Originally from Zimbabwe, Africa, Belinda has four Children, Clayton, Bonolo, Charlene and Ashton and six grandchildren to whom this book is dedicated. She now lives in Sheffield and is married to John. Belinda is an animal lover and wrote her first book when living in Botswana. Her granddaughter, Valentina, inspired her to write this book after she and her husband took her shopping. They had so much fun that she decided to capture the moment."Valentina's Fun Day Out" is the first in a series, all of which will be packed with fun and adventure. Look out for "Valentina Gets a Dog" which will be out soon. All the characters in her books are real people, Valentina, Josh, Elliot grandchildren, Nanny me, Grandad my husband and Mum, our daughter Charlene.