Fairy Tale World

A powerful wizard finds himself taken for granted…
A fancy hat goes on a strange journey – or does it?
A new broom takes on a life of its own…
A bullying billy goat gets a taste of his own medicine…
Never outstaying their welcome, Mary Richards’ enchanting stories are full of charm, simplicity and a touch of whimsical humour, aptly accompanied by the author’s characterful illustrations.

Fia the Fairy

There once was a fairy who was not quite the same…

Meet Fia, a little fairy who is different from all the others. One day she decides to change that. But will she be happy with the changes she makes?

Fia learns an important lesson about being herself and will help other children to learn this too.

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.

Fred and Friends - The Magic Boat

Brothers, Fred and Robert Rabbit, and their friends, Cyril Squirrel and Henry Mouse, always play together and have lots of fun. This time, the four find a boat tied up on the river near to where they live and the adventure begins – quite a magical one as it turns out. Fred mostly takes the lead but the others are always happy to follow as they know that no day will ever be boring. They don’t always tell their parents what they have been up to in case they are forbidden to do the same another day but they never do anything bad – just maybe a little mischievous sometimes. Fred, Robert, Cyril and Henry certainly have an interesting life. They can’t wait to meet up every day and see what an amazing time they will have. How lucky they are! The four friends will delight younger children with their adventures and spark their imagination.

Fred and Friends – The Magic Boat Flies Again

Brothers, Fred and Robert Rabbit, and their friends, Cyril Squirrel and Henry Mouse, always play together and have lots of fun. This time, the four buy a magic boat they had flown in before, and another magical adventure begins.

Fred mostly takes the lead but the others are always happy to follow as they know that each day will never be boring. They don’t always tell their parents what they have been up to in case they are forbidden to do the same again another day but they never do anything bad – just maybe a little mischievous sometimes.

Fred, Robert, Cyril and Henry certainly have an interesting life. They can’t wait to meet up every day and see what an amazing time they will have. How lucky they are!

The four friends will delight younger children and their adventures will spark children’s imagination.

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.

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: 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!

Green Beans in Blue Jeans

In the sun-kissed lands of Queensland, Australia, a spirited family of Green Beans thrives on their lush vine. But their idyllic life takes a twist when they overhear the farmer’s plans for a spicy bean curry. Determined not to end up on a dinner plate, they embark on a whimsical quest to transform into something delightful and fun. Told in enchanting rhyme, this tale captivates the hearts of young listeners and their guardians alike, making it a cherished bedtime classic.

Happy Hedgehog

This book lets us into the eventful and curious world of a lonely hedgehog, whose tough exterior makes it difficult for him to make friends until he meets a magic fairy and his life changes forever

This story will bring you into a magical world that once entered, can never be forgotten.

The animals you meet along the way will find a place in your hearts and become trusted and beloved friends to children everywhere.

They are looking forward to meeting you. So what are you waiting for? Dive in?

Happy! Scattered Birds

An era of magic users in the country of Spellstown has expanded to lengths uncontainable by the authorities. The monarchs of Spellstown, the Stellers, rule from the simple law of the nation: ‘The throne and land belong only to the strongest magic user who emits gold.’ However, although the Stellers have maintained the throne for over five generations, their golden magic and strength have faded with time, bringing forth an age where their legitimacy is questioned.

After being magically experimented on, Happy, a 15-year-old rogue sets on a path of revenge to find those responsible for her torture. With magic that clings to her and greets her as a friend, she stands as an enemy of the Stellers simply by existing. She is the crowned dog that those in the shadows root for. But Happy has other things in mind and will stop at nothing to bring those who have trampled over her and countless others to justice. Though, is she prepared to accept the corruption and evil that threaten to consume her?

Holly's Magical Snowman

Holly’s magical snowman is missing! Her mother has thrown the snowman out because he lost his right eye! What can she do? She loves her snowman; she believes he has magical powers and will not give up finding him. What nobody knows is that Holly has a unique characteristic. She has a strong imagination. She enters a fantastical dream – like world which might help her towards her goal of finding the snowman and his missing right eye.

Will she get help from some angel figures and encounter spiritual development in life, a transformation in character from the self to helping others? Will she get help from a little red car who couldn’t care less about the speed limit? One of the many New York rubbish dumps may tells us what happened to Holly’s Snowman But how will she know where to start looking and will she find him in time? The clock is ticking!