Tales from the Woodpecker Tree is Lesley’s first book and is a compilation of stories for young children. The tales include everything from a rock star tiger and a selfish woodpecker, to a sad little boy who has lost his smile. There is also a touch of magic in an Elizabethan fairy tale. Even Lesley’s cat has a starring role in one story, as does a lonely cat called Ozzie and Norsworthy, the very grubby garden gnome.
Buy NowChristmas Tales from the Woodpecker Tree is a compilation of seven stories all about the festive season. Some old favourites return from the first collection, ‘Tales from the Woodpecker Tree’, such as Chester the cheeky tiger and Wilberforce the baby woodpecker. The stories are suitable for reading with children aged 4 and above, while older children will enjoy reading it independently.
Buy NowIt is 1970, 800 years since the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. The events of those turbulent days are about to resurface and touch the lives of a group of young children in a quiet Cumbrian village, giving them a summer they will never forget. A summer where they each have to deal with the trials of growing up, face their fears and learn from the past, ultimately putting the ghosts to rest and preventing Sir Hugh De Morville’s sword from killing once more.
Jojo knew everyone was going to be sad when he was gone so he decided to try to find a way to make them remember him with a smile. This little book, beautifully illustrated by Alan Jones, tells the story of how he did just that, and hopefully it will help young children to deal with the sadness of losing their own pets. Look up to the stars and smile. They’ll be watching…
Buy NowMonty the dog has never been happier. The sun is shining, his food bowl is full and life is perfect. Then one day, a cheeky blackbird arrives and Monty’s world is turned upside down. In this enchanting book, beautifully illustrated by Lisa Williams, Monty has to learn a very important lesson, before becoming a hero and making a very special new friend!
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