Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Children's Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8

Six rhyming stories – one unforgettable fox! Six delightful colour-illustrated tales packed with bravery, kindness – and a dash of mischief! – for early readers. Meet Ferdinand Fox, a friendly urban fox whose rhyming adventures will warm your heart and make you smile. From helping a lost boy and rescuing hedgehogs, to saving kittens and preventing a break-in, Ferdinand’s quick thinking and gentle bravery shine through every story. These charming tales, with lively colour illustrations, are packed with rhyme, rhythm, and gentle humour — perfect for building reading confidence and sparking a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Ideal for independent readers aged 6–8, or for reading aloud with ages 5+, this fun illustrated chapter book collection is a joy for children and grown-ups alike. ✔ Suitable for I Can Read Levels 2–3 (US) ✔ Perfect for Years 1–3 (UK) From the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake.

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Children's Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

A heartwarming picture book about bravery, unexpected friendship and helping others, for ages 3-6 "Next to the track by the railway bridge line, Ferdinand Fox sat biding his time. A few moments later, the sound he well knew; the 6.10 from London, approaching on cue..." When Ferdinand Fox hears a cry for help near the railway track, he leads rescuers to a lost little boy. But will anyone realise who the real hero is? This charming rhyming story from the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake shows young readers that heroes come in all shapes, sizes – and species! Brought to life with vibrant illustrations, and perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or independent reading for confident early readers, this book offers: – Fun storytelling in verse, perfect for reading aloud to children and grandchildren – A touching tale that shows young children the meaning of kindness – A...

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

Embark on an unforgettable journey Beyond the Secret Lake in this new page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 and above! Book 3 in the international bestselling Secret Lake mystery adventure series. ~ Winner of the 2025 UK Selfies Children's Book Award ~ Finalist in the Wishing Self Book Awards 2024 ~ Middle-Grade Series Winner in the 2024 CIBA International Series Book Awards When Tom and Stella find a 100-year-old letter from their Edwardian friend Jack, his plea for help leads them and their friend Hannah back down the time tunnel to 1913. There the adventurers reunite with friends Lucy, Emma and Sophie at the grand Penworth Estate – unaware of the danger that awaits. Young heir Sebastian has fallen mysteriously ill, and tensions are running high in the household. With secrets lurking in every shadowy corner, it's up to the friends to unravel a dangerous mystery that threatens Sebastian's...

Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

A boy, a runaway alien and football… what could possibly go wrong? A funny, warm-hearted chapter book for ages 7–10. Finalist, 2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. When 11-year-old Charlie opens his front door to a glowing green alien one morning, life instantly gets… complicated. Eeek! has escaped from a faraway planet because he’s desperate to watch the football World Cup. Charlie agrees to help, and soon Eeek! is hidden in Charlie’s bedroom — sleeping on the ceiling at night and vanishing in a flash whenever anyone comes in. All is going surprisingly well, until nosy neighbour Sid Spiker spots Eeek! with his telescope and threatens to expose the secret. Laugh-out-loud funny, with a big-hearted friendship at its centre and a twist you won’t see coming, Eeek! The Runaway Alien is perfect for keen and reluctant readers alike. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. What readers say Eeek! has been praised by teachers, librarians...

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

Another page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set between 1900s and present-day London. The long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller The Secret Lake. (Book 3 also available!) Almost a year has passed since Stella and Tom discovered a time tunnel and travelled to early 1900s London, where they befriended Emma, Lucy and Jack. The magical moles that made the tunnel and secret lake appear have since vanished, but the children are longing to meet again. Then an illness, which puts Emma’s life in danger, changes everything. The moles reappear, just when needed, and Lucy realises the only hope of finding a cure lies in the future. So unfolds a thrilling tale of time travel, rekindled friendships and new threats that no one could have foreseen… The Secret Lake has now been enjoyed by over 600,000 young readers in the English language and is in translation in nine languages. This...

Genres: Advice & How To, Writing & Publishing
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+

A comprehensive and practical guide covering all aspects of self-publishing and marketing children’s books in print or as eBooks. Suitable for those just starting out or more experienced children’s book self-publishers who need help with their marketing. After reading this book you will understand: • How you can self-publish your children’s story at little or no cost • Why print matters for children’s self-publishing, but why eBooks are critical for marketing • Why it’s important to work with professional children’s editors, illustrators and cover designers, and where to find them • How to set up successful school visits and other events • Best practice and expectations for getting into bookshops • Which tools and advertising platforms can help with your book marketing • How to get reviews • Where to find other self-publishers for ongoing support and advice Includes links to a hidden online resources folder with downloadable samples and...

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Mental Health, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

“Hello, I am the Tell-Me Tree. Why don’t you come and sit by me…” Beautifully illustrated, this gentle picture book invites children to share how they are feeling – whether happy, sad or anywhere in between, through conversation, drawings or writing. Includes download links to a choice of Tell-Me Tree posters for use at home or in the classroom (including one where children can add their own friends or family beneath the tree), fun templates to help children draw their own tree, and links to resources for grown-ups. Suitable for ages 4-8, The Tell-Me Tree helps encourage discussion of feelings and emotions with friends, family and trusted grown-ups in a natural way. From the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake, Karen Inglis. Stunning pen and ink illustrations by Anne Swift.

Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

When little trees dream... A heart-warming Christmas tale for ages 3-5 about hope and friendship. Children and grown-ups will fall in love with little Bruce Spruce and his fir tree friends! As the snow starts to fall on Christmas Eve morning, little Bruce Spruce dreams about finding a home for Christmas Day. But when things don’t quite go to plan he finds that his friends are there to help and reassure him – and all is not lost. Needless to say, there is a happy ending! This delightful children's Christmas picture book from the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake comes with stunning pen and ink hand-drawn illustrations featuring little Bruce Spruce, Penelope Pine, Douglas Fir and Cedrick Cypress — along with a charming Christmas robin and an inquisitive squirrel! Also comes with links to free colouring sheets to keep little ones busy in the run-up to Christmas. Perfect...

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

'Ferdinand Fox trotted down past the park, where the seesaws and swings stood still in the dark. His magnificent tail sailed along in the light of the streetlamp above, which lit up the night.' 'That very same night, seeking bugs with her snout, Hatty the hedgehog was out and about. As soon as she smelled the scent of a fox, she scampered to hide in an old soggy box...' When Ferdinand Fox meets Edmond the baby hedgehog playing out alone one night, little Ed shrieks and curls into a tight prickly ball. He thinks the fox will eat him! But Ed soon realises that he is safe, and has just met a very special fox. Also introducing Hatty, Ed's mum... Perfect to share with toddlers and pre-school children ages 3-5. Older siblings and grown-ups will also love the rhyme! Includes eight pages of fun photos and facts about foxes and...

Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8

A boy, a magic book and a bossy boa constrictor - oh, and a VERY smelly gorilla with a zoo escape plan! A fun and fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 6-8. When Henry Haynes complains that his new book is boring he gets more than he bargained for. Before he knows it, he's been sucked down into the story and finds himself eyeball to eyeball with Brian, a bossy boa constrictor who's in charge of a zoo escape. Brian won't let Henry return home until he's released the animals, including some hungry lions and Gordon - the extremely smelly gorilla who masterminded the escape plan. To make matters worse, it looks as if Gordon's out to get Henry... Can Henry get home alive? And why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut about boring stories? Includes the first two chapters of Eeek! The Runaway Alien for free!

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

A gentle rhyming picture book for ages 3-5 about a fox that once fell asleep in the author's garden "Ferdinand Fox curled up in the sun as the church of St Mary struck quarter past one. His tummy was full, he was ready for sleep, and closing his eyes he began to count sheep..." When Peter Maceever spots Ferdinand Fox sleeping in his garden and tiptoes out to take a photo, Ferdinand opens one eye, then goes right back to sleep. He has far more important things to do – like dream about cake and ice cream! Young children love the rhyming story text, the vibrant illustrations inside Ferdinand's dream bubbles and the counting of time as the church clock strikes from one to five. Perfect to share with toddlers or preschool / early readers. Also available as a colouring book.

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

A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Enjoyed by over half a million young readers and in translation around the world! (Books 2 and 3 now available!) When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost...