Grandpa, I Wanna Go Fishing

The reader will quickly be drawn into an audience of grandchildren who are listening to their grandpa tell them a bedtime story that twists and turns in their mind as if they were on a winding trail interconnecting five generations of their family. Together they discover, in a most captivating and surprising way, the bonding elements of love between those whom we call family.

The story takes place when the grandpa was five years old and his own grandfather, Ike, driving a funny old car called a Model A, took him and his two older brothers fishing. It was going to be the best day of his life. The excitement builds as the story comes alive, as if it was happening right at that moment. But then, suddenly a near tragedy takes place. An event the children’s grandpa had never shared with them before.

When the story ends, and in the still silence of the night, just before their grandpa turns off the light in the treehouse he built for them, all the children are out of their sleeping bags hugging their grandpa and each other.

This story is likely to invoke children’s interest in the experiences of adults, be it parents, grandparents or extended family members.

Imagine a World

Children love to ask questions. They question everything and anything! This book highlights that life through the eyes of a child is much more exciting when there are differences around us. This is definitely a reflection of the multicultural society that we live in.

Into the Dark

After hearing that his mum’s cancer had returned, Harry felt an overwhelming darkness around him and his family. A dark cloud loomed over him and it felt like it would never leave. Struggling to make sense of everything, Harry’s world crumbled around him.

A heart-felt and thought-provoking true story which dives into the abstract mind of a child whose mum is dying of cancer.

It Is OK To Be Different

In a land filled with roaring, towering dinosaurs, Gus stands out – not because he’s the biggest or the loudest, but because he’s uniquely himself. While he may not look like the others, does that truly set him apart? Dive into the heartwarming tale of It Is OK To Be Different and join Gus on a journey of self-discovery, where he learns that our differences are what make us special. A delightful read that celebrates individuality and teaches young readers the beauty of embracing who they are.

Jack's Story

Meet Jack – the first character in the KETCH series.

Jack is like all other boys his age; he gets up every morning, brushes his teeth, has breakfast and goes to school.

Jack’s daily routine, however, is slightly different because he has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His morning routine may be slightly different to yours. The shoes he wears may differ to yours and the emotions he feels during the day may not be the emotions you feel at school. We are all different and have unique qualities. Let’s embrace what makes us who we are.

Follow a day in the life of Jack and explore how you can show KETCH to your friends and family.

KETCH

Kindness         

Empathy         

Tolerance       

Care   

Happiness

Kick Like a Girl

Francesca is a young girl who wants to play football in the park with the boys. But will they let her?

When she is told that girls can’t play football, Francesca leaves the park feeling sad and believing that girls and boys can’t do the same things. That is until her mum steps in with wonderful stories of famous women who were brave, strong and had the self-confidence to achieve their goals. After hearing these stories, will Francesca, along with her friend Ila, find her inner confidence and bravery to challenge the boys to a football match?

This book is designed to remind young girls and boys everywhere that they are strong and brave, and that with confidence, dreams really can come true!

Kinderbarton

Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen’s playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears.

Living with his parents and older sister, Stephen’s quest for attention and his strong-willed nature shine through. Yet, when faced with adults who seem to engage in incomprehensible actions, he demonstrates that young children have minds of their own, following their own natural instincts, even if it appears bewildering to the grown-ups around them.

Through joyful and poignant moments, Kinderbarton captures the essence of a toddler’s world, where curiosity and self-expression intertwine in fascinating ways. Join Stephen as he embarks on a journey filled with ups and downs, unveiling the captivating and often surprising aspects of a child’s perspective.

Lark the Shark

Everything you think you know about sharks is about to change! Meet Lark the friendly shark.

Lest We Forget

Have you ever wondered what Lest We Forget means and why there are so many poppy flowers displayed on Remembrance Day?

Frankie, a little girl whose father is in the Royal Air Force, has these questions. Do you?

Across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe and the United States people commemorate Remembrance Day on the 11th of November each year. And what is fantastic about this is that you can too.

So, let's join Frankie and stand together to remember all our forefathers who have fought in wars and peacekeeping missions to protect our way of life. Let’s remember them together.

As for Frankie? Well she wants to be a fighter pilot just like her dad!

Life Lessons and Tales of Little MisFit

Ivy Sue Klutz (Little MisFit - LMF) finds one of her first memories confusing. This is when she is three and a half years old and is at her sister Lynn's birthday party. Their cousin, Janet, asks the partygoers to guess what Lynn's birthday present is as the truck delivering the present is backing up to the front porch of their house. Unbeknown to LMF, Janet told the other kids not to really guess that it's a bike. You guessed - LMF guesses that her sister is getting a bike for her 5th birthday present. But instead of everyone being happy that LMF guessed the right thing, everyone is mad at her and none more than her mother. LMF runs off to her soon-to-be baby brother's bedroom and tries to hide behind his dresser, with her mother hot on her heels, yelling at her all the way. From this experience and many others through her 4th grade years in school, LMF learns the Life Lesson that Life Isn't Always What It Seems.

Millie Miranda Mousie Learns to be Respectful

Millie Miranda Mousie is having trouble being respectful in class. She yells out the answers and chats to her friends on the mat. She keeps all the toys for herself and pushes in on the line. With a little bit of help from her teacher, Millie Miranda Mousie learns about what it means to be respectful, and how she can be inclusive and considerate of her friends and teachers so everyone can enjoy learning at school.

Mindful Moby

People have been exploring mindfulness practices for thousands of years, whether by itself or as part of a larger tradition. The story of Mindful Moby provides the opportunity for children to connect with a character as a way of accessing a mindfulness practice detached from screens and the overwhelming stimulus of their busy little worlds. Join Moby and his dad on a journey throughout the body as they explore the traditional mindfulness practice of a body scan in this fun and engaging story that is both charming and purposeful.