A touching story of an unusual but very special friendship. Growing up together, Hudson the Penguin and Gregory the Gull do everything together. Everything – except flying! The gulls laugh at Hudson for not being able to fly but, when Gregory gets trapped deep under the sea, it is Hudson who comes to the rescue. Best friends can have different skills – and still enjoy everything together.
Gregory the gull and Hudson the penguin are the best of friends. When Gregory learns to fly, Hudson feels left out. But when Gregory gets into trouble, it's Hudson who comes to his rescue, discovering he also has a wonderful skill.
"Born in a hospital. Brought up in Brighton. Learnt to colour-in in Eastbourne. Worked in graphic design. Worked in Brighton, London, Manchester and Yorkshire Hills. Worked for myself.
"Met Philippa somewhere along the way. Had two children. Had the mid-life crisis. Bought my first guitar. Got the urge to create a children's book. Got an agent. Got a book deal. Got another book deal."
Richard now lives in Chichester so that he can be closer to family, old friends, the coast, and the equator.