The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour with Guy Bass

The Scottish Friendly Children's Book tour with Guy Bass

We had an early Christmas gift for schools in Falkirk and North Ayrshire in 2011: the hilarious author and entertainer extraordinaire, Guy Bass, came to town!  He braved the hurricanes and snow to visit schools between the 5^th and 9^th of December 2011 with the Scottish Friendly Children’s Tour.

Guy is the author of several hilarious series, including Gormy Ruckles, Dinkin Dings (the first book won the Blue Peter Book Award in the ‘Most Fun Story with Pictures’ category last year), and the standalone book Secret Santa: Agent of X.M.A.S. Guy talked mainly about Stitch Head, a ghoulish comedy of monsters, mad things and the most unlikely of friendships.

You can find lots more information on Guy and his books on his excellent website http://www.guybass.com/ and also at www.stripespublishing.co.uk. 

We have also created special teacher resources for the event. There are separate resources for two of Guy's books, Stitch Head and Dinkin Dings and the Double from Dimension 9.

Tour Highlights

Click on the button opposite to watch some of the highlights from our amazing tour with Guy Bass

Tour Photos

Pupil Feedback

It was SO funny. It was SO good. It has changed my life. I would love to be an author when I grow up. Thank you for coming to our school. Megan, P6/5, Bowhouse Primary School

I thought the event was great, it was very exciting and very funny. When I grow up I want to be an author just like you. Xander, 7, Glengarnock Primary School

I liked it because he was very funny. He made me laugh so much I nearly blew my head off. He is the most favourite hilarious man I have ever met. Damon, 9.5, Glengarnock Primary School

I really did enjoy the Guy Bass event it was hilarious! Throughout the whole thing I don't think I actually stopped laughing, he was too funny. Alison, 11, Glengarnock Primary School

I was laughing so much my throat was in pain. Aidan, 10, Glengarnock Primary School

I thought my belly was about to explode with so much laughter. Jessica, 10, Glengarnock Primary School

I loved it so much that my heart nearly burst right open. Louise, 9, Glengarnock Primary School

I was so happy when you came, you inspired me to write and read. I know what I am going to be when I am older, an author like you. Jack, 8.5, Glengarnock Primary School

I have not seen as many books on a shelf being snatched off quicker than Guy's Books. Just hearing and reading Guy's stories has got more ideas into my head for story writing. He also inspires me to be confident with my ideas and to be proud of them and say 'these are my ideas, I came up with them'. Sarah-Jane, 9, Victoria Primary School

You are very funny I think you will make everyone in the world laugh. Abigail, 8, Victoria Primary School

I really enjoyed it when Guy Bass came to our school. He was really funny. I bought one of his books called Secret Santa it was the best book ever. I would like say than you for inspiring me to read a lot more. Emma, 9, Victoria Primary School

Thank you for coming to our school it was amazing seeing someone like you come to our school. We loved the fact that you took time to see our school. You were very funny and I'm looking forward to my mum getting me a Guy Bass book. I am looking forward to reading your books. Christian, Bowhouse Primary School

When Guy Bass came to Moray it was so fun. He nearly made me pee my pants with him being soooo funny. When he signed my book he really made me giggle :)! He is soooo funny! I loved Dinkin Dings. He is sooo good at acting out his stories and at the same time funny. I really enjoyed meeting Guy Bass and I will love reading his books. Gemma, 10, Moray Primary School

I really enjoyed it. He was really funny. He even made my eyes water. I didn't expect it.... I liked it when he said, it was just me and my nappy. I want to see it again it was very good and I loved it. Aaron, 8, Moray Primary School

When Guy came to Moray he knocked my socks off with laughter. Lauren, 8, Moray Primary School

I thought Guy Bass was brilliant! He is the funniest author I've ever met. Hearing about his books made me think I really have to buy them. I also liked the fact that a real author came into school. It made the day much more exciting. I hope another author will come into school again soon! Euan, 8, Moray Primary School

I loved it having Guy Bass in Moray Primary School. He was hilarious he should be a comedian he's so funny. I love his books too. Luke, 8, Moray Primary School

I really enjoyed the experience of listening to a live author. He told us how he had the different ideas for the books and little bits about them. He was very funny and the whole school was in hysterics! Sarah, 9, Moray Primary School

Ten out of ten, funny as anything. Best visitor ever. Craig, 9, Moray Primary School

When Guy Bass came in he was so funny and I enjoyed the whole experience. Guy Bass is now one of my fav authors. Abigail, 8, Moray Primary School

I really enjoyed Guy Bass. He was hilarious. I loved how good his stories were. If he was to come back I would love it. He is by far one of the best writers I've ever heard. Number 1 best Guy writer. Thank you for coming ! Corsehill love you! Katelyn, 11, Corsehill Primary School

I really enjoyed Guy Bass coming to the school! He was well funny I loved his superhero stories (I liked Spiderman the best). He is a brilliant writer. When you read his books it's as if you're really there, you'll read then and want to be a main character. Declan, 11, Corsehill Primary School

Guy Bass is so funny. He is now my favourite author. Eve, 9, Corsehill Primary School

I loved the Guy Bass conference he is the funniest man I've ever seen. If anyone else is reading this YOU MUST READ GUY'S BOOKS! Ellis, 9, Corsehill Primary School

