Jock the Sheepdog

This is the story about a border collie puppy who is the sole survivor of a litter born in the wild in the hills above the Town of Drummond in the Scottish Highlands. He is found, reared and trained by a local hill farmer and becomes renowned for his intelligence, courage and endurance. His remarkable series of adventures eventually see him win the 'One Man and his Dog trophy' competition on television. 

Magnificent, Marvellous Minibeasts

A series of short stories written about minibeasts for young children and self-readers.

Do you know the minibeasts in your garden? Enjoy listening and reading about their adventures and learn some fun facts about each minibeast. Can you learn the Beetlebop with Bertie Beetle? Or follow the figure-of-eight dance with Belinda Buzz Bee and Walter? Or can you follow Sydney Snail and Eva’s trail around the garden? What about reading how Willie Waspie catches the robbers and saves the day?

Quirky Bird and Friends

"Model the muddle, be proud of the blooper, make a mistake and say ‘wow that was super!’

This darling catastrophe is a crazy delight, good golly, I’m glad that it didn’t go right.

It’s fantastically awful – an amazing disaster. 

Fetch her a sticker and maybe a plaster."

These wise words from Chomp Plodder have helped Quirky Bird and Friends be brave enough to share their stories.

Filled with colour and kindness, this collection of short stories is created to inspire children to be their most wonderful, brightest, creative selves.

Ruby Raccoon: Collection of Short Stories

In a valley called Rhondda, a place in the yonder

Most beautiful part of the land

You’ll see birds and see bees, and rivers and trees

And forest creatures playing games in the sand

Meet the forest creatures of Rhondda valley. There’s Ruby Raccoon, with her mischievous brothers, Reggie and Raymond, and all of their forest friends. Together, they’ll go on wonderful and whimsical adventures, and you’re invited along!

Sunflower Adventures 2

This collection of short stories features Sophie, a brave sunflower with a thirst for adventure. She helps the dinosaurs rescue baby dinosaur, stops Hurricane causing a disaster and there is a surprise for Sophie.

War of the Ants

A delightful story, beautifully illustrated, that portrays the importance of self-esteem and confidence in one's ability to overcome adverse conditions. The language throughout the text is aimed to reinforce self-worth concepts in young children.

In the story War of the Ants, the author has cleverly illustrated the aspect of bullying and how the ants demonstrated confidence to confront a seemingly more powerful and oppressive opponent and to be victorious in 'battle'.   

Jenny's Special Tree

As we prepare to celebrate and rejoice the spirit of Christmas, a lonesome pine is adorned and transformed into a focus for our festivities. But in the ritual of taking down decorations, joy often turns to sadness as we say goodbye to the humble evergreen tree.What if the tree could be a part of the family all year round, and be able to thrive and grow as nature intended?Jenny Randell found a way for their beloved Christmas tree to remain close to them ‘forever’.. AND have a life and friends of its own!This delightfully illustrated, charming book tells the story of Jenny, her superhero brother Billy, their loving parents Frank and Sarah and a year in the life of their very own special tree!

Moggies of the Tunnel

Humans know cats that have no home with them as simply strays. In these stories, the moggies do not live with humans but they certainly have a home – a loving, caring and reasonably safe home. They look after each other with tenderness and thoughtfulness, thinking of each other before themselves. They live in a disused railway tunnel that is warm and where they have made a comfortable home.Each of the twelve moggies – Lena, Jake, Abo, Hamilton, Jazz, Philipe, Flity, Lank, Griff,  Bud, Albie and Beatrice – have their story to tell of how they came to live in the tunnel. Some had lived with humans before they came to this new home. Some had never lived nor were they born in a human home. Each moggie is also part of the stories that are about some of the events they experience in the tunnel.

Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon

John Russell Telford's Teddy and the Blond Boy and the Man in the Moon follows the adventures of a teddy bear named Teddy, naturally, and his dear friend Blond Boy, as they embark on a series of travels around the world, always under the watchful eye of the wise and kindly Man in the Moon. Entertaining and often informative, the eclectic mix of stories are told using a poetic format, and have a light, breezy style that make it a challenge to put down, regardless of the reader's age.  

A Brave Woman & Other Essays

A Brave Woman & Other Essays is a unique and captivating collection by a single author, featuring all four types of essays. It masterfully blends personal experiences from the author’s upbringing in a village and his current life in the suburbs. This book is a treasure trove for secondary school students, literature enthusiasts, and social science researchers alike, offering insightful glimpses into African literature, with a special focus on South Africa. It’s a rare find that bridges diverse worlds and offers valuable perspectives to a wide range of readers.

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.