The Shadowless Bird

Bewildered by the confusion of quarantine, Didi the young bird falls into a series of unusual reactions of disorientation, as a consequence of the psychological conditions of the lockdown, due to the virus threatening everybody’s life. Lacking the joy of living normally, he feels taken aback by the loss of his shadow.

Didi departs on an adventure to search for his lost shadow, proceeding beyond his fears to seek his truth, intersecting with the absolute truth of the individual, in the shadow of society and of collective and personal knowledge at the same time. He searches for the truth, which is also a very personal truth, even when applied to scientifically proven questions. And while everyone is influenced by his personal shadow and the shadows of modern life’s difficulties and challenges, in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic, that has swept the globe and eclipsed the standards of knowledge, by imposing totally different norms from all the concepts of freedom, that have been experienced, applied and fought for, across generations and civilisations, Didi is fighting his own battle of finding himself.

Starting with his family and friends, then further into the unknown of people and places, each character puts his own signature on the matter of the shadow, sought and aimed differently from person to person, reflecting the richness of life and inciting the call for solidarity between all living creatures.

The She Team

Five animals, four cats and a dog, are all black and white and are females, but they have two more things in common not apparent at first – they have all been treated badly in different ways by a number of humans and they all have a superpower which helps them to get away from the baddies. Two kind brothers, nine-year-old Diarmuid and seven-year-old Eoghan, rescue the cats Smig, Ebi, Trig and Róisín and the dog, Mags, and persuade their parents to take them all into their home.

The animals do not like each other at first, but eventually Mags persuades the cats to abandon their differences and unite together to form The She Team. Her encouraging words, “Don’t get mad, get even!” convince them that they will work together to stop their tormentors from hurting other animals. They are confident that their superpowers will help them achieve their goal.

The True Adventures of Beau and Ted

Here are a few doggy tales about Beau and Ted. These tales are all true.

Beau and Ted are great mates. Teddy is a real character; he’s a golden Labradoodle who thinks he’s human, and Beau is a beautiful chocolate Labrador who thinks only about nicking food and sneaking out.

If you have your own Beau and Ted, or even if you don't, you’ll love the adventures of this cute, but sometimes troublesome, duo.

There’s a Mouse in the House

Aaron the mouse enters the house and runs up the clock. When the clock strikes one, the mouse runs down and befriends Mike, the boy who lives there. They become the best of friends. But Tom, the cat, gets jealous and tries to scare Aaron the mouse away as he feels he was there first. Little does Tom know that Aaron is not scared at all and returns to the house with a big surprise! This is a humorous and entertaining little book with clever rhymes.

Why?

Why? is a tried and tested method that will educate your children on a selection of insects and animals whilst keeping them interested by the use of short rhyming poems and amusing colourful illustrations. This book aims to inform you about the characteristics some insects and animals have and why they have them. Not only is it fun and interesting for children, but for parents too. It proves that you can have fun and laughter whilst learning at the same time. You will be surprised how many facts about various insects and animals there are in this book that you never knew!

Wise Words from the Bad Rabbit

The Bad Rabbit and his friends impart universal truths and simple wisdom on how to live one’s life for children and their parents. These are individually presented through situations the Bad Rabbit and his friends find themselves in, which in turn can be humorous, loving, scary or profound. Although the rabbit and his closest confidants can be mischievous or downright naughty, there is always the constant thread of love and loyalty across all the friends. As we know, life can get a little bit too serious without a healthy dose of humour and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Wise Words from the Bad Rabbit is the second volume, following Life Lessons from the Bad Rabbit.

Worey Wallaby

Worey isn't like the rest. He is scared of everything, as his name suggests!

He doesn't want to play outside, kick a ball or be part of anything at all.

Will Worey ever leave his past behind? Read this story to see if he changes his mind.

Zak and Rory's Toughest Journey

Having left the Mediterranean Sea, Zak and Rory continue their adventures and travels towards New Zealand. Along the way they meet Zak’s family and a new friend, Rodger the Leatherback Turtle, and encounter a huge natural disaster. The duo and Rodger help a human sailing family fight a monster from the deep. They assist them in getting to safety on a nearby island. Having survived a natural disaster and fighting monsters from the deep, the duo leaves to fight for Zak’s life against the most skilful and the worst of monsters they encounter—humans. Zak is relentlessly chased by whalers who want to kill him. However, Rory saves the day so he and Zak can continue on to New Zealand.

Benji Yahoo and Friends: Treasure Bay

On a glorious summer's day in Qualham, Benji, Denny, Quarter, Qui Qui and Millie decide to spend the afternoon on the beach. While playing on board an old run-down pirate ship, the deck of the ship horrifically collapses under Denny’s feet, sending him crashing down into an old cabin. When all five explore the old cabin, they discover a treasure map. Is it possible Benji and his friends can follow the trail and discover the treasure?

The Tale of Timothy Twigpig

Timothy Twigpig has never been outside. It is, after all, important for a hedgehog to hide. But when he sneaks out, what will Timothy discover?

A tale of the humble hedgehog, discovering the world beyond the wood. A book to educate and inspire the next generation to care for our countryside and the wildlife within it.

Otis the Octopus!

Otis the Octopus is a continuation of Amy’s series of children’s books within the ‘Little Loop the Lobster’ family. In this book, Amy focuses on a new character within the original book to emphasise the innocence and sweet nature of new friendships within a preschool setting.

Amy was inspired by her daughter Madeline’s admiration of her close friend Otis. Amy loved to listen to Madeline’s day on the way home in the car. Madeline talked about how they played games together, painted, learned to write their names, practised spelling, and general time together.

Monday May

“Not for nothing have I learnt to do eleven, whole, mind-shattering bucks.”

Monday May is a spirited, chestnut mare, born to be a racehorse. Having taught herself how to kick, rear and bite, she is determined not to be broken in, and do everything herself without the help of humans, preferring to win a race without a jockey.
She is soon sent off for “re-training” but never loses her high opinion of herself and her wonderful abilities. As the book progresses, she gets nearer and nearer to the “meat man” until there is an unexpected rescue.
This book is suitable for adults as well as children. Written in a humorous fashion, it tells how in today’s world, there is still much ill-treatment of horses, often through ignorance, not intent.

“Monday May is an addictive novel and a must-read for anyone who loves horses. I wouldn’t want to ride her, but I couldn’t put it down.” Charlie Deutsch – Jockey.