Genres: Magical Realism
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+

Sea Glass is a magical, mindful message of hope and encouragement, encapsulated in three richly illustrated short stories. All share one name, reflected in three lives, at three key stages of life - childhood, youth and middle age. Each tale begins with the chance discovery of a piece of sea glass. As the glass is rubbed a magical story unfolds. Timeless and universal, part allegory and part fairy tale, Sea Glass is a motivational book for all generations, designed to entrance and empower readers - wherever they are on life's journey. Suitable for middle grade, young adult and adult readers, Sea Glass is also a love letter to the island of Jersey, featuring illustrations that highlight the breathtaking beauty of the island.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's general, Colouring Books
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8, 8-11

“Rejoice young humans! For today, you are to be educated by your Prince, the High and Mighty Zarif of Jaipur. I shall share with you wonderous facts about the magnificence of the tiger. I shall also permit you to colour in my likeness.” This is a colouring book with bite – packed with tiger facts and vibrant illustrations from the first two books in the Zarif the Tiger Trilogy: Tiger Tale and Tiger’s Eye. Narrated by the haughty hero, this colouring book is guaranteed to enchant, educate and entertain.

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Looks can be deceiving – as Laurella Swift discovers when a delicate china pot sends the 10-year-old hurtling headlong into her third adventure back in time. It transports the London schoolgirl onto an ocean liner bound for Batavia in 1930, where she befriends 7-year-old passenger Elsie and Bintang, the ship’s Bell Boy. Laurella is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding a surly, solitary traveller – who the children nickname: The Bluebottle. But when Laurella and her friends delve deeper, she makes a horrifying discovery. Laurella Swift and the Ocean of Mystery is the third book in the gripping series of Laurella Swift adventures. The historical fantasy takes middle-grade readers on a rip-roaring escapade with the mixed-race 10-year-old and her new-found friends. Packed with humour, suspense, thrills and spills, Laurella’s third adventure is every bit as exciting as her first two adventures: Laurella Swift and the Keys of Time and Laurella...

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's Poetry, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5

Zarif the tiger and the cat-loving lady are reunited in another ROARsome rhyming picture book! She has something important to say. He just wants her to go away. Zarif thinks they’re poles apart – but will he have a change of heart? With its vibrant illustrations and laugh-out-loud verse, Tiger’s Eye is the perfect sequel to Tiger Tale – and this time, the story is longer and louder! Fiendishly funny, this full-colour picture book can also be enjoyed by young readers not yet acquainted with the haughty hero.

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

Fresh from foiling a murder in ancient Persia, 10-year-old Laurella Swift strides into a second adventure back in time. Beads in a shell necklace transport the London schoolgirl to New Zealand in 1769, where she meets Nick, Captain Cook’s science-mad cabin boy, and Atarangi, an equally inquisitive Māori girl with an impish sense of humour. The children have a shared fascination with the natural world, but when nature turns against them, Laurella must battle to save her friends before facing her own fight for survival. Laurella Swift and the Voyage of Discovery is the second book in the gripping series of Laurella Swift adventures. The historical fantasy takes middle-grade readers on a rip-roaring escapade with the mixed-race 10-year-old and her new-found friends. Packed with humour, suspense, thrills and spills, Laurella’s second adventure is every bit as exciting as her first. Readers are also encouraged to discover more about New Zealand,...

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11, 12-15

While on holiday in the Isle of Wight, London schoolgirl Laurella Swift makes an amazing discovery; she can travel through time and dimensions. Threads from a charity shop rug transport the mixed-race 10-year-old back to the heart of ancient Persia, where she befriends Artafarnah and his mischievous pet lion cub, Zareen. Artafarnah is the son of Pantea, one of Persia’s greatest female warriors, but when the boy falls into the clutches of a murderous enemy only Laurella can save him. Laurella Swift and the Keys of Time is the first in a new series of Laurella Swift adventures. The historical fantasy takes middle-grade readers on a rip-roaring escapade to the court of Cyrus the Great. By imagining how a modern girl would attempt to make sense of an ancient and opulent world, readers are invited to share Laurella’s emotions, consider issues such as gender equality, racial identity, friendship and mortality,...

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's Poetry, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5

Layla doesn't like her Grandpa's new clock. She thinks it's creepy... but then she notices a teeny, tiny door. Find out what happens when she takes a closer look. Learning to tell the time has never been so fun - or so noisy. With its expressive illustrations and rhythmic tone, this rhyming read-aloud picture book will keep young readers in suspense right up to the silly surprise ending. Humorous and heartfelt, this story celebrates diversity and the unique bond between grandparent and grandchild.

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5

Zarif thinks that he is a very important and scary tiger but will a cat-loving lady feel the same? Find out what happens when the two meet in this rollicking rhyming story. Children and adults won’t be able to resist roaring along with the haughty hero in this fiendishly funny read-aloud picture book.