This delightful story follows the excitement of four children when they realise they have the day off school and can now play in the snow. They quickly get up and get dressed with a mission to build a snowman.
Once upon a time, there was a giant called Tiny.Now that might seem a strange name for a giant, for Tiny was indeed a giant.But at the top of the mountain and above the clouds, in the land where giants lived, Tiny was the smallest giant in the land. So all of the other giants called him ‘Tiny'. Tiny is sick and tired of being called names. It makes him so mad when the other giants pick on him, in fact, it's starting to make him worried he's not really a giant at all! Then, one day, he ventures down through the clouds and finds something he'd never expected to find: a friend.
Sixpence is a kitten who likes strawberry milk, chasing flies and purring. On an ordinary day, a magic feather sets Sixpence and her friends off on magical adventures. Their antics start a chain of events involving a mad dash, getting lost in a forest and a baby dragon. Read on to see how Nikalak the owl’s magic feather takes them back home in a shower of colour and topsy turvy flights in the sky.
Enchanting and charming are everyday words for us today, as are magic and magical. We talk of magic tricks, of magicians and magical moments, magical mystery tours, moods or music.
But there is a magic, an old magic which exists in an ancient realm far, far older than us and all of our modern magic. It is as old as life itself and interweaves amongst us in our sleeping and half-sleep states. The old magic kingdom is home to dragons, to spells and fables, mermaids, fairies and to unicorns.
The Fairies from Number 55 are excited to be on their first holiday away, beyond the bridleway. Staying with their affectionate aunt, Sunbeam and uncle Mistral, they are delighted to be joining their cousins Pippin and Clover, who are so very like them. Pippin and Clover have wings of light bright greenish and bronze hues and resemble, in the right shade of light, a pair of damsel flies.
Before very long, the fairy family are once again cheerfully weaving in and out of the lives of yet more woodland creatures and tiny “giants”, making gifts, rescuing fawns and even restoring Woody the Wonder Dog’s bark!
Goblins are always causing mischief wherever they can.
Sometimes they’re in supermarkets, schools, parks, or even at work. They love seeing us get angry or sad because that’s what creates angry dust – which makes more goblins.
It’s kind of sad that baby goblins are so cute yet end up ugly and mean, all because the adult goblins are so nasty to them.
At least they finally do something good – when they explode and turn into fertilizer for trees and plants!
Is it true, or just a fanciful tale? Do fairies really exist? And if they do, could they be living in Chancel Wood, near Abbey Dene Primary School?
For many years, Nanny Agnes has captivated her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with stories of fairies in the wood. She believes every word of it, but those she’s told aren’t so sure – except for her great-granddaughter Amy.
Amy’s enchantment and willingness to believe in the fairies of Chancel Wood grow even stronger when she discovers a collection of old photographs and a handwritten letter at school, both offering proof of the tiny, magical creatures!
When Nanny Agnes hears about the discovery, she decides to reward Amy’s belief and curiosity. But the photographs and letter are nearly a century old. Will there be anything left to see in Chancel Wood? Will Amy’s faith in magic be rewarded, or will she face disappointment?
Only Nanny Agnes knows the truth…
The Fairy Folk of Bracken Lea is a series of illustrated short stories for children, featuring the adventures of Glodwyn the Gnome and his woodland friends.
With a mysterious invasion of gnomes, a beautiful horse called Magic, a taste of Italy and even an unfortunate bear all feature within this book.
Glodwyn and the Fairy Folk help to rescue a little boy from drowning, help save an injured cat and many other adventures helping humans and animals alike.
Under my bed are a family of ginks.
They’re two feet high and their breath stinks!
Their teeth are THAT long…
Their legs are THAT hairy…
Their eyes are THAT red…
That they look dead scary!
But you don’t need to worry about them – unless you have been naughty.
Five children. Jeremy, Lydia and Sam look after their two little ones, quiet Jubilee and her outspoken brother, Joel. One evening as they fall asleep, they drift into a dream of things that happened over two thousand years ago, where a rough fisherman called Peter met Jaycee, a man who heals sick people – by magic?
Jeremy still has his magic sac of everlasting water. Sam’s stick from a cedar tree becomes a magic sword and is back in his belt. Lydia checks her pocket; her mirror of knowledge is still there, and the little ones carry two amazing gifts – a stone and the Book of Life.
Many strange creatures help them on their journey of discovery. Giant locusts fly them through time; Amos, a proud Pelican bird, is the wing commander of many bird divisions – on watch! Florrie, a nervous stork; Red, the clumsy navigator cockerel – who crows three times and flies them into a maze of planet worlds. Two young first-year student angels are sent to take care of them – to pass their exams!
The children witness the shape-shifting of Jaycee on a high mountain, where a mysterious hut leads to many rooms of life after death, but are the swirling grey ghostly dervishes waiting?
High above them are the Zephier Comet bikers – shooting star angels – who come to save them in a great heavenly battle between Jaycee and the evil dragon prince of Persia who needs to stop Peter from being a great leader.
In this gripping tale, we follow the journey of Pooky, a compassionate young girl growing up in the Victorian era. Despite her kind heart, Pooky struggles with severe stomach issues, which leave her feeling isolated and alone. She longs for meaningful friendships, but finds herself without companionship.
Her situation takes a turn for the worse when she becomes the victim of bullying at the hands of two boys, Hecter and Rocky. To make matters even more dire, Pooky finds herself trapped in an abandoned factory, under the control of a malevolent wizard.
As she navigates this perilous situation, Pooky must summon all of her courage and ingenuity to find a way out. With the help of unexpected allies, she embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with danger and suspense.
Santa’s Last Call is for all children on the cusp of transition from childhood to adolescence set within the context of the age-old traditions of Christmas. It is also for parents who will want to help with the journey from the magical thinking of childhood to a more mundane reality while at the same time dealing with their own memories and feelings which come when a child begins to grow up and move on. This might be a little more tricky when there are siblings to consider and there is also the challenge of the peer group who will all be at different stages in the process.
If more proof was needed, Santa’s Last Call offers reassurance that you are not alone and that Santa is both mindful of his responsibilities and is here to help.
This heart-warming and charming story captures the magic of a child’s imagination. It highlights the importance of friendships – be they real and tangible, or completely imaginary.
The Star Friend makes for wonderful bedtime reading with a friendly and accessible writing style. Children and adults alike will be enchanted by the engaging narrative.
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