Michel Deverall
Children's Author
My Gran Does Karate
"My Gran Does Karate celebrates the connection of grandparents and grandchildren in a humorous and engaging way by debunking the stereotypes and highlighting the fact that grandmothers can have their own goals and achieve their own dreams.
This story will encourage young readers to try something new, be active and have fun!"
My Gran Does Karate - Book Launch 2022
Intro My gorgeous friend and talented author, Alison Stegert officially opening Gran's Launch
Welcoming everyone and chatting with the kids, family and friends, as well as people I had yet to meet. Everyone was so lovely.
Book Reading It's always such a buzz to finally read your story to the audience it was created for.
Perfect Day for a book launch
Karate Demonstration Mr & Mrs Waterson, as well as some of the kids from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, impressing us all with a awesome karate demonstration
Karate Drills More karate action from the kids
Champions in the making These girls were certainly busting a few moves
Wood Chop Check out this little karate expert!
Karate chops were flying everywhere on the day!
Kid's Karate Demonstration
Reviews
Kelly - Bookmarks 'n Blankets
"This book is a hoot! This is one of the funniest, cutest, picture books I've read in a really long time. I loved it and had a great time! The illustrations are beautiful. I loved the style of artwork. The illustrations also helped to tell the story and gave it more humour. It's too adorable!
I loved seeing how this elderly woman wasn't held back by her age. She shows everyone that getting old doesn't mean your life is over and that it can't be exciting anymore. I love breaking the stereotype of weak, feeble senior citizens in this story. I also appreciated how the Grandmother gave back to the retirement home by teaching her peers karate and getting them active again. This is definitely a great message of never letting anything hold you back, not even age. Highly recommend—even to adults!!"
New Picture Book - 2026
"I'm building a robot to replace my brother. My real one is boring, I'd rather another."
When a fun-loving four-year-old decides to build a robot to replace his little brother, nothing could prepare him for the chaos that follows. Unfortunately, his robot's idea of fun is way more than he can handle. After a hair-raising week of skydiving, skiing down treacherous mountain slopes, and swimming with a school of hungry sharks, he soon realises his little brother isn't so boring after all.
A hilarious, rhyming adventure story about sibling relationships, appreciating what you have, and why you should probably think twice before building yourself a new brother.