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Why Can't I Play? Baby Ruby Bawled The Day the Rains Fell
Ella Moves House Miss Bubble's Troubles Spike and Ali Enson
Ben's Birthdays The Young Chieftain
Why Can't I Play?

Why Can't I Play?
Published April 2010

It's the summer holidays, and a new girl arrives at the park. She's mean and bossy. She boasts about her house, with its lake full of boy-eating crocodiles, its dungeon towers and worse hazards. When the new girl's mother hands out party invitations, the children are naturally not keen. Their parents think the party idea is lovely and they agree to take the children.

The new girl's house does not have any horrible hazards, and the party is great fun. When it comes to blowing out the candles, the new girl makes a wish... that she could play with the children.

  • Depicts a multiracial group of parents, grandparents and friends.
  • Successful resolution to the dilemma of making new friends.
  • Socialisation and joining a group comfortably.
  • Author: Elizabeth Hawkins
    Illustrator: Bill Bolton
    Age: 5+
    Pages: 32
    Price: £5.99
    ISBN: 9781848530164
    Format: 250x210mm

    Baby Ruby Bawled

    Baby Ruby Bawled
    Published May 2010

    Baby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mum gives her a feed, Nanna takes her for a drive and Grandad walks her around the garden. But Ruby keeps on bawling. At last her brother Theo has a go and sings her a special song he makes up. The whole family are so tired after all of this, they fall asleep - all except Ruby.

  • A charming story about a new baby in the family and an older sibling's important role.
  • Illustrations by well known and popular artist Ken Wilson-Max.
  • Multi-racial and inter-generational family setting.
  • Author: Malaika Rose Stanley
    Illustrator: Ken Wilson-Max
    Age: 4+
    Pages: 24
    Price: £5.99
    ISBN: 9781848530171
    Format: 230x230mm

    The Day the Rains Fell

    The Day the Rains Fell
    Published May 2010

    At the beginning of time, a goddess descends to Earth and finds that parts of the land are dry and the plants are wilting. The animals are thirsty. The goddess is inspired to make enormous clay pots which she pushes into the earth to collect the rainwater so the animals can drink. While she works, her daughter makes a necklace from scraps of clay. The animals show their gratitude by adding colours to its dull beads – the flamingo gives its bright pink, the zebra its stripes and the ant a deep red.

    With beautiful watercolour illustrations and a page of information about traditional African pots and beads.

  • Spectacular, vivid watercolour images by Karin Littlewood.
  • Experienced children's author with background in publishing.
  • Looks at the environment and the necessity of water for life.
  • Beautiful, well-drawn selection of African animals.
  • A Creation fable, classically written and beautifully illustrated.
  • Author: Anne Faundez
    Illustrator: Karin Littlewood
    Age: 6+
    Pages: 32
    Price: £5.99
    ISBN: 9781848530157
    Format: 250x210mm

    Ella Moves House

    Ella Moves House
    Published May 2010

    Ella's mum has a new partner and now they're all moving into a new home together. Ella is not at all happy about this and does all she can to make it clear. As they are moving into the new house, a neighbour's dog makes off with Ella's doll Mollie. Ella is terrified but Joe saves the day, chasing the dog and getting Mollie back. Joe's derring-do wins Ella over and they all live happily ever after!

  • A positive look at step fathers.
  • A multicultural family setting.
  • Detailed illustrations to engage children.
  • Adjusting to life in a step family.
  • Author: Angela Hassall
    Illustrator: Caroline Ewen
    Age: 5+
    Pages: 32
    Price: £5.99
    ISBN: 9781848530065
    Format: 215x265mm

    Miss Bubble's Troubles

    Miss Bubble's Troubles
    Published September 2010

    A rhyming story about a much-loved teacher and her clever Rainbow Class. When Miss Bubble badly bumps her head and loses her memory, it's up to Rainbow Class, Shriek the parrot and Milkshake the cat to save the day!

  • A great book for group reading and participation.
  • Multicultural school setting.
  • Humorous rhyming junior fiction.
  • Spike and Ali Enson

    Spike and Ali Enson
    Published September 2010

    Everyone loves Spike's baby brother, Ali. But Spike suspects Ali is an alien! When Spike discovers a way to learn the truth, he begins to realise just how different his family really is…

  • Positive depiction of an adoptive family.
  • Humorous portrayal of sibling rivalry.
  • Funny, quirky artwork and alien fantasy story.



  • Ben's Birthdays
    Published September 2010

    Everyone else has had more birthdays than Ben: his sister Jessica has had 10, and Dad has had 38! But Ben's birthday never seems to come. Then Ben rescues a magical snail who grants him his wish – a birthday every day!

  • Reinforces the idea that waiting for special occasions is what makes them special.
  • A story about birthdays and learning to be patient.
  • Multi-racial family and classmates.
  • The Young Chieftain
    Published September 2010

    Has life ever ganged up on you, hit you from behind and forced you to become a totally new person?

    It happens to Jamie. The day his dad is killed. Suddenly, he and his mother must travel from their Los Angeles home to a remote Scottish island to bury him. Here, Jamie finds himself at the heart of ancient feuds where even his life is at risk.

    There's a mysterious, magical stone.
    There's a secret place only true chieftains can find.
    There's a huge struggle for power.

  • Author is an Emmy and BAFTA award nominated screenwriter and producer of children's TV.
  • Touches on bereavement and family relationship themes.
  • A strong, loveable main protagonist of dual heritage.
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