Creative families, step this way
What’s your earliest memory of creative play? Were you building sandcastles? Painting handprints? Perhaps you were decorating biscuits and desperately trying not to eat the before showing your parents what you made today. No matter what age you are, creativity is important for expressing yourself, developing new ideas, and for respite from busy lives.
That’s why I’m starting a monthly Creative Family Snail Mail Club (new for early 2027), and write & illustrate books for young Creatives.
Join the Creative Family Snail Mail Club
If you’re looking to infuse more creativity into your life and activities that parents and kids can enjoy together, you’ll love Creative Family Snail Mail Club. Receive an envelope through your letterbox every month. Buy for your own family, or a give the gift of creativity and time together to another family.
Here’s how it works
STEP 1: Subscribe by choosing one of the membership options.
One-off - £12
Six months - £11 per envelope (£66)
Twelve months - £10 per envelope (£120)
STEP 2: I’ll carefully pack and post your envelope every month with:
A letter
A collectible sketchnote with a activity designed for ages 9-12yrs (but can be enjoyed by all family members)
A free gift
STEP 3: Open the envelope from your letterbox and enjoy with your family.
Books for young Creatives
I write & illustrate books to inspire and entertain young people to create for themselves. Here are my books (so far!).
The Dog, The Bird, The Book
The perfect gift for writers, this beautifully illustrated book follows Doodle Dog on the scenic route to becoming a first-time Author. A no.1 choice for cosy moments and best accompanied with a blanket and cup of tea. With help from Bertie Bird, Doodle explores her creativity in this heart-warming story. Expect tears, triumphs, and tips for anyone who has ever wanted to write a book.
Upcoming book series
I’m working on a fictional chapter book series for creative 9–12-year-olds. Great for kids who are interested in creative activities, sibling relationships, and dogs. Watch this space, or better yet, subscribe to my newsletter for the latest updates.
My newsletter, The Creative Tea Break
Enjoy a moment of creativity sent direct to your inbox on the first day of the month. I’ll share the latest news, what I’m thinking about that month, and of course, plenty of illustrations. Never feel guilty if you’re too busy to read at any point. You can always catch up on past newsletters on my Substack here.
This copy is signed by Sam Warburton (author-illustrator), with the option for a personalised message.
Download free sample chapters here —>
The perfect gift for writers, this beautifully illustrated book follows Doodle Dog on the scenic route to becoming a first-time Author.
A no.1 choice for cosy moments and best accompanied with a blanket and cup of tea.
With help from Bertie Bird, Doodle explores her creativity in this heart-warming story. Expect tears, triumphs, and tips for anyone who has ever wanted to write a book.
"As Bertie left that evening, Doodle slipped her manuscript into his wing. He ran out the door before she could change her mind."
230 pages, black & white illustrations on every page.
Launched on Sat 8th Nov 2025 at Derby Book Festival’s Autumn Book & Craft Market (at Derby Market Hall).
Free shipping.