CrooksandNannies longlisted for this amazing award!
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#bookaward #kidsbook
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social
#bookaward #kidsbook
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December 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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December 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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2025!
What an amazing year 2025 has been!
Here's to 2026!!!
#ChrisMcGuireWriter @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
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What an amazing year 2025 has been!
Here's to 2026!!!
#ChrisMcGuireWriter @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#kidsbooks #ukauthor
💙 #booksky #ukkidsauthor #2025
December 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
2025!
What an amazing year 2025 has been!
Here's to 2026!!!
#ChrisMcGuireWriter @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#kidsbooks #ukauthor
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What an amazing year 2025 has been!
Here's to 2026!!!
#ChrisMcGuireWriter @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#kidsbooks #ukauthor
💙 #booksky #ukkidsauthor #2025
chris_mcguire_writer Thanks to #armadillomagazine for this amazing review of
#TheChristmasRaccoons! We're thrilled to get such glowing praise from these experts on children's books. The Christmas Raccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#theraccoons #review
#TheChristmasRaccoons! We're thrilled to get such glowing praise from these experts on children's books. The Christmas Raccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#theraccoons #review
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
chris_mcguire_writer Thanks to #armadillomagazine for this amazing review of
#TheChristmasRaccoons! We're thrilled to get such glowing praise from these experts on children's books. The Christmas Raccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#theraccoons #review
#TheChristmasRaccoons! We're thrilled to get such glowing praise from these experts on children's books. The Christmas Raccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#theraccoons #review
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Day 7, 7+ Fiction: 'Crooks And Nannies' by Chris McGuire. If you love laugh-out-loud adventures packed with unlikely heroes and villains, this is the book for you. @candyjarbooks.bsky.social @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Day 7, 7+ Fiction: 'Crooks And Nannies' by Chris McGuire. If you love laugh-out-loud adventures packed with unlikely heroes and villains, this is the book for you. @candyjarbooks.bsky.social @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
Brilliant to have #CrooksandNannies longlisted for this amazing award!
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social
#bookaward #kidsbook
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social
#bookaward #kidsbook
Day 7, 7+ Fiction: 'Crooks And Nannies' by Chris McGuire. If you love laugh-out-loud adventures packed with unlikely heroes and villains, this is the book for you. @candyjarbooks.bsky.social @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Brilliant to have #CrooksandNannies longlisted for this amazing award!
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social
#bookaward #kidsbook
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#bookaward #kidsbook
As Christmas approaches here's the perfect present for the young reader in your family! #TheChristmasRaccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#thechristmasraccoons #christmaspresent #kidsbooks #booksky 💙
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#thechristmasraccoons #christmaspresent #kidsbooks #booksky 💙
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December 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
As Christmas approaches here's the perfect present for the young reader in your family! #TheChristmasRaccoons is out now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
#thechristmasraccoons #christmaspresent #kidsbooks #booksky 💙
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
#thechristmasraccoons #christmaspresent #kidsbooks #booksky 💙
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Great to see #TheChristmasRaccoons getting coverage in the States.
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
fox4kc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great to see #TheChristmasRaccoons getting coverage in the States.
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
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www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/2566286...
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Author spreads festive cheer with latest children's book
A CHILDHOOD TV favourite is spreading Christmas cheer once again.
www.leighjournal.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/2566286...
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/2566286...
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Author spreads festive cheer with latest children's book
A CHILDHOOD TV favourite is spreading Christmas cheer once again.
www.leighjournal.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/2566286...
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Nice to have this coverage of #TheChristmasRaccoons!
#kidsbook #christmaspresents @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Great to see #TheChristmasRaccoons getting coverage in the States.
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
fox4kc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great to see #TheChristmasRaccoons getting coverage in the States.
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
If you're looking for a Christmas present for kids 7+ or fans of the original series, check it out.
What a pleasure it is to work with Kevin Gillis (creator of the series).
#theraccoons #writer #kidsbooks
fox4kc.com/business/pre...
