An author-illustrator has brought a splash of colour to a Norfolk market town with her new shop and studio.

Kate Read recently opened One Fox at 5 Red Lion Street in Aylsham and it sells gifts, books, toys, cards, prints and more.

It is named after her award-winning picture book One Fox – A Counting Book Thriller and her full range is available to buy in the store.

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Eastern Daily Press: Kate Read outside her One Fox shop and studio in Red Lion Street, Aylsham Picture: Denise BradleyKate Read outside her One Fox shop and studio in Red Lion Street, Aylsham Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

This includes her two press-out books about nature in conjunction with The National Trust, titled Birds of a Feather and Butterfly Skies.

Alongside this are books and other items from makers and illustrators from Norfolk and beyond. 

The gifts include ceramics, socks and tea towels and she also sells Cambridge Imprint wrapping paper. 

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Ms Read said: "I was working from home and I loved it but I really missed chatting with people.

"I wanted a studio space away from my house and somewhere I could showcase all the lovely work from illustrators I know. 

"One Fox is a small, friendly and independent shop that sells illustrated goods for all ages." 

Eastern Daily Press: A selection of cards from One Fox in Aylsham Picture: Denise BradleyA selection of cards from One Fox in Aylsham Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

The shop space is on the ground floor and she works in a studio above. 

Ms Read added: "The reaction so far has been really good with lots of friendly customers. 

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"Aylsham is a place that supports independents and there have been a lot of recent openings here - the town has a really nice energy." 

Eastern Daily Press: Kate Read inside her colourful new store in Aylsham Picture: Denise BradleyKate Read inside her colourful new store in Aylsham Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

One Fox is open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday, follow the business on Instagram @one.fox.shop

Ms Read also does events and her next one is Picture Book Adventures on Friday, May 24 at 10.30am in the Adnams Spiegeltent in Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich.

This is part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2024 and tickets cost £5 - book at nnfestival.org.uk