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Mara Bergman

    This author focuses on creating works for young children, with her writing often incorporating poetic elements and playful language. Her stories frequently explore themes of curiosity and discovering the world. Bergman employs an engaging style that resonates with young readers, fostering their imagination. Her extensive body of work offers a wide range of topics, presented in a way that is accessible and enjoyable for the youngest audiences.

    The Seal on the Beach
    Glitter Kitty
    The Night We Were Dylan Thomas
    Lively Elizabeth!
    Nick Mack's Good Luck
    Oliver Who Would Not Sleep
    • Nick Mack's best friend, Ellie, has a dog called Newton, whom she says is as much Nick's dog as hers. But Nick still wants a pet of his own. When Aunt Terri comes to visit, Nick finds a four-leaf clover in the park - and his good luck soon kicks in.

      Nick Mack's Good Luck
    • Elizabeth is a lively little girl. She loves stomping around, making a racket and creating an awful kerfuffle. One day she does the thing that she knows she should never do: she pushes Joe Fitzhugh. Joe tumbles into Jonny, who knocks into another child, and on and on and on. Oh dear, Elizabeth! What have you done?

      Lively Elizabeth!
    • The Night We Were Dylan Thomas

      • 78 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Mara Bergman's poetry captures the profound moments and intricate details of memory, exploring the transformative experiences within families. The collection juxtaposes the vibrant, fearless life of a young woman with the poignant reality of a dying mother who clings to life for the sake of a great-grandchild. Through evocative imagery, the poems reflect on the emotional landscapes of loss, connection, and the one-sided dialogues we maintain with those who have passed.

      The Night We Were Dylan Thomas
    • Glitter Kitty

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A fun, feline tale, full of glitz, glamour and glitter! From the bestselling illustrator of The Princess and the Wizard

      Glitter Kitty
    • "Little Maggie is on holiday with her aunt and uncle. Meanwhile her mum waits for Maggie's baby brother to come home from hospital. On a walk across the wild Norfolk shoreline, Maggie finds a seal pup stranded on the beach, all alone. She is the sweetest thing Maggie has ever seen. But without her mum, how will the seal survive? Who will rescue her and will she ever be returned to the sea, and find her family again? Expressed through her vivid dreams and thoughtful actions, Maggie longs for the rescue and survival of this dear little seal pup. And, all the while, she hopes with all her heart to be reunited with her own mum and baby brother again."--Publisher.

      The Seal on the Beach
    • Bears Bears Everywhere

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Imagine loving bears so much that you wish for them to come and play with you. And then imagine if your wish came true and you suddenly had bears, bears everywhere What would you do? Discover the perfect solution in this fun, yet reassuring book.

      Bears Bears Everywhere