Books

Ages: 8 to 11

The first in this laugh-out-loud series follows the adventures of Maddy, who tries to find her true talent but ends up in all kinds of sticky situations without meaning to! Chock-full of hilarious journal entries, cartoons and ‘How to…’ guides, it’s accessible for readers at all levels. A brilliantly diverse and inclusive read. A 2021 Indie Book of the Month.

Ages: 8 to 11

This time Maddy is off to the seaside. Her biggest dream is to ride on the brand new, completely mind-blowing roller coaster, the Mega Beast! One problem: she has to take her annoying little brother and bonkers grandad along, when dealing with killer seagulls will be bad enough! Will they stop her from getting on the best ride ever?

Ages: 4 to 7

Rob is a burglar and he’s bad. Bob is his dog, and he’s really good. But he remains faithful to his horrible owner, helping him with robberies. One night Bob and Rob spot some parcels and can’t resist stealing them. When they turn out to be just a load of kid’s toys Rob is disgusted, but Bob feels sorry for the children and returns them.

Ages: 4 to 7

Angus is a gentle alien who loves his space garden. But his world is turned upside-down by the unwelcome arrival of naughty Alvin. When Alvin’s tricks misfire and turn him into a pin-size creature, Angus helps him recover – if he promises to behave and learn some manners. Maybe the two aliens will end up friends after all?

Ages: 3 to 7

This gold award-winning book introduces mindfulness using a fun to follow exercise. Lil takes Jake to the beach using visualisation and breathing techniques. Your child should enjoy the experience of stillness with your guidance, and be better prepared for a good night’s sleep! A great tool for teaching calmness in any situation. Watch the interview here.

Ages: 6 to 8

Bryan lives in a nice neighbourhood in America and does well in school. Then his mother gets a new job in China and Bryan’s family has to move. School in China is very different. Will Bryan ever get used to it? This book was written as part of a global literacy programme and teaches about cultural diversity and friendship.

Ages: 3 to 7

Gold award-winning series read by actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher. Five fun adventures to enjoy, with engaging mindfulness exercises. The books are between 8 – 12 minutes and specially designed to keep children entertained, while also supporting better mental health practices; from breathing techniques that help the body relax, to listening exercises to improve awareness.

Download free audiobooks here.