Gill Smith is a swim parent. Her life is spent as a taxi service ferrying her two children around as they compete in swimming competitions and galas. Life is hectic and there is much to think of, forms to fill in, bags to get ready and food and drinks to have in readiness for hungry and thirsty little swimmers.In her funny little book, Gill shares her observations of life as a parent whose life is full of their children's activities.

The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets."Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The Times, The 20 Best Children's Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn't believe Mattie is responsible e...

"Profound, deeply moving but also healing. It's aimed at children but, honestly, anyone grieving should read it" - Daily Mail"Deeply poignant" - ObserverAfter Michael Rosen's son Eddie died of meningitis aged just 18, Michael makes sure Eddie lives on in their memories.Visiting the places they went together and speaking to Eddie's friends and siblings, he discovers how Eddie is still with them all.Simply to...

Snow and puppies cause fun-filled chaos in a heart-warming animal rescue story set in a cosy village from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith - the perfect gift for kids who love pets, animals and all things vets."Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith." The TimesThe Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat ...

A poetic, powerful story about a little brother and a big sister finding a new home and new hope after being rescued from a boat lost in the dark sea.A little brother and his big sister try their best to settle in a new home, where they have nothing left from before except each other. The little one makes new friends and quickly learns to laugh again but his sister remains haunted by the shadows of their past and hides away in their broken house. Trying to help his ...

A dramatic and moving story set in the same world as the international bestseller The Island from the celebrated novelist Victoria Hislop.The absorbing story of the Cretan village of Plaka and the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece's former leper colony – is told to us by Maria Petrakis, one of the children in the original version of The Island. She tells us of the ancient and misunderstood disease of leprosy, exploring the themes of stig...

Are you ready to feel more inspired?When you start your own business, or think about starting your own business, you will hear a lot of stories that either drive you, give you motivation and inspiration, or you hear the nay-sayers.This book is for the women entrepreneurs that want to hear the real stories of what it takes to be yourself and run a business, with all the different hats you might have to wear.Learn from inspirational women just like you who have been t...