The Vlad books are a series of children’s books illustrated by myself and written by my mum Kate Cunningham. Independently published through Reading Riddle, we tell the story of important historical events from the perspective of Vlad flea and his furry friends.

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Combining historical information and narrative storytelling is perfect for furthering children's understanding of history in a way that's fun and engaging. What's not to like? This is why the books, particularly Vlad and the Great Fire of London, have become popular for primary school teachers across the UK for teaching certain topics.

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We build strong relationships with museums during production of our books such as the Mary Rose Museum and the Florence Nightingale Museum where we sell in their shops.

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I was Longlisted for the 2025 World Illustration Awards for Captain Vlad and the Mary Rose. Vlad and the Space Race was also shortlisted for the 2020 Selfies book awards in the best children’s book category.

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For more information and resources be sure to check out the Reading Riddle website.