A YOUNG girl has raised hundreds of pounds for the RSPCA by writing and selling her own children’s books.

Libby Greenhill, who turns eight today, wrote and illustrated The Lost Bunny and The Worried Kitten, and her father Kevin - who runs Graphic Design York - created 100 copies to raise money for the charity, with £2.50 from each £5 book going to the RSPCA.

Louise, Libby’s mother, said they only had about 20 left, but with extra donations from some of those who bought the book, they had raised more than £200 for the RSPCA.

She said: “She loves writing and illustrating stories. Libby is absolutely delighted about it, it’s gone far better than we expected it to. I’m really pleased and very proud of her. It’s what she loves doing and it’s nice that she’s had success out of it too.”

Libby, who has been invited to speak at the Selby Children’s Reading Festival in March, said she was already working on a follow-up book, about an owl, and wanted to be a writer when she grows up.

She said: “I’m very excited to be giving money to the charity. I chose the RSPCA because I love animals and appreciate all their hard work.”

Angela Hunter, branch manager of the RSPCA York, Harrogate and district branch, said: “We all think that she must be a very special person to be so generous.”

If you would like to buy a copy of the book, email kevin@graphicdesignyork.com or visit the RSPCA shop in York or Selby.

To find out more about the Selby Reading Festival, go to childrensreadingfestivals.com or selbycrf.com