Joan Stimson Books

A collection of contemporary stories and rhymes designed to appeal specifically to one year olds. The book is intended for bedtime or anytime reading.

A collection of monster stories written to appeal to the under fives. The stories feature Cyril the monster, who has an unusual bath, jittery Ginger and the monster who is afraid of children. The book is one of a series designed for anytime reading.

Short stories, poems, catchy verses fro children ages 2 to 6.

In a small village, a magic porridge pot is given to the people and will keep producing porridge unless it is deliberately wasted. All goes well until some porridge is spilt.

Oscar the little bear is very much like the preschool kids who will enjoy this story. He loves to run and play rough-and-tumble games -- but he doesn't have a playmate. Every night before going to sleep, he says to Mom: "I wish there were more bears on our side of the mountain". One day, a new bear family moves nearby, and best of all, one of the new bears is very young -- just like Oscar. His name is Ollie. But before long Oscar discovers that Ollie doesn't like any of the games that Oscar plays. Oscar can't imagine why. All he knows is that he is disappointed in his new playmate. But as this gentle story nears its conclusion, the children who have it read to them will begin to understand why Ollie doesn't like playing with Oscar. And once Oscar finds out for himself, he learns how he can make Ollie his real friend. Attractive, full-color illustrations on every page.

After the arrival of his baby sister, Little Panda's mother begins to call him Big Panda, but it takes him a while to adjust to his new role.

Joan Stimson's witty stories, rhymes and characters are aimed for reading at bedtime or as a playtime treat.