The Christmas Story - In Rhyme!

Children will delight in this beautifully written retelling of the Christmas nativity story. Filled with stunning illustrations and written in engaging rhyming text, this book will become a cherished favourite, perfect for bedtime or sharing with others. Bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life, it’s ideal for reading at churches, community gatherings, nursing homes, and Sunday school performances.

From the divine visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary, to the birth of Jesus, the journey of the shepherds and the wise men, King Herod’s fury upon discovering that the ‘King of the Jews’ had been born, and the final exodus of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt. This timeless story will captivate the imagination of any child.

Ullah Land

…Ever close your eyes and wonder about a special place to be?

Climbing hills, tall mountains,

Sail rivers with Dan Otter, newborn ducklings see,

Meet friendly, happy people with a special love for you;

Walk, run and jump in forests see sunshine flickering through;

Romper Rabbit is excited promising mystery and surprise with

Fu Fu friends contented never counting time;

Beauteous animals, creatures; a treasure you will find.

All safe and healthy working, endlessly enjoying play,

Each feeling special every single day.

No puffing toxic gases polluting precious air,

No harming of environment, no need for fix, repair.

Every day a new beginning creation by the new

Heralded by Rudy Rooster, loud his Cock-a-doodle-do.

This an invitation sent to one and all;

Come and visit Ullah Land as quickly as you can.

Sugar and Glide's Great Adventures

Glide, an English seagull, meets an extraordinary Australian sugar glider who can transport them anywhere just by reading books! Suddenly they’re exploring African savannas, sailing as pirates, and even meeting Cleopatra. But the homesick sugar glider needs to find her way back to her family.
To help her new friend, Glide sneaks them onto a cruise ship bound for Australia. But their journey takes an amazing turn around the world! They discover fascinating animals, vibrant cultures, and countless stories coming alive in the ship’s library.
Join this unlikely pair on an imaginative global adventure. This whimsical tale sparks wonder as the magic of reading and an incredible friendship open doors to exploring the world’s cultures through stories.

Operation Santa

When mischievous elves force Santa to kidnap children on Christmas Eve, it will take a daring rescue mission by Major John Randall and his Special Forces unit to save the day. Toby and Jodie are looking forward to a perfect Christmas with their father, Major Randall, who has come home on a rare holiday from the army. But their joy turns to terror when they are snatched away to become Santa’s elves, along with a dozen other children.Held captive in Santa’s hidden Grotto and threatened with being turned into elves forever, the resourceful Toby manages to get a call for help out to his dad. Major Randall assembles an elite international fighting force, including American soldiers and Soviet comrades, to take on the daunting ‘Operation Santa’ – a mission to save the children and capture Santa himself.This delightful holiday adventure is filled with humour, excitement, and the magic of believing. From Santa’s high-tech Grotto to the Army base under siege by unruly elves, Operation Santa puts a fresh and funny spin on saving Christmas. Will the valiant Major Randall and his troops defeat Santa and his elvish army in time? Find out in this charming modern Christmas tale for the whole family.

Bedtime Stories for Clever Kids

Young children are more perceptive than we might imagine. Curiosity and intelligence are a heady cocktail for creative storytelling that informs, entertains and educates. This author could not resist.

We might not realize how observant young children are. They have a lot of curiosity and intelligence that make them great at creating stories that can teach, amuse and enlighten. This author was drawn to this.

You may wonder what a child understands about freedom, the environment, tolerance and self-worth. This book is for sensitive kids who want to know more about these tough topics. The themes are presented in small pieces in a safe and interesting setting, with colourful illustrations throughout. Moral questions are woven into the dialogues with the characters, with some humour and fun. The aim is that bedtime stories like these will encourage meaningful and loving conversations between parent and child. The imagination has a power that can take us anywhere. The experience can be thrilling and the lessons learned can be life-changing.

Parents may not know how to broach a subject. These stories open a door for them to do so. The door is open. So, are you just going to stand there, or are you coming in?

Caterpillar's Journey

Caterpillar’s Journey takes readers (moms, dads, grandparents, and more) on an enchanting adventure through the life of a little caterpillar. From hatching out of her egg to transforming into a beautiful butterfly, this story blends biological accuracy with fairytale magic. The woodland animals, along with the caterpillar herself, talk, think, and feel like humans, sharing their dreams and aspirations. This heartwarming tale touches the heart, mind, and soul of anyone, young or old, who is open to the wonders of nature, spirit, and life itself.

Have You Ever Wondered?

