Marvelous Messages

Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4

Join Rose Ayling-Ellis, her cool cat Halo, and their magical tour guide, Perky the Pigeon on the ultimate time-travelling, globetrotting adventure to explore the story of communication as never before.

Discover ancient language, decipher secret codes and special signs on a journey through time and learn about all the different ways we can send, or receive, a message. Perky the Pigeon will be our tour guide as we explore the beginnings of language, the first hieroglyphic 'emojis' and even communication in the animal kingdom!

Interspersed between the exciting episodes of Rose’s journey are Messaging Milestones: fascinating timelines of inventions that changed the world, and Rose's Superstars: a celebration of inspirational heroes, both past and present, from the deaf world - including movie star Millicent Simmonds and super stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil.

Cross continents, traverse time and discover the very special gift of communication.

About the Author

BAFTA ‘Breakthrough Brit’ and winner of the BAFTA Television Award for ‘Must-See Moment of the Year’, Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE made her stage debut as ‘Celia’ in Josie Rourke’s As You Like It. For her performance she received the Stage Debut Award for ‘Best West End Debut’, an Olivier Award nomination for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’, and a prestigious Ian Charleson Award nomination. Her documentary Signs for Change, created with Rogan Productions, was nominated for a BAFTA Craft award. Rose is currently filming BBC thriller Reunion and, following this, she will start work on Mammoth Screen’s Code of Silence for ITV. In recognition for her services to the deaf community, Rose was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honors.

Author Residence: London