Michael the Mad Maggot

MAGGOT WARNING!

Michael is a maggot and he is mad! Really mad!

Like when Mum found your “art” on the wall mad.

Deep in the dark of the compost bin, a storm is brewing, and something smells a bit off.

How can an enraged larvae deal with his anger issues, without blowing a fuse?

Let’s take a peek into his world to find out, shall we?

Milk, Wool and Cheese

Snowflake the lamb had just been born and her little legs wobbled as she tried to get to her feet and cuddle up to her mum’s thick woollen coat. All around there were other lambs running and jumping in the lush green grass. Spring had arrived and all seemed well with the world.

Just across the fence other new lives were just beginning. Newborn calves were following their mums around, trying to catch up for another drink of milk. Finally, Bella reached her target and drank until her little tummy was full.

Looking on, chained up to a fence, was Tilly, a young goat whose entire life was to be devoted to keeping the grass cropped alongside a busy road. Tilly had been taken away from her herd when she was barely a year old. She had no company and only saw someone when she was moved further along the fence to eat more grass. She was very lonely and got very frightened when large vehicles sped past, leaving a rush of wind and dust behind them.

In a distant disused barn across the fields far away was a little donkey, all alone and hungry. She didn’t have a name and her hooves had grown very long from being trapped in a small space with no one to look after her. She had grown very thin as she only had a small supply of dirty hay to eat. She had been forgotten when all the other animals on the farm had been moved away.

This is the story of four unlikely friends who find themselves living the life of their dreams.

Millie Doesn't Mind

After losing a wonderful friend to Covid, during the height of the BLM 2020 movement, with her job in jeopardy, feeling threadbare, the author wrote this positive story of hope, to remind children that they must always be who they are, especially in troubled times.

Millie Miranda Mousie Learns to be Respectful

Millie Miranda Mousie is having trouble being respectful in class. She yells out the answers and chats to her friends on the mat. She keeps all the toys for herself and pushes in on the line. With a little bit of help from her teacher, Millie Miranda Mousie learns about what it means to be respectful, and how she can be inclusive and considerate of her friends and teachers so everyone can enjoy learning at school.

Mindful Moby

People have been exploring mindfulness practices for thousands of years, whether by itself or as part of a larger tradition. The story of Mindful Moby provides the opportunity for children to connect with a character as a way of accessing a mindfulness practice detached from screens and the overwhelming stimulus of their busy little worlds. Join Moby and his dad on a journey throughout the body as they explore the traditional mindfulness practice of a body scan in this fun and engaging story that is both charming and purposeful.

Mischievous Benjamin Does It Again

Benjamin was a lonely child; never received love, didn’t know how to give it. He only gained attention by being a very naughty and unruly boy. It meant the townsfolk had no time for him; they never had a chance to see his inner beauty and thoughtfulness until one eventful night!

Benjamin was brought up by his older brother, after an accident involving his parents. He moved in with his brother who lived in a magical town. He refused to be like the townsfolk, and liked laughing, poking fun, and ridiculing them.

Mishkins

“It is my privilege and pleasure to recommend Mishkins as a book of fascinating interest not only for children and young people but for adults also. Told with great sensitivity Mishkins is a story which has deep meaning far beyond the adventures of a much-loved cuddly toy. The message of Mishkins reaches across the generations and its truth is timeless. I am confident that the stories and adventures of a cuddly toy in these pages will point the reader to the great truths of belief and faith which make sense of life in a world of confusion and doubt…”

The Right Reverend Robin Eames, former Archbishop of Armagh.

“The story of Mishkins is a warm-hearted tale tackling some challenging topics. Set in the 19th century, it creatively introduces children to loss, the hard realities of life in poorer regions of the world and the slave trade. It will give rise to many questions but is woven through with faith in a God who loves all that He created and who can be trusted even in very troubled times.”

Jenny Smyth, Director of Mission, CMS Ireland.

Miss Maisie's Springtime Adventure

A charming, classically written and illustrated children’s book, featuring the adventures of the author’s own two pet ducks ‘Miss Maisie’ and ‘Little White Crest’. Two adventure-seeking friends who explore the surrounding countryside from where they live with their animal friends.

The two ducks find themselves in all kinds of situations on their adventure and meet new friends along the way.

Created from the observations of their daily behaviour and capturing the magic, warmth and excitement these two friends enjoy with each other and featuring factual references of animal and wildlife behaviour enlightening the young mind of the reader.

Miss Maisie’s Springtime Adventure is a delightful account of friendship, fun, learning and enjoying nature.

A truly wonderful read with illustrations that bring the characters to life within the book.

Moana - You Are Valued

Can the effects of bullying be reversed before long-term irreparable damage has been done to a child’s life?

Maree invites you to go on a journey with Moana. After another lonely, isolating experience in her life, Moana has lost all sense of purpose. She was desperate for friendship and acceptance. All she wanted was to be loved and to have a friend who would accept her for who she was. She was lost and frightened and had no sense of belonging.

She no longer knew whom she was meant to be.

Mog and Tom's Kitten Capers: Book One

Mog and Tom’s Kitten Capers: Book One is the first of four books to be published containing amusing and entertaining short stories in verse about life as seen through a kitten’s eyes, some behaviour of which cat owners and animal lovers alike can relate to by observing their own pets.

Firing the imagination, these endearing stories allow you to escape into Mog and Tom’s world and capture the magic of their adventures as they tell of different creatures they meet, friends and enemies they make and of how the kittens are able to face different challenges and overcome dangers as they explore the world around them.

These funny, entertaining and comical stories are written to appeal to all who read or hear them.

Molly Mee The Awakening

Molly is a young teenage girl, who was born into a family which she did not fit into, her daily living was one filled with retribution and hurt, as she bore the brunt of her siblings and parents’ pain.

Molly found solace in the comfort of strangers, more than her family. She loved the unknown and embraced difference, always attracting those who chose to understand her.

Life was relentless and hard, yet her mind taught her how to see the world in a different way. Molly welcomes you into her world, in the hope of saviour, love and joy.

This is Molly’s contribution to all those people who don’t quite fit in or don’t know their place in the world, or lack confidence or self-belief, her message to you is to believe in yourself, because no matter what anybody says, you are worth it. 

Molly Mott and the Milkman

Molly Mott is 5 years old and lives in a hotel on a hill with her Mummy, Daddy and big brother Harvey.

The hotel is always very busy and lots of different people deliver lots of different things. Today, it’s Monday, and that means the Milkman, Bob, delivers the milk.

‘But where does the milk come from?’ Molly wonders?

As she goes to put the milk crate in the cupboard under the stairs what will she discover and will she learn everything she wants to know?

This magical, fun story, perfect for reading aloud, will answer questions from young children about where our food comes from, in a simple and engaging way.