Mr Bear goes to New York

Mr Bear goes to New York

I'm delighted to share that my latest animation - Mr Bear's Birthday (narrated by Stephen Fry) - won a Silver Award from the judges of the Collision Awards. With such humble beginnings for my animations - filming each one on a homemade set in a room at my parent's house - this award means the world
Lorna Gibson
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More cake all round as Mr Bear's Birthday is named film awards finalist

More cake all round as Mr Bear's Birthday is named film awards finalist

It was an exciting day for me yesterday, and for everyone in the corner of the forest, as my latest animation - Mr Bear's Birthday (narrated by Stephen Fry) - became a named finalist for Best Film - Kids & Family in the inaugural Collision Awards honouring excellence in animation and motion design...

Lorna Gibson
If You Ever Had To Leave

If You Ever Had To Leave

The people that you love make your world a better place… As you do for them too. Sometimes they're so special that they feel like they are your world. And the thought of ever losing them is one of life’s biggest fears - I think. So, I wrote this poem  'If You Ever Had To Leave'.
Lorna Gibson
A special day for Mr Bear

A special day for Mr Bear

You might have watched Mr Bear's Christmas which was my first attempt at making a film. Since then, I have loved dreaming up more animated adventures for Mr Bear and I'd love to tell you about one I've been working on called Mr Bear's Birthday. A lot of this new animated film takes place in the Kitchen which I had to design from scratch because a kitchen has never featured in any of the other stories or illustrations...
Lorna Gibson
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Everytime I thought about what to create, I kept returning to bedtime stories and that is what unfolded when I put pencil to paper and a woodland sleepover took shape with a little campfire for toasting marshmallows and friends to snuggle up with.
Lorna Gibson
On The Shoulders of Giants

On The Shoulders of Giants

What I would this book to do is present to you a reminder that you are a gift to this world in your entirety, in full colour - not a gift despite your life experiences but because of them. A reminder that you too are a giant upon whose shoulders future generations will stand as well.
Lorna Gibson
What to say when you don’t know what to say.

What to say when you don’t know what to say.

If you're struggling to express your condolences and everything sounds trite, I think acknowledging that you're lost for words is a perfect place to start. 
Lorna Gibson
A little lowdown your print order...

A little lowdown your print order...

A little lowdown of your print order and your FAQs answered.
Lorna Gibson
World Book Day 2023

World Book Day 2023

This one is for all the wriggly daydreamers who may also be a little allergic to sitting still with a book.
Lorna Gibson
Mr Bear's on TV!

Mr Bear's on TV!

Celebrate with Mr Bear and friends as Mr Bear's Christmas goes onto the BBC this Christmas! Tune into CBeebies on the 13th December to enjoy 11 minutes of cosy festive magic, beautifully narrated by Stephen Fry. 
Lorna Gibson
Finding magic in unexpected places

Finding magic in unexpected places

It was such a chance opportunity that I didn’t even know I was looking for but each week left me with insights into myself and my business and a growing sense of clarity and direction - gold dust with perfect timing. 
Lorna Gibson
Mr Fry Comes To Tea

Mr Fry Comes To Tea

Mr Bear and Mouse had much excitement in The Corner Of The Forest as Mr Stephen Fry came to visit for a cup of tea to chat about Mr Bear's favourite time of year - Christmas. 
Lorna Gibson