Cats

Being a Lancastrian, I enjoyed Stanley Holloway’s Albert and the Lion as a child and so resolved to attempt monologues of my own, choosing the main character, Albert Ramsbottom in tribute to that earlier story. My first tale, A Visit to the Zoo is now being followed by Cats in which Albert retains all his ability to get in and out of trouble. His sense of mischief is not always appreciated by his companion, Lucky the bulldog.

As a boy, I too owned a bulldog, although naturally, I allowed my mum to perform the more mundane tasks relating to the animal’s welfare such as feeding and cleaning up any little mishaps. I have witnessed my eldest daughter, Sarah, perform the same services to dogs with ownership being claimed by her own sons, who despite their careless attitudes towards their pet’s daily needs, have been rewarded with that same unquestioning loyalty and affection.

I do hope you enjoy the book and that it makes you smile when reading it to your young audience or indeed to yourself.

Caught It

Evie loves being with Mummy. Mummy loves being with Evie. But Evie is about to start school. What will she do? How will she get through the day without her Mummy? She will miss her so much.

However, what Evie doesn’t know is that she is about to discover a way of coping with letting go. She will learn that comfort can be brought by the invisible…

“Catch all the kisses that come your way. They’ll make you feel loved all through the day.”

So, join Evie as she discovers the magic of catching and blowing kisses; helping her to enjoy her very first day of school.

A heartwarming and touching story showing us that the people we love and miss can still remain near – however far away they may seem.

So why not spread the magic? Quick! Catch it! 

Cecil Singer Cicada

Cecil Singer Cicada loses his colony when chased by a swooping seagull and finds refuge in a distant tree. Now lost and alone, he begins his quest to reunite with his colony. Cecil meets different kinds of cicadas on his travels who inspire him to sing his own unique song. Will Cecil Singer Cicada ever find his way back home?

Chachi

Chachi is a very special little dog, he has black/grey curly hair, white paws and a very fluffy bottom! He has been in my family since before I was even born. Chachi came into my family when my mummy and daddy lived in Australia, they flew him to England on a plane when they moved because they say, “a dog is for life no matter what” – and I must agree because I love Chachi too, even if he is very naughty! Chachi is not always bad though, he always protects me, even from big dogs and he is especially good at being a secret dog!

Following on from the first book Marshmallow – join Isabelle again to meet her very cheeky little black and white dog Chachi, in this true story about her very kind but mischievous fur baby that loves nothing more than to steal socks, chew knickers and eat poo!

Chap’s Toast

Meet Chap, the mischievous Jack Russell Terrier living on a Cornish farm who’s obsessed with one thing – toast. In this heartwarming and hilarious tale, join Chap as he takes you on a journey through his daily adventures alongside his farming family and animal friends, from the ups and downs of working on a dairy farm to his playful shenanigans in pursuit of his beloved toast. As Chap learns to earn his keep like the cows, bull, and pigs on the farm, he becomes an unlikely hero, saving the day when disaster strikes. From rescuing a mistreated collie dog to finding lost children and thwarting a takeover plot, Chap proves that even the scrappiest of dogs can make a big difference. Come along on this delightful journey as Chap’s story will warm your heart and leave you laughing out loud.

Charlie Ant 2: The Wizard Ant

Charlie Ant is desperate. His best friend, Sam, has just fallen into a tray of curry and chips! He needs to find a way to rescue Sam before he drowns…but what can he do?

Sam is shocked when Charlie returns to help as he looks completely different!

There is no choice but to ask The Wizard Ant for help…but he is really scary!

Charlie Ant 3: Scrambled Eggs and Chicken

Charlie and Sam are given a very important job to do by the Queen Ant and she must always be obeyed. They must figure out a way to complete the task without having to work too hard.

When the job is completed, Charlie and Sam feel very hungry and go in search of food, this is where the trouble really begins and they find themselves in an extremely dangerous situation!

To make matters even worse, the wizard ant is then sent to find them, and he is really angry about having his time wasted by two banana head ants...

Charlie Ant 4: Ant Prison

In Charlie Ant 4: Ant Prison, join Charlie and Sam on their thrilling adventure as they embark on 'honey day' in the colony. As they join the worker ants in collecting honey for the Queen Ant, they soon realize it's not as easy as it seems. Navigating through the buzz of bees and the challenge of getting the honey down from the tree is just the beginning. When the irresistible scent of honey becomes too much to bear, Charlie and Sam give in to temptation and take just a little taste. But one taste leads to another and soon they find themselves in a sticky situation, as they must face the consequences of their actions and learn a valuable lesson. Follow their journey in this action-packed and thought-provoking tale of temptation, responsibility, and redemption.

Charlie Ant: The Cake

Charlie and his best friend, Sam, are adventurous and love being outside the colony. This is eventually where the troubles begin! They love the queen ant and try their best to do everything she asks of them. They also do their best to avoid the "wizard ant". Their worst fear is to be made to walk on six legs like the rest of the colony.

Charlie the Cherry Picker

Modern life can present many challenges for young people as they strive to cope with growing up in a world which, as a result of peer pressure and unrealistic expectations, can sometimes just seem overwhelming. Charlie is such a child, and one who finds that the solution to these pressures may be found closer to home, and in an unexpected location. Charlie realises that she is not alone in experiencing these feelings and that help, and support is readily available. Charlie discovers where this support can be found and who can provide it in her role as a cherry picker.

Charlotte Tetterton

Unloved, yet strong and spirited, nine year old Charlotte Tetterton survives the cruelty and oppression of the King’s family with kindness and love for her animal friends… her only friends, whom she speaks to every day. She tries to make a clever plan to get a letter to her mummy, who is living in a faraway country, in hopes that her mummy would come quickly to rescue her and her older sister Moyra.Moyra has no idea what Charlotte is suffering on a daily basis at the King’s house. Charlotte is hesitant to tell Moyra for fear that she would cause her to sacrifice her educational goals because of her and make Moyra very unhappy.When Charlotte’s plans fail, she runs in desperation to the friendly village Postmaster who has always been kind to her. Charlotte reveals all to the Postmaster of what has been going on at the King’s house that causes her great distress on a daily basis. When the friendly postmaster visits Mrs. King, Charlotte is terrified. She is sure that he has broken his promise to help her and has come to tell Mrs. King all that Charlotte has revealed. Charlotte is quite sure that this can only result in terrible discipline for speaking badly about the King’s family to such a respected man in the village. Charlotte dreams of a handsome Prince coming to rescue her as in the story of Cinderella…

Charrrge!

Doug the bull and Mavis the cow are two best friends and love spending time together. So when their farmer moved Doug into the next field, away from Mavis, Doug became angry! Doug started to ‘charrrge’!

Now with the help of his friends, Doug needs to find a way to stay calm, to be able to stay on the farm!