A-Z of Animal Collectives

Have you ever wondered what a group of ants is called? Or a group of ducks? Or eagles? Or lizards? There is a whole world of amazing “collective nouns” to describe these groups. Some of them are very funny! Join us on an alphabetical journey through some strange scenarios, silly predicaments, and crazy situations, as animal groups from apes to zebu join together in a funny word world all their own! Language is a wonderful way to engage and amuse kids!
This book of 26 short verse poems plays with the sounds and images language produces for children and encourages imagination in the young reader.

Insects in a Rabble went out to play.
They put on their shoes, yellow and grey.
But a Mess of Iguanas had taken the swings,
And the sandpit and climbers and jumpity things.

Inspired by the inquisitive nature of children and their endless quest for answers, this sweet, funny book will ignite the love of language, reading and imagination in young readers everywhere!

Twelve Beds of Oysters lined up in a row,

Trying to sleep, though finding sleep slow,

Called out to a Parliament of Owls flying low,

“The moonlight is making us restless, you know.”

A Winter's Tale

One cold and frosty winter’s morning the animals in the pine and oak forest were busy gathering various berries, leaves, flowers, and fruits from their larders to be taken to Snowdrop Hall, in preparation of the annual winter festival. Come and join in the fun and find out what a magical time winter can be.

A Summer's Tale

An adventure about the various animal characters in A Summer’s Tale in the beautiful setting of Snowdrop Hall, home to Lord and Lady Badger and their children. The adventure is full of fun, full of imagination, loveable animal characters with lots of magic, suspense and intrigue, as well as music, a memorable experience for all, but above all, a beautiful story that will draw the readers both young and old to be part of the amazing adventure and to join in, especially with the songs.

As always, the book has a strong conservation theme, this book is interlinked to the author’s other books. But the main message is that the book gives enjoyment, hope and happiness to all. After all, we are all children at heart.

A Spider's Tale

Being the only young spider around, Tom is lonely and in need of a friend. He decides to set off on an adventure into the farmhouse, to try and befriend one of the inhabitants. Tom quickly learns that humans and their pet dogs don’t seem to share the same quality of kindness or desire for his friendship. Tom is beginning to think he may be lucky to make it out alive.

A School for Fish

The sea folk have a wonderful plan to build a school for all of the reef-dwelling creatures, but although they have an amazingly fun time they forget all that they have learnt as soon as they swim out of the classroom door.

Read on to find out what happens next in this charmingly illustrated book for young children.

A Little Look at Bottoms

Designer Tom Karen gives us a delightful series of drawings to amuse and inspire young readers. Children love to laugh at bottoms, and with this little book they will go back to their favourites again and again – from giraffes to jellyfish and bumblebees to bears.

A Guiding Light from Heaven

The book is a charming and delightful story involving a mum and her little girl with an important message of courage, love, and belief.

The illustrations are bold and colourful, bringing life to each page in the story. Children will enjoy the book and the message it brings while parents can reinforce the message that they too want to instil in their children. This book is highly recommended for home and school libraries alike.

A Fish and His Friend

A fish and his friend have lost his friend’s mummy. To find her and help them find their way back home, they meet some new friends along the way. Come along for the ride and enjoy this tale to tell. It’s a poem you will never forget.

A Dog's Life

Tom is a seven-year-old child who is about to have a fantastic adventure. One morning, something magical happens in his life. He tries to speak but he can only bark. He tries to stand up but can only walk on four paws. This story is about changes and trespassing into unknown worlds. It is about the ability to adapt to new situations. A sudden, dramatic change helps Tom understand his strengths. In addition, an unexpected event gives him the opportunity to appreciate his home, his family and life more. This experience will shine a new light on his daily routine. It will help him re-discover the care and love that surround and support him daily. Tom will also learn to confront changes and get ready for the challenging adventure of growing up.

A Day to be Brave

A little soldier is facing surgery; an unknown journey full of fear. The day has an early and hungry start, with thoughts running wild.

This nervous adventure turns into an opportunity to meet magicians with potions, be amongst pirates, swim from sharks, take a launch within a spaceship, and most importantly, eat jelly and ice-cream.

After being thrown into the deep end, the soldier’s spectacular bravery is brought out by a dazzling team in blue pyjamas.

A Bite-Sized Pirate

Have you ever wondered if the pirates in your dreams,

Are really all that big? Really all that mean?

What if there was a secret? A passcode you could roar,

That would shrink these scary scallywags, till they were feared no more!

“Yo ho, climb aboard, me hearties, as we set sail and discover the decades-old secret that will keep you safe from the one-eyed pirates who sail the open seas as you sleep.

For, the passcode be yours to find, the passcode be yours to keep!”

Savvy?

A Bad Gorilla Day

Are you having a Grumpy, Bumpy, Gurgly, Whirly, Bad Gorilla Day?

Have no fear! Grumps gorilla will show you how he conquers a bad gorilla day like a champ, not a chimp.

So take a walk on the wild side, learn some new tricks and tips that are sure to turn even your whirliest of days into a Great Gorilla Day!

‘A Bad Gorilla Day, But, A Great Gorilla Life.’