Welcome to Serafina Press.

Based in Eyemouth, at the Smokehouse Gallery, Serafina Press aims to publish art-driven children's books. These will have a local flavour, with stories to appeal to children anywhere.

The Treasure at North Berwick,

by Jennifer Doherty and Sophie Elm
 

Secrets Of The Smugglers House,

by Fay Waddell, illustrated by Cara Lockhart Smith

The Sea Dancer at St Abbs,

by Jennifer T. Doherty, illustrated by Sophie Elm

St Abbs Stars in New Book from Serafina Press

The latest children's picture book from Eyemouth-based publishing company, Serafina Press, has St Abbs as its colourful setting.

The Sea Dancer at St Abbs tells the story of Molly, on holiday in the village, but bored and lonely, until she casts a spell. A sea-creature - half girl and half seahorse - arrives to show her the hidden treasures round St Abbs.

"I wanted to do a book that really celebrated the village and this part of the coast," says Jennifer T. Doherty, the author. "Serafina Press now sells children's books from the Borders all round Scotland, and it's lovely to feature St Abbs, to let people know what's here. But, more importantly, the area just inspired the story, and it's great to let local children read about their own part of the world."

The book has been illustrated by Sophie Elm, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art last year. She was a finalist in the prestigious Penguin Design Awards, and Jennifer Doherty picked up her work from her degree show display, in keeping with Serafina Press's strategy to work with young illustrators on some titles. Sophie spent time taking very detailed photographs of the area, so that the setting for the story would be accurate, and familiar to local people.

The Sea Dancer at St Abbs launches at The Smokehouse Gallery on May 16th, from 9.30am - 5.30pm. Sophie and Jennifer will be signing and dedicating between 10.30 and 4pm, and there will be refreshments and lucky dip all day.

 

Also out now from Serafina Press

Bear in a Boat in the Borders

Bear in a Boat in the Borders continues our series of books illustrated by Cara Lockhart Smith.

 

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The Pirate Kings of Eyemouth

This is the first book from young Borders illustrator, Lindsay Grime. A third-year student at Edinburgh College of Art, Lindsay brings her distinctive approach to illustrating this new book by Jennifer Doherty.

 

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Launched on June 24th 2007 at the Borders Book Festival, Melrose,

The Eyemouth Mermaid

A mermaid swims ashore at Eyemouth on Herring Queen day, in search of the Herring Queen's crown. Why does she need it, and will she find it in time...?

By Jennifer Doherty and with Cara Lockhart Smith's distinctive illustrations, The Eyemouth Mermaid continues with Serafina's tradition of producing art-driven children's books.

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The Mouse of Gold

By Jennifer T. Doherty & Gerald Goldin.

Illustrations by Cara Lockhart Smith

 

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