A Visitation and Other Stories

A short story or two with a cup of tea is an ideal way to relax and escape from the cares of the world. None of the stories in this book are overlong, and all make for easy reading. The subjects are varied, ranging from ghost stories to little slices of life, with at least one drawn from the author’s own experience. He hopes the reader derives as much pleasure from reading them as he did from writing them.

The Little Green Sunhat: A Day Out in London

Little Jack is having a day out in London with his Grandma. It's a sunny day so he must wear his little green sunhat. All is going well until they take the open-top, sight-seeing bus and a gust of wind blows Jack's sunhat away. Jack and Grandma have to continue on their tour without the sunhat but it seems the sunhat is taking a tour of its own. Discover all the sights of London with Jack and his Grandma and read how Jack's sunhat finds its way back to him.

Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon

John Russell Telford's Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon follows the adventures of a teddy bear named Teddy, naturally, and his dear friend Blond Boy, as they embark on a series of travels around the world, always under the watchful eye of the wise and kindly Man in the Moon. Entertaining and often informative, the eclectic mix of stories are told using a poetic format, and have a light, breezy style that make it a challenge to put down, regardless of the reader's age.  

Proud Patrick Peacock and Other Stories

In Proud Patrick Peacock and Other Stories, Sue Ellis presents six funny, modern fables from a 'bird's-eye view', each one set in her favourite places in Great Britain: Arran, Coniston, Liverpool, York, Sheffield and London. She hopes to inspire children to overcome life's difficulties and become the best versions of themselves through wise choices, just as the birds do in the book. Children will find delight in these tales about 'quirky birds with attitudes' and parents, grandparents and teachers will love sharing them too. Teachers will be glad to know that this book complements schools' Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) curricula.

Off Goes Stan

This is a story about a very special child in a very special class in a very special school. This is the story of Stan and his friends in Class 3. The children in Class 3 were always going on adventures. Adventures where they didn’t even leave the classroom. There was one boy in Class 3 who loved these adventures more than most.His name was Stan.Stan loves going to school each day. That’s because at school he learns about amazing places, and when he learns about them, he visits them! Stan may be in a wheelchair, but in his mind he swings from trees in rainforests and floats through space. What will his next adventure be? What will yours?

Nana's Stories

Sharing precious moments together.Step back in time into the world of childhood.A collection of children's short stories, seen through children’s eyes and imagination.The joys of sharing, kindness and curiosity leap from the pages and cannot help but make you smile.  Twelve heart-warming stories for young children.  How a scribble can change into a thoughtful gift withRusty Pickles Making friends and sharing withTwo Red Apples and a Green Pencil How a day at the beach brings unexpected surprises for Terry Tomkins with The Shell Jarand many more to delight.  Enjoy.

Moggies of the Tunnel

Humans know cats that have no home with them as simply strays. In these stories, the moggies do not live with humans but they certainly have a home – a loving, caring and reasonably safe home. They look after each other with tenderness and thoughtfulness, thinking of each other before themselves. They live in a disused railway tunnel that is warm and where they have made a comfortable home.Each of the twelve moggies – Lena, Jake, Abo, Hamilton, Jazz, Philipe, Flity, Lank, Griff,  Bud, Albie and Beatrice – have their story to tell of how they came to live in the tunnel. Some had lived with humans before they came to this new home. Some had never lived nor were they born in a human home. Each moggie is also part of the stories that are about some of the events they experience in the tunnel.

Jenny's Special Tree

As we prepare to celebrate and rejoice the spirit of Christmas, a lonesome pine is adorned and transformed into a focus for our festivities. But in the ritual of taking down decorations, joy often turns to sadness as we say goodbye to the humble evergreen tree.What if the tree could be a part of the family all year round, and be able to thrive and grow as nature intended?Jenny Randell found a way for their beloved Christmas tree to remain close to them ‘forever’.. AND have a life and friends of its own!This delightfully illustrated, charming book tells the story of Jenny, her superhero brother Billy, their loving parents Frank and Sarah and a year in the life of their very own special tree!

Esmerelda Stories from Around the World

Kurumbey and his family lived a simple life on a picturesque island in the Maldives. They spent the long, hot days fishing and playing on the beach by their campfire. One day, they chanced upon an unlikely visitor who would change their lives forever. The family are faced with a challenge: will they be able to show their courage and unity to work together?Thousands of miles away, Chow Ho from Thailand is facing an awful disaster that will affect his whole family. He too was visited by an unlikely visitor. Would he and his family be able to unite to save what was so precious to them?Jetting back to the barren deserts of the United Arab Emirates, Haya, a young inquisitive tribe member must find a better home for her tribe. Will the mysterious visitor help her to believe in herself and take a risk?Esmerelda stories is a collection of short stories showing that when families work together, they can achieve the impossible.

Alex and His Magic Dragon

Meet eight-year-old Alex Jones, a boy who knows his own mind. There are two things that he likes doing most of all - going to school and playing football, but there are three things that he doesn't like doing - having to go to bed at 9.00 p.m., having to listen to his older sister learning to play the flute, and having to eat food he hates. Alex needs some help and, luckily, in his case that 'help' turns out to be a magic dragon egg cup called Flicker.In a collection of delightful stories the reader follows the adventures of Alex and his magic dragon. What do you do if you want to eat something more exciting than boiled eggs for breakfast, have help with your homework, chase away a bothersome rat, help your sister to ice-skate properly, or tackle any number of annoying little problems that can occur every day? Don't worry about it. Just call on Flicker who, with a flick of his tail, will make the fun and magic begin!

War of the Ants

A delightful story, beautifully illustrated, that portrays the importance of self-esteem and confidence in one's ability to overcome adverse conditions. The language throughout the text is aimed to reinforce self-worth concepts in young children.

In the story War of the Ants, the author has cleverly illustrated the aspect of bullying and how the ants demonstrated confidence to confront a seemingly more powerful and oppressive opponent and to be victorious in 'battle'.   

The Twitterings of Ten Garden Birds

Birds live in their own secret world.

Birds are beautiful little creatures that have the gift of flight – they look down upon us from the trees, rooftops, the church spire and the weather vane, before deciding whose garden to visit this day. They have a marvellous navigational aid allowing them to migrate and then return. They have a short life span. The sparrow’s for one, so ordinary with its mousy feathers, is only 10 months.

This then, is the raison d'être for writing this book.