Maddie and the Talking Bird

Join Maddie, Harry, Emilio, and Christian on an adventure to help their feathered friend, Birdie, learn to fly in this heartwarming children’s story. The children, with arms and not wings, try to help Birdie, but they need help from Mr Grumpy Owl. Join the children and Birdie on their journey of friendship and determination in Birdie’s flight.

Maddie and the Talking Jug

Do you know everything in your garden? When Maddie went exploring, can you possibly guess what she found?

Maggie, the Dog with a Heart: The Adventures of a Jack Russell Terrier, Book 2

What’s so special about Maggie? She looks pretty much like most other dogs of her breed with one exception… there are two large black spots on the side of her body that join together to form a heart when she curls up. That’s why she’s also known as “the dog with a heart”.

A New Home for Maggie is a charming story about a special Jack Russell Terrier puppy who must leave her first home after being adopted by her forever family. She is worried about moving to a new home and leaving her friends and family behind.

As her first car ride comes to an end, Maggie gets a glimpse of her new home for the first time, a three-story brick and stone house at the end of a long and winding concrete pathway. After several days of exploring, Maggie discovers some favorite places and quickly falls into a familiar routine. She even makes friends with the birds and squirrels that inhabit the enclosed yard!

Change can be difficult, but Maggie soon realizes that, with the love and support of her new family, she has become comfortable and content with her new surroundings. This place is her home and these people are her family!

Magic Mickey and the Golden Dragon

How on earth did the twins Michael and Freya become trapped on an old-fashioned pirate ship?

Michael and Freya wake up to find themselves trapped aboard “The Golden Dragon”, an old pirate ship controlled by the wicked Captain Nastypants. 

Mummy and Daddy are nowhere to be seen. 

The terrified children wonder “how did we get here”?  

More importantly, HOW DO THEY ESCAPE?

Magical Mysteries

When five children - three brothers and two sisters - huddle together at home to wait out a thunderstorm, they have no idea that they are about to experience a magical, sometimes frightening, but always spiritual journey into the distant past.

The world they find themselves is full of fantastical creatures such as evil locusts, stubborn mules, giant caterpillars, and cherubs. As they go on a journey, they witness the miraculous influence of ‘Jaycee’ and realise the importance of following his actions and how to apply them to their own lives.

Magnificent, Marvellous Minibeasts

A series of short stories written about minibeasts for young children and self-readers.

Do you know the minibeasts in your garden? Enjoy listening and reading about their adventures and learn some fun facts about each minibeast. Can you learn the Beetlebop with Bertie Beetle? Or follow the figure-of-eight dance with Belinda Buzz Bee and Walter? Or can you follow Sydney Snail and Eva’s trail around the garden? What about reading how Willie Waspie catches the robbers and saves the day?

Maisy's Memories

Dealing with loss is a difficult thing for anyone to go through, no matter what the age. For adults dealing with the loss of a loved one, it can add even more stress to an already difficult situation, while having to take care of their children as well. Most adults try to put on a ‘brave face’ in front of their children and pretend that everything is okay. This heart-warming story explains how the deceased can always live on in our memories and conveys the message, ‘It is okay not to be okay.’

This book also deals with the vulnerability of adults and their emotions. It shows children that sometimes adults can get upset too. When Daddy is upset about Nan dying, Maisy aged 7 years old is the one that cheers him up. Sometimes grown-ups need some moral support and that’s exactly what Maisy gives him when she plants a flowerbed in memory of her Nan.

Although this book will always be relevant as death and grief are part of the human cycle, it is of particular relevance at a time when not everyone has been able to attend funerals and grieve in a way that offers a sense of closure. This story offers a new insight into how to hold on to and cherish the memories that we have.

Mangrove Sands

This book sets out to inspire and educate children, who, for one reason or another, have difficult starts in life either by fate or disability. Each chapter provides a human lesson and human qualities through adventure, including empathy, bravery, honour, friendship and resilience in the face of adversity.

Based on an island in Southeast Queensland, Australia, four children, who attend the same island state school, are all miserable at home and school until Parlow, the pelican, comes knocking on Tommy’s window one night to offer him a better life. Tommy thinks he is dreaming as do his friends – Maria, Dino and Jake – who all have an out of body experience and are taken to an enchanted underwater sea world beneath Mangrove Sands, where they meet talking animals who have their own language and become the children’s tutors, mentors and friends.

Through an enchanting underwater sea world of magic, adventure and humour, Mangrove Sands aims to provide hope and inspiration to children around the globe facing adversity.

Manners Matter

The essence of this book is its simplicity.

It treats a wide range of profound and lasting values in the words of a child.

This work is a wonderful resource for parents and grandparents in embedding a set of universally recognised values in our young generation.

Classroom teachers will welcome this publication as an opportunity to discuss so many relevant topics with their students.

The values which are highlighted in this publication are free of charge.

All that is required is an attitude of respect for others.

Marcus Learns About the Different Types of Doctors

The story is based in the Bronx, New York, and tells of a curious young second grader, Marcus, who is interested in becoming a doctor. He wants to know what doctors do at work and how they help people. His grandmother's resourcefulness leads them on an adventure to their local community health center, where they meet a variety of healthcare professionals: a Dentist, an Allopathic Doctor (MD), an Osteopathic Doctor (DO), a Podiatrist (DPM), and a male Nurse (RN). What does Marcus learn by going on this adventure? How does he react seeing relatable doctors that look like him?

Marcus Shares His Friends' Interests in Steam

Growing up in New York City can have its challenges, but it can also be full of fun adventures. NYC is full of rich resources and experiences if one knows where to look. The diversity of cultures, languages, and places to visit are in abundance. A simple bus or train ride can take you into a distinct cultural experience where you can see and hear new sounds and smells of exotic foods from around the world. 

Our character resides in one of the boroughs of NYC, the Bronx. He is passionate about figuring out how to become a doctor. His friends, both boys and girls, are talented and gifted in diverse ways in the STEAM fields. How were those talents developed? Where can they find resources and mentorship? These young friends share their uncertain thoughts and dreams. This story illustrates young people of different ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds sharing their interest. What is the common thread among them all? Join the adventures of this crew as they figure out their next moves while having some fun in New York City. 

Margot and Milligan - Curious as Cats

When Margot first visits her grandparent’s farm, she and her dog Milligan aren’t that keen on venturing out to meet all the animals. Instead, they play together in the safety of the garden, watching the animals from behind the fence. However, this only makes the newcomers more interesting for the farm animals and they want to meet these strangers as soon as possible!

Still Margot and Milligan aren’t quite ready to get up close. When Pa finally coaxes Margot out onto the farm, she asks him a stream of questions. Eventually, she discovers that it’s not only cats who are inquisitive creatures…there’s a much bigger animal which is far more curious!