El Capitano Karen in the Covid Crusade

This story features El Capitano Karen, the big mumma chicken, and her chicken friends Gertrude, Donavan and Rodrigo in a fun and colourful illustration of chicken life.

It is a story about the importance of spreading love and kindness in our community in the face of adversity.

This book is dedicated to the many children across the world that have experienced hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farewell my Dearest Bentley

Bentley was a young Jack Russell when the author got to know him. He was not her dog, but in the absence of his owner, Bentley spent most of the time with her. Together they explored Australia’s beautiful nature and became best companions to each other.

Flora and Fauna Part 1

This is one of a series of stories about the great Orme goats in Llandudno. On 31 March 2020, a group of 122 Kashmiri goats captured the world’s attention on social media and television, and from the United States of America to Australia, when they came down off the mountain and into the streets of Llandudno, eating all the shrubs and plants in people’s gardens. Some of the homeowners and businesses moved them on, but most people let them be and filmed or photographed them.

The world press was in attendance on 14 September 2021 during a five-hour rescue mission by the RSPCA, coastguards and Conwy council trying to rescue 15 stranded goats from Austin’s rock, but unfortunately, one was killed.

On 8 February 2022 police were called to an incident when fighting Kashmiri goats locked horns in an Asda car park causing chaos and gridlock.

Sometimes the goats disrupted traffic wherever they went, but fair play to the motorists, they gave the goats a wide berth as they roamed the streets in search of food.

Because of the pandemic and the lack of people and holidaymakers, they knew they would be safe.

Even now, in 2022, people from all over the world are still coming to Llandudno especially to see the goats.

Florence the Christmas Cat

Florence the cat was upset at being left alone over the Christmas Holiday, until Santa came down the chimney and persuaded Florence to spend Christmas Eve helping him to deliver all the children’s presents. On the way they discovered a very sad letter from a boy called Harry. Harry recently had to go and live with his dad and his dad’s new family and was not happy. So Santa and Florence collected Harry to join them on their journey.

Just after they set off, the shooting stars erupted and upturned Santa’s sleigh! Harry and Florence were sent flying through the air, only to land in a country neither of them had heard of before. They befriended Malik and his sister Aaral, who lived on the streets. Harry was stunned when he realised how Malik and Aaral survived and he began to feel ashamed of his behaviour at home and at school, and realised that he did in fact have a good life compared to his two new brave friends. The three children were then kidnapped by the Deputies, who sold children to adults in foreign countries. Will Florence rescue them in time?

Forest Friends

In a world where creatures are judged by their size and species, Kao stands out. Despite being a towering grizzly bear, his heart is as tender as a cub’s. Born to be a symbol of fear and power, Kao struggles to find his place. How can one make friends when mere appearances send others fleeing in terror? As Kao embarks on a journey away from his family, he hopes to find not only adventure but also a path to becoming the bear he truly desires to be.

In the second story, a boy named Bobby faces daily bullying, but his dreary life changes when a mysterious old woman named Martha comes to his rescue, chasing his tormentors away with a pistol. As Bobby is welcomed into Martha’s peculiar home, he discovers her secret past as a globetrotting spy. Through dress-up games and swapping stories, these new friends find joy, purpose, and the courage to face life’s obstacles.

This charming collection reminds readers that kindness and bravery can be found in the most unlikely of hearts. Suitable for middle grade readers.

Fred Bear - A Very Threadbare Bear

Fred Bear is a shabby old teddy bear… his stitches are loose and his stuffing is falling out. It has been a long time since Fred was in a family home and he so wants to be cuddled and loved again. As the Christmas jumble sale begins, Fred feels a shiver of excitement run down the patches of fur on his back. Could this be the day he’d been longing for? Would someone kind buy him and take him to their home? However, as all the other toys at the jumble sale appear more popular and are quickly snapped up by passing children, it seems Fred’s destiny is to be returned to the dark cupboard from where he came. Is Fred’s heart’s desire never to be?

A delightful short story with many endearing characters to enchant and warm your heart.

George and Sam Meet the Snow Queen

Whilst out and about in Witches Wood picking holly, the two little red squirrels, George and Sam – brothers and best of friends – make an astonishing discovery, one which will take them on a fantastical journey to the very palace of the immortal Snow Queen.

Join George and Sam on their icy adventure and the creatures they meet along the way – a huge snowman, a friendly witch, a little fairy, an old shire horse… and not forgetting a disappearing black cat!

Going To The Zoo!

Mary Jackson is an experienced music specialist living in New Zealand. Her junior piano pupils composed these delightful songs for your child to play and sing.
Auckland artist Dreama Mcfadyen loved drawing the pictures for your child to colour in, which will make your child feel that it is their picture.

Hamster HQ

My wife and I bought our daughters a Syrian hamster, Fluffy, who became a much-loved part of our family. Our children were convinced that Fluffy had a secret life. I eventually wrote Hamster HQ to try to answer the question of what did Fluffy do when we turned the lights off?

Hatty the Hedgehog

Gardens at night are mysterious and busy places. Hatty never knows whom she will meet when she leaves home. In this book her moonlight encounters give us an insight into life in a garden after dark. It must seem quite a scary place for a little hedgehog as she goes in search of food, but we know she has a coat of quills to protect her. Nevertheless, there can be surprises and dangers on her nightly journey. Keep safe, Hatty!

Hi! I’m Peps

All Peps dreamed of was a home of his own.

Born on the streets, blind and scared, he found safety at a rescue centre. But he always wondered if he would one day find a cosy bed and a family to call his own.

Join Peps on his journey to his fur-ever home.

Hickory, Dickory and Doc, Three Mice Who Live in a Clock

Hickory, Dickory and Doc, Three Mice Who Live in a Clock is the story of the adventures of three little mice and their quest to fix the clock they live in. It explores the characters they meet on their journey, how they help Mary find her little lamb and their encounter with itsy bitsy spider, to mention a few. Hickory is the inventor who has never had anything work; Dickory is a dreamer who spends his days dreaming about what might be, and Doc, well unlike his name, is always thinking that he’s poorly. Come along for their journey which will take them on an adventure to the town of Rhymeville.