Synopsis

When Timmy goes to sleep at night, his underpants like to go on big adventures! They head to the park and run around the grassy fields; they go to the school and cause all kinds of mischief. The Pants play on merry go rounds, stroke lovely cats and even party with Skeletons! But will the Pants get home before Timmy wakes up the next morning?

BEHIND THE PANTS IN BRIEF
I remember during my childhood, I loved to read stories at bed time. These were always magical stories, based in reality; with a real emotional and empathetic core while being fun and captivating for children. I also recall my mother teaching me maths, her amazing patience through battling my dyslexia and the challenges that brought. She taught me empathy and understanding for others, through my own difficulties and her own work at mencap with special needs children.

I came to understand, with increasing passion, how much people need this throughout their childhood. These thoughts and feelings translated into always wanting to write a children’s' book but I never seemed to have a solid or worthwhile idea. I was finally inspired to write 'Pants' by my wife (a very talented writer herself). When we read the first draft, she loved it and after discussing we felt it had a chance to be something more.

SO WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?
After rewriting the first draft and creating the images, I sent the book to many publishers, some who have shown a keen interest. I've already had wonderful experiences from sharing this book with my younger sister, capturing her attention with something I'd created. How the book also helped out a friend, whose potty training children began to see pants in a whole new light after reading it! The book seems to normalise underwear and could help their transition from nappies to children’s' underwear.

I’m very interested in animating the book for its digital publication, continuing into a series of books and in discussing with publishers the general accessibility of books for children. To commit to the publication contract that is best for the book and in order to contribute time and resources into the animation process and possible future books, I need to have financial backing.

That is where you and this campaign come in. I think Pants is worth pre-ordering because it’s a positive and fun story which can educate, entertain and enlighten children and help them connect with their parent or guardian. Please check out all the details of the campaign and if you would like to get involved please purchase a pre order from the bonus section. We hope you become part of our exciting adventure!

Best ones,

RHYS & PANTS!
rhys@rhystaylorfilms.co.uk

Sales arguments

• Unique - Fun, friendly, colourful, creative: Appeal for children
• Social building & trialed - Focused on positive connections & 3-5 Children gave positive feedback
• Animated - The chance to have animated versions of digital copies
• Already backed - Already offered a contributory publishing contract
• Seriality - A soft plan & conditions for more books to be made

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Audience

Children aged 3-6

Advance praise

'A most delightful and imaginative tale that will undoubtedly amuse its intended young audience'

'entertaining narrative....has potential to excel within its genre'

'vibrant illustrations.....work to deliver an enhanced appeal to children and parents alike'

'(Pants) is well written, great illustrations and has a good chance of success in the market place.'

'It's suitable for children with an enjoyable narrative and unique illustrations. I believe that it deserves a chance to reach the general readership.'