Buttercup Magic: A Mystery for Megan
‘Buttercup Magic: A Mystery for Megan’, for 6-9 years, published by Piccadilly Press in 2012.
When nine year old Megan moves to Buttercup House, she’s not quite sure what to expect. But before long, she makes friends with Freya who lives next door, and discovers that Buttercup House is no ordinary house. Soon, Megan meets the magical animals who live there – some very clever mice, Dorothy the cat and a beautiful golden dog called Buttercup. Megan and Freya begin to unravel some of the mysteries of the house and the animals who live there, with the help of Freya’s granny and an old book, ‘The Book of Strange Tales’, which they discover in their library. A captivating book about friendship, mystery and magic!
Also available as an e-book and an audio book, published by the BBC’s Audio Go, narrated by actress Clare Corbett.
Grub’s Pups
‘Grub in Love’, for 2-6 years, published by Piccadilly Press in 2011.
In ‘Grub’s Pups’, Grub is about to become a dad but isn’t taking his responsibilities very seriously. Ruby and Billy can’t wait for the pups to arrive and and race around to Billy’s when ‘the very exciting thing’ starts to happen. But when pup number five arrives, they realise something is wrong – “The fifth little Grublet wasn’t squeaking at all.” But with a little love and lots of care, the fifth little pup lets out a tiny “Squeak”. Third in the Ruby and Grub series, this continues with the fun and frolics of the previous books.
Illustrations by Sarah Warburton.
Co-edition in Slovenia by Skrivnost as ‘Paco in njegovi kužki’.
Grub in Love
‘Grub in Love’, for 2-6 years, published by Piccadilly Press in 2011.
When Billy and his dog, Tilly, move next door, Grub isn’t impressed. Neither is Ruby: “I don’t like boys,” she says. But when she sees Billy and Tilly playing, she realises that they look like a lot of fun. Then Grub falls in love with Tilly. He whines and he pines. Ruby even buys him a toy bird with a squeak, but nothing will cheer him up; but Ruby and Billy come up with a great solution to make them all happy. Second in the Ruby and Grub series, this book sees the introduction of two new characters – Billy and Tilly.
Illustrations by Sarah Warburton.
Co-editions in Australia by Koala Books, The Netherlands by De Vries Brouwers, as ‘Robbie is Verliefd’, and Slovenia by Skrivnost as ‘Paco se zaljubi’.
Ruby and Grub
‘Ruby and Grub’, for 2-6 years, published by Piccadilly Press in 2010.
Ruby adores her pup, Grub, and he adores Ruby. However, he proves to be a bit of a handful and creates all sorts of trouble and a lot of mess. One day, he escapes and Ruby’s mum decides she has had enough. “Grub,” she says. “You will have to GO!” So Grub goes to stay with Uncle Tom. But the house just isn’t the same without him and Ruby misses him too much. First in the Ruby and Grub series, this book sets up the relationship between Ruby and Grub and looks at the bond between a little girl and her dog.
Illustrations by Sarah Warburton.
Co-editions in Australia by Koala Books and The Netherlands by De Vries Brouwers, as ‘Robbin en Robbie’.
Out of Print
All Grown Up
‘All Grown Up’, for 2-5 years, published by Autumn Publishing in 2006.
William is feeling very grown up and wants to go to bed on his own: “I am going to bed now, all by myself,” he says. William does all the things he knows he should do, like putting on his pyjamas and brushing his teeth, and does some extra things too, like playing hide and seek with Teddy Edward and Teddy Bill. But still William can’t settle. Something feels wrong. Something is missing!
Illustrations by Andy Everitt-Stewart.
Best Friends
‘Best Friends’, for 2-5 years, published by Autumn Publishing in 2006.
Willow and her beloved dog, Star, love to go rambling through the countryside. They chase leaves and play ‘fetch’, but Star always makes sure he stays close to Willow. One day, they go rambling in the woods and Star gets distracted by a squirrel. He can’t resist chasing it and before long he is lost! But it isn’t long before he is reunited with Willow once more.
Illustrations by Andy Everitt-Stewart.
