When Liz was little, she loved to draw, paint and make things. Her mum used to say she was very good at making a mess (which is still true today!). Marlowe, Sam (2023-06-28). "Review: Tom Gates at Richmond Theatre". ISSN 0140-0460. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28 . Retrieved 2023-06-28. Have a top-of-the-class count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity and story books, PERFECT for every Tom Gates superfan!

This Tom Gates advent calendar will delight kids with 24 days of surprise stories, 24 mini-books, for an unboxing experience that will last all season long. Pichon said: “I was ridiculously happy to make miniature books for this advent calendar. I used to collect them when I was a kid, so writing a brand-new Tom Gates story as the big finale is perfect for a Christmas treat. I think my readers will be excited to add this to their collection.” The Wrinklies are keen on giving presents AND they're planning a family outing which is going to be EPIC! His grandparents are Frank's parents Granny Mavis And Granddad Bob that Tom refers to as "The Fossils", while Rita's parents are known as "The Wrinklies". Reading is a skill and hobby that’s harder to foster in kids in these times of tablets and endless screens, so opening a door a day on an advent calendar to reveal a fun story is a great way to spark a love of books.Eccleshare, Julia (7 Mar 2016). "Why children's books love to celebrate the 'losers' ". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021 . Retrieved 8 August 2021. Following Tom Gates’ 10th anniversary year in 2021, Pichon is also releasing her first art activity book, You Can Draw Tom Gates with Liz Pichon, on 31st March 2022. Publication will be marked by her touring the UK in the Tom Gates Doodle Van to launch a national drawing challenge. This publication will be followed by the Tom Gates Totally Brilliant Advent Calendar in September 2022 and the 20th novel in the Tom Gates series in October 2022.

Aged around 10 years old, Tom is the younger of the two children of Frank and Rita Gates, and the younger brother of Delia. [4] He attends Oakfield Primary School where he is in Mr Fullerman's Class 5F, under headmaster Mr Keen. Children in his class include Marcus Meldrew (who sits next to and consistently annoys Tom in class), and Amy Porter (who also sits next to Tom, but whom Tom hopes to impress). Also in his year at Oakfield is his best friend Derek Fingle, who also lives next door to him. Tom has a second neighbour, June Jones, that annoys Tom and dislikes his band. Tom and Derek are in a band called Dog Zombies, consisting of Tom on guitar, Derek on keyboard, and classmate Norman Watson on drums. Songs included:Nice Cup of Teaby Tea Cup Tony and The Saucers;What You Gonna Do?by Plastic Cup;Shout it Outby Dude3;Delia’s A Weirdoby DogZombies;The Cat Songby DogZombies;The School Dinner Blues (Chips Song)by DogZombies. Guide, British Comedy (2020-12-16). "Catherine Tate and Mark Bonnar voice Tom Gates series". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28 . Retrieved 2023-06-28. My grandson loved it . Had previously bought all the Tom Gates books for my 7 year old grandson and from being a reluctant reader he absolutely loved them., so when “Random Acts of Fun” came out it was a no-brainer. He absolutely loves this one as well.” PerryE

Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Sky Kids welcomes the Brilliant World of Tom Gates from TG Entertainment". Sky. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021 . Retrieved 12 July 2021. Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart!

Did you know you can get storybook advent calendars? They’re such a good idea – there’s no sugar rush or annoying plastic toys to clutter up the house, plus they get little ones interested in reading. In 2019, the Birmingham Stage Company presented a stage play called Tom Gates Live on Stage! that featured the characters in live action. [5] It toured the UK and starred Matthew Chase as Tom Gates and Amy Hargreaves as Delia. [6] Television [ edit ]If your little one is a fan of the friendly leader of the squirrels, Duggee, they’ll love this storybook advent calendar. There’s a badge-worthy mini-book featuring the bright characters of the beloved TV series, and a special Christmas story for the night before Santa is due to come calling.