I Am Different, I Am Me

I am unique – I am one of a kind!

Children growing up today are about to learn that being ‘one of a kind’ is what makes life so special and our world a better place. Celebrating all that you are and embracing everything that makes you unique will help children to love themselves for who they are and encourage them to explore all the wonderful adventures life has to offer with confidence.

A book of understanding, appreciation and most importantly celebration.

Hue McHue

He was just an ordinary chap with his private dreams who entered his new world simply by circumstance and became famous due to his acquired talent. Follow this colourful person’s journey as he travels through life’s adventures adding colour to all he meets. And more adventures will undoubtedly come as the life of Hue McHue unfolds.

Have You Seen This Bear?

What’s a boy to do when his teddy bear goes missing? He goes and looks for it, of course! Follow our hero as he investigates the disappearance of his closest companion and see if you can help find him. He’s out there somewhere.

Hats

Hats introduces children to the idea of different careers by observing different head-gear.

Playing the game is a follow-up suggestion to extend vocabulary and encourage thoughtful conversation.

• Each person takes a turn to name a different hat.
• Repetition isn’t allowed.
• The game continues until you run out of names.

Hints for ideas: 

Careers, sport, religions, fancy dress, superheroes, history and different cultures.

Eke the Echidna

What is an echidna? Is it a hedgehog? An anteater? Some kind of walking potato? Follow your field guide Eke as he traipses through the Australian bush and demonstrates some of the wonderful characteristics of these unusual Australian animals. Just please avoid being distracted by platypuses… they love the attention.

Dog Days

An inspiring story about a young girl, Zahara, overcoming her fear of dogs.Zahara loves to visit her family on a beautiful island in the Pacific Northwest. But this year, she is met with a big surprise. Aunt JoJo got a new dog, Rugby! Zahara used to like dogs, until one chased her home from school.Over the summer, Aunt JoJo slowly introduces Zahara to Rugby, and a trusting relationship develops.Children and adults will love to join Zahara as she explores her curiosity of dogs and learns just how much our furry friends can teach us about ourselves.

Dewey and the Dragonfly

Set in 1960s Italy, on the dusty lanes between the cypresses of Tuscany, a friendship is growing between a young boy and a dragonfly.

The dragonfly has had a bad name over the centuries and Dewey is longing for a friend.

As the cypresses cast their long golden shadows the dragonfly knew that Dewey was sound asleep.

Dan, The Lollipop Man

Meet Dan, the Lollipop Man. He gets up at 6.00 o’clock every morning! What does he do that means he must wake up so early? Very important work, of course. School children and their Mums and Dads depend on him. They even put their lives in his hands! Every day, in all weathers, Dan helps the children to cross the busy road safely, on their way to school. He never lets them down. Dan is always cheerful. He never complains.

Dan talks to everyone. He swings round lampposts. Even the littlest humans who have just learned to walk, smile, and say, “Good Morning, Lollipop Man!” to Dan. He loves everyone and everyone loves him, especially children. And Dogs, lots of dogs.

Meet his friends, the twins, Old Mrs Clover, a cat on a lead! Meet Marvellous Mums and Dynamic Dads with their pushchairs, as Dan guides them through the traffic.  Join Dan the Lollipop Man on his daily quest to get Mona and Charlie, and all the other children he loves, safely to school each day.

Clara Carrot Tired Of Being Orange

Clara Carrot feels the need for an adventure. Her dear friend Flutter, a beautiful Cabbage-white Butterfly, and Frizbee, her beautiful cat, have the same desire for adventure, so together they make their plans. Clara from the start wants everything to happen quickly – she wants to grow quickly, wants to be different to other carrots, she doesn’t want to be orange!

The story follows Clara and Flutter in their adventure where they meet many new veggies including the King of Plantplots.

With the help of Flutter and the King, Clara discovers many things about her Carrot family and Flutter discovers something life changing for Clara.

Clara loves Flutter and relies on him to be a good influence on her. She sometimes gets too excited and needs Flutter to guide her down the right path and calm her down.

During her journey, her life changes dramatically and she makes many new friends along the way.

Christmas Powers

If your children are smart, inquisitive, and making you crazy with Christmas questions then this book is for you. This book helps create the joy of Christmas in our modern world by providing an answer to all those tough questions. So together we can continue the magic of Christmas.

Captain Courageous

Meet the best friend every kid needs – Captain Courageous. She’s the superhero with a difference. With her elastic arms, X-ray vision eyes and trusty sidekick, Bob the Cat, she will help you find the courage inside yourself to face any challenge and save the day.

Canela’s Adventures in the Rain Forest of Peru

Enjoy The Adventures of Canela (“cinnamon,” in English), a smart chocolate Lab, in the tropical forest of Peru. Marvel at her friendship with a boa constrictor named Caliente (“hot,” in English) and the importance of keeping rivers free of pollution.María del Rosario (Charo) Basterra is an Educational Psychologist. Her daughter, Lucia Basterra, is a bilingual preschool teacher. Canela is their beloved dog. They live in Washington, D.C.Tati Valle Riestra is an internationally renowned watercolor artist. She lives in Lima, Peru.