Flick Jones

Fred Bear, a Very Threadbare Bear

Hello readers. Welcome to my stories and poems.

I’m Flick Jones,

author of children’s books.

My writing career began as a self-published author of children’s books. Titles include, Woofaway – A Very Busy Dog, Pretty Nasty and The Bike.

Fred Bear, a Very Threadbare Bear

What the Readers Say

The Foundling Fairy

“Having not read a children’s book in a while, it was weird adjusting to the language and the repetition but, from a child’s perspective, it was definitely aimed correctly. Flick Jones has a cosy narrative, one which reminded me nostalgically of books I used to read as a child, such as the Naughtiest Girl in the School by Enid Blyton and The Faraway Tree. I would definitely recommend this book to young readers, it’s one to empower them to follow their path and not worry if they don’t fit in straight away – that they’ll find what they are good at soon enough. It has great morals to the story of good and bad characters. The world created was very immersive, again reminding me of Beatrix Potter. The little details were a lovely touch from Flick that layered the world and lifted it off the page. All in all, a very enjoyable quick read – and the watercolour drawings were lovely – I wish there had been more of them. A lovely addition for children to enjoy, along with the story. Bless little Kicky the Tooth Fairy!”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear and the Foundling Fairy

“I read Fred Bear to Aria, my 4-year-old daughter, over two nights. She loves a bedtime story! We both really enjoyed it. In fact, she asked me to read it again. I would thoroughly recommend this book to friends and family with young children.”

The Foundling Fairy

“I bought The Foundling Fairy for my 6-year-old niece for Christmas after reading a review of the books in a monthly circular that came through the front door. I am so glad I did as she’s a keen reader now and absolutely loves this and the other book, Does Butter Fly?, which is a series of poems by Flick Jones. Can’t recommend enough, lovely story, well written and, if my niece loves it, that’s good enough for me!”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear and the Foundling Fairy

“Beautiful books, loved by my grandchildren and they make ideal Christmas presents.”

The Foundling Fairy

“This is a lovely story about friendship and trust. The descriptions Flick used for each character were excellent and really brought them to life. My granddaughter and I discussed friendship and trust and Seren related this to things that had happened in class. She was particularly surprised to learn the meaning of ‘foundling’, and this triggered a long discussion between us. Thank you for writing this thoroughly enjoyable story and Seren would like to know what adventures Kicky will have in the future now that she is a fully qualified tooth fairy!”

The Foundling Fairy

“The Foundling Fairy is an amazing book. I could read it over and over again. My favourite part of the story is when Sessile found Kicky at the bottom of her tree house as a bag of rags. My favourite character is Sessile because she’s caring, loving and abrupt in a polite manner. This book made me happy, sad and cheerful through the good times and the bad. I definitely give this book 10 out of 10. I would highly recommend reading this book.”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear

“My granddaughter really loved the story of Fred Bear. She wanted her mummy to read the story to her first and she said it was a good story. I read the book and particularly liked the comment that ‘Garbie is a few silicon chips short of a megabyte.’ It made me chuckle. Probably lost on my six-year-old granddaughter, but I liked it. I also liked the ‘What the Words Mean’ section at the back. My granddaughter is currently struggling to read, but she is very inquisitive and often asks me what certain words I use mean. My granddaughter loves her teddy bears (she has a lot!) so the storyline held her interest, especially as Fred Bear got to go to a lovely little girl.”

The Foundling Fairy

“Flick Jones has a cosy narrative, one which reminded me nostalgically of books I used to read as a child, such as The Naughtiest Girl in the School by Enid Blyton and The Faraway Tree. I definitely would recommend this book to young readers…”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear

“Beautifully written and illustrated book, my grandchildren loved it.”

The Foundling Fairy

“Such a lovely story! Very imaginative and some lovely humour. It has all the ingredients of a box-office hit! I look forward to hearing more of Kicky's adventures.”

The Foundling Fairy

"A wonderful 5* review from an aunt who bought it for her 6-year-old niece. Her niece absolutely loved it! Aunt Maud commented, “I can’t recommend enough.”

The Foundling Fairy

“Great book for children, enjoyed reading it to our daughter who seemed to get transported into Kicky's world very quickly. The dictionary in the back helps with explaining some of the bigger words, a really helpful learning aid and a nice bedtime book.”

Does Butter Fly?

“This delightful book is full of fun and was thoroughly enjoyed by my two granddaughters aged 4 and 10. I read it aloud to the 4 year old and she was in fits of giggles almost immediately; her favourite poem was Monica Veronica closely followed by Granny Grimble. The poems lend themselves to being read aloud and the use of rhyme and repetition add to the delight. My 10-year-old granddaughter and I took turns in reading a poem each, again it wasn’t long before she was laughing and giggling too. Her favourite was Duvet Day and Does Butter Fly?, although it took her a while to decide because she liked so many. Although she is a good reader, she needs encouragement to read for pleasure and it is books like this that help stimulate and encourage children to get the reading bug. This is a book that can be returned to time and time again and I know will be a firm family favourite.”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear

“Fred Bear is such an endearing little guy! My granddaughter loved following his journey and thankfully a happy ending! A thoughtful, but fun, read too. A great Christmas present!"

The Foundling Fairy

“Lovely story of Kicky, The Foundling Fairy. This is a very engaging narrative that will be loved by adults and children alike. A good book to read at bedtime with your children or grandchildren. Great detail in the writing and keeps you wanting more of the sweet and gentle story, which is, as it should be, good winning over bad. Strongly recommend.”

The Foundling Fairy

“Really delighted by this fresh concept – a true entertainment for the reader and highly engaging for the little listener. Looking forward to the next 😊”

The Foundling Fairy

“What a lovely concept! Different job roles for different fairy talents. I was eager to know how things would turn out for Kicky. Could she be the next Disney heroine?"

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear

“I read this with my 8-year-old granddaughter, and she was enthralled! Such a lovely story and the characters really come alive. I enjoyed doing different voices and there are touches of humour and nostalgia for the grownups. A great bedtime story!”

Fred Bear – A Very Threadbare Bear

“We bought this book for our granddaughter. A heartfelt book of being loved and wanted. Such lovely writing and, as grandparents, we loved giving and reading this to our granddaughter. We have bought other books by Flick Jones as they are written so lovingly and have an understanding of a child’s mind. We look forward to other books in the future.”