Our books
We create lovely books to encourage children to pause and notice nature, whilst developing an inquisitiveness about the world in which we live…
Perfect for young readers, our books are written in gently rhyming verse to encourage aural and oral development through rhyme and repetition. Charming narratives also promote close observation and thoughtfulness. Within all our books, you’ll find fun facts to encourage families not only to read together, but to learn and play together too.
Our books feature hand-drawn illustrations, with washes of oil, watercolour, acrylic and pastel on mixed textured surfaces. We print on the highest quality paper - sourced from an FSC-certified supplier - to ensure that our books look and feel beautiful whilst doing our best for the environment.
And most importantly, children love them!
Our latest title WE ARE FAMILY, recently launched as a paperback edition, and is available in bookshops nationwide NOW! See some reviews below…
“Utterly fascinating, this is an amazing book suitable for all ages. The cleverly designed pages are creative, engaging and colourful. While you are reading and learning about animals, there is a reflection on human family groupings and choices. A great way to build empathy and understanding for the different families in one class, this is a book I would share widely across the school”
— Erin Hamilton, Reading Lead at ASSET Reading Advocate. Book blogger & reviewer
““We Are Family is bursting with fun, warmth and colour. Gorgeous vibrant illustrations wonderfully complement the text, which blends a gently inclusive message with exciting animal facts on every page. This book will definitely appeal to curious young nature lovers and is a picture book for all types of families everywhere to enjoy together.”
— Frann Preston-Gannon, Award-winning Author/Illustrator
“Delightful, original book about diversity”
— The Irish Times
“I LOVED it - such an important approach and the illustrations are gorgeous!”
— Lauren Hollyoake, Publisher of Grazia Magazine
“A warm, friendly, inclusive look at families in wildlife, it tells us everything we need to know about our own families”
— The Hunting Raven Bookshop
“I cannot recommend this book highly enough for PSHE in school...there are so many talking points”
— Sharon Porter, Teacher & book reviewer
“ Full of fascinating animal facts...Beautifully illustrated throughout, it encourages children to appreciate different ways of living as well as the importance of conserving wildlife ”
— Primary Times Magazine
“Tastefully presents different family dynamics and creates space for children to connect and converse about their own family structure”
— Jamel C Campbell Early years Educator, Mentor & Children’s Author
“A heartwarming and inclusive celebration of all types of families packed with fascinating facts about the animal kingdom”
— Little Library Owl
“A gorgeous and original book that is full of facts that will delight any nature-lover. The illustrations are in a vibrantly-coloured collage style that is lively, unique and eye-catching!”
— Lulu Skantze, Editorial Director at Storytime Magazine
Take a look at all our doodles & Scribbles children’s book titles…
we are family
Hardcover, 2022
Paperback with gatefolds, 2023
There are billions of creatures on this earth, but there is only one YOU! This book celebrates the myriad ways in which young grow up on this wild, wonderful planet, and the journey we all take to find our true place in the world.
A beautiful and thought-provoking exploration of how the many ways of being a family are both natural and reflected in nature.
ISBN: 978-1999770433
hedgehogs don’t live in the city!
Paperback, 2019
‘A whistle and a purr make Grace stop in her tracks,
Every time the leaves stir: Listen, what was that?’
Beautifully written in lilting verse with exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, this is the endearing story of two children's encounter with the rare and prickly little mammal that captivates young readers everywhere.
ISBN: 978-1999770419
parrots don’t live in the city!
Paperback, 2017
‘They were flying their kite loop-the-loop up high
When something emerald flickered by...’
This is the delightful story of two children's encounter with the bolshy, brilliant ring-necked parakeets that are now spotted all across Europe and beyond. These beautiful birds captivate little explorers - where did they come from? How did they get here? Why did they stay?
ISBN: 978-1999770402