The Station Cat Plot Summary A cat appears at a train station, meeting wistful passengers who have lost hope for various reasons. While seeking a home, the cat gradually shifts the mood of the otherwise dull setting and its lonely visitors: a man who wished to be a painter but, due to family commitments, abandoned his dream; a boy who…

The Boldest White is the third book in the series centred around Faizah and Asiya, written by the Olympic fencer medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad and S. K. Ali. The story struck a chord with its predominantly female cast and a sense of community. Plot summary Faizah loves being in a group because “it feels right.” On Fridays, she goes to the…

Welcome to the Best Bakery is a picture book that offers young readers an alternative perspective on the wolf. Aimed at early years and KS1, it tackles the themes of learning from the masters, friendship, and enjoyment from sharing food. Plot summary of The Welcome to the Best Bakery The story follows Bunny, who enters the best bakery in town…

Let It Snow brings two families – the Squirrels and the Hares caught in a snowstorm to find that friendship can blossom on the grounds of differences. On Christmas Eve, the Squirrels and the Hares were doing their usuals – bringing vegetables to the market and shopping, but none of them expected to be stuck on a snowdrift on the…

A bear story that captures the atmosphere of an old shop and the wish of a boy. It is Harry’s birthday, and he wishes for “a most particular kind of bear”. At Mr B’s House of Bears, the boy meets an elderly shopkeeper, who is delighted to offer any bear from a woolly to a scarcely-any-hair-there-bear. Honestly, Harry admits that…

Pumpkin Moon is a story where the everyday meets the supernatural. Four children sit around the table at home, carving pumpkins and making costumes for October 31st – Halloween – which they cheerfully show to their parents. The festive mood is conveyed with warmth and childlike sincerity, yet with a hint of approaching change. After midnight, hundreds of pumpkins, joined…