Have you ever wondered what the Tooth Fairy does with all the teeth she collects?

Where does she take them? What are they used for?

Join the Fairies of Tooth Fairy Land to discover the secrets behind the magic and learn why it’s so important to brush your teeth!

Folk Tales of Old Europe

Be transported from the limestone caves of Slovenia to the coast of Norway, and from French salt pans to a village in Poland. John Weeks retells nine folk tales, each one set in a different country of Europe. They introduce the reader to an Irish weaver, to Scottish fishermen and to a Jewish dealer in violins. The stories share the familiar narrative features of folk tales all over the world – quests undertaken, wicked plots thwarted, mysteries revealed and kindness rewarded. Many of the familiar characters are there – trolls, an ogre and a cheating miller. But have you ever wondered what the characters in folk tales ate and drank? When not adventuring what work did they do to support themselves? What did they believe? As they journeyed what sort of landscapes did they cross? In his retellings John Weeks answers some of those questions. Each tale is grounded in a real landscape, with the features and the creatures distinctive to it. Something of the culture of each country is shown, so the reader will encounter the rivalries of tribal chiefs, piracy preying upon merchant shipping, and the poverty of feudal peasantry. Local ways of life are depicted, showing, for example, trade in amber, peat cutting and salt production. The tales are peopled by folk who embrace Christianity, by Jewish people and by those who acknowledge pagan spirits and Celtic deities. In notes to each of the tales the author briefly explains details, where necessary, and he refers to the sources, both literary and oral, which lie behind the stories. The result is a collection of tales richly contextualised to present a picture of Europe not in one era, but in an unspecified, distant past, a Europe at a time before modernity dulled the sparkle of its magic.

Seventeen Going Under

Singer/songwriter Sam Fender has become a musical phenomenon with his passionate songs about growing up in England’s North-East.

Peter White has used those special songs as inspiration to create a collection of heart-warming short stories.

Seventeen Going Under is all about the trials and tribulations of growing up, with teenage anger and regret but also hope for the future. In Leave Fast, three young friends have to deal with the tragic death of their best mate and what to do with their lives. A chance meeting with a homeless guy changes one of them forever.

Spit of You centres on the complexities of family life, with a difficult father-son relationship contrasting with a wonderfully close bond between nana and her grandson. The Dying Light is the tale of a desperate young man determined to take his own life who finds a reason to live.

At the heart of Paradigms are the mental and physical effects of school bullying. Rhys Mackie is a beloved teacher who rails against the bullying he discovers and does something about it. Will We Talk is a quirky tale of two young 20-somethings who meet at a bar but things don’t quite go to plan.

In Mantra, Sophie Lyall believes looking out for life-changing windfalls, or trying to impress others, means you can miss the great things happening right now and the gift of life that gets taken for granted. Angel in Lothian begins with the vibrant, imaginary dream sequence of a young schoolboy that continues throughout his life.  

The Incredible Mrs Tomp

Set in the colourful town of Oombaroomba comes a charming story of an intrepid woman named Mrs. Tomp. Follow her exploits as she cleverly procures fertilizer, doles out folksy wisdom to her eccentric neighbours, and wrangles with the local authorities.

Though told with a wink and good humour, this tale touches on timeless themes of community, perseverance, and the human spirit. Mrs. Tomp’s antics will captivate readers as she faces life’s challenges with grit and grace. Some early readers have even compared this heartwarming story to the great Australian classics.

Pull up a chair and get to know the unforgettable Mrs. Tomp and the quirky residents of Oombaroomba in this delightful novel that will stay with you long after the last page.

Winners

After a fantastic, fun hour at the best travelling fair ever, Sammy, Rory, Tom and Yasmina had spent almost all of their pocket money. So, Tom suggested that they could have a go at winning a prize at a stall where all tickets with a five or a zero were winners. 

Naturally, the children were delighted to find a winning ticket, but the prizes on display were not quite right. What they really wanted was a prize they could easily share!

So, they ended up with a mysterious, lucky dip box. It was shiny purple and seemed to glitter in the funfair lights.

But it came with a whispered warning as the box squirmed impatiently - or did Sammy imagine it? What was in the box and were they really winners after all?

Children everywhere will love and be most intrigued by this magical tale of mischief and mayhem. 

Adventures at Humminghive

“A charming rhyming story that opens up opportunities for talking with children about feelings and helping and caring for each other.” —Assoc. Professor Kay Margetts

“A delightful story where everyone supports and helps each other in a loving, inclusive, and nurturing way.” —Children’s Cancer Institute

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