Russell Kane releases debut children's picture book

Comedian Russell Kane has been touring Kent schools to launch his debut children's picture book.

Beginning at Maypole Primary School in Dartford, the 50-year-old's promotional book tour of When Brian Met Terry is to branch out across the UK.

Kane performed a children's comedy show at the school about animals, including bringing his own pets, and toured the school's farm with the pupils.

Olivia, a student at the school said: "I like writing stories too and this will inspire me to write more."

The book centres around a true story about the introduction of Kane's pet chihuahua to his Burmese cat but is also a metaphor for change and children's big emotions.

The story also draws on family dynamics like new siblings and is inspired by the fact Kane's parents only had one more child after him as he reacted so badly to his new brother.

The bookselling is being provided by Kent's multi-award-winning Sevenoaks Bookshop.

Kane began writing his own books from the age of eight and handed them out to his family in an attempt to make them laugh.

Since then, he has published a novel, The Humorist, a memoir about his dad titled Son of a Silverback and his debut children's book, Pet Selector, in September 2024.

Another student, Charlie, said: "Reading is really important as it increases your vocabulary and makes you more intelligent.

"Russell is also very funny and made us all laugh last time he visited."

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