If Dogs Could Sing

Dogs love socialising with other dogs. So, when Ralph sets off for doggie day care he is very excited. He meets up with his usual doggie companions and a newcomer or two to the group. They all have a hilarious time together and howl to their favourite doggie songs while Johnny the carer sings and plays the guitar. They bounce jokes off each other and all have an amusing time together before they say goodbye before the Christmas break.

The Mishaps of Johnny Seagull

Down at the beach, Johnny Seagull’s family are gathering ready to go fishing for lunch and Katie and her Grandpa are hunting for crabs in the rock pools. Cecil Crow is heading their way from the next bay.

Johnny is a young seagull, bored with having to eat fish at every mealtime and longing to sample the delights of foods like pepperoni pizza, fries, and ice cream. His best friend Cecil is a mischievous scallywag, always up to no good and forever encouraging Johnny to join him in his schemes. Thoughtful and kind, Katie would hate to see Johnny go hungry.

Will Johnny allow himself to be led astray by Cecil Crow and even go so far as to steal to get to try his dream foods, or could it be that tricking Katie enables Johnny to get to try the foods he so desires?

Little Jigme

Little Jigme is a Tibetan spaniel who lives in the Himalayas, which are the highest mountains in the world. His home is a Tibetan monastery, where he is looked after by the chief lama and the other monks. He is curious to know what snow is like higher up the mountain. He decides to leave the monastery one morning and set out on his own to find out. On the journey, he meets other friendly animals who help him on his way. As he gets higher, the mountain changes. Night begins to fall and it becomes colder. Little Jigme starts to feel frightened and very alone. Will there be anybody to help him? Should he carry on or turn back? He suddenly remembers that his name means ‘brave’ in the Tibetan language, and finds courage to carry on with his adventure. Has he made the right decision and does he return safely to the monastery?

Witchwater Tarn

An air of mystery surrounds Hoarfrost, the hermit of Witchwater Tarn. The inhabitants of Witchwater Wood are wary of him and fail to understand his constant search for knowledge. In their fear and distrust, they betray him, yet in the end, when their need is greatest, it is he who saves them – but at what cost to himself?

Told through the eyes of a group of woodland creatures and set in an earlier century, Witchwater Tarn is an inspiring and thought-provoking story for younger readers. Its beautiful illustrations complement this tale of strong relationships and moral dilemmas, of courage and kindness, and of deceit and forgiveness.

This wonderfully descriptive story is brought to life with both lovely illustrations and rich language. The ideas expressed communicate a sense of moral integrity, providing valuable support for parents and educators as they help children grow and develop. This story offers reassurance and comfort to all who face the difficulty of choosing between good and evil.

Buster the Bullfrog

Buster the Bullfrog was a happy bullfrog until the day a lightning storm changed everything. It was very strange, indeed, how his whole world was turned upside down after a flash of lightning struck the rock he was sitting on, sending him diving into the water to escape the storm. You would never guess in a million years what happened to Buster the Bullfrog when he swam back up to the surface of the lake and climbed back onto his rock…

The Adventures of Mookie: A Cat with Attitude

This heart-warming and charming series of stories is beautifully written and easy to read, designed to spark children’s curiosity about wildlife and environmental issues. Young readers will be captivated by Mookie’s adventures as he explores his garden and the neighbouring ones, encountering unexpected surprises along the way.

Mookie’s fun-loving, mischievous nature makes him an engaging character who keeps readers entertained while introducing them to a variety of creatures, both big and small. Not all of Mookie’s fellow creatures are his fans, though! Skilled and cunning as he is, he doesn’t always outsmart his foes and often finds himself in sticky situations. Fortunately, with a little human help, he always manages to escape unscathed.

Through Mookie’s light-hearted adventures, young readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world and learn how they, too, can help nurture and protect it.

The Hat That Wasn’t a Hat

The animals on the farm discover the goat is wearing a shiny red hat and are curious but the goat is not happy. He does not like hats but then it is not long before he loses the hat and there is chaos on the farm. The farmer’s wife tries to help but the animals are having such fun that they are soon chasing another hat.

Baby Swallow

There is a Turkish island called Bozcaada in the Aegean Sea. Our story of a baby swallow takes place there. Her name is Eke. She has left the nest earlier than planned and got stuck in a narrow backstreet on the island. She is unable to fly. Her parents are with her and trying to persuade her to fly. Her brother is looking for her everywhere on the island. While they were thinking that the island was a heaven for them, they found themselves all of a sudden in big trouble.

We will see what’s happening to Eke throughout the book. Will she be able to fly to join her family? How about the island cats? Did they hear that there was a little bird in their reach? What are her parents doing to help her? How is she feeling?

Teddy and the Spider

Teddy faces a daunting challenge: a parachute jump from an impossibly high tower. Fear grips him, and he wonders if he can ever find the courage to take the leap.

But then, Teddy meets a surprising new friend: a clever spider who offers guidance and encouragement.

What will happen on Teddy’s journey? Will he discover the bravery within himself to overcome his fear and make the jump?