The Boy, the Witch and the Cuckoo Cheat

A boy and a witch fly off on a magic broomstick to Africa for an adventure. They befriend two small birds – reed warblers. A cuckoo then cheats on the birds by laying an egg in their nest. But the witch magics a way for them to dupe the cuckoo and raise their own chicks.

The Bronson Escapades

Meet the Children:Kennedy, 17 – The Fashionist!(Always telling others what’s wrong with their outfit)Chloe, 15 – The Bookworm!(Never Stops Reading)Edwin, 12 – The Explorer!(Often starts sentences with ‘did you know…’)Bridget, 11 – The Pretentious Snob!(Usually speaks in a false poncy accent)Al, 9 – The Chatterbox!(Quite frequently refers to something outside the current context of conversation)These, along with their mother and father, make up the Bronson family, and together they get into all sorts of trouble – from causing havoc in town, to being locked outside their own house! Join the ride as these five unlikely siblings embark upon some truly epic adventures of a lifetime; including: searching for their mother’s lost ring, helping the mayor, and even giving the garden fence a fresh coat of paint. Read along and see how Kennedy, Chloe, Edwin, Bridget, and Al manage to muddle along through everything that tumbles their way.

The Brumby of Summerhill Park

Alexia and her brother, Brad, travel to the Snowy Mountains, where they rescue a starving brumby whom they name Prince of the Brumbies. When Alexia wants to enter in the annual Stockman's Bush Race over the old gold fields, her hopes are dashed when her chosen ride, the retired race horse Stormy, proves too big and naughty for her. Alexia and her best friend Enya work hard to try and prepare the bush brumby Prince in time for the contest.

The Camel Who Wanted to Play the Saxophone

This is a gentle story thought of a time I was practising playing my saxophone, looked upon by inquisitive camels. They are beautiful, gentle creatures, and even quite intelligent. So why couldn’t one of them have an adventure alongside some of the really friendly local people? They too live a much slower pace of life than some of us, but they seem to be far more content. I hope it gives an idea of how we should value people in their diversity.

The Casebook of Sheared-Locks Holmes

There is a crisis at the farm! 

Some bales of wool from the sheep shearing have been stolen during the night, and the bad-tempered farmer is threatening to withhold food from all the animals until the theft has been solved.

At the request of the Wild Wood Constabulary, the woolly Master Sleuth, Sheared-Locks Holmes, discovers that the caper was an inside job, though his first suspect is subsequently cleared.

In a brilliant piece of detective work, and a masterful cross-examination, Sheared-Locks reveals the criminal conspiracy, the animal (and human) culprits are identified, and the case is resolved in poetic style.

The Caterpillar and the Butterfly

From Michael Rosenblum, the bestselling author of Happily Ever Always: A Guide to Personal Transformation, Security, Confidence, and Healthy Self, comes a debut book for beginning readers. This ageless story introduces us to a caterpillar named “Fear”. Fear is afraid of everything – the other critters who share the garden, lightning storms, being bullied and making new friends. A chance encounter with a wise butterfly named “Faith” helps Fear find the courage within to experience the world in a bolder and more joy-filled way. Rosenblum’s message for children is simple yet profound: fear is just faith turned inside out.

“Children will realize that changing fear to faith is up to them as they explore this magical story. Bravo, Michael Rosenblum!”

Dr. Kathleen Hagstrom

Principal

Walt Disney Magnet School

Chicago Public Schools

The Cats' Book of Christmas Carols

We cats truly enjoy Christmas activities, such as opening presents when you are out and re-arranging decorations, even at the top of the tree.

We also love carol singing and have our own words. Jan Stewart, who understands and speaks a little MEOW, has kindly written down our most popular lyrics.  

You may sing the human version or practise cat language by repeating our favourite word, ‘meow’, in time to the music. But do listen as you do so, for somewhere nearby, a cat may be joining in the chorus.

The Chameleon Which Lost Its Colour

On the island of Madagascar, Blaze the chameleon is the most colourful of all the animals. But Blaze has one flaw: he’s quite mischievous, which makes it hard for him to make friends. One day his colours have vanished and it’s up to him to get the other animals on the island to help him find them! Will he succeed?

The Continuing Adventures of Warty Willy and Pimples Pete

After accidentally interrupting a leadership ceremony being conducted by the magical but evil Treplicons, Willy is cursed to grow warts over all parts of his body. This brings on a source of embarrassment that leads him to despair.

He soon discovers that he must travel to the Treplicon realm to reverse the curse. Once they arrive in the beautiful magical world, Willy and his best friend Pete discover that the reversal of the curse is only half their task. They must overcome the powerful and soulless Swamp Spirit to save the land they have come to love.

This is a story for all ages that includes trials and tribulations, friendship, and love. It involves intriguing characters such as stone trolls, sabre eels, wood rats, rose warriors and many more.

The Corridor of Mirrors

Join Lilly, her mother, and two dear friends for an unforgettable adventure at the annual show. From the moment they pass through the turnstile, their day transforms into a whirlwind of excitement and unexpected encounters.

Amidst the laughter and delight, Lilly experiences a mysterious encounter that momentarily casts a shadow over their day. Yet, as the hours unfold, it becomes a tale of thrilling moments and quirky surprises that will forever be etched in the memories of Lilly and her cherished friends.

The Corridor of Mirrors is a heartwarming journey through a day filled with laughter, wonder, and the magic of unexpected encounters.

The Cruces Crises

The Cruces have a crisis, an environmental crisis. Everyone wants the latest stuff, but it comes at a cost – pollution! The King sends his son out to find a new land where he can rebuild his kingdom. The Prince knows he must do the right thing, but when two cultures collide, he is left facing a crisis of conscience.

Through his journey of discovery, a young man learns how to care for the environment and respect the lives of other people, even when their appearance is very different from his own.

The Crumb Monster

In a small town like many others, people used to throw away over-bought and unconsumed food that began to attract the little Garbage Monsters. In a short time, these monsters came to invade the city and become more and more greedily in search of food waste.

In the fight with the Garbage Monsters, the Crumb Monster comes to the aid of the people, and he becomes best friends with Vlad, the naughty and food-wasting child.

The two go through all sorts of adventures trying to stop the food waste and to carry out an education campaign for the citizens so they not to waste the food anymore.

When the Crumb Monster come to help the people, inexplicable things start to happen in the city.

The Crumb Monster is an educational story for both children and parents to stop food waste.