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I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
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Great to chat on #TheVoiceNorthDevon
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
LISTEN AGAIN
www.thevoicefm.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Great to chat on #TheVoiceNorthDevon
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
Great to chat on #TheVoiceNorthDevon
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
LISTEN AGAIN
www.thevoicefm.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Great to chat on #TheVoiceNorthDevon
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It's brilliant to see the enthusiasm The Raccoons generates in those who remember it from their childhood - and the new generation discovering it through @candyjarbooks.bsky.social storybooks.
www.thevoicefm.co.uk/listen-again...
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Looking forward to appearing on #TheVoiceNorthDevon tomorrow morning at 0925 - chatting about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Looking forward to appearing on #TheVoiceNorthDevon tomorrow morning at 0925 - chatting about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Looking forward to appearing on #TheVoiceNorthDevon tomorrow morning at 0925 - chatting about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Looking forward to appearing on #TheVoiceNorthDevon tomorrow morning at 0925 - chatting about #TheChristmasRaccoons.
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
It'll be great to talk about classic cartoons and kids' books. #devon #devonauthor
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
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chris_mcguire_writer Looking forward to chatting on #bbcradiodevon on Monday morning about #thechristmasraccoons my new chapter book based on the classic cartoon - it's out now! #kidsbooks #kidsauthor #funny #runwithus #devon #radiodevon #devonauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
chris_mcguire_writer Looking forward to chatting on #bbcradiodevon on Monday morning about #thechristmasraccoons my new chapter book based on the classic cartoon - it's out now! #kidsbooks #kidsauthor #funny #runwithus #devon #radiodevon #devonauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
chris_mcguire_writer Looking forward to chatting on #bbcradiodevon on Monday morning about #thechristmasraccoons my new chapter book based on the classic cartoon - it's out now! #kidsbooks #kidsauthor #funny #runwithus #devon #radiodevon #devonauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
chris_mcguire_writer Looking forward to chatting on #bbcradiodevon on Monday morning about #thechristmasraccoons my new chapter book based on the classic cartoon - it's out now! #kidsbooks #kidsauthor #funny #runwithus #devon #radiodevon #devonauthor @candyjarbooks.bsky.social
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It's the perfect Christmas book for your kids.
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
November 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It's the perfect Christmas book for your kids.
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
It's the perfect Christmas book for your kids.
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
November 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It's the perfect Christmas book for your kids.
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
Starring The Raccoons- from the classic 80's cartoon this tale is full of festive fun! Join Bert Raccoon for a hilarious and Christmassy chapter book for 7+ readers
#TheRaccoons #thechristmasraccoons
#80snostalgia #christmasbook #classiccartoon #booksky
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Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Out today in the UK!
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
The Christmas Raccoons!
A hilarious and heartwarming tale based on the 1st episode of #TheRaccoons.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-chr...
Available in bookshops today.
#thechristmasraccoons #kidsbook #80snostalgia #newrelease #kidsbookforchristmas
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
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Just one more day to enter this #giveaway for #crooksandnannies! Read about @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social's entry into publishing (writing funny pieces for magazines and newspapers) and how he found his unique voice and confidence!
🥳 Interview and Giveaway! 🥳
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Chris McGuire
I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...
www.robynnhyde.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just one more day to enter this #giveaway for #crooksandnannies! Read about @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social's entry into publishing (writing funny pieces for magazines and newspapers) and how he found his unique voice and confidence!
Enter by the 22nd for your chance to win a signed copy of #CrooksandNannies.
#kidsbooks #giveaway
#booksky @robynnhyde.bsky.social
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidsbooks #giveaway
#booksky @robynnhyde.bsky.social
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Chris McGuire
I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...
www.robynnhyde.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Enter by the 22nd for your chance to win a signed copy of #CrooksandNannies.
#kidsbooks #giveaway
#booksky @robynnhyde.bsky.social
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidsbooks #giveaway
#booksky @robynnhyde.bsky.social
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...