Stories From Santa's Home

It is fair to say that something is always happening at Santa’s home; from naming day parties, experimental toys or playful and mischievous reindeer, something is always happening. Whether it’s little Oscar sneaking down to Santa’s fridge for an extra bowl of his magical ice cream which is sprinkled with fairy dust and seems to glow and say to Oscar, “eat me, eat me now”. Then there are the tricks Rudolf gets up to so he can get a few extra carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, completely forgetting about the side effects of exceptionally smelly botty burps that lots of Brussels sprouts and cabbage give the reindeer.

Then there are the mishaps in Santa’s toy workshop such as when a young apprentice elf decides to put some of Santa’s magic flying dust for his sleigh on a toy airplane she has made. The airplane goes on a flight around Santa’s workshop, stables and home causing all sorts of trouble, particularly in Santa’s kitchen where cook is in the middle of making one of Santa’s favourite ice creams, raspberry ripple, where the raspberries seem to swim the ripple saying, “catch me if you can”.

And what about the efforts that the young elves get up to in finding out if they are in Santa’s good or naughty book? And then there’s the book containing all the good children’s names along with the presents they have waiting for them at Christmas.

Stop the World!

Have you ever wondered what happens when the world feels like it’s all too much? 

For some kids the noise, the lights and the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be an impossible battle. You might have a brother or sister who finds the world hard to navigate, or maybe you’ve noticed a classmate that is struggling but they can’t explain why.

Well, this is a story that will help you take a glimpse into their secret world and you may be surprised to find it’s a lot different than yours!

Squiggly Diddly

Squiggly Diddly Spider is sitting happily in her web in the kitchen when suddenly she spots a juicy fly that she can enjoy for her tea; all she needs to do is catch him first! Squiggly is feeling very hungry, so she scrambles down to the floor where Mummy sees her, and Mummy doesn’t look very happy! Out comes the big sweeping brush, alongside Dad with his stomping shoe! Will Squiggly Diddly get splatted by Mummy or Dad? Or will she escape? Will Squiggly ever catch the yummy-looking fly and get to eat him for her tea? Or does the fly have another idea to save him so he doesn’t end up being on Squiggly Diddly’s plate?

Sprite and the Two Talking Turtles

Matthew and Sprite are playing a game on the beach when Sprite loses the stick. They both hear a cry for help and come to the rescue.

Speak Scruffy! Have a Go!

Scruffy is an adventurous dog who wants to explore the world but finds himself a little bit lonely and a little bit confused…until he has a go.

Speak Scruffy! Have a Go! is a French language-learning bilingual picture storybook, written for children of approximately 3–8 years of age. It introduces the concept of travel and languages. It is a first step in developing young children’s ability to communicate with French speakers, aided with pronunciation hints such as for ‘Thank you’ there is ‘Merci’ (mair-see). Families can communicate essential language with confidence when they travel. In addition to the enjoyment of learning a language, parents and teachers can foster an appreciation and respect for other cultures.

This is an entertaining, uplifting, interactive story about a dog’s journey, not just a travelling journey, but a journey which involves uncertainty, kindness, understanding the world better, perseverance, building confidence, celebrating difference and gaining a new language skill. It’s a fun, shared experience to be read over and over again.

Learning a language provides many benefits such as improving cognitive function. Languages are a lifelong skill that can be used in business and pleasure, enabling communication, discovery and a wider cultural understanding.

Space Drones - Conquering Nightmares

Zachary and his puppy, Wanda, love playing outside. But one day, a noisy drone falls from the sky and scares them!

That night, Zachary has a dream about big, scary robots.

He knows he needs to be brave and face his dream to make it go away.

With Wanda beside him, can Zachary show the robots he’s not afraid?

Join them on a brave bedtime adventure!

Sophie Sixpence

Sophie Sixpence is a little girl who lives with her mummy and daddy in a village and has just learned to ride a two-wheel bicycle. On a typical day she sets off on her bicycle with either her mummy or daddy walking behind her, to buy shopping in the village from people like the butcher and the baker, and she often says, ‘Hello’ to people like the postman and the mechanic.

Today, however, was not a typical day. It was a very windy day and the wind, looking for mischief, found it in the form of an out of control hot air balloon!

Can Sophie Sixpence and a host of characters from the village save whoever is inside the hot air balloon or will the wind whisk the hot air balloon away never to be seen again and at what point will Mrs Sixpence look up from her handwritten shopping list and realise what is going on?

Sometimes I Wish...

A little girl’s imagination transports her through the world of nature, exploring the world as she wonders what it might be like to swim with dolphins, fly through the clouds and go on many more fantastic adventures. Read on to find out in this beautifully illustrated book.

Simon the Sheep

Stealing food from his friends, Simon wasn’t the most popular sheep on the farm.

Follow Simon, Frank the pig and many more down on the farm, and help Simon learn a very valuable lesson in sharing.

Will Simon share in the end and become a better friend?

Shirley Murley

Say hello to a little girl called Shirley Murley and join her as she lives her busy, busy rhyming life with her Mummy and Daddy and her friends.

Whether you are just starting out as a new reader and beginning to enjoy reading on your own, or you are reading together and sharing a book during story-time, adorable Shirley Murley will always make you smile.

Take a look at all the little extra details in Shirley’s story and see what else you can see. How many bees can you find? Can you spot the aeroplane? Will you see the kitten? Can you find the dragonflies?

Welcome always-early, curly Shirley Murley from Burnley.

Shabby the Black Sheep

Sometimes it’s tough not being like the rest,

Shabby the black sheep knew this best.

But when Mr Fox came looking for dinner,

He wasn’t about to let him be the winner!

A heartfelt story which encourages children to celebrate their differences and face their fears.

Scarecrow & Forget-Me-Not

A lonely scarecrow stands in a wheat field. A plant growing at his feet suddenly bursts into blue flowers, and out steps a beautiful little fairy girl. A wonderful friendship full of joy and laughter develops. But the flower girl disappears as the plant shrivels up in late autumn, and all alone, the scarecrow is buffeted by icy winds and snow while waiting for his friend to return in spring. Can their friendship survive the harsh reality of winter? Or would it become a figment of forgotten memory?

Scarecrow & Forget-Me-Not is a heart-warming story about friendship and love. No time or distance can come between two best friends! The story is innately embedded in a natural setting, and it is told in language resonating with rhymes that will delight readers of all ages. It certainly is a heart-touching story for children, and with a lot of fun as well.