Marmalade Joe

Children love adventures, especially ones that they can share with a friend. That friend can be another child or even an animal. Perhaps a dog, a cat or even an orangutan. But what are the chances of meeting an orangutan while you are out in the park with your mummy? Well you just never know, do you?

Here is a gentle, humorous little story of a young boy called James meeting a lost and lonely orangutan. 

Max, the Landmark in My Street

Max, the Golden Retriever, is no ordinary dog. From stealing cricket balls to eating Vegemite on toast, Max is always part of the action. Everyone wants a dog like Max.

Max, the Landmark in My Street is a warm uplifting story about a dog, his family, and the neighbourhood. Exploring such themes as love and loyalty, this picture book is the perfect introduction to what friendship with a dog can be like. Join the family as Max grows up and learn the value of owning a dog.

Mr Naughty Nine Legs

“Hi, I’m Mr Naughty Nine Legs. In case you haven’t guessed, I’m a spider with nine legs. Yes, you read it right, nine legs! I get into all sorts of trouble. I’m a very naughty spider. I see you have my book in your hand. Why not open it up and take a look? Read about my adventure if you dare. I meet my biggest fear, maybe it will give you a scare.”

My Pet Elephant

Josh is a kind boy who has a pet baby elephant who loves to play with Josh. However, elephant’s trunk begins to twitch and twirl and twist. CRASH! BASH! CLASH! The poor elephant hasn’t learnt to control the clumsy trunk so there’s plenty of trunk trouble along the way. Will elephant ever learn to control the tricky trunk?

This is a wonderful picture book story for pre-schoolers and young children to share and enjoy with somebody. Have fun counting cubes, spotting colours, and matching socks in the colourful illustrations.

Quackers – The Fiercest Lion of Them All

Once there was a duck who thought he was a lion. The lions thought he was Quackers, and that became his name. Sometimes Quackers was lonely. He dreamt of ponds while the lions went hunting. But when danger came, he did something no lion ever could. And Quackers learned that being a lion comes from your heart - not beak, webbed feet or wings.

Sammy Skunk Gets An Invitation

Sammy Skunk doesn’t get an invitation to Maureen Mole’s party because he’s smelly and different, so he decides to make himself smell very nice and he gets given an invite. But when the smell wears off will the other animals accept him as he is?

Sammy the Surfing Seal

One winter’s day, two old surfing mates decide to ditch work and go for a surf. After all, your worst day in the surf is surely better than your best day at work, right? As they paddle out and begin shredding the perfect offshore conditions (to their surprise) they’re joined in the line-up by a little brown creature with long whiskers, a tail and doe eyes! The two old mates had heard many legendary stories about Sammy the Surfing Seal, yet neither of them ever thought they’d be lucky enough to see him ripping in person! Sammy’s cutbacks, airs and re-entries were better than any professional surfer and his speed, balance and grace left the two old mates rather inspired.

However, just as the surfers and their furry new friend were enjoying the most gnarly surf of their lives, a menacing creature crashes the party! He has an ominous look in his eyes and he is hungry for an entrée and lunch. The two intrepid surfers looked like a tasty morsel indeed! How will the three friends escape? Will this be their last surf together? Or will Sammy the Surfing Seal come up with an audacious plan and save the day?

The Leopine and The Kumeer

In a distant far off country in The Used to Be Wild West, there is a ruler called The Kumeer. Not a particularly nice person, he shouts a lot, he doesn’t consider the people who work for him and he is generally disliked by his subjects.

One day he meets a Leopine. A ferocious-looking animal, with a heart of gold and very concerned about right and wrong. He confronts the Kumeer and threatens to do all sorts of nasty things to him if he doesn’t change his ways. The Kumeer, so scared of the Leopine, immediately becomes a caring considerate ruler, and finds out, surprisingly, that he much prefers his new way of life to his previous one. A story that shows that all people deserve consideration and respect no matter who, or what they are.

The Mouse Motel

There once was a tiny, brown and white mouse,

Who with friends, invaded a little blue house.

So glad to see there was food aplenty,

The cake, cheese and crumbs, were a feast for twenty.

Can you imagine discovering little mice finding food in your house?

The sing-song rhyme of The Mouse Motel will pull you into its gentle story and take you on an adventure of mice living with a human family.

Despite the mice being small, this house soon has even less space!

What will these mice do? What adventure will these mice get up to?

The Rainbow Ride

Margot is stuck at home and she is cross. She longs to escape the COVID lockdown and one day she achieves this when she is visited by an unusual creature with four black hooves and a very long horn.

Join Margot and Blackhorn as they embark on an unforgettable ride along each of the colours of the rainbow. You will take part in the Red Stampede and find out who saved Margot and her new friend from falling into a slimy green pool. There is never a dull moment and enjoyment for the reader (of any age) is guaranteed…

Leo the Lion's Birthday

Leo is excited… it’s his BIRTHDAY! His friends are invited, the party is planned, and all he needs to do is some shopping. But buying a few party treats can prove quite tricky when what comes out of your mouth isn’t what you want it to be!Will Leo ever be able to get what he needs? Will the shopkeepers ever recover from meeting him?One thing’s for certain… the party will be a ROARING success!!!

Mr Hadlow Has...

Mr Hadlow has a large young family who care for creatures and toys in a rambling house and garden near the sea. Mr Hadlow’s children and animals get involved in suspense-filled and humorous situations. Snakes, tarantulas, motorbikes, model dinosaurs, dogs, chickens, hamsters and five children are all part of the entertaining life at Mr Hadlow’s house. The Mr Hadlow Has… short stories are engaging and fun tales for children to enjoy reading and for parents to enjoy reading to their children.