Florence the Christmas Cat

Florence the cat was upset at being left alone over the Christmas Holiday, until Santa came down the chimney and persuaded Florence to spend Christmas Eve helping him to deliver all the children’s presents. On the way they discovered a very sad letter from a boy called Harry. Harry recently had to go and live with his dad and his dad’s new family and was not happy. So Santa and Florence collected Harry to join them on their journey.

Just after they set off, the shooting stars erupted and upturned Santa’s sleigh! Harry and Florence were sent flying through the air, only to land in a country neither of them had heard of before. They befriended Malik and his sister Aaral, who lived on the streets. Harry was stunned when he realised how Malik and Aaral survived and he began to feel ashamed of his behaviour at home and at school, and realised that he did in fact have a good life compared to his two new brave friends. The three children were then kidnapped by the Deputies, who sold children to adults in foreign countries. Will Florence rescue them in time?

Floxy the Mermaid

This is the tale of a kind little mermaid called Floxy who is very upset that her fourth birthday party has been cancelled because of the ‘coral virus’.

One day, to cheer herself up, she swims out to the rusty old anchor and discovers a poor turtle trapped underneath a rock.

The story unfolds, and just like a birthday present, it is all wrapped up, this time in a soft seaweed blanket of kindness, selflessness and love.

Forest Friends

In a world where creatures are judged by their size and species, Kao stands out. Despite being a towering grizzly bear, his heart is as tender as a cub’s. Born to be a symbol of fear and power, Kao struggles to find his place. How can one make friends when mere appearances send others fleeing in terror? As Kao embarks on a journey away from his family, he hopes to find not only adventure but also a path to becoming the bear he truly desires to be.

In the second story, a boy named Bobby faces daily bullying, but his dreary life changes when a mysterious old woman named Martha comes to his rescue, chasing his tormentors away with a pistol. As Bobby is welcomed into Martha’s peculiar home, he discovers her secret past as a globetrotting spy. Through dress-up games and swapping stories, these new friends find joy, purpose, and the courage to face life’s obstacles.

This charming collection reminds readers that kindness and bravery can be found in the most unlikely of hearts. Suitable for middle grade readers.

Forever Bear

Do you talk to your teddy bear? Does your teddy bear share your secrets?

Forever Bear depicts a teddy bear taking on the role of confidant, companion and advisor.

The opening abundance of colour and joy introduces the relationship. Ted knows the ‘why’ of everything and shares in the inner and outer life of the child, whether at tea, in the bath or asleep.

If Ted could talk transitions like magic into him actually speaking, coming at the critical moment of the child’s sadness at the loss of their nan. There is a sharing of secrets. The sensitivity of the child not wanting to upset her mother is poignant.

The mystery and strength portrayed in Forever Bear brings the discussion of death as a natural progression. 

Frank the Fairy and the Sad Teeth

Frank dreams of being a tooth fairy. Join him on his journey to take to the sky. This is the story of Frank’s determination and aspirations; does he fulfil his wish?

A story that adults and children can laugh along with and read again and again.

Fred Bear - A Very Threadbare Bear

Fred Bear is a shabby old teddy bear… his stitches are loose and his stuffing is falling out. It has been a long time since Fred was in a family home and he so wants to be cuddled and loved again. As the Christmas jumble sale begins, Fred feels a shiver of excitement run down the patches of fur on his back. Could this be the day he’d been longing for? Would someone kind buy him and take him to their home? However, as all the other toys at the jumble sale appear more popular and are quickly snapped up by passing children, it seems Fred’s destiny is to be returned to the dark cupboard from where he came. Is Fred’s heart’s desire never to be?

A delightful short story with many endearing characters to enchant and warm your heart.

Fred the Fly

Some things in life can be quite annoying at times - like flies, spiders, and mosquitoes.

However, it is important to remember that every living thing is trying to make its way through life in the best way it can. We all are.

Some lives are pretty tricky though. And you know, we have all annoyed someone at some point – even you have – but that doesn’t mean that we are bad and deserve to be squished!

This is a little story about some things which you might have experienced… and it might make you think a little differently about them. Or it might not. That is for you to decide.

The best way to find out is to read this book - or ask someone kind to read it to you, maybe when you’re in your bed, ready for a nice snooze.

Hopefully you will enjoy the story, and sleep well.

