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Placid Pamela
Some things take time, and this tale’s journey is truly extraordinary. Placid Pamela is one of four fables conceived over 30 years ago. Today, it emerges as a testament to the author’s perseverance, offering a chance to share his vision with the world.
The whole reason for not just Placid Pamela but also the other three is that Mr Bright’s daughter Kristina was born with cerebral palsy in 1988 and is classed as nonverbal which means that she cannot speak. That being so her soft toys became something she could relate to one of which was a panda.
Now 36 and receiving full-time care, Kristina still holds onto her panda, alongside a tiger, an elephant, and a bear. These toys, enduring symbols of her childhood, serve as the inspiration for three additional fables to follow Placid Pamela. Written during Kristina’s youth, Mr. Bright believes these stories will captivate not only young readers but also offer parents a meaningful experience to share with their children.
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The Lost Polar Bear
Dear children of the world,
Have you ever wanted to meet a polar bear or a beluga whale? What about an arctic fox or a snowshoe hare? Well, now you can! But these animals need your help…
Nanook is scared, lonely and is covered in frost. He can’t believe what’s happened – he’s totally lost! Can you help to save him and his friends?
The climate is changing very quickly, so you need to act fast.
You can make a big difference.
Best wishes,
The animals of the North Pole
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Martha and the Chocolate Cake
Martha the mouse and her friends Owl, Ted, Fliss, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Fox decide to have a fun day out in Crickledown Wood. They meet at the duck pond on a sunny morning, stopping to chat with the Beavers by the stream on their way. But while crossing the open field, Martha has a close call! The whole day is about to take an unexpected turn.
When the gang arrives at the woods, they huddle together to come up with a plan to help their friend Martha. Clever Fox comes along and asks if there’s anything he can do. Together, they devise an idea to rescue Martha! Join this group of lovable characters for a story about friendship, quick thinking under pressure, and pulling together to help a pal in need. You’ll be cheering at the happy ending!
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The Adventures of the Ant Sugar: Sugar and the Sun
Do you want to know where the sun is hiding?
Do you know what the sun is and how many suns there are?
Sugar Ant didn’t know either, but with the help of his new friends, he soon found the answers.
Things are sometimes quite simple, and we don’t have to look to the ends of the earth to find them because they are very close to us!
Another tale of Ant Sugar will take you to exciting new adventures, and will make you experience together with him the unexpected revelations about the sun.
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Where Is My Clan?
Where Is My Clan? is a novel about a little ladybug wandering in search of her family.
She comes across many animals in her search for her own clan.
Carefully, the little ladybug comes across various collective names for each of these animals, and finally makes her way through and reunites with her family.
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A Monkey, an Elephant and a Giraffe Visit the Deep, Dark Jungle
Three inseparable friends, accustomed to the serene flat grasslands, are driven by curiosity to explore the enigmatic depths of the neighbouring jungle.
As they navigate through its shadows, they encounter astonishing creatures and face unexpected challenges.
Their adventure teaches them to cherish the familiar beauty of their grassland home, realizing it’s anything but mundane.
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Percy’s Dilemma plus The Cosmeston Secret
Percy’s Dilemma
As winter nears, Percy is very hungry when he spots an ad for Cardiff Bay. He ventures out on a disaster-prone journey to find food. Along the way, kind strangers help Percy before he discovers adventure and new friends.
The Cosmeston Secret
Dai and Nye are Cosmeston’s woodland elves and feather rangers, tasked with the important job of collecting fallen feathers for recycling. Exhausted from overwork, they oversleep one morning. Desperate for a solution, the elves seek help and are offered a problematic suggestion by Vincent the vole that causes chaos.
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What If?
What If? is a delightfully witty children’s book that reimagines animals in surprising ways. Through playful rhymes and imaginative illustrations, What If? transports young readers into a wildly colourful animal world. Both the comical wordplay and vibrant artwork encourage creativity in young readers.
This book will appeal to both child and parent alike as it takes the reader through a journey of differently coloured animals.
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Pablo the Overdressed Cat
Cats come in all shapes and sizes but none quite so handsome as Pablo, the overdressed cat.
With his long limbs and elegant black and white suit, the handsome feline strikes up an unexpected friendship with Maggie, the magpie, in the back garden.
The unlikely friendship marks the beginning of a series of adventures for Pablo and Maggie that show good friends can help each other get through any challenge with kindness and a sense of fun.
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Baby Magpie
The garden adventures begin! Baby Magpie is having so much fun, he is up early and ready to start the day, learning to take a shower and much more.
Mummy Magpie shows her baby the way. Daddy is close by too, keeping a watchful eye on a fluffy old cat. Swooosh! He swoops down and gives it fright!
After a busy morning of doing new things, it’s time to get cosy in the nest and have a nice little nap, far up in the tree where Mummy, Daddy and Baby Magpie are a family of three!
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Rags and the Adventure with Mrs Fox
Rags is blossoming into a charming character who simply adores the company of people. He’s always eager to greet anyone he encounters with a joyful ‘hello’. On one memorable occasion, Rags approached a man by his garden gate, eager to make a new friend. The man, touched by Rags’ friendly gesture, gratefully expressed, ‘Thank you for being in the world.’ If Rags could talk, he’d surely have responded, ‘You’re welcome’.
Rags still likes to find things on his walks. Rags shows me things that capture his interest. Amazingly, it is usually things that I would never have noticed and then I find them interesting too. I have learned that Rags has a special bark when he is on the trail of a fox. I think he really wants me to know how clever he is to have picked up the scent.
This story about the adventure with Mrs Fox is true. Rags did search out the fox in his garden. We did find Mrs Fox in the woods watching us as we watched her. On another day, we really did find the baby foxes playing ‘catch’ in the woods. The scene with the chicken, well that was also true. Mrs Fox had to feed her babies and as the story shows, she was very good at that.
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Sophie, The Scaredy-Cat Dog, Meets a Monster
Sophie is a sweet, loveable, brown and white sausage dog who loves to play and explore – but exploring by yourself in a dark upstairs closet may not be a good idea for a scaredy-cat dog like Sophie. Thankfully, Bear, her older, wiser brother, is there to help.
Join Sophie on her big adventure! What does Sophie find? Why is she scared? Does Bear come to Sophie’s rescue? What does Sophie learn?
Sophie’s adventure is not only exciting but includes a big surprise at the end! Can you guess what it is?
Both children and adults will enjoy this heartwarming tale of two cute and loveable sausage dogs who are having quite a memorable day.
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