Michael the Mad Maggot

MAGGOT WARNING!

Michael is a maggot and he is mad! Really mad!

Like when Mum found your “art” on the wall mad.

Deep in the dark of the compost bin, a storm is brewing, and something smells a bit off.

How can an enraged larvae deal with his anger issues, without blowing a fuse?

Let’s take a peek into his world to find out, shall we?

Mary and Her New Friends

Mariam, who is lovingly called Mary by her family, is lonely at school but makes new friends by demonstrating a talent drawn from her native culture: drawing henna patterns on hands. 

Mary and Her New Friends is written specifically to attract pre-schoolers and kindergarteners, and includes some coloring pages of sample henna patterns at the end of the book. The children can color in these, thereby developing their creativity and fine motor skills.

Magic Mickey and the Golden Dragon

How on earth did the twins Michael and Freya become trapped on an old-fashioned pirate ship?

Michael and Freya wake up to find themselves trapped aboard “The Golden Dragon”, an old pirate ship controlled by the wicked Captain Nastypants. 

Mummy and Daddy are nowhere to be seen. 

The terrified children wonder “how did we get here”?  

More importantly, HOW DO THEY ESCAPE?

Look What Happened While I Was Sleeping

Butterfly gardening is a simple and continuously rewarding hobby. It is done at home, no fancy clothes or tools, by anyone at any age. Determine what nectar plants thrive in your climate zone and plant them in your garden or put them in containers on your balcony, the butterflies will come! Plant some host plants amongst the nectar plants and the butterflies will stay! Nature's splendour and beauty is just a few plants away. You never know how your life can change when you open your eyes after a nice, long rest.

Little Red Riding Hood Story

Little Red Riding Hood Story: Original and Other Versions is the author’s second book; a retrospective of the tale with six different versions of the same story by different writers, with compelling illustrations by Géraldine Vincent.

Little Lola: Living with Arthritis

Little Lola is an affectionate nickname created by Loretta and one of her aunts. Follow Lola as she navigates the complexities of living with Chronic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Diagnosed at just four years old, Lola and her mother must quickly learn about this long-term illness and how to manage it.

Through Lola’s story, readers will gain insight into the emotional journey of living with a chronic illness, including the fear, curiosity, and challenges that come with it. The author, who has struggled with anxiety and self-worth related to her condition, hopes that this book will provide a relatable and inspiring read for young readers, their loved ones, and open up positive conversations about illness, disability, and self-worth.

Kitty and I

The day that I met Kitty

I knew she was my human

Kitty needed me, even if she didn’t know it yet!

Kitty and I tells the story of the special bond that develops between a human and their assistance dog. Children and adults can share in this beautiful tale of Kitty and Raffy’s journey from their very first meeting through to their becoming a team. Their heart-warming story also unfolds visually in the form of vibrant and unique illustrations that bring to life their journey together.

Juniper the Magic Caravan and The Adventures of Izzie and Ozzie: Izzietown

It was Saturday morning and Izzie and Ozzie were getting more and more excited while they were waiting for Nanny and Grandad.

Izzie and Ozzie loved Nanny and Grandad and they were always excited to see them, only now there was someone else who was also special and it was:

‘Juniper

The

Magic Caravan’.

Juniper was parked up at the side of Nanny and Grandad’s house on their drive.

Whatever time of the year, summer or winter, Juniper was always there waiting for Izzie and Ozzie to set off on another adventure without moving off the drive.

And this was one of those weekends!

What magical adventure would Juniper The Magic Caravan be taking Izzie and Ozzie on this weekend?

Open up and read Izzietown now and join Juniper’s magical adventure.

It Was Good

Hate crimes involving anti-Semitism, racial bigotry and sexual preferences are growing exponentially in all societies. This book is a simplistic attempt for young minds to understand how hate can be instigated. Through this story, children learn how to overcome prejudice, violence and celebrate each other’s differences. The answer to understanding others is through education starting at a young age. Now more than ever, the subject of this book is badly needed.

Ibsen in the Sky

It is difficult when people tease you and call you names.

You don’t feel good about yourself.

Sometimes it takes another person to point out your value before you can believe in yourself.

Ibsen learns to see his true worth when someone shows interest in him, and discovers he always had value.

I'm Important Too

Have you ever felt lonely or alone? Have you ever felt like everyone is too busy to take time for you? Have you ever felt like you don’t matter at all?

Those feelings are not good at all! It makes us feel sad!

Then one day, someone comes along and makes us feel better. They spend time with us. They talk to us. They play with us. They share their toys with us. They make us very happy. They make us feel important.

So, on those days when you’re sad and blue,

And you don’t know what to do,

Find someone that you can talk to,

And say to yourself…

I’m important too!

I Believe We Can Fly

Bo knows he is brave. There is only one problem: he does not believe he can fly! His friend Willow knows he can and does her best to convince him to take that leap of faith.

I Believe We Can Fly teaches us that no matter what obstacles we may face or how much doubt we might have, the power of friendship and positive encouragement can help us achieve anything.