Fresh Water

Growing up with a single mother, Perce knows little about her father, who vanished when she was just a toddler. During her holidays, she and her cousin Peri spend their days exploring the woods behind her uncle’s house and making dens in the trees. But when they encounter some mysterious visitors, they uncover secrets that their parents have been hiding from them both – secrets that reveal the truth about Perce’s father and an incredible, otherworldly heritage.

As Perce struggles to come to terms with her ability to breathe underwater and her rightful place as the heir to an undersea throne, her aunt is kidnapped and she and Peri must race against time to rescue her. Along the way, they discover the true strength of their blended family and their ability to embrace both their land-dwelling and sea-faring cultures. Despite the traditions that seek to divide them, they fight to stay together and make peace with their past, bound by the unbreakable bond of love.

Friends Forever

Freddy field mouse is small, brown and timid, and one day he gets quite a shock! After moving from the countryside to London town, everything seems bigger, noisier and unknown. His meeting with a special friend leads to many adventures through which he learns lessons. Sometimes those lessons are happy ones, sometimes they are sad, but always Freddy goes to bed looking forward to what adventures the next day will bring. He discovers that friendships can last forever, and that his friends don’t have to be just like him. The big wide world can seem a scary place, but with a special friend at your side, you can face anything together. Freddy’s story begins with his first day at school, a place where lots of friendships are made and those special friends suddenly become the centre of your life.

Frigity, the Witch: Big Exam

Frigity Bucket attends the bewitching school for young and gifted witches in the magical land of Flume. Frigity would be the first to admit she is not the most naturally gifted witch-student! But, armed with her wand and best intentions, she invariably gets into trouble.

Whether she’s trying to perform magic spells, learning to ride her broomstick, conjuring up weird and wonderful potions, and other witchy stuff that witches tend to do, is anyone safe when Frigity is learning the art of witchcraft?

Miss Tick, Frigity’s teacher, is given the onerous task of making Frigity a competent witch, and now, Miss Tick, along with other budding witches, hold their breath every time Frigity waves her wand around like it is a dangerous weapon, knowing something unusual might happen – or, in Frigity’s case, will happen!

Join Frigity, the witch adventures, as she endeavours to become an immaculate witch - broomsticks crossed!

Frigity, the Witch: Flying Broomstick

A budding witch called Frigity attends an enchanted school for promising witches in the mystical land of Flume. Frigity would be the first to admit she is not the most naturally gifted witch student to have stepped into the renowned witch school, but nevertheless, Frigity tries her best.

If truth be known, before aspiring witches don their first witch dress, prior to proudly receiving their pointy black hats, before envisaging their first successful magic spell or before imagining mixing their first potion, every hopeful witch fantasises of the day she takes flight on her very own broomstick.

For a young witch, nothing is more rewarding than to fly high into the sky amongst the fluffy clouds and let the world pass them by far below, BUT NOTE, not all witch broomsticks are made the same! Just like people, each flying broomstick has its own personality. The majority are nice, some are stubborn, a few are nasty and a handful have a wicked sense of humour. Some broomsticks are painfully slow through the air and others are blurringly fast.

The auspicious day had finally arrived when the ebullient witches attending witch school are going to be presented with their long awaited witch brooms. Will Frigity the witch receive the flying broomstick of her dreams or will she be handed her worst nightmare? Throw in a hungry monster who loves to eat witches for breakfast, dinner or supper, Frigity is once again involved in another marvellous adventure.

Frigity, The Witch: Halloween Dance

The most anticipated night of the year has finally arrived; it’s Halloween so let the spooky fun begin. Witches, vampires, werewolves and all the other creatures of the night spend hours making sure they’re dressed to impress. Werewolves sharpen their claws; vampires brush their fangs until they sparkle; and witches don on their best witch dress.

Frigity the budding witch attends an enchanted magical school for young and gifted witches in the mystical land of Flume. Frigity would be the first to admit she is not the most naturally gifted student to learn the art of witchcraft but nevertheless tries her best.

The witch school holds a Halloween party every year without fail and the climax of the party is the ferociously competitive dancing competition amongst the witches. The winner receives the accolade and the respect of the entire witch fraternity!

Will Frigity finally win her first Halloween dancing competition that has eluded her so far, or will her arch-rival and dancing nemesis Margaret Underpants spoil the fun?

Get your dancing shoes on, it’s not just a dance but reputations are at stake!

Come and join Frigity the witch in another wonderful witchy adventure!