Fred the Fly

Some things in life can be quite annoying at times - like flies, spiders, and mosquitoes.

However, it is important to remember that every living thing is trying to make its way through life in the best way it can. We all are.

Some lives are pretty tricky though. And you know, we have all annoyed someone at some point – even you have – but that doesn’t mean that we are bad and deserve to be squished!

This is a little story about some things which you might have experienced… and it might make you think a little differently about them. Or it might not. That is for you to decide.

The best way to find out is to read this book - or ask someone kind to read it to you, maybe when you’re in your bed, ready for a nice snooze.

Hopefully you will enjoy the story, and sleep well.

Frank the Fairy and the Sad Teeth

Frank dreams of being a tooth fairy. Join him on his journey to take to the sky. This is the story of Frank’s determination and aspirations; does he fulfil his wish?

A story that adults and children can laugh along with and read again and again.

Forever Bear

Do you talk to your teddy bear? Does your teddy bear share your secrets?

Forever Bear depicts a teddy bear taking on the role of confidant, companion and advisor.

The opening abundance of colour and joy introduces the relationship. Ted knows the ‘why’ of everything and shares in the inner and outer life of the child, whether at tea, in the bath or asleep.

If Ted could talk transitions like magic into him actually speaking, coming at the critical moment of the child’s sadness at the loss of their nan. There is a sharing of secrets. The sensitivity of the child not wanting to upset her mother is poignant.

The mystery and strength portrayed in Forever Bear brings the discussion of death as a natural progression. 

Fleo, Master of All Men

Fleo is a very talented flea, with impeccable cooking skills. Differently to all other fleas within the flea kingdom, Fleo was a vegan, not by choice, but due to his intolerance to blood, and all other animal products, which he could never stomach. Whenever Fleo saw blood as a child, he would faint.

Fleo is loved by all in the animal kingdom for his kindness. His kindness would not only make him loved and famous but would ultimately save his life.

After his sudden disappearance, his absence brought out the respect of animals across the animal world, and made them realise the importance of appreciating what they have before it is lost.

Fire and Wire!

Speedy the Sloth lives in the rainforest with his friends, Jaguar, Spider-Monkey and Tapir. As he slowly moves across the treetops, he sees a strange sight, but Toucan has all the answers.

Read on to find out what happens next in this delightfully illustrated book for children.

Finding Her Sprinkles

Have you ever lost something you love?

How far would you go to retrieve it?

Who would help you along the way and what truths would you uncover?

Curl up with the love and kindness that fill the pages of this tale, that is as sweet as the smell of homemade choc chip cookies on a cold winter’s day.

Join a beautifully stubborn fairy angel fuelled by a fiery spirit and determination in her belly as she travels across different terrains on her quest to find the sprinkles that are missing from her magical wand.

With each page turn, what obstacles will she be met with? Will she realise that as long as you never give up, your strength will always overpower the challenges you face.

Hidden between the text is an indulging invitation for your imagination to explode with colour, fascination, belief and anticipation.

Will she find her sprinkles or will she find something much more important?

Feelings So Big

“When things get tricky, do you ever feel like your feelings get so big inside you that you can’t keep them in any longer? And do you feel like they’re too big for you and you just don’t know what to do and how to feel better?

I do, I have a plan…’

When little people get big feelings, they don’t always know how to manage them or how to work through their feelings so they’re not so big and not so scary. This book talks about a plan that every little person can try which will hopefully help when they get Feelings So Big!”

Father God's Great Big Beautiful Secret

We have all seen beautiful Christmas cards and most of us have sung carols during the Christmas season, which depict pretty nativity scenes of Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in a stable, in Bethlehem, beneath a brilliant star, surrounded by shepherds and three richly robed wise men. However, there are some differences between the traditional nativity scenes and how the event is depicted in the Biblical account. Were there really shepherds and Magi present together surrounded by curious animals and overlooked by an extraordinary star and multiple angels? What do the disciples say in their accounts? Some do not cover the birth of Jesus at all but the disciple we know as Luke has recorded it as it was told to him by Mary, mother of Jesus. Here we look more closely at Luke’s account and think about what happened from Father God’s perspective.

Fact check at Luke 2:8-20.

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For our protagonist, life was great.

Then life wasn’t so great.

As a child, being bullied is quite possibly one of the worst experiences you can have.

This little story offers a resolution.

It’s a story of empathy and friendship.

It’s about overcoming your fears and reaching out for help.

It’s also about understanding how intimidating behaviour can have a huge effect on others.

Nobody should experience bullying...EVER!

Ella Plays Football – Her Game Too

Read the inspiring true story of Ella!She loves football so much but is picked on by the boys who don‘t think girls should play. Read as she overcomes the odds to show them that,YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO!A percentage of each sale goes back into grassroots football.Follow the Barber Family on the continuing journey by scanning the QR code or following on Instagram @The.Barber.Family

Eliza's Story

Eliza is a special little girl who longs to be part of a loving family.

She has her dreams like all the other girls her age. One thing is stopping her and she can’t understand why. Until, one day, her life was about to change forever.

Read on to find out in this intriguing story.

Eleanor the Elephant Goes Back to School Healthy (During Covid 19)

2020 will always live in infamy. The Covid-19 has kept us and our children from seeing friends and even loved ones. Eleanor the Elephant follows the story of an enthusiastic elementary schooler who is ready to get back in class and see her friends. But she wants to do so safely! Follow along in this family-friendly fable as Eleanor and her fellow classmates learn how to have proper hygiene to keep everyone safe.

Being a lola (Filipino grandmother) and a school nurse, Charlene Fields felt called to write Eleanor the Elephant so that her own grandchildren, and all of their friends, could feel cool and confident as schools started to reopen. This book is a way to teach important health protocol while maintaining the fun aspect of children’s literature. From our family to you, we hope you enjoy the book and learn from it!

Be well,

Charlene.