The Wild Ones

The stars of this book live all around you. You may not have noticed that cockatoo in your clothesline and realised he has a brilliant military mind. He may be plotting right now how to steal your lunch. And that cute, cuddly-looking possum – he would rather bite your hand than enjoy a tasty treat from you. Watch out! You may not have realised that those magpies in your garden are telling their kids all about you and your family. They know who is good for a feed and who is a dangerous baby magpie killer. Or at least they think they do. They have probably trained your dog and frightened your cat. There are so many characters out there living wild and uncivilised lives, having romances and adventures, teaching their young and protecting them, hiding from you or maybe even trying to make friends with you. Open up this book for a little inside view into their world.

The Life and Times of Victoria-Ann Penny

This is a memoir of Victoria-Ann Penny and, as you may have guessed, she is a Victorian penny. This is her story, as best she can remember it. She is well over a 100 years old so her memory might be just a little bit hazy.
Born towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign Miss Penny recounts various historical events in the 20th century including world wars and the first moon landing.
She also travelled around various countries and the British Isles with her ‘owners’ and gives her impressions of the things she saw. 
Reader, I do hope you enjoy her escapades.

When Your Great-Granny Is the Queen

Many children love spending time with their great-grannies. But there are some enjoyable perks if your great-granny happens to be the queen! George’s great-granny has many jobs to do. However, she always finds time for fun with her great-grandson.

Wild Banana

Most of us like the tasty yellow bananas from the supermarket. These come from warm continents, where they are grown in plantations of thousands of trees, all nurtured together.

So different from their wild ancestors, who struggle to survive, living alone on tropical islands.

This story tells the adventures of an original, wild banana.

Willy and Wally, the Windscreen Wipers!

Willy and Wally are windscreen wipers. They’re what now? They are windscreen wipers, you know those things that keep car windscreens clear when it rains or snows. But they’re very special windscreen wipers. These windscreen wipers come to life when people (that’s you and me) are not looking. Next time you are in a car with your family, take a look. But don’t touch them! They may be special too.

Our mischievous windscreen wipers (as in cheeky monkeys!), love to go on adventures in their home town of Bryson-on-the-Walk. When they do they are helped by their friends. There’s Milly and Molly the mirrors, ’Enery the engine, Horatio the headlight and Boddington the bumper.

I first met Willy and Wally on a journey to London many, many years ago. It was raining and they did a grand job in keeping the windscreen clear and so kept me safe. Of course I didn’t know their names back then but I soon found out….

Find out what happens in this their first adventure when they hear a very strange noise coming from the back of their car. 

Mik and Milly

Mik and Milly follows the story of Mik, the coolest kid at Gumnut International Boarding and Day College, who finds himself facing a daunting challenge after his best friend Milly receives devastating news from her parents on the other side of the world. As mid-year school holidays approach, Mik decides to take Milly on a road trip of a lifetime to the Australian outback. However, an unexpected event at an abandoned mine on his mate’s sheep farm alters their journey forever.As they return to school, Mik and Milly look forward to their annual International Food Festival. The student planning committee decides the festival’s entertainment, and they choose to pit the teachers against the students for the first time ever. But as they prepare for the festival, Mik and Milly begin to wonder if their beef stroganoff secret recipe may be too much for the intimidating Principal Povlov to handle.Will Mik and Milly’s friendship withstand the challenges they face throughout the year, or will their experiences change the way they feel about each other forever? Mik and Milly is a heartwarming and engaging tale that takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of adolescence, friendship, and growing up.

Billy

NO FOOTBALL IN SCHOOL!BUT BILLY McCALL FORGETS THE RULE!This story is a comedy extravaganza with loads of bumps, tumbles and surprises, starring a cast of very funny characters, all running around madly, trying to catch Billy’s football, which has a life of its own, full of bounce and mischief.The grumpy Headmaster thinks he can sort out the problem, but you will have to read the story to find out if he succeeds.This is a fast-paced narrative poem written in clever rhyme. A great story to read out loud and laugh at the slapstick humour!

Please Understand Me

This book uses Dr. John Gray’s metaphor of men being from Mars and women from Venus to explore the often humorous yet sometimes stressful dynamics of parenthood. From conception to childrearing, this witty and light-hearted compendium dives into the differences in parenting ideologies between men (Martians) and women (Venetians).

The book highlights how an ‘alpha mum’ with high expectations of motherhood can amplify these differences, especially when emotions are processed differently between genders. Drawing on personal experiences and observations of other couples, Beamon presents a dad’s perspective, offering insight into how fathers attempt to live up to their partners’ expectations while keeping a smile through the challenging moments every parent will recognise.

Whether managing through empathy or a lighter touch, this book offers relatable laughs and reflections on the universal journey of raising a child.

To the Hazel Wood

A handsome brooding newcomer wanders into the local pub in tiny Lough Croi and into the life of a feisty red-head from his past. But he’s not the hero of the story, she is.

Starry-eyed, wicked-tongued Maedbh Kelly sees the world with a bartender’s insight as she struggles to lift from beige to brilliant, with the help of her family, her hilarious friends, her rowdy football team and an elderly soulmate. But when the irresistible Conal McNulty arrives, bringing secrets, lies and a history of violence, her world is thrown arse over elbow, reminding her that if trouble looks hard enough, it always finds you.

The craic is mighty in this edge-of-your-seat novel set in a modern Ireland of ancient stone walls and green fields, where the past lives alongside the present. From a long-ago crime to a dangerous family showdown to an old cottage in a hazel wood, nothing can distract Maedbh from her sense of destiny, Never on to back down from a good fight – with strong words and a steady heart – she soon finds out what separates heartbreak from happily ever after.

Full of comical twists and thrilling turns, To the Hazel Wood is a story about family and fate… true love and redemption… and the quintessential Irish creed of laughing in the face of calamity.

Big Brother, Little Brother

“If you get a little brother, you won’t want another.”

But is it really that bad?

This humorous rhyming story for young children explores what it’s like to become a big brother when a little brother arrives on the scene. As the younger sibling grows and changes, the story delves into the ups and downs, encouraging kids to talk about their own experiences with a new sibling and the mixed emotions that can come with it. Ultimately, it shows that despite the challenges, a new and positive relationship can blossom.