Guy was hilarious. His books are the best and his favourite hero is Spiderman. When he was a boy he tied a rope to a tree because Spiderman shot spider webs out of his hands. He got on the top of an oil can and jumped off and he said 'yipeeee, ho, no, aaaaaaaa' then he crashed into the tree! The full school was crying with laughter at his stories, Guy Bass is the best. Kyle, 9, Corsehill Primary School

Guy Bass is a fab and hilarious man. He has a wonderful imagination. He is awesome and he is addicted to Spiderman. He is an incredible writer. Alix, 8, Corsehill Primary School

I really like Guy Bass. He was really funny and weird. I like his books but my favourite one was Secret Santa. I like the story about when he was wee and he tried to be like Spiderman. He really is a cool Guy. Jamie, 11, Corsehill Primary School

I enjoyed it very much. Guy Bass was extremely funny. I laughed a lot. I like Nightmare Pigs in 3D. The Dinkin Dings poem was great and I like the sound of Stitch Head and everything he said was funny except for 'bye'. Raymond, 9, Stenhousemuir Primary School

He made the whole school laugh and I enjoyed every moment of it. It is so much fun having authors in the school. Jenna, 10, Stenhousemuir Primary School

I really enjoyed Guy Bass coming to our school because he was very entertaining and I enjoyed it very much and I am currently reading one of his Stitch Head books and it is fantastic so far. Sophie, 10, Stenhousemuir Primary School

Guy Bass is very funny he is good at writing books, I bought a book. So far I am loving it, it is the best book I have ever read. Anna, 10, Stenhousemuir Primary School

I enjoyed the Guy Bass event because he was funny and was so enthusiastic about writing books. He has encouraged me to read books and I think authors coming to school is a brilliant idea because they pleased the school. Kyra, 10, Stenhousemuir Primary School

I like Guy Bass because he is very very funny and a great author his is my favourite author ever!! Jenna, 8, Dykesmains Primary School

I liked Guy Bass because he was really funny when he talked about when he was a toddler and impressions of people. I also liked how he changed ordinary stuff into awesome stuff in his books. Ben, 9, Dykesmains Primary School

Guy Bass is really funny, he should be a commedian. Secret Santa is so wicked I designed some weapons for the books: VORTEXEQUILIZER - ELF ROBOTS SHRINK RAY - STINKAROO 3000 ... Andrew, 9, Dykesmains Primary School

I liked when Guy Bass was pretending to be a toddler. He was funny because he did weird things. He put a lot of expression in his books. When he was pretending to be Spiderman I remember how my wee brother used to be Spiderman as well. Gabrielle, 8, Dykesmains Primary School

I liked the Guy Bass event because it felt as if he understood what it's like being a kid. His books are very funny and are full of crazy characters. It was an experience that I will never forget. I am sooo glad that I got a signed book. It is definitely something that I would do again! Sophie, 9, Dykesmains Primary School

I enjoyed the Guy Bass visit. My favourite part of his visit was when he was speaking about his book Secret Santa and was showing his pictures. This made me write the same kind of book Secret School. Filip, 11, Dykesmains Primary School

Teacher Feedback

Guy was extremely entertaining & the children loved it! I think the fact that they could relate to some of the things he was saying about his childhood really captured them! He made writing seem cool - which is super as I have some reluctant writers in my class! They love his books, they (& I) think they are really funny. Fiona Morrison, Bowhouse Primary School

We all really enjoyed it. Guy was very funny and made the event fun and interesting. The children continue to talk about his books they purchased. Laura McCafferty, Stenhousemuir Primary School

 Excellent. Children were really engaged. Children came back full of enthusiasm for reading and some even went home and wrote their own stories that night! Nicola Lorenzetti, Bowhouse Primary School

Guy was enthralling! He had the children hooked from the start. Both boys and girls were captivated. It was a first class comedy event-had children listening to every word. It was the best author visit I have attended. Berny Kelly, Bowhouse Primary School

All staff and pupils were extremely positive. Children totally engaged throughout. Have talked about event non-stop. Janie Millar, Loudoun-Montgomery Primary School

WIth Guy Bass being relatively unknown to the staff and pupils we found him very funny and the children really enjoyed getting to know the author and books. Kimberley Renton, Dykesmains Primary School

Excellent, very exciting and funny! Zoe Brown, Stenhousemuir Primary School

Absolutely excellent - the children were enthralled throughout. Amanda Martin, Victoria Primary School

Captivating and inspiring. Jean Stewart, Victoria Primary School

Who is this Guy?

Guy Bass is an award-winning author, playwright and performer. Guy grew up dreaming of being a superhero – he even had a Spider-Man costume. The costume doesn’t fit anymore, so Guy now contents himself with writing children’s books, and drawing the occasional picture. He lives in London with his wife.

In 2010, he won the Blue Peter Book Award in the ‘Most Fun Book With Pictures’ category for Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things; he has also twice won the Portsmouth Book Award (Shorter Novel) for his Dinkin Dings series.

Guy has written plays for both adults and children, including three series of children’s plays for The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. He also created the Munglers Trumps cards in support of The Reading Agency’s 2011 Summer Reading Challenge.