Five story worlds for ages 3–8

Brave Little Readers

Brave choices, family adventures and circus mysteries.

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From Kofi’s brave voice to Milo’s circus clues

Children’s books for ages 3–8Explore family adventures with Poopie Doo, Chinese festivals with Wei Wei and faith and kindness with Fatema. Tap a cover to find your next story to share.

Kofi’s Stories

Meet Kofi, a young boy with a magnificent afro and everyday challenges to work through. His stories explore self-belief, speaking up, patience and sharing through family encouragement and small, brave choices.

Suggested reading order · Kofi
  1. Kofi’s Magnificent Afro Adventure — begin with celebrating who you are.
  2. Kofi and the Courageous Little Roar — explore honesty and speaking up.
  3. Kofi and the Seed That Wouldn’t Grow — discover patience and steady care.

I’m Poopie Doo

Meet Amaya, nicknamed Poopie Doo, her brother Oaty MaBoaty, Mum Ambey, Dad Dan E L and Great-Great-Uncle Bebo. Follow their funny family adventures from home to Scotland and Tenerife, with new experiences and scrapbook memories along the way.

Suggested reading order · Poopie Doo
  1. I’m Poopie Doo — meet Poopie and her family.
  2. Poopie Doo and the Great Scottish Adventure — travel with Bebo and Oaty.
  3. Poopie Doo and the Tenerife Wedding — join a sunny family celebration.
  4. Poopie Doo and the Great Rainy-Day Rescue — a new indoor adventure. eBook available; paperback coming soon.
Cover of Poopie Doo and the Great Rainy-Day Rescue

Poopie Doo and the Great Rainy-Day Rescue

Ages 3–8

A Cheerful Story About Imagination, Disappointment and Making New Plans for Ages 3–8

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Little Bible Explorers

Join Eli and Maya as they explore the Bible, beginning with creation in Genesis. Warm illustrations, simple stories, discussion questions, activities and short prayers help children aged 3–8 discover faith, kindness and gratitude, one story at a time.

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Who Made This Wonderful World?

Ages 3–8 · Book 1

A First Bible Study for Ages 3–8

eBook £3.99Paperback coming soon

Wei Wei’s Festival Stories

Join Wei Wei in a world of Chinese New Year celebrations, glowing lanterns and festival dragons. Kindness, family support and the courage to keep trying help her discover that learning matters more than being perfect.

Suggested reading order · Wei Wei
  1. Wei Wei and the Lantern That Lost Its Glow — discover the light that kindness brings.
  2. Wei Wei and the Dragon Who Couldn’t Dance — find confidence through encouragement.
Cover of Wei Wei and the Dumpling That Wouldn’t Fold

Wei Wei and the Dumpling That Wouldn’t Fold

Ages 3–8

A Gentle Story About Patience, Family and Learning New Skills for Ages 3–8

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Fatema’s Little Stories

Follow Fatema through gentle stories of family, faith and everyday discoveries. Islamic values, dua, hope and gratitude offer reassurance as she learns to be patient, care for others and try with a sincere heart.

Suggested reading order · Fatema
  1. Fatema and the Moon That Went Missing — explore hope and dua.
  2. Fatema’s Little Prayer Garden — discover how patience and care help things grow.

Milo D. Clown: Big-Top Mysteries

Step inside the circus with detective Milo D. Clown and his wisecracking sidekick, Constable Coco Moko. Missing treasures and puzzling disappearances invite children to follow clues while exploring honesty, teamwork and the importance of asking questions.

Suggested reading order · Milo D. Clown
  1. Milo D. Clown and the Mystery of the Missing Golden Nose — follow the clues to a missing circus treasure.
  2. Milo D. Clown and the Case of the Vanishing Ringmaster — investigate a puzzling disappearance.
  3. Milo D. Clown and the Great Trapeze Trick — uncover trouble above the circus ring.

Stories & reading ideas

Questions to ask. Adventures to try.

Simple ideas for families who love stories.

A parent and two children sharing an illustrated book in a cosy magical library

Reading together · 5 minute read

6 story-time questions that help children fall in love with reading

What does your child notice? How might the character feel? Use these six questions with any picture book to make room for their ideas.

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A parent and two children sharing a picture book in a cosy cottage overlooking Scottish hills and a loch

Reading together ·

Scottish story-time activities: a family reading adventure

Pack an imaginary bag, become picture detectives and make a little adventure scrapbook. Bring a Scottish story to life with easy family activities inspired by Poopie Doo.

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Which adventure will you share?

A Scottish scrapbook. A lantern without its glow. A missing golden nose.

Try something unfamiliar with Poopie Doo, follow Wei Wei’s acts of kindness or look for clues with Milo and Coco Moko. Kofi’s everyday choices and Fatema’s stories of faith offer more ways to talk together about courage, patience and caring.

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