The Magic Bottle

Everyone in Melbay Village and beyond knows about Bid the healer and her magic bottle – a small, blue, glass bottle, which holds Bid’s special cure.

But Bid is old and needs to pass on her knowledge. Who will she choose to carry on her healing work – Widow Hannah and her daughter Ellie, or their troublesome neighbour, Lizzy?

There is just one condition for whoever takes over from Bid – never take money for cures.

Lizzy believes she should be the one to continue Bid’s work and will stop at nothing to get hold of the Magic Bottle …

The Mad Adventures of Freya Waggytail – the rescue dog with the waggiest tail!

The heart-warming story of an Irish rescue dog who finds a new home in England – where no one understands what she’s barking about! Sky, a well-meaning Burmese puss, teaches her to speak English – but all the local animals laugh at her for speaking ‘cat’!
She has some fun and crazy adventures, but keeps on wagging that long floppy tail and is soon known and loved as Freya Waggytail…

The Loveable Teddy Adventure 2

This book tells the story of an exciting adventure experienced by a loveable teddy, where he comes to life and grasps the imagination of the reader and listener alike.

The background of the tale is a place that anybody can visualise and travel with Teddy throughout his journey.

This is the second adventure of the teddy and of his interesting travels.

The Lost Shell

“The Tantrum” is no stranger to most of us!

In supermarket queues the sight and sound of a prostrate three-year-old giving it all in the pursuit of emotional release, is not something to forget! Yet, this plucky little person is expressing how it feels to be in the grip of a tangle of unidentifiable emotions, unable to communicate when asked “What’s the matter?” In the simple story of The Lost Shell, a Granny uses story to find a way through the confusion of a child’s pent-up emotions, preceding the birth of a sibling. The Lost Shell is designed to be enjoyed by carer and child together, and allows the child to read the pictures and tell the story in their own words.

In talking about the story and pictures the child may identify with some of the emotions shown there. Among the possible feelings may be anger, sadness, loss, separation, love, comfort, change, joy, friendship, co-operation, curiosity, generosity, kindness, fear, achievement, and satisfaction in initiating bonding (making friends) with another. A child may recognise only a few of these feelings, but the list might prove useful to the carer, perhaps in identifying some familiar feelings of their own! We are never too old to learn. How many of us “grown-ups” have nearly “lost it” on occasion and even sensed the tantrum at our shoulder! The Lost Shell can become a delightful resource to share over and again, building mutual self-awareness while fostering the emotional intelligence, vital to navigating the future - without running aground on Tantrum Island!

The Lonely Pea

Parents, have you ever noticed that even when you’ve really gone to a lot of trouble cleaning up after dinner, there always seems to be a single pea left behind? One pesky pea that refuses to meet his fate on the plate.
And have you ever imagined how that pea must feel?
No? Just me?
Well, let me enlighten you...

The Lonely Bear

Two children help rescue a very sad and lonely moon bear trapped in a circus in this heartwarming tale of kindness. The story reminds us of our responsibilities for all animals’ rights to be free to live in their own habitat. Proceeds from this book go to Animals Asia to build sanctuaries for moon bears released from the cruelty of captivity.

The Little Wooden Train

A heartwarming story of how Christmas was saved by a toy maker, a young girl and her little wooden train. This beautifully illustrated children’s book is a must-read for children of all ages that will fill you full of festive cheer and merriment.

The Little Wonky Pumpkin

Being different is wonderful. It makes us who we are! Every single one of us is unique, which means there is only one of you in the whole world! Magical and exciting Halloween is nearly here when an enormous box arrives in store, bursting full of beautiful pumpkins ready to find families to love them. Come and meet a little pumpkin who’s just a little bit different from the others… Will the little pumpkin be able to learn what being different means to her?

The Little Cat With Stars in his Eyes

A little Cat who sleeps all day
And never seems to want to play.

He just lies around without a care
On the warmest bed or the softest chair.

But when the sun goes down at the end of the day,
The little Cat wakes and slips away.

He hurries to a hilltop high,
Where he sits beneath the twinkling sky.

To watch the stars as they play and chat
Means all the world to this little Cat.

Returning home at morning’s light,
Where he sleeps right through until the night.

When once again his heart desires,
To see the stars…that he so admires.

The Little Blue Planet Needs You

The Little Blue Planet has a special job that only she can do. It’s the most important job in the Galaxy and she loves it. But looking after all living things is hard for ‘Little Blue’ and recently it's become almost impossible for her.

With a high temperature and feeling quite ill, how will she be able to carry on working? Perhaps if all of her friends work together, they can come up with a plan to help make Little Blue better. And maybe you can help too?

The Leaves from the Top of the Tree

“Ben, don’t worry it will be fine, you’ll reach those lush leaves all in good time.” But young Ben can’t wait to try the lush leaves…so much so he forgets to have fun. Will Ben ever get to taste the leaves he longs for?

Follow the young giraffe on his adventure.

The Kite Hill Kids: Discovering Nature

The Kite Hill Kids are a group of young friends, a bit like you; they just happen to have lots of fun playing outside!

Jump into their world and discover what fun it is to go kite flying or butterfly hunting, what wildlife you might find in your own garden or local park, if only you looked – a stag beetle under a tree root, a hedgehog under a pile of leaves or a robin nesting in an old tin can!

Whether you live in a town, city or the countryside, you’ll discover how amazing the Natural World can be and how much fun it is finding out about it!

Either in a safe home environment or exploring further afield with their parents and friends, follow Tilly, Fred, Jin, Bill, Pritee and Ayla, discover for yourself the wonderful world of Nature and lots of activities to enjoy!