CHILDREN’S author and poet Christina Gabbitas, from Selby , will be at Waterstone’s in York next Saturday to sign copies of her book Felicity Fly.

The book, beautifully illustrated by Julie Omond, follows the adventures of a well-spoken fly named Felicity and the characters she meets: including Willamena Woodlouse, Moey Mouse, Simon Spider and Sissy Silverfish.

The idea is to try to help young children tackle the things they’re frightened of, Christina says. The book, which costs £6.99, comes with a CD, so that children can hear the voices of all the characters.

Christina will be at Waterstone’s in York from 11am on Saturday, August 18.