"I think Signed Stories is a wonderful programme, and I'm so proud to be involved in it and have one of my books on it. It’s a really exciting new venture which will help deaf children. Well done."

Michelle Cartlidge has had books published worldwide with best-sellers including ‘Mouse Ballet’ and ‘The Cornish Cats Who Went To Sea’. In 1979 she was named the most exciting newcomer to British children’s books. Her Teddy Trucks books have also been made into a popular animated cartoon series for children’s television.