Frances Stickley is a children's literacy specialist and primary school teacher, happiest when immersed in books or creative play. Her work draws on her deep understanding of childhood imagination, crafting stories that encourage a love for reading and narrative exploration. She writes with a playful spirit and a touch of magic, aiming to captivate young readers and foster their sense of wonder. Her stories are designed to spark creativity and engage children in the joy of storytelling.
Mouse is having a wonderful day: she's foraged four plump apples for her tea, the most she's ever found! But here comes Bear, and he's feeling especially greedy and mean. He wants every apple for himself. Mouse might have to think up a clever trick to teach Bear a lesson...
As Hoglet and his mummy walk home through the autumn leaves, Hoglet is puzzled and full of questions. Everything is changing around him - would his mummy love him more if HE changed too? Will her love ever change? But wise Mummy knows just how to reassure her little Hoglet that, whatever changes might come, her love will always stay the same.
What will you dream of tonight? This dreamy, sumptuously illustrated tale travels through deserts and waterfalls to shipwrecks and dragon-filled skies as a parent wonders where their child's dreams will take them as they drift off to sleep .
A fast, funny 'It's behind you!' tale with a rollicking rhyming text and bold, bright illustrations.
Imagine you can be whoever you want when you grow up in the gorgeous game of 'let's pretend'. Even though you might be small, if you just believe, you could be anything at all! What do you want to be when you grow up? A pirate or a dinosaur hunter, an engineer or a doctor? Through dressing up and imaginary play, there's nothing these four best friends can't be.
The story follows a scary underground bully, Troll, who terrorizes forest creatures with his harsh words from the safety of his cave. His perspective shifts when he encounters a sweet little rabbit who cannot hear his taunts, revealing the impact of his bullying. This moment prompts Troll to reflect on his actions and learn about the power of words, leading him to transform from a menacing figure into a friend who embraces kindness and empathy. It's a gentle exploration of bullying and the importance of understanding others.
A lyrical picture book reflecting on the positive messages and actions which came from the pandemic lockdown.
A delightful picture book which explores the importance of emotions.
A lyrical countdown to your baby coming into the world and a count-up to the memories you'll make together. For nine magic months, two hearts beat together, then with ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, a new life begins. One wonderful world, and now, one you. Through the magical story of the journey into parenthood, a beautiful message to a child is revealed: nothing else counts more than you. This poetic and poignant book about a child coming into the world would make the perfect gift for new parents, or a beautiful first book for a baby.