Books with author Kirsteen Harris-Jones

Finlay is going on a Nessie hunt. While visiting his Gran, who lives beside Loch Ness, Finlay is determined to get proof that Nessie, the famous Loch Ness Monster, really does exist. Finlay's Gran might believe him but his big sister Sarah keeps telling him there's no such thing. Until they spot a monster-ish shape under the water ... There's no such thing as Nessie: is there? Travel to the shores of Loch Ness with Kirsteen Harris-Jones's bright, playful illustrations of the Scottish landscape accompanied by Chani McBain's fun monster-hunting story.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for help! Encourage your little ones with the true meaning of bravery through the beautiful story of Lizzy the Lioness by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere.Boys and girls will love the story of Lizzy, a little lion who must learn what it truly means to be brave in the face of hard things. When she sees someone in danger, Lizzy tries her best to help, but she quickly learns that sometimes being brave means asking adults for help.With a unique spin on the concept of bravery, Lizzy the Lioness is a timely picture book in an ever-changing world. Children will see that bravery is so much more than big muscles or loud roars but often is found in the tiniest people who have the courage to speak up when no one else will. By asking God for help and then bