A LOCAL author launched her new children’s book at a gallery in Brighouse today.

 Sophie Edgar launched The Magical Kite Ride – illustrated by Roger Davies – at Harrison Lord Gallery.

A book reading proved popular with local children and many books were also sold.

“It’s been a dream of a lifetime to launch this book,” said Sophie.

“It’s been extremely well received with lots of positive comments from children and parents alike.”

Roger, who illustrated the book with his trademark kite designs, added: “It took me two years to create the paintings but I’m very pleased with the end result.”

Included in the book are illustrations of two well-known Brighouse shops, Czerwicz’s cheese shop and Custance’s butchers. Both will be displaying the art in their shops soon.

The book is on sale now and the exhibition of new paintings by Roger will be on show in the gallery for another three weeks.

For more information, call 01484 722462 or visit www.harrisonlord.co.uk.