Lynne H

Baloo writes a letter to you so you can learn about humpback whales and how they live. It is hoped that after reading the letter, you will gain a new appreciation for whales.

A wild storm damaged the Buckleberry Community Hall and there was no money to pay for the repairs. The community decided to hold a billycart race to raise money for the repairs.

After working hard, the Buckleberry community decided to take a mystery tour together. The adventure provided new experiences and fun.

Olly and Verity experience a wonderful tropical staycation. They see and do things that they have never done before.

The Buckleberry farmers need the support of the Buckleberry community. Woolly and the flock play their part to help.

Mummy is ill and Olly and Verity have been asked to take the Buckleberry Butter Box in to town to buy food.

A group of friends find a piece of paper and use it in a variety of ways. The final item they made was a kite but they struggled to make it fly.

Travel back to old Nara in Japan and meet Kai. Discover how kintsugi came to be.

Travel back in time to the Tokugawa period and follow Yamaguchi Keiko and her relationship with a samurai.

Farmer Ted saves the day by carrying out random acts of kindness in Buckleberry. He becomes the star of Buckleberry.

Olly and Verity take a trip to the forest. They encounter conkers for the first time. They are then shown how to play "conkers" with Mummy and Daddy.

A huge storm hits Buckleberry and impacts on the whole community. Unexpected visitors make themselves at home in the gardens and homes of the people. Beverly is one such visitor.

Olly and Verity find out that it is a Special Day for Mummy and Daddy. They don't know what the Special Day is.

Olly and Verity take a spring adventure with Mummy and Daddy. Their camping experience turns out to be amazing.

A man and woman live together with an A to Z group of animals.

Join Olly and Verity as they go on an adventure at the bottom of the garden. They make a new friend called Woo.

Olly and Verity have a lovely day when Imi comes over to play. They keep themselves busy by playing and exploring the backgarden. Berry bushes provide an interesting experience for the day.

Mummy and Daddy find they have a dilemma. Both must work but it is school holidays. Who will take care of the kids? Join Olly and Verity as they experience a week of being cared for by a few people.
This story provides a novel way to teach children the days of the week. It is hoped that children can recall what happened to them on certain days and plan for others. It encourages brothers and sisters to look after one another.

Babysitting Banjo took and unexpected turn of events for Olly and Verity. Banjo found something amazing.

Join Verity and Olly as they go pond dipping with Grandpa Sam for the first time.

Join Verity and Olly as they experience their first "Passata Day".

The Buckleberry Community Club decided to arrange a nature scavenger hunt. The whole community joined together to go on the hunt. They made an unexpected discovery that provided them with a future mission.

This story provides a strategy to speak with confidence. The story and activities develop creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, literacy, and communication skills.

Join Olly on a class excursion to the forest. Can you remember what he saw, when and where?

A parcel is delivered to the house. Who is it for? What is it? Olly and Verity have a big surprise when the "special delivery" is revealed.

A delightful story about a sheep called Woolly. She tries to be a helper but ends up going on an adventure.

Being able to persuade is a lifeskill. Use the novel approach to empower children and their ability to be persuasive.

For people who love to learn about nature and our environments.
This book will investigate four key questions.
What are coasts and how are they formed?
Why are coasts important?
Why are coasts under threat?
How do we manage our coasts?

This story is set in the Genroku Period of Japan. Emperor Higashiyama was in power and the Tokugawa Shogunate governed. The transition from Princess Yukiko to Emperess Consort Chuuguu marked a rare historical moment. It is hoped that readers will become curious and want to learn more about this part of Japanese history and culture.

Sugashima provides the setting for a story about Momoko, the Ama and Toyotomi. Read about how a disaster brought them together to then be able to create something precious and rare.

During the Tokugawa period, the arts flourished. The Maeda clan invited artists from different parts of Japan to live in Kanazawa, and to develop and share their expertise. Journey with Tanaka Genki and learn his fate.

Do you want to improve your reading or the reading of others? Take a look at suggested strategies that can help develop your reading.

One hundred suggested activities that can be done once the book ahs been read. The activities encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.

One hundred activities to do whilst reading a book. The activities will assist in developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and literacy skills.

The “Fed-Up Club” is about a penguin, dog, bird, and old man feeling sad. They come together to form an unexpected friendship and find happiness to form the “Happy Club” forever.

What is going on in Buckleberry? Things are going missing and people don't know why? The community come together to solve this puzzle. The outcome is unexpected.

Farmer Ted and Matilda arranged their strawberry harvesting event for the Buckleberry community. They did not know that it would be the start of a mystery.

A Rainy-Day Box is a story about making use of a craft box on a rainy day. The story, characters, activities, and graphemes help develop creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills. Sometimes making something out of recycled items turns out to be the best thing to have fun with.

Verity's Book Week Party provides an opportunity to introduce graphemes. The colourful images, storyline and activities help develop communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration skills.

A story using graphemes and activities to help develop literacy, communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Suggested activities to do before reading a book. The activities support the development of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and literacy skills.

This a story about a lost dog who finds a new home with Sally, Mummy and Daddy.

Enjoy a day with a sumo wrestler. Learn about their daily routine.