A heartfelt story about grief, loss and the death of a beloved pet dog.   Love From Alfie McPoonst Plot Summary Sadness wraps around Izzy’s home since her dog died. The story, suitable for EYFS and KS1 children, opens and continues with letters from Alfie to the little girl. The correspondence reveals that Alfie enjoys his life in heaven with…

April’s Garden Plot Summary The little girl, April, and her mother leave a place urgently to reach a temporary accommodation, but April feels lonely as everyone is behind a door. In these uncertain times, her mother encourages her to draw a garden of her dreams, and later she plants seeds found in the packets of donated magazines given by the…

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…