Writer, Reader, Writing Coach, Bookworm, Word Nerd!
Children’s Books
The Princess without a Crown
About the book
Princess Lottie is a princess – a real princess. She might not be your average princess but she knows her own mind and stays true to herself.
With wonderfully detailed illustrations and a lovely rhyming story, this fabulous book shows that being yourself is the thing to do, especially if you are a princess who doesn’t need a crown (or a prince)!
A teacher since 1992, specialising in Early Years and Key Stage One, I could not begin to count how many books I have read to my class over the years.
So, imagine my delight at my first book being published! I would like to share that delight with you.
I can provide digital visits across the UK and face to face visits to schools in the Scottish Highlands.
Hello wonderful readers and little explorers,
I’m Claire — former primary teacher, storyteller, and big believer that every child should see themselves in the stories they read. I wrote The Princess Without a Crown and Uncle Jasmine because I wanted books that say, “You are seen. You matter. You belong.”
Love & Diversity is my free gift to you: a joyful collection of creative activities that explore identity, kindness, and celebrating what makes each of us wonderfully different. From designing your own flag to writing rainbow poems, from self-love reflections to family portraits—each page is made to help children feel proud of who they are.
Let’s colour the world with love, shine lights on uniqueness, and spread a little more joy and belonging together.
Claire Walsh Author and Writing Coach 