📚 For young readers

Picture books built for bedtime, storytime and the walk home — plus short stories for ages 5 and up. Pick a book off the shelf!

🧸 PlaytimePlaytime 🌼 WildflowerWildflower 🐦 Bird LifeBird Life 💙 Brother & SisterBrother & Sister 🍂 AutumnAutumn 🧵 MarlaMarla 🐭 Mouse LifeMouse Life 🌳 The Tree and BoyThe Tree and Boy ❄️ SnowflakeSnowflake 💧 RaindropRaindrop
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Picture books

Big pictures, big feelings, and stories to read again and again.

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Cover of Autumn by Alan Huckerby: two children reading under an autumn tree
Picture book · Ages 4–8

Autumn

A Magical Journey of Sibling Imagination, Nature, and the Changing Seasons

When Bernadet and Jarden settle beneath their favourite autumn tree, falling leaves spark their imaginations.

A heartwarming tale of autumn, family, and the magic of seeing the world differently.

🚀 JardenTo Jarden, the leaves become golden spaceships.
🌳 BernadetTo Bernadet, they become the children of mighty trees, returning their gifts to the earth.
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🐦 KindnessBird Life by A Huckerby: a girl kneeling beside a small blue bird in a flowering garden

Bird Life

Jenna and a little bird who needs a friend.

Bird Life

At a difficult moment, Jenna spots a colourful bird in a flowering tree — and what begins there soon becomes a journey.

When the little bird is hurt, Jenna, with the help of her mother, cares for it. But will the little bird ever fly again?

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💙 FamilyBrother & Sister by A Huckerby: a boy and girl reading together on garden steps

Brother & Sister

Toby and Jenny, side by side through everything.

Brother & Sister

Toby and Jenny are brother and sister — and they stand by each other, whatever comes.

A heartwarming story about the special bond between siblings, and how the people we love help us become who we are.

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🧵 DreamsMarla by A Huckerby: a girl in an orange dress admiring a gown in a Paris dress shop

Marla

A young girl with a big dream of fashion design.

Marla

Marla loves fashion. When her talent for design is noticed, one simple moment starts her on the path toward her dream.

A story about confidence, friendship, and following your dreams.

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🐭 CourageMouse Life by A Huckerby: a child wrapped in a blanket with a little mouse in a cosy burrow

Mouse Life

A cosy burrow, a cold night and an unlikely friend.

Mouse Life

A little mouse discovers an unexpected visitor — a lost child — and on a cold night shares blankets and warmth in the cosy burrow.

A gentle story of friendship, courage and helping others — even when you are very small.

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🧸 FamilyPlaytime by A Huckerby: Gwen in a wheelchair hugging her dolly, with her brothers and parents in the garden

Playtime

Gwen, a broken leg and a dolly up a tree.

Playtime

Gwen is having a very difficult day. Her brothers have hidden her beloved dolly high up in a tree — and with a broken leg, she cannot chase them.

But as she thinks back on all the little things her family has done for her, Gwen discovers how much her brothers really care.

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🌼 NatureWildflower by A Huckerby: a bright yellow wildflower with a hummingbird and bees in a mountain valley

Wildflower

A tiny flower wakes up and reaches for the sun.

Wildflower

In a peaceful mountain valley, a tiny wildflower wakes from her winter rest and grows toward the morning light.

When she opens her brilliant yellow petals, bees and hummingbirds come to visit — and carry her pollen across the land.

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🌳 CuriosityThe Tree and Boy by A Huckerby: a boy with his hand on a big tree beside a woodland path

The Tree and Boy

A curious boy, a big tree and a woodland full of wonders.

The Tree and Boy

A curious young boy explores a peaceful woodland of towering trees, birds and flowers.

Sitting beneath the trees, he learns to slow down, look closely and enjoy the beauty of nature — every moment outdoors can be an adventure.

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❄️ WonderSnowflake by A Huckerby: a girl in a winter hat reaching for a glowing snowflake, with her parents

Snowflake

Elisa and one very special snowflake.

Snowflake

One evening, a special six-sided snowflake drifts down and lands on Elisa’s fluffy hat. She wants to keep it forever!

As it melts, Elisa learns how its water helps the land, crops and flowers grow — even a tiny snowflake can make a difference.

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💧 AdventureRaindrop by A Huckerby: a smiling raindrop above a water lily and a mountain stream

Raindrop

One little drop’s big journey from the clouds.

Raindrop

One little raindrop leaves the clouds and falls to a sparkling water lily, then rushes through streams, waterfalls and mountain rivers.

At last he reaches a quiet mountain lake where his raindrop friends are waiting — a goodbye becomes a homecoming.

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Short stories for ages 5+

Four collections of short stories that look at life from a child's point of view.

Cover of Children's Short Stories — Series 1 by Alan Huckerby

Children's Short Stories — Series 1

For ages 5 onward
2024
Cover of Children's Short Stories — Series 2 by Alan Huckerby

Children's Short Stories — Series 2

For ages 5 onward
2025
Cover of Children's Short Stories — Series 3 by Alan Huckerby

Children's Short Stories — Series 3

For ages 5 onward
2025
Cover of Children's Short Stories — Series 4 by Alan Huckerby

Children's Short Stories — Series 4

For ages 5 onward
2024

“A vivid imagination and curiosity are what all children have. That is how they learn and become individuals.”

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Leaves are golden spaceships!
Bernadet & JardenAutumn Can the little bird fly again?
JennaBird Life Side by side, whatever comes.
Toby & JennyBrother & Sister One day I'll be a designer!
MarlaMarla Small, but very brave.
The little mouseMouse Life

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