But That’s Not What Harry Saw

When all you can do is muster a trip to the park, a visit to a shop or a walk outside, that’s OK. What can seem little to you can be HUGE to someone little.

Let your child’s imagination run wild with a simple trip to the park in this fun and charmingly illustrated book.

Buzz the Balloon: Adventures in Africa

Listening to adults is very important! The little boy certainly learns a valuable lesson as he watches his balloon float up into the sky! When he let go of his balloon, this made him very sad. He had no idea this would be the start of an exciting adventure for his balloon! What a mischievous balloon indeed!! Buzz loves adventures and what an adventure he goes on! Did Buzz know what was in store for him when his friend let him go? Clever crocodiles!!! SNAP SNAP! Buzzing bees BZZZZ BZZZZ, Large lions! ROAR! Slithery snakes! SSSSSSS! What fun the balloon is having in Africa, as he floats around! Isn’t Buzz lucky! What kinds of adventures would you like to go on? What is your favourite animal? Why don’t you join Buzz on his adventures and fun! Learn about a few creatures as you travel with Buzz through different places in Africa.

By Jove!!!

Jove the wizard has unwittingly released a demon from the underworld. Aided by the Cosmic Dancer, the spirit that keeps the world in balance, he must return it from whence it came. Attacked by the Electric Warrior, foxed by the Flowers of Evil, this is not going to be easy.

Why is there a giant Glass Onion in the village pond and where did it come from?

Will the witches help, and can the Rainbow Demon finally be defeated?

All this, not to mention a dragon…

I said not to mention the dragon!!!

By Jove, this is going to be fun.

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.

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.

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?

Chachi

Chachi is a very special little dog, he has black/grey curly hair, white paws and a very fluffy bottom! He has been in my family since before I was even born. Chachi came into my family when my mummy and daddy lived in Australia, they flew him to England on a plane when they moved because they say, “a dog is for life no matter what” – and I must agree because I love Chachi too, even if he is very naughty! Chachi is not always bad though, he always protects me, even from big dogs and he is especially good at being a secret dog!

Following on from the first book Marshmallow – join Isabelle again to meet her very cheeky little black and white dog Chachi, in this true story about her very kind but mischievous fur baby that loves nothing more than to steal socks, chew knickers and eat poo!