Aristotle the Axolotl

Aristotle is an axolotl who lives in a bowl in Sweetie’s bathroom.

He wishes he could climb out of his bowl; he wishes he had a friend and he wishes he had teeth.

Find out what happens when some of these wishes come true!

Astounding Agnes, The First Girl Guide

Meet Agnes Baden-Powell, the clever girl who grew up to be the talented and energetic first president of the Girl Guides! Learn about her family, early life, skills and talents in this book, for children aged six and up.

Agnes was an unconventional Victorian woman who loved sports and nature. She promoted outdoor education and activities for girls and young women long before it was fashionable. Agnes worked tirelessly to establish Girl Guiding and grow the organisation. She penned numerous articles and traveled extensively to convince people about the benefits of joining.

Sadly, Agnes did not receive much recognition during her lifetime. She was later sidelined and excluded from leadership positions. A campaign to see her receive more recognition for her achievements and to celebrate her legacy is gaining support. Hopefully this book will create more awareness of this astounding woman’s contributions to the Girl Guiding movement, which continues to inspire and empower girls and young women today.

“I think it’s great! It will be a delightful, inspirational children’s book! Agnes was the most remarkable woman and it’s so good that her talents and achievements are being given due recognition. I wish Catherine Gritz every success with it.” From Gill Clay, Agnes’s great-niece.

Barcelona – Enchanting City

Barcelona – Enchanting City is a new illustrated children’s guidebook to the magical capital city of Catalonia, Spain.

The colourful guide is divided into nine chapters, each written in a contemporary, poetic style which should fascinate and encourage curiosity in readers from the age of nine upwards. There are chapters on the legendary La Rambla, Camp Nou – FC Barcelona’s fantastic football ground, Montjuïc, the ’92 Olympic Games and much, much more…

The poetical style of the chapters makes it easier for children (including less-motivated learners) to remember the information and new or difficult words, while developing a fascination for language.

Each chapter even has its own set of four fun quiz cards which can be used with friends. There is also a glossary which gives curious readers more information about places and expressions in the text.

The author has been writing texts and materials for teaching the English language since 2011.

Barra the Squirrel

How lovely to introduce a child to a beautiful world, full of fun and charm! Why not let Barra the Squirrel, his little friend Cairn and their much-loved band of chums, entertain you? There is many a moral to be found in the story of friendship, tolerance and understanding. Although aimed at reading to the tiny child, it’s a lovely book to read, re-read and treasure over the early years. 

Their adventures take the reader, and listener, to a world of joy. Leading to the understanding that, no matter what, friendship and love will triumph over all. In particular, that if respect is given to everyone and their differences, it will be a happier world!

Barry the Beanbug

Barry dreams of having an adventure and asks his friend Colin to come along with him. What lies beyond the wall, could Barry have a chance of finding out? It’s a little scary on the way but a wonderful world unfolds before him and it is so exciting. Take the journey with him and see all the wonders and what excitement lies in store on this trip away from home, ride along on this tale of friendship, happiness and being glad that you can always come back home and be with the ones you love.

Beach

Hear the sound of the lapping waves.

Feel the soft sand on your toes. 

Let the gentle breeze flow through your hair and the sun warm you.

Dive into this enchanting adventure about a little girl who goes on her ‘dolphin ride’ which brings her such joy and peace.

Bee-ing Beatrice

Meet Beatrice.

Beatrice is a honeybee who is good at being a honeybee.

But Beatrice soon longs for more than her little hive and sets off on an exciting adventure in search of the extraordinary.

How far will Beatrice go to find what makes her special?

Bella's Adventures

Who does not love an adventure? Follow me, Bella, on my trip around the Big Apple; who knew they were so many fun things to see and do for a little unicorn like me? When I found myself alone in one of the biggest cities in the world, I knew what I had to do. Katie, my best friend, told me all about the Big Apple and I cannot wait to tell you, so come on, what are you waiting for? Let us enjoy this adventure together.

Ben Baxter Investigates the Haunted Vicarage and Other Mysteries

As Ben Baxter continues to write his diary, we find him faced with several more curious crimes and the odd mystery. He is helped as usual by his pal Johnny, his sister Katie and Chippy. Ben and Johnny return to being store detectives; this time, however, they have been invited back by the store manager. Knowing they have solved crimes in the past, the manager has offered to show them his store’s crime prevention set up. However, things don’t run as smoothly as expected, which leads to a certain amount of danger and excitement all round!

Soon after this, Ben’s detective team gains a new assistant in the form of Millie. She is an ex-police sniffer dog who was injured during the course of her work. Although largely recovered from her injuries, the police decide she should be retired and rehomed. What better home to go to than Ben and Katie’s, where she will be well-loved and possibly help sniff out the odd crime? She does indeed prove valuable in this respect.

When it comes to investigating a haunted room in a local vicarage, even Millie’s hair is seen to stand on end. What on earth is behind this spooky business which we are told has been happening on and off over the last one hundred years?

Beyond the Garden Gate

THE SAPPHIRE BELL

The Sapphire Bell has fallen silent…

Its hammer has been stolen and must be returned by sunset,

or the power of sleep will be lost forever.

In a race against time, a gang of heroic friends set out in search

of the precious object.

There are tough decisions, brave acts, and strange magic, but

evil stands in their way at every turn.

The sun is setting with relentless gravity and the hammer is

still beyond reach.

Time is running out and no-one wants to be awake forever.

Billy Bread

Billy is the last slice of bread left in the bread bin in the kitchen where he lives with his friends, the Kitchen Gang. Today is a very important day for Billy, but WHOOPS, he has forgotten what it is. 

The Kitchen Gang have remembered though. Find out what it is that Billy has forgotten about and what the Kitchen Gang do to remind him!

Bop-Bop's First Day

On the first day of school, you might be really scared and that's okay, because secretly everyone is…even the teachers. Bop-Bop is a very brave little alien starting reception and this is the story of her first day, which is one to remember.