The Paper Shoes

How far can you see…?

How far can you go…?

Are there daisies far below…?

Can you hear bells in the distance chiming?

Ice creams are waiting, it’s all so exciting... for two little girls with a story to be told.

Come with us on a magical journey, where the grass is an emerald green and sunbeams are full of shimmering gold.

The Outlandish Absurdities of Doogie and Nibalo

Doogie and Nibalo are having tea on a stormy day when suddenly a beast appears covered in mud. The two friends flee their home and find themselves lost in their strange, beautiful, and magical world. As they make their way back home, they soon realise that their fears are only as real as dreams.

The Outing

The inquisitive Fred goes out to find food for his increasingly large family, but he gets more than he bargained for when he has a 'close encounter' with a 'big person'. The world can be such a scary place, especially when you are only 'mouse size'.

A light-hearted story with a warm-hearted look at some issues raised during the pandemic with younger readers in mind, with slightly quirky watercolour and ink illustrations. Ideal as a read-aloud bedtime story.

The Otter of Wintersweet Wood

Step into Wintersweet Wood to meet the friendly and playful otter, Komowa and his friends. The young river otter is starting school, eager to learn and make new friends. However, all is not sunshine and daisies. On his first day, he is confronted with trouble and seeks advice to help deal with it. Join Komowa as he tries to solve a tricky situation in the best way possible.

The Noggins of Kendrick

Aimed at teenagers, this is a romping, fast-moving story of friendship, love, loyalty, fortitude and courage. Swashbuckling heroes, dastardly villains, man-eating rats and brave youngsters take part in this compelling adventure, as matters of life and death are tackled and resolved on both land and sea.

Set around the seventeenth century, the story begins with the noggins, a colony of diminutive people (six centimetres in height) inhabiting tunnel homes beneath a large grove of ancient oak trees in the mythical kingdom of Kendrick.

On many levels this narrative contains lessons for us all. It deals with the darkest of motives to the more joyful and playful aspects of life. We see how social marginalisation can be overcome by peer support and, above all, how loyalty, trust and friendship can prevail against the darkest of forces.

The Nickname Detectives

Three third-grade boys become detectives for a special school contest with the result that they become guests on a TV news show. What possible news can these young boys have discovered? Take a trip through American history to see what discoveries PB, Flip, and Spike find. Learn how their special nicknames give them an idea that helps them win the third-grade research project at their school.Find answers to questions like: Who is Mighty Mo? What is a swamp fox? What is Devil’s Tower? Who is the Iceman? Why is the Great Emancipator so important? How did the Hawkeye State get its name?Travel with the three boys through time and see how to become a Nickname Detective. Learn how the boys use their research skills to learn about American history’s interesting and exciting stories.

The Nature Saviours: Ghost of the Mountains

It all started on the beach when they met a bigger than average herring gull, called Rocky Foreshore. He takes them to a magical place called Mirrorland, a 'Noah's Ark' type of safety net for the world's animals, overseen by an extinct dodo, called Derek. After Derek recruits Evie and Zak and shows them the horrors of poaching an endangered animal, they embark on a journey full of wonder and excitement to help rescue a snow leopard mother and her four cubs from the danger of evil poachers. Now the adventure really begins! First book in The Nature Saviours series.

The Mouse Motel

There once was a tiny, brown and white mouse,

Who with friends, invaded a little blue house.

So glad to see there was food aplenty,

The cake, cheese and crumbs, were a feast for twenty.

Can you imagine discovering little mice finding food in your house?

The sing-song rhyme of The Mouse Motel will pull you into its gentle story and take you on an adventure of mice living with a human family.

Despite the mice being small, this house soon has even less space!

What will these mice do? What adventure will these mice get up to?

The Mouse in the Teapot

Charlie Pringle has a dream. He wants to own a mountain bike and go cycling in the hills. Not a very practical idea when you live in town, next to a canal and a derelict shoe factory. Undeterred, Charlie sets out to earn some money. At the same time, Charlie’s class is studying the Second World War, looking for heroes. Charlie’s visit to old Mrs Tyrer and the accidental discovery of the mouse in the teapot trigger an adventure into the past and teach Charlie about the realities of war, about friendship, loyalty and the importance of family. He also learns that heroes can be found in unexpected places and dreams really can come true.

The Most Unusual Bikes

Embark on a whimsical journey of invention and adventure in this enchanting rhyming tale. Imagine crafting the most extraordinary bike and setting off to far-off places, where imagination knows no bounds. Discover mystical realms, overcome challenges, and unravel ancient secrets as you travel through uncharted territories. Prepare for an unforgettable ride where dreams take flight and the extraordinary becomes reality.

The Most Beautiful Uglybug

Poor Uglybug! Nobody wants to be his friend. All the other bugs are afraid of him because he look a bit scary. Follow Uglybug as he helps those in need, and see how the beauty inside him begins to shine through, and others come to see who he really is inside.

The Moose That Made a Mountain

Angus and Finn are best of friends, and spend their time playing together. Seeing some small mounds of earth, they began jumping from one to another. They were having such fun until, suddenly, tiny heads popped up from the mounds. Angus and Finn had never seen these creatures before – and these creatures were not happy.