Children's books
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Ellie Jelly and the Massive Mum Meltdown
A Story About When Parents Lose Their Temper and Want to Put Things Right
Sarah Naish, illustrated by Kath Grimshaw
Ellie Jelly is grumpy - she's very hungry for breakfast but mum is busy with her baby sister. When Ellie spills milk all over the floor Mum shouts and says mean things. Will they ever be friends again? A simple, reassuring story to help children aged 3-7 and parents to talk about what happens when people lose their temper. Learn More2018, 32pp -
The Mermaid Who Couldn't
How Mariana Overcame Loneliness and Shame and Learned to Sing Her Own Song
Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson
Abandoned on the ocean floor, Mariana the Mermaid feels useless as she can't swim or join in with the other mermaids. Muriel the Turtle helps her find self-confidence through singing her own mighty song. This therapeutic picture book is for children aged 4-9 who lack self-confidence, including children who have had difficult life experiences. Learn More2018, Hardback, 10.08in x 8.15in / 256mm x 207mm, 32pp, £9.99ISBN: 97817859239512018, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £9.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-749-7 -
All About Ben
Helping Children with Attachment Issues to Understand Their Feelings
Dorothy Markham and Aileen O'Donnell, illustrated by Aileen O'Donnell
8-year-old Ben has lots of different feelings, and sometimes he needs help choosing how to react to them. This reassuring picture book for children aged 5+ is designed to help children to understand feelings and how to respond to them - it also includes activities to help start conversations. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.70in x 5.87in / 221mm x 149mm, 40pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859249962018, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-887-6 -
My Secret Dog
Tom Alexander
The delightful story of a young girl inviting a dog into her home to stay as her secret houseguest. Although her mother has said they don't have room to keep a dog, the girl hatches a daring plan to make sure that nobody finds out... only to discover that dogs, like secrets, are much harder to keep under wraps than she suspected! Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.35in x 6.14in / 212mm x 156mm, 40pp, £9.99ISBN: 97817859248662017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, £9.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-874-6 -
Rosie Rudey and the Enormous Chocolate Mountain
A story about hunger, overeating and using food for comfort
Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies, illustrated by Megan Evans
Whenever Rosie Rudey gets an empty feeling in her tummy, she'll try to fix it by eating sugary food, especially chocolate. One day Rosie eats far more than she means to, and throws up all over the garden! This is the perfect story to explain to children aged 3-10 the problems of overeating and using food for comfort. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.94in x 7.91in / 278mm x 201mm, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859230292017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-612-4 -
Katie Careful and the Very Sad Smile
A story about anxious and clingy behaviour
Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies, illustrated by Megan Evans
Katie Careful smiles about everything. Whether she feels happy or sad, she is always smiling. Scared that her new Mum and Dad might not like her, she doesn't like when they are out of her sight. Luckily, her Mum understands and can explain why she acts this way. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.87in x 7.05in / 276mm x 179mm, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859230432017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-610-0 -
Charley Chatty and the Disappearing Pennies
A story about lying and stealing
Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies, illustrated by Megan Evans
When Charley Chatty sees pennies, she cannot help herself putting them in to her piggy bank. The problem is, they're not hers! And now her Dad is looking for the missing pennies. What will she do? Thankfully, Dad is good at helping Charley to fix and learn from her mistake. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.27in x 7.87in / 210mm x 200mm, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859230362017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-611-7 -
William Wobbly and the Mysterious Holey Jumper
A story about fear and coping
Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies, illustrated by Megan Evans
Sometimes William Wobbly gets very anxious. When he is anxious he'll often turn to chewing his jumper or hiding under his school desk. But luckily his mum knows how to help cope with those wobbly feelings. This is the perfect story for any child who uses problematic coping mechanisms to deal with fear or anxiety. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.75in x 8.07in / 273mm x 205mm, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859228172017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-586-8 -
Callum Kindly and the Very Weird Child
A story about sharing your home with a new child
Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies, illustrated by Megan Evans
Callum Kindly likes living with his mum. When Katie Careful, a very weird child, comes to live with them, Callum struggles to understand why she acts so differently. This story explores difficulties children can experience when a new child comes to live in their home Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 10.91in x 8.54in / 277mm x 217mm, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 97817859230052017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £8.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-609-4 -
All You Need Is Love
Celebrating Families of All Shapes and Sizes
Shanni Collins
A charming celebration of the different kinds of families and relationships. Through colourful images and rhyming stories, the author depicts a range of families and lifestyles all grounded in love and acceptance. With light-hearted humour and positive discussion around diversity, this book promotes a healthy understanding of differences. Learn More2017, Hardback, 9.96in x 7.09in / 253mm x 180mm, 40pp, £10.99ISBN: 97817859225102017, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, £10.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-534-9