Alan Dapré
@alandapre.bsky.social
Author of 63 children's books 100+ TV eps (Brum/Boohbah) 4 BBC radio plays. I live in Scotland near Glasgow with my rescue dog Max. I do school, festival, library events. Care experienced. Latest pic book: My dog Max about a girl who really wants a dog.
My dog Max has been allowed on the bed as the storm was stressing him out. He's very relaxed now.
October 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My dog Max has been allowed on the bed as the storm was stressing him out. He's very relaxed now.
Windy today here in Ayrshire. A lot of other places too. Not a day for my dog Max to have a swim in the river or sea.
October 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Windy today here in Ayrshire. A lot of other places too. Not a day for my dog Max to have a swim in the river or sea.
I have a busy weekend. At the terrific Tidelines Book Festival in Ayrshire on Saturday 10am, then Wigtown Book Festival on Sunday at 1.30pm. Both in Scotland. Taking my dog Max, and I'll be doing a prop and joke filled author event all about...My dog Max.
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I have a busy weekend. At the terrific Tidelines Book Festival in Ayrshire on Saturday 10am, then Wigtown Book Festival on Sunday at 1.30pm. Both in Scotland. Taking my dog Max, and I'll be doing a prop and joke filled author event all about...My dog Max.
Hi, come along if you're local.
Sat 27th Sept 10am
Tidelines Book Festival Presents : Alan Dapré - My Dog Max at 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire... event tickets from TicketSource share.google/9NU6nb83L6SI...
Sat 27th Sept 10am
Tidelines Book Festival Presents : Alan Dapré - My Dog Max at 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire... event tickets from TicketSource share.google/9NU6nb83L6SI...
September 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Hi, come along if you're local.
Sat 27th Sept 10am
Tidelines Book Festival Presents : Alan Dapré - My Dog Max at 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire... event tickets from TicketSource share.google/9NU6nb83L6SI...
Sat 27th Sept 10am
Tidelines Book Festival Presents : Alan Dapré - My Dog Max at 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire... event tickets from TicketSource share.google/9NU6nb83L6SI...
I'm at the Wigtown Book Festival next Sunday 28th (1.30pm). My dog Max will be there after. I'll be reading 'My dog Max', telling loads of jokes with props. If you work in a school in Scotland, I do author visits & work hard to create special memories. tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events...
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September 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I'm at the Wigtown Book Festival next Sunday 28th (1.30pm). My dog Max will be there after. I'll be reading 'My dog Max', telling loads of jokes with props. If you work in a school in Scotland, I do author visits & work hard to create special memories. tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events...
My dog Max met My dog Max (picture book) at Waterstones in Aviemore. TBH Max was too busy rolling around and getting fussed to concentrate on posing for a photo. This was the best we could do.
August 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My dog Max met My dog Max (picture book) at Waterstones in Aviemore. TBH Max was too busy rolling around and getting fussed to concentrate on posing for a photo. This was the best we could do.
I used to really put a lot of time into social media. The engagement 10 years ago was great. People chatted, shared stories. These days I'm dodging bots, spam and trolls. It gets wearisome. There's good stuff here but I am losing the will to find it.
July 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I used to really put a lot of time into social media. The engagement 10 years ago was great. People chatted, shared stories. These days I'm dodging bots, spam and trolls. It gets wearisome. There's good stuff here but I am losing the will to find it.
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MY DOG MAX: An interview with Alan Dapré - The Reading Realm
Today, Alan Dapré, author of over sixty children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe...
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June 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Good day to you. I hope your dreams come true, and that you have the energy to achieve what you set out to do. Meanwhile I'm sitting on my backside, nursing a cold.
June 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Good day to you. I hope your dreams come true, and that you have the energy to achieve what you set out to do. Meanwhile I'm sitting on my backside, nursing a cold.
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Maybe see you at Boswell Book Festival on Saturday 10th April at 11.30. I'm sharing My dog Max picture book. Props, fun, laughter. And Max is there too! www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk/2025/events/...
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May 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Maybe see you at Boswell Book Festival on Saturday 10th April at 11.30. I'm sharing My dog Max picture book. Props, fun, laughter. And Max is there too! www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk/2025/events/...
Catch me at Paisley Book Festival this Saturday 26th April. 11.30 am. Paisley Library. All welcome! paisleybookfestival.com/programme/gr...
GRIZZLY BEN! Ready - Teddy - Go! - Paisley Book Festival
26th April, 11:30-12:30pm
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April 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Catch me at Paisley Book Festival this Saturday 26th April. 11.30 am. Paisley Library. All welcome! paisleybookfestival.com/programme/gr...
Free Events in Glasgow. Saturday 12th April. For youngsters age 3 to 6. Though anyone can come along. 11am and 2pm. My dog Max.
Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter Holidays? We have some amazing events coming up as part of the Spring Fling including:
- Alan Dapré sharing his latest hilarious picture book My Dog Max!
