CANDY JAR COMPLETES CHANNEL 5 ADVERTS!

Candy Jar Films was asked by 'What's in the Bible?' to produce a series of short 'stings' to appear during ad breaks for the Channel 5 TV series 'The Bible' broadcast on Channel 5 in November.

Created by Phil Vischer, famous for producing VeggieTales, 'What's in the Bible?' sets out to teach kids (and parents!) the story of the Bible. Many of us know the stories of Moses, Noah, David, and Jesus, but in this ground-breaking new family video series, the audience is shown how they all fit together to tell one big, redemptive story. In 'What's in the Bible?' Buck Denver and his friends take the audience on a journey through the whole Bible, featuring witty dialogue, fast-paced animation and catchy tunes.

The Candy Jar team set out to interview children from local schools about their knowledge of the Bible, using funny and interesting responses to create the stings. Shot in front of a 'green screen', we then replaced the background with a variety of different colours in post production.

Thanks to Albany Road School and Roath Primary School for allowing us to come in and film during the day.

Candy Jar Films is available for all kinds of filming work - big or small. Please get in touch to see how we can help you.

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BOOKSLAM 2014

The Welsh Books Council has recently launched the 2014 BookSlam competition and Candy Jar’s very own, Silent Mountain is one of the recommended reads!

BookSlam, combined with its Welsh-language counterpart (Darllen Dros Gymru), is Wales’ largest reading competition and is open to years 3-6 across the country – for free! The Welsh Books Council is committed to promoting Welsh literacy and encouraging reading in schools. It is from these core values that BookSlam was formed. The competition has been revamped for 2014 and is set to be bigger and better than ever. 

The competition fits neatly within the National Literacy Framework and with a cash prize incentive and free books to children who reach the final rounds, there’s no reason for primary schools not to get involved.

For more information please download the BookSlam 2014 guide.

 

http://www.cllc.org.uk/gwasanaethau-services/plant-children/gweithgareddau-activities

LATEST TITLE COMING SOON FROM CANDY JAR BOOKS!

Candy Jar Books is pleased to announce its latest book, 'Beware of the Mirror Man', published in collaboration with Screaming Dreams.

Due for release in the new year, 'Beware of the Mirror Man' is the debut novel from Benjamin Burford-Jones and tells the story of two children who befriend the mysterious 'mimics':

"Gathering dust in Sophie’s deserted attic is an ancient black and white television set. Beyond the cobwebs and the old bits of furniture, it serves as a refuge, a home, and a studio for the strange little creatures, known as mimics, who perform live from inside the TV. Sophie quickly finds new friends among these peaceable creatures, but very soon she begins to receive mysterious notes of warning...‘Beware the Mirror Man’."

This is a fantastical and heartwarming tale of curses and mirrors, ancient foes and the fluffy little creatures living in your attic.

You can pre-order your copy of Beware of the Mirror Man, available in hardback, for the price of just £9.99 (RRP £12.99), by going here.

Candy Jar Books is a fresh, new publishing company based in South Wales. To find out more, please visit out website: www.candy-jar.co.uk

Screaming Dreams is an independent horror and fantasy publisher. Discover more by visiting www.screamingdreams.com

AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT 'THE DIDDY TREE'

Here's our latest book video for Michelle McKenna's The Diddy Tree.



The Diddy Tree

A Candy Jar Books Publication.

DIDDY TREE WEBSITE NOW LIVE!

Candy Jar's latest title, The Diddy Tree, now has a website! Check it out here:

www.thediddytree.co.uk.

On the website, we've also included a short promotional video, which you can watch below.

This charming book, filled with colourful and engaging illustrations, tells the story of a boy called Lee who refuses give up his dummies.

This book aids parents with children who are reluctant to stop using their dummies.

Written by Michelle McKenna and illustrated by Terry Cooper, the book will be available this June.

For more information, contact us at Candy Jar Books: www.candy-jar.co.uk