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Chris McGuire
@chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social
Children’s author.
‘Crooks and Nannies: A N.A.U.G.H.T.Y. Beginning…’
‘Blast from the Past’ starring The Raccoons.
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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
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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
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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
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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.
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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...
LISTEN AGAIN
www.thevoicefm.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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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
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
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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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
November 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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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
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
November 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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
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
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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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!
October 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Check out this chance to win a copy of Crooks and Nannies!
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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🥳 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:

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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...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Check out this chance to win a copy of Crooks and Nannies!
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Are you in need of a hilarious book to get your kids reading at half term? Crooks and Nannies, by Chris McGuire, from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social is your solution! It's silly and slimy and exactly the type of book 7+ kids love! Don’t just take our word for it!
#crooksandnannies #kidsbooks #halfterm
October 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Thanks to @play.with.albert.and.wilf for this review of
#BlastfromthePast
#TheRaccoons.
"Such a fun read and definitely one for those that grew up with the original Raccoons and want to introduce it to their own children" #classic80scartoons #runwithus
#raccoonsforever
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Teachers! Would you like me to talk at your school about Crooks and Nannies?
DM for more details.
www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...
#authorvisit #crooksandnannies #booksky #schoolvisit
October 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thanks to @play.with.albert.and.wilf for this review of
#BlastfromthePast
#TheRaccoons.
"Such a fun read and definitely one for those that grew up with the original Raccoons and want to introduce it to their own children" #classic80scartoons #runwithus
#raccoonsforever
@candyjarbooks.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Teachers! Would you like me to talk at your school about Crooks and Nannies?
DM for more details.
www.waterstones.com/book/crooks-...
#authorvisit #crooksandnannies #booksky #schoolvisit
October 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Love the slime?
Now’s the time to give #CrooksandNannies a review on amazonuk and @goodreads!
Let’s share the silliness with all!
#bookreview #kidsbooks #slime #getkidsreading #funny
@candyjar_books
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Are you a fan of #TheRaccoons? Why don’t you check out the new series of children’s chapter books that are out now.
#kidsbooks #chapterbooks #kidsbooks #80snostalgia #classiccartoons
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September 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM