Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Beth and Joni are best friends. But when Joni realizes how much her friend is able to do (and have) that she cannot, Joni becomes angry at the unfairness of it all. In this heart-warming story, Joni and her mother help us navigate through one of life's most common struggles.
A beautiful story about a fairy learning how to find herself on a self-discovery journey, resolving the mystery as to why her once passionate job has become wilted and drained. By the support of new and dear friends, Evie finds the answer to make her wings glow and garden to grow!Show book
Unleashing it was easy. Surviving it won't be … Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash barely escaped with their lives the last time they messed around with portals, demons and the powerful relic known as the summonstone. But when the chance to reunite with an old friend arises, they decide to use its ancient power one more time. Big mistake. What they summon is not an old friend, or even a new one. It's something mischievous, something monstrous – and now it's loose …Show book
A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear! Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear! After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home... Cover and inside illustrations by David Dean.Show book
The little red clock has a big problem—it can't seem to say "Cuckoo!" All it manages is a funny "Cuc!" no matter how hard it tries. As the hours tick by, the clock practises day and night, determined to find its voice. Will the little clock ever discover what it's missing? Join this charming tale of perseverance and self-discovery, where every "Cuc" brings the little red clock closer to a delightful surprise. With colourful illustrations and playful rhymes, The Little Red Clock will tick-tock its way into the hearts of readers young and old. Perfect for bedtime or storytime, this delightful book shows that sometimes, we just need to open a little door to let our true selves shine!Show book
At Home with the Poppets invites children to revisit the charming world of the Poppets, to hear about the daily lives of Freddie, Phinnie, Margie, Millie and baby Lawri. They will learn more about each of the children and how they and Mother and Father Poppet work and play together. As in Four Seasons with the Poppets, this book also speaks to a child's senses, allowing them to imagine different sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touch. The Poppet books spark a child's imagination, leading to creative play. When children use their imagination, it develops their ability to problem solve.Show book
Jacko is a small, clumsy baby chimp. He always takes his special blue blanket with him wherever he goes, which keeps him safe, cosy, and warm! Unfortunately, his 'fishing adventure' turns out to be more than he could ever imagine and he was left feeling alone and bewildered until he met the King of the Forest!Show book
