When Shifty (15) and Scabs (12) visit their cousins on the Scottish island of Farrensay, they are horrified at the change. Jack (12) had been fun, impetuous, daft and very kind. The new Jack is obsessed with cleanliness, neatness and order. Milly (10) had been mischievous and cheeky. The new Milly is proud to be perfect. Shifty and Scabs desperately want their old cousins back.
Shifty hatches a ridiculou
Join Léon the hippopotamus and his feathered friend Bernard the robin on a delightful adventure through the world of insects. From butterflies emerging from chrysalises to ladybirds bringing good luck, Léon learns about the fascinating lives of these tiny creatures. With his trusty magnifying glass in hand, Léon explores the wonders of nature, encountering ants, grasshoppers and even a mischie
In BeaWitched by Hazel Leonard, follow the misadventures of Grunelda, the wicked witch who finds herself at the mercy of a mischievous young girl named Bea. When Grunelda’s attempt to scare Bea backfires, she ends up falling out of a window and into a wheelie bin, joining other witches who have met a similar fate. As Bea continues to outwit and outmagic the witches, Grunelda realizes that there is no
Helping a child understand death isn't about having all the answers, it's about making sure they don't feel alone in the dark.
Grief is a big emotion, especially for children. Whether it's the quiet absence of a goldfish, the empty bed of a beloved family pet, or the heavy loss of a cherished family member, children often struggle to find the words to explain how they feel.
What child has never had a bad dream? Lucy Little's bad dream came after her mother repeatedly asked her to help with responsibilities around the house. After days of telling her mother that she would rather play or draw or do fun activities rather than help around the house with simple tasks, Lucy Little's really bad (actually awful) dream happened. After that dream, Lucy Little changed her ways and decid
My name is Lucas, and I have a balloon problem! Ever since I was six months old, balloons have floated into my life-yellow for joy, purple for love, brown for fear, and red for pain. They follow me everywhere, appearing whenever I feel something deeply. By the time I started kindergarten, I had nearly a hundred balloons trailing behind me. It wasn't until I learned to let go of the ones born from sadness and f
Have you ever wondered what happens to your teeth when they are collected by the tooth fairy? Why not follow the adventures of Tinker Tu in the magical fairy kingdom as she collects teeth left for the tooth fairy? Find out why it is important to keep your teeth as healthy and white as can be and why that added sparkle is so important?
Ima loved to play. Her boundless imagination could transport her anywhere! She battled dragons before lunch, performed dazzling magic tricks for her friends in the afternoon, and joyfully blew laughter-filled bubbles after dinner.
But one day, Ima didn't feel like herself. Her parents took her to the doctor, and that's when a brand-new adventure began—one filled with brave moments, big feel
The Little Lost Lemon is a heart-warming tale of self-discovery and belonging. Join Lennon, a curious little lemon, as he embarks on an adventurous journey to find his family in a room filled with towering buildings and cheerful inhabitants. Along the way, Lennon meets a cast of delightful characters, from Lottie Lettuce in the fridge to Peter Potato in the dark cupboard, and Alex Apple atop the
In The Kings' New Castle, Ann Elizabeth Ward-Davies weaves a whimsical tale of a king's misadventures in building his dream castle. From wobbly ladders to bouncy castles, the king's attempts to reach his bed are met with hilarious obstacles. With the help of his loyal subjects, including the clever builder Dob and the maid Mary, the king embarks on a journey through space and back to Earth, all in purs
Porter oenguin wants to fly, but everyone says it's impossible; even his best friend doesn't support him. Porter doesn't give up and discovers that someone always believed in him.
When twins Didi and Flow move to South London after their parents' sudden disappearance, nothing prepares them for their first day at the Sun School — a place that transforms into a giant yellow cake, where teachers behave like they're under a spell and only children notice the strangeness. With the help of another pair of twins, Joan and Joe, they begin to uncover a series of bizarre clues that hint
