Imaginative Storytelling by Author Lesley-Anne Cavendish
Lesley-Anne Cavendish is a passionate children’s author dedicated to nurturing curiosity, kindness, and cultural understanding through imaginative storytelling.
As the creator of Rainbow Travel Bridge with Olly & Friends, Lesley-Anne brings the world closer to young readers, inviting them to explore new countries, discover different traditions, and celebrate the beauty of diversity — one story at a time.
Over 25 years ago, Lesley-Anne was the founder of Krazy Kolor T-Shirts, a vibrant character-led brand that brought bold colour and joyful designs to London high street stores. Her original characters and creative artwork were supplied to retailers, film companies, and magazines, capturing attention with their playful spirit and imaginative energy.
Today, she has lovingly brought those characters back — not on fabric, but on the pages of a book.
Through vibrant storytelling and beautifully illustrated adventures, Lesley-Anne reintroduces her world of colour and creativity in a new form, designed to inspire a new generation of young readers.
Her writing blends adventure with meaningful life lessons, gently encouraging children to ask questions, listen carefully, and treat others with respect. Through engaging characters and global journeys, she inspires confidence, empathy, and a joyful love of reading.
Lesley-Anne believes that stories are more than entertainment — they are bridges. Bridges that connect children to the wider world. Bridges that help young minds grow braver, kinder, and more curious with every page turned.
With a focus on preschool and primary readers, her books are loved by families, welcomed in classrooms, and designed to support early geography, cultural awareness, and social-emotional learning.
Through her work, Lesley-Anne Cavendish continues to inspire young explorers everywhere to dream big, think kindly, and discover the world with open hearts
We believe that storytelling carries responsibility. Our planet is precious. Its oceans, forests, wildlife, cultures, and communities deserve care, respect, and protection. Through every book we create, we aim to inspire children not only to explore the world — but to look after it.
Encouraging environmental awareness through storytelling, Promoting love and respect for oceans and wildlife, celebrating cultural diversity and global understanding
Teaching the Next Generation through Olly and his friends, children learn that small actions matter.
Saying please and thank you, sharing and caring for others, caring for wildlife and the planet and Respecting different cultures.
We believe that when children understand the world, they begin to care about it — and when they care, they protect it.
A Gentle Global Responsibility. Our stories are designed to nurture: Kindness, Curiosity, Cultural respect, Environmental responsibility
We encourage families, schools, and young readers to take simple steps that make a difference — whether that’s recycling, reducing waste, conserving water, or simply showing kindness to others.
A World Worth Exploring Every country we visit in Alphabet Travels reminds us that the Earth is beautifully diverse and wonderfully connected. By teaching children to appreciate that diversity, we help build a future rooted in compassion and sustainability.
Together, we can raise a generation that explores with wonder — and protects with purpose. Sharing. Caring. Kindness.
For our planet. For each other. For the future.
Caring for Our Planet, Together
Engaging Characters
When children see characters:
Feeling nervous but trying anyway
Listening respectfully
Being excited about learning
They begin to imagine themselves doing the same.
And that is the true magic of engaging characters.
They do not just live in the story.
They step off the page and into a child’s world
Teacher & Parent -Approved Content
Perhaps the most powerful outcome is this:
Teachers and children learn together.
They explore together.
They ask questions together.
They discover together.
The Rainbow Travel Bridge creates a shared journey where:
Curiosity grows
Confidence builds
Respect deepens
Imagination expands
It reminds everyone that learning is not a destination.
It is a bridge.
And every step across it leads to something brighter
Beautiful Illustrations
Beautiful illustrations do more than decorate a page.
They:
Strengthen understanding
Spark conversation
Support early readers
Encourage observation
Inspire creativity
Long after the story ends, the images linger in a child’s mind like glowing lanterns.
Because sometimes a picture does more than show.
It helps a child believe they can step onto the Rainbow Travel Bridge too
Authors Interviews and Shows
PRESS RELEASE
Lesley-Anne Cavendish to Attend London Book Fair 2026 with Rainbow Travel Bridge Series
Children’s author Lesley-Anne Cavendish will be attending the London Book Fair at Olympia on 11th and 12th March 2026, stand 6G70 where she will present her imaginative educational series, Rainbow Travel Bridge with Olly & Friends.
Represented by Prime Seven Media, Cavendish will be meeting publishers, agents, educators, and industry professionals at one of the world’s leading publishing events. During the fair, she will also be hosting book signing sessions, offering readers and visitors the opportunity to meet the author and discover the global adventures behind her much-loved characters.
Rainbow Travel Bridge with Olly & Friends is an educational children’s series designed for preschool and primary readers, combining vibrant storytelling with themes of cultural discovery, kindness, and global citizenship. The series encourages young readers to explore the world one country at a time, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a joyful love of reading.
Cavendish brings a unique creative legacy to the publishing world. Over 25 years ago, she founded Krazy Kolor T-Shirts, supplying character-led designs to London high street stores, film companies, and magazines. Today, she has reimagined those beloved characters in book form, introducing them to a new generation of young explorers.
The London Book Fair provides an international platform for the continued growth of the Rainbow Travel Bridge series, with expansion opportunities across global markets, educational partnerships, and international rights.
For meeting enquiries, media requests, or signing times, please contact Prime Seven Media. mailto:luke.parker@primesevenmedia.com
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