SCULPTRESS Stephanie Hobhouse celebrated in a unique way when she became a grandmother for the first time.
The Geneva art school graduate from Clayhanger decided to create for her newborn grand-daughter her own illustrated children’s book – making Stephanie’s loyal spaniel Taxi the star of her story.
Little did she know that it would be picked up by a publishing house – and that she would celebrating her book launch next month.
The book is now on sale from The Ilminster Bookshop priced £3.50.
Stephanie will sign copies of Taxi The Spaniel between 10am and 1pm at Ilminster Meeting House on Saturday, December 14.
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