- Exciting tales from around the world with Glasgow-based storyteller Anna Lehr!
- Alan Dapré sharing his latest hilarious picture book My Dog Max!
- Exciting tales from around the world with Glasgow-based storyteller Anna Lehr!
April 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Free Events in Glasgow. Saturday 12th April. For youngsters age 3 to 6. Though anyone can come along. 11am and 2pm. My dog Max.
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Today, @alandapre.bsky.social, author of over 60 children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe!
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
MY DOG MAX: An interview with Alan Dapré - The Reading Realm
Today, Alan Dapré, author of over sixty children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe...
thereadingrealm.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today, @alandapre.bsky.social, author of over 60 children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe!
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
It's publication day for My dog Max. Hopefully, if you know any young children age 1 to 6, you might consider supporting an author (me) and your fab equally local bookshop. Max will thank you for it.
Available to order in all good bookshops & online.
www.waterstones.com/book/my-dog-...
Available to order in all good bookshops & online.
www.waterstones.com/book/my-dog-...
My Dog Max by Alan Dapre, Alex Ayliffe | Waterstones
Buy My Dog Max by Alan Dapre, Alex Ayliffe from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's publication day for My dog Max. Hopefully, if you know any young children age 1 to 6, you might consider supporting an author (me) and your fab equally local bookshop. Max will thank you for it.
Available to order in all good bookshops & online.
www.waterstones.com/book/my-dog-...
Available to order in all good bookshops & online.
www.waterstones.com/book/my-dog-...
Hey. At last! The day arrived. Grabbed a copy of My dog Max, my latest picture book. Illustrated by awesome Alex Ayliffe. It's all about a little girl who really really wants a dog. Starring - literally - #MydogMax. Out on the 14th March. A fab Easter gift & zero calories!
March 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hey. At last! The day arrived. Grabbed a copy of My dog Max, my latest picture book. Illustrated by awesome Alex Ayliffe. It's all about a little girl who really really wants a dog. Starring - literally - #MydogMax. Out on the 14th March. A fab Easter gift & zero calories!
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February 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Writers of Bluesky - ignore this copyright theft sanctioning at your peril: Meant to be a consultation after all. You can respond using this form ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta... or email copyrightconsultation@ipo.gov.uk.
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My 62 books are in the British Library. UK Govt is proposing to change copyright laws to allow AI tech to scrape data. My years of creativity simply thrown into a machine that'll spew out a pretendy version. Do you want children you know to read an AI generated story or an Al Dapre generated story?
February 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My 62 books are in the British Library. UK Govt is proposing to change copyright laws to allow AI tech to scrape data. My years of creativity simply thrown into a machine that'll spew out a pretendy version. Do you want children you know to read an AI generated story or an Al Dapre generated story?
This is now a thing...🙄
February 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is now a thing...🙄
What's the point in being followed on here if no one actually replies or indicates they've seen a post? Asking for a friend.
February 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
What's the point in being followed on here if no one actually replies or indicates they've seen a post? Asking for a friend.
"Big dogs. Tall dogs. Old dogs. Small dogs. Saggy dogs. Waggy dogs. Muddy dogs and Buddy dogs. Bow wow wow! So many dogs, but there's only one Max."
When a little girl meets Max at the Doggy Den, she can't stop thinking about him! She'd LOVE to give Max a happy home but will the grown ups agree?
When a little girl meets Max at the Doggy Den, she can't stop thinking about him! She'd LOVE to give Max a happy home but will the grown ups agree?
February 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Big dogs. Tall dogs. Old dogs. Small dogs. Saggy dogs. Waggy dogs. Muddy dogs and Buddy dogs. Bow wow wow! So many dogs, but there's only one Max."
When a little girl meets Max at the Doggy Den, she can't stop thinking about him! She'd LOVE to give Max a happy home but will the grown ups agree?
When a little girl meets Max at the Doggy Den, she can't stop thinking about him! She'd LOVE to give Max a happy home but will the grown ups agree?
February 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Unshaven. Shaven. Either way I'm a better human being than Trump will ever be. I own my hair loss. I'm not a fascist or an orange supremacist. And I support DEI til I DIE.
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Unshaven. Shaven. Either way I'm a better human being than Trump will ever be. I own my hair loss. I'm not a fascist or an orange supremacist. And I support DEI til I DIE.
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Blue Sky reminds me of the time I collected Panini football trading cards & stickers of footballers. I'd begin with a starter pack. My aim was to collect my favourite team (of Arsenal players) and fill the album.
Plenty of favourites on here from publishing, schools & libraries.
Plenty of favourites on here from publishing, schools & libraries.
November 19, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Blue Sky reminds me of the time I collected Panini football trading cards & stickers of footballers. I'd begin with a starter pack. My aim was to collect my favourite team (of Arsenal players) and fill the album.
Plenty of favourites on here from publishing, schools & libraries.
Plenty of favourites on here from publishing, schools & libraries.