"A story for them. A helping hand for you."
Thirty gentle bedtime stories, each featuring a different baby animal from the heart of the forest — a curious little mouse, a wandering hedgehog, a brave fox cub, and twenty-seven more woodland friends. Each story unfolds softly across two pages: one richly illustrated scene to explore together, one quiet tale to drift off to. Written to calm, not to excite.
Perfect for one story on busy nights, or two when your little one needs a little longer to settle. And for the grown-ups: tucked at the back, six proven sleep techniques — from white noise to skin-to-skin contact — because the best bedtime book takes care of everyone in the room.
A knight, a pony, and the world's most exciting non-adventures
Sir Rumble is the bravest knight in all the land — just ask him.
With his trusty pony Sancho by his side, he roams the magical kingdom of Glimmershine, ready to battle villains, break curses, and rescue anyone who needs a hero. There's just one small problem: most of the time, there's nothing to battle at all. What Sir Rumble mistakes for the belly of a fearsome monster, Sancho recognises as just a cave — with an echo.. What Sir Rumble calls an ancient curse, Sancho solves with a bit of common sense.
A lovingly illustrated collection of short adventures for children aged 2–6, perfect for anyone who believes that the greatest heroes aren't always the loudest ones in the room.
Every little artist needs a first canvas.
This is where your little one's creative journey begins.
Some of the sweetest moments happen right at the kitchen table, with a crayon in a chubby little fist and a whole page waiting to be filled. The Little One series was made for exactly those moments. These are first colouring books designed for toddlers aged 1 to 4, with big, bold, simple pictures that are just right for small hands still learning what crayons can do.
Each book follows the same gentle idea, only the theme changes. Your little one can colour the animals they already love, the everyday things they are just beginning to name, or a whole page full of Christmas magic. Large outlines and single-sided pages keep it all easy and mess-free, while every quiet colouring session gently builds focus, confidence and those first important motor skills.
More than a colouring book, it is your child's very first canvas. A lovely way to spend an afternoon together, and a thoughtful gift for birthdays, baby showers and first Christmases alike.
Where little artists are born.
What parents are saying
“OMG! This was adorable~ Super cute little stories, each a page long. Easy to read to the kids, and for the older ones to read to themselves. Gorgeous formatting and images, and a book that deserves shelf space, if only for the colors and design! Really liked this!”
Tamar
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About Me.
Some books are written from research. Mine was written from the trenches — and from love.
I'm Barbara Fox — a teacher, a mother, and someone who spent far too many nights standing in a darkened nursery, swaying a crying baby and wondering why none of the books on my shelf seemed to truly help. The stories felt flat. The advice felt cold. And I kept thinking: surely there's something better than this.
So I wrote it myself.
My daughter was my greatest inspiration and my most honest critic. From the very beginning, I wanted her bedtime to feel like something special — a moment of closeness, of calm, of magic. Not a routine to get through, but a ritual to look forward to. Every story in this book was written with her in mind, and with the hope that your little one might feel that same sense of warmth and wonder.
The calming techniques at the back of the book didn't come from a textbook. I tried them myself, in real life, on real sleepless nights. I talked to midwives, I did my research, and I kept only what truly worked — six simple, proven methods that helped me and my daughter find our rhythm together. Because new parents deserve practical support, not just pretty words.
As a teacher, I understand how children learn and how they find comfort. As a mother, I understand the exhaustion, the uncertainty, and the overwhelming love that comes with those early months. My books are where those two worlds meet.
There are more stories on their way — because there are always more bedtimes, more tired parents, and more children who deserve a little magic before they close their eyes.
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