Young Adult
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Middle Grade
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
***AVAILABLE MAY 2022***
This time Maddy is off to the seaside. Her biggest dream is to ride on the brand new, completely mind-blowing roller coaster called 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 experiencing the best ride ever?
Picture Books
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 book introduces mindfulness using a fun and simple to follow exercise. Lil takes Jake on a journey 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.
Educational Books
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: 6 to 8
Great Granny Chan can’t wait for her holiday in England. But instead of the exciting trip she’d hoped for, her family have the most boring things planned. Can Great Granny Chan somehow have the holiday she wants – and keep it a secret from her family? A humorous tale about overcoming some of the hurdles of age and language differences.
Audio Books
Ages: 3 to 7
Read by actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher, there are five fun adventures to enjoy, with an engaging mindfulness exercise included in each one. The books last between 8 – 12 minutes and are 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.
Ages: 3 to 7
Welcome to series 2 of Little Chapters of Chill, read again by actress and presenter Giovanna Fletcher, but this time with special guest narrators. These stories are designed to match little ones’ attention spans, each lasting between 8 – 12 minutes. There are five fun adventures to enjoy, with a mindfulness exercise included in each story. They’re a great way to get kids off screens, calm the mind and reduce stress. Download free audiobooks here.
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