Children’s

When baby owls, Toot and Twoo McHoot discover that the wood where they live is in danger, they are determined to find out what’s happening and save the day. On their big adventure, Toot and Twoo discover how brave they both are and that there are humans who want to help those living in the wood. They meet new creatures, see amazing things and even face danger! And through it all, God is always caring for them.

Like Toot and Twoo, Shirley lives in beautiful Argyll in Scotland with her husband, Douglas. She wants to share her love of birds and the joy she found in reading stories to her own children and to write about the love God has for all He has created.

All royalties from this book will go to support Mary’s Meals which provides one good meal to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. (https://www.marysmeals.org)

A group of school children, bored on the second week of their long Summer holidays, hear a rumour about a haunted house and decide to go on a ghost hunt. But things don`t turn out as any of them expected!

Something happens when they first encounter the ghost. Things go wrong. How do they handle it? How can they make it all OK? How does fear and trepidation give way to empathy, love and friendship?

It`s impossible not to fall in love with Silly!

My name is Edwin George Plalickal and I am twelve years old. I wrote this book when I was eleven and it took me just two months to write it. I finished it on July 23rd 2020.

I wrote the book because I am interested in space and I want to share my knowledge with lots of other people of all ages. My dad supported me throughout this book. My brother and my mum encouraged me to complete it.

My other hobbies are football and cricket. I have been learning more about space since I was eight years old. My ambition when I grow up is to be a scientist.

I hope this book will give all who read it, lots of knowledge about space.

Follow Zodee and Zomee in all their adventures in Nowhere Town. You can hear about all the strange new friends they make.

Author Rizzo was born in Dewsbury and raised in Batley West Yorkshire where she studied at Dewsbury College to become a nursery nurse.

She has lived in Manchester since 2002 and has worked in many schools and nurseries around West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester over the years.

She loves reading stories to children and feels that is the best part of being a nursery nurse.

Rizzo’s favourite children’s book is Rumpelstiltskin.

Yossi’s plan to earn money for helping the poor and needy in his town runs into a big snag. He’s almost ready to give up and disappoint his teacher, Mr. Goldberg.

Luckily, there’s a new superhero in town – the Hamantashen Hero! But are his special powers enough to save the day? Will the bake sale with Grandmother’s pastries meet with success?

This is an amusing tale about Purim and the tasty treats often enjoyed for that holiday. The adventure highlights positive Jewish values of love, kindness, and the importance of never giving up.

We follow our young friend, Yossi, as he journeys through the annual festival. Standing by his side throughout the story, we see him learn important lessons about the interesting world he lives in and about himself as a person.

Ben Simon Lazarus is a best-selling author who broke onto the scene in late 2020. His eagerly awaited debut in the publishing industry was well received. His books left him with an undeniable passion for writing that has encouraged him to broaden his horizons as much as possible. He quickly became a multi-story best seller, against all the odds.

Born in London, England, Lazarus earned a BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton. He would then go on to discover a career in PR and journalism. During this time, he’d worked alongside award-winning screenwriters, which would lead to his introduction to creative writing.

The drive to be an influential writer, publisher, and creator keeps Ben pushing toward his ultimate dream of creating renowned literature that will be seen the world over. He always strives to create the most unique content on the market. So, enjoy this foray into creative writing with Ben Simon Lazarus’ stories.

Take a chance on someone different. Let them show you the world through their eyes. There is something beautiful waiting for you. This book is dedicated to Amy, Cath, Emma and Chloe. They have trusted me with their most precious gift in life. They have allowed me to see the world differently, a chance to see the world through Amy’s eyes. I have seen the real beauty life has to offer whilst sharing those special moments with Amy.

Before you laugh, pass comment or judge, try to understand autism is not a choice. When you choose to laugh at a comment or judge a person that is your choice.

Chaaya and her football-mad brother Jaden are totally unaware that an incredible experience is about to transform their entire summer holiday. An amazing ‘golden’ sound is heard at midnight, and a large shiny object suddenly fills their back yard. Difficult decisions have to be made, and the family, their friends and neighbours are affected in the most unexpected ways.

Who is the mysterious stranger with a guinea pig, and how is Jaden’s life changed for ever when he shows kindness to a homeless person? Children and adults must face challenges together in this unique mystery, adventure, football and science fiction story for ages 8 to 12.

Every reader of this book can listen to and sing a song called Midnight Grocer, Who are You? All you have to do is to scan the QR Code in the back of the book, which will take you to a YouTube performance. Listen to the song, get to know it, then sing along – the words appear as you hear them. The song has been specially written for you by Brian Beresford.

Lillian Horgan, after a career in administration latterly as a school secretary and finally in the NHS, decided to write, in association with Darren Edwards, this delightful story.

As a mother and grandmother, she knew instinctively what would appeal to primary school children.

Darren Edwards has been an actor since the age of eleven, and is a prolific writer of poetry, scripts, short stories and comedy sketches. Between them they are introducing us to a wide range of imaginary people, all based uniquely on the vagaries of the weather. A subject always close to the hearts and everyday lives of children and their parents.

Help your little one drift off with this beautifully illustrated book, full of fantasy lands, daring adventures and polka-dotted sheep! Written with love for children afraid of the dark, and those that love it too.

Meet Ozwald Copperbottom, a family dog full of mischief, mayhem and adventure. Follow Ozzie, a master of disguise, as he creates havoc, becomes a fugitive, yet amazingly always manages to return to the safety of his home and the company of Frank, his best friend and favourite Teddy. During his adventures meet the other little characters who tag along with Ozzie and add their own sense of fun to his craving for excitement and to satisfy his insatiable appetite for tasty food.

This moving account of true experiences in the early life of a young girl is all the more remarkable for the fact that at the time of writing the author was only twelve/thirteen years old. It begins as a charming story of life in a close-knit Asian family in England and the love of not only her parents but also her grandparents in India. Although at times she can be driven to distraction by the actions of her younger sisters, the need to set an example as the eldest sister always prevails.

The story develops into a chronicle of dramas that culminated in the need to take her father to India to undergo life-saving neurosurgery and their return to find that their house had been burgled.

The girl slowly realises that life is not always about happiness and great pleasures. It becomes a rollercoaster of experiences in which she learns that whilst some friends can be fake, there are also others who care for her.

Life is like an ocean journey. The ocean can be angry, but the important thing is to stay calm and trust those who care for you. Soon you will be ashore because every ocean has an island.

Thomas and William are two young mice who live in a garage with family and friends. In wintertime food is in short supply. You can learn in this story how Thomas and William become heroes – saving their family and proving that it doesn’t matter how little you are, sometimes you are big enough.

Lucy was lost in the dark of the night,

Alone and trembling, feeling filled with fright.

Will darkness keep Lucy from safety and love?

Or can she find hope in the light up above?

Hoverflies are a somewhat misunderstood creature in British gardens – although they are essential pollinators for our plants and totally harmless to humans, they are often mistaken for wasps and avoided as a result. But whilst their similarity to their stinging lookalikes can cause panic amongst humans, it’s also a deliberate defence mechanism that helps to protect them from predators.

This story aims to educate children about these important insects, whilst also demonstrating that you can’t always judge a book by its cover.

Imagine how it would feel to live on an island where you are encouraged to be silly, to laugh, to have fun and simply love life with a big smile on your face. That’s what it’s like for those who call Silly Island their home. In the schools there are lessons in silly subjects such as juggling rhubarb and standing in buckets of slime. Every HIppetyscringeday (the day we call Thursday) the islanders spend the entire day being as silly as they like, watching and taking part in Silly Shows.

Popular island games include high-speed slow bicycle racing and pass the feather. Despite having never played football, the islanders invite the mighty Brazil to play them, with hilarious results.

Sadly, the Silly Islanders fail to realise that a disaster is about to strike. Art-loving 10-year-old Spring Herb and her drummer friend Jazz McNoodly-Noodly, 11-year-old son of Lollipop. the island’s leader, come up with an ingenious idea to try to save the island, but will they be too late?

And… has anyone seen Mister Porridge?

A comedy/fantasy with an environmental message, ‘Silly Island’ will appeal to 8- to 12-year-olds and anyone who loves to laugh!

“Grandad’s coming today, you better be ready” It was those words from her parents that left Bobbin both nervous and excited as she was to stay with her Great Grandfather and her Great Grandmother Gigi for the first time on her own. It was to be the beginning of an awesome experience and awakening, as gently at first her beloved Grandad and Gigi opened her eyes to the wonders and mysteries of the natural world and the gift she had.

Through a series of adventures, you are introduced to the Lord Devon, his family and his wise councillor Alfred the Owl and all the other animals through the seasons.

This collection of three short stories were written in response to students requests to read stories that were contemporary and relevant to their age group. So, Sheila began to write, both to entertain and educate, then through discussion develop the topics. Each story highlights the difficult problems young adults can relate to. They portray those, who in the face of sudden and unprecedented events and adversity, become unlikely stoic heroes who persevere to change the way things are.

Poor Albert had. always been a happy frog until one day someone shouted. out ‘Albert’s Got Big Feet.’ He was most upset and. tried to hide away from all his friends until something happened. to make him feel much happier.

The summer holidays had arrived and there was no School for six weeks. The weather was sunny and dry, and time almost seemed endless.

There was an atmosphere, a feeling of excitement that something good and maybe even amazing was going to happen this holiday. Although Michael was a restless 10-year-old who liked the idea of adventure it usually only happened in his dreams and imagination.

Michael could not explain how he felt and decided that he may have been wrong about this sense of excitement he was feeling especially as he had a disappointing start to his holidays.

However, one day he was minding his own business the next minute he found himself experiencing a rollercoaster of an adventure, but this time it was happening for real!

This is the story of two brothers called Zodee and Zomee. They live in a small house with their Mum and Dad. Then one night just before going to bed they accidently repeat some magic words five times. The next they know they are involved in the most amazing series of adventures.