Mr. Hadlow Has...Too

Mr Hadlow has a large young family who care for animals in a rambling house and garden near the sea. Mr Hadlow’s children and the creatures that enter their lives get involved in suspense-filled and humorous situations. Guinea pigs, seagulls, cats, chickens, prehistoric squid and five children are all part of the entertaining life at Mr Hadlow’s house. The Mr Hadlow Has…Too short stories are based on true events. They are engaging and fun tales for children to enjoy reading and for parents to enjoy reading to their children.

My Little Dragon

If you were being troubled by sounds in the dead night, what would make you feel better? A warm blanket, maybe a nightlight?
Well, for young Joseph Smith it was his own little dragon, given to him by his grandfather. The first night Joseph got his dragon he felt so safe, like nothing bad could happen to him because he had his own little protector by his side. It was the second night after Joseph got his dragon when things got worse. Much, much worse.
Will Joseph and his dragon be able to defeat the sounds in the night?
You’ll just have to turn the pages of this tale to see for yourself.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear

Imagine living in such a cold, desolate but beautiful place as the Arctic.

Polar Bear shivers and quivers from the cold wind that blows and snowflakes that melt as they touch his warm nose….

What strange creatures Polar Bear sees around him - whales that dive deep into the ocean, penguins that waddle and slip and slide on the ice but can swim like a graceful ballerina under water, brightly coloured puffins who can fly and swim under water, the narwhal with its long pointed tusk………

There is a lot to learn for a polar bear cub and he needs to listen to mother and do what she says so that he stays happy and safe for the rest of his days.

Polar Bear, Polar Bear is a picture book for young children written in rhyme to encourage their imagination. It is an early introduction to this amazing animal and his environment under threat through climate change.

Encourage your child or class group to join in and read along with you. Follow the text with your finger so that early readers make a connection between the spoken and written word. Learn the rhythm and rhyme, act out the text and become a polar bear, the icy cold wind or the whales as they dive, waddle like a penguin or swoop like an Arctic tern…

Scaredy Cat

Join Scaredy Cat on an adventure as he faces his peculiar fears with the help of an unexpected friend. This heartwarming children’s book will show you how even the most fearful of cats can learn to overcome their anxieties and find courage within themselves. Get ready to root for this lovable feline as he conquers his fears and proves that anything is possible with a little bit of determination and the right support.

Shark Goes to the Dentist

Shark has a wobbly tooth and doesn’t know what to do. When a friend tells him he would have to visit the dentist, he becomes very scared. Luckily, he has his friends to help him on the way. Maybe visiting the dentist isn’t as scary as it seems.

The Adventures of Catarina: The Caterpillar

Being beautiful is all about feeling beautiful.

Little Catarina is a sweet caterpillar with one tiny little flaw: She has no reflection. She can’t help it. This is how she was born.

Being different comes with some difficulties. Although her classmates at CaterSchool call her names sometimes and make her feel like she doesn’t fit in, no one finds her missing reflection a bigger problem than Catarina herself.

She just wishes she could see what she really looks like, what her family and friends see when they look at her…

But what if she isn’t beautiful? What if her reflection is disappointing? How will she ever show her face again in the Butterfly Kingdom?

Join Catarina as she goes on a journey of self-doubt, kindness, and self-discovery and finds out what really makes her beautiful: her big, tender heart.

The Adventures of Kookaburra Kitty (and Her Animal Friends)

Kookaburra Kitty is a warm and simple-hearted, kind and loveable child-minder-carer, who lives alongside her animal friends in their courtyard. Joey, the marmoset, is her ‘right arm’ and helps her out with the junior children. After all, he is the eldest and most responsible. You are always most welcome to step inside (but please remember to wipe your feet first!) and join them as guests in their many fun-filled selected variety of adventures.

The Animal Tea Party

Have you ever wondered what the jungle animals do when the television cameras aren’t recording their every move? They PAR-TAY!

However, unlike human parties, the animal party is very organised and polite. No boozy stuff allowed; in fact, they drink tea – but a very special tea. So join us, as we open a rarely seen window onto the jungle once the humans have gone.

Meet the king of the jungle like you have never seen him before. A crocodile and an alligator have an in-depth conversation, while a toucan is concerned that her beak is too bright. Learn about what they eat at these posh dos. A pelican makes a guest appearance under the watchful eye of a gorilla. And, oh yes, Mike the mouse squeaks!

A host of colourful characters that make you laugh and maybe cry as they pass the night away enjoying the Animal Tea-Party.

The Giraffe In A Scarf

Imagine a world where the unlikeliest of characters become friends. Imagine them welcoming a total stranger into their company. Imagine them learning unlikely skills with varying degrees of success to help their new companion to adjust to his new surroundings. This is what happens when young Sauté the giraffe finds himself all alone and is befriended by the Gravy Gang.

The Grumpy Squirrel

Why is the little red squirrel so grumpy? Everything had been carefully planned, or so he thought. Much of the autumn had been spent burying his nuts around his beautiful garden ready to be collected once winter arrived. But now winter was here and large ‘things’ had appeared in the garden, a pirate ship, a teepee, a fairy village, a tree house and a huge swing that were now hiding where his precious nuts had been buried. What’s more, whenever he ventured out to search for his collection of nuts, other animals were there to scare him away. He couldn’t understand where they had come from, a fox, a dog, a cat and a very scary owl all tried to catch him. How can he find his buried treasure trove of nuts without becoming supper for one of these wild animals?

The Little Turtle Who Couldn't Swim

Finkles is a little baby turtle with a big heart but a fear of the ocean. Danger appears on the beach, but with the help of her big brother, Wilf, can she overcome her fears and self-doubt and safely find her mummy?

The Rats, the Cat and the Thieves

Miranda warned Auto as she put on her apron, “I will give you away.”

Miranda threatened to send Auto, a Siamese cat, away after she wrongly accused him of stealing food at night. He needed assistance because he couldn’t possibly look into the situation on his own.

Who will help him? He made the decision to approach his foes, the rats, for assistance in clearing his name because he had no idea who had stolen the food. When she threatened to give him away, Miranda meant it seriously. Auto is running out of time because food has been stolen three days in a row and the thief left the kitchen floor dirty.

Are the rats going to believe Auto’s story? Why should the rats help an adversary? What if he harms them? How will Auto convince them that he is telling the truth? Will Auto and the rats put the past behind them and look into the situation? Or, will the rats simply ignore Auto’s pleading for assistance and mind their own business?