Wednesday 31 March 2021

A Turtle's Adventures

 


Shelly the Leatherback Sea Turtle
Had a shell that was painted purple
By a little girl named Lisa May
On a sandy beach at Matura Bay



Shelly, an endangered leatherback sea turtle, the largest of all living turtles, returns to Matura, her hatching beach in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.



There, she tells her exciting tales of jellyfish, sharks and killer whales.


And, the mystery of the purple heart on her shell is solved.


Learn about the threats she faces, as she shares the exciting stories of her adventures, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.

Tuesday 8 December 2020

A Letter from a Gorilla

 




To Whom It May Concern:

I am a gorilla, you may be surprised to learn
And, although my words may bite and burn
With this letter, your respect I hope to earn



Silverback Jeremy is a mountain gorilla who lives in Africa. If he could write us a letter, what do you think he would say?



Mountain gorillas are strong and powerful but usually gentle and quite shy.


However, silverbacks will protect the group under his care, even at the cost of his own life.


Discover why the mountain gorilla has become critically endangered and learn what we can do to protect these noble animals in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 5+.


A Letter from a Gorilla:

Thursday 27 August 2020

Believe in Fairies




Believe in fairies that come out at night
So beautiful, magical, and joyous a sight
From the realm of the fays, across the sea
Watch as they play in the hollow of a tree
They keep many fields and meadows alive
By helping wild herbs and flowers survive



A fairy tale for the young and the young at heart.



 A fifth of England's wildflower species are under threat.


Due to habitat loss, increasing numbers of wildflowers have already become extinct.


Learn to appreciate wildflowers and be inspired to help them grow in this beautifully illustrated rhyming tale for ages 4+.


Friday 14 August 2020

Song of the Blue Whale




In the Southern Ocean, there lives a blue whale 
Magnificent and free with a barnacle on her tail 
She swims the ocean’s depths; few follow her trail 
In the coldest waters, where only the brave prevail 



Despite a global whaling ban, the blue whale, the largest animal the world has ever seen, remains endangered. 



Blue whales are threatened by habitat loss and toxic pollution. 


They can also become entangled in fishing gear or suffer great harm by being struck by ships. 


Learn more about the threats she faces, and what we can do to help protect her, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+. 


Friday 8 May 2020

Mattie Boombalatty




In a town named Bascini
Lived Family Boombalatty:
Granddaddy Boombalatty
Daddy Boombalatty
Mummy Boombalatty
And Mattie Boombalatty



But Daddy Boombalatty lost his job in the country
So, Family Boombalatty had to move to the city
Off to a new school went Mattie Boombalatty
But making new friends was not very easy



People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.


When Mattie is bullied by rich girls at her new school, an unexpected visitor comes to her rescue. Join Mattie as she deals with the girls’ cruelty without becoming cruel herself.


Learn how she rejects riches, beauty, and revenge in favour of fairness and genuine friendship in this beautifully illustrated rhyming fairy tale for ages 4+.


Mattie Boombalatty: