Cable Goes Camping

Cable the Crow continues to fear almost everything, even his own shadow, and is well known for often being just one step away from danger. He is frightened by things that many birds could not care less about, such as scarecrows, golf balls, and Scotsmen’s legs! He is also terrified of things that many birds are fearful of too.

Cable and his wife have always dreamt of going on holiday and now for the first time ever, they have decided to go camping.

Will they choose the right places to pitch their tent? Do they find a proper campsite, or are their choices typically hazardous? What sort of obstacles do you think they may come across? Surely, Cable and his wife Christine can manage this simple task; or can’t they? Join Cable’s tense holiday saga and find out if camping was a success.

With elements of humour, pattern, rhyme, and repetition, the story has an interesting plot that captures the attention of the reader.

The features of this book entail, high quality, engaging, varied, meaningful and colourful illustrations which add to the storyline, in conjunction with the integrated lively memorable text to raise a child’s sense of wonder and imagination.

There are some delicious words that roll off the tongue and beg to be repeated which enticingly connect to the illustrations and provide contextual clues for vocabulary development.

Cable the Crow

Once there was an easily frightened by almost anything, and not particularly sensible crow, named Cable who quit at the slightest hurdle. Bullied by his bossy wife to gather worms for their breakfast, he reluctantly sets about his given challenge, coming face to face with his worst nightmares and some just plain stupid obstacles on his journey. Meeting up with his quirky relatives and friends along this seemingly fruitless journey; does Cable finally succeed with this mission to gather worms? Does he make it back to his home safely in one piece? Join this exasperating journey with this very special crow and find out what happened.

An energetic and charming picture book, containing several short contemporary messages, such as litter and the environment etc., along with eye-popping detailed illustrations. There are nuggets of humour for the grown-ups reading aloud to children although the language is accessible for children to read independently, as they are developing their reading skills.

Calm Pond

Are you looking for the ideal bedtime book for your child? A book where you and your child can connect to strong characters and develop essential life skills through fun?

Then look no further than Calm Pond!

Calm Pond is in Blackstone Edge. It is a wonderful place, a special place.

It can be quiet and beautiful, but it can also be noisy and fun as it is the home of some amazing creatures!

The creatures of Calm Pond live and work together, helping each other to form a strong community.

The nine short stories cover many topics to help children understand many life issues, such as equality, resilience, honesty, change, strengths and weaknesses, anxiety, differences, empathy, and bereavement.

Calm Pond – educating and entertaining!

Calming Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Calming Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3! was created to help students of all ages and all levels of ability learn and practice coping strategies to utilize when in an escalated state – whether that’s them being angry, nervous, scared, anxious, excited, or sad. Practicing these strategies can help both at home and in other environments when children need to regulate their feelings and calm their bodies in order to get back to being happy!

Canela’s Adventures in the Rain Forest of Peru

Enjoy The Adventures of Canela (“cinnamon,” in English), a smart chocolate Lab, in the tropical forest of Peru. Marvel at her friendship with a boa constrictor named Caliente (“hot,” in English) and the importance of keeping rivers free of pollution.María del Rosario (Charo) Basterra is an Educational Psychologist. Her daughter, Lucia Basterra, is a bilingual preschool teacher. Canela is their beloved dog. They live in Washington, D.C.Tati Valle Riestra is an internationally renowned watercolor artist. She lives in Lima, Peru.

Captain Cooper and His First Mate, Mason

This is an action-packed adventure book about two crazy pirates, Captain Cooper and His First Mate, Mason. They also have an amazing team. Journey with this exciting team where they run into witches, monsters, dinosaurs and many other things that try to kill them.

Nidhog the Dragon is a very important part of the team and loved by all; unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the Worrisome Wizard, who is very useful with his powerful magic but isn’t much fun to be around.

Captain Cooper and his first mate, Mason, will have a lot of adventures, but will they learn anything along the way? Hopefully.

Happy reading, enjoy the adventure.

Captain Courageous

Meet the best friend every kid needs – Captain Courageous. She’s the superhero with a difference. With her elastic arms, X-ray vision eyes and trusty sidekick, Bob the Cat, she will help you find the courage inside yourself to face any challenge and save the day.

Captain Glitter Beard and the Three Mermaids

Sometimes, being a little different can be tricky.

Captain Glitter Beard is a lonely pirate, longing for some friends to share his adventures with. Although the other pirates have their mateys, Captain Glitter Beard has something they don’t – a magic pirate ship called ‘Bucky’.

Together, through magic portals, the Captain and ‘Bucky’ travel to secret magical places, that no one else can get to. Captain Glitter Beard cherishes his special adventures, and, one day, finds the most precious treasure he could wish for…

Carol's Big Problem

Her dad was waiting with tea in a cup. “Today is your day, Carol.”

Carol’s adventures don’t start off as planned, but does she have the friends to make the journey worthwhile?

Read on to find out in this charmingly illustrated book for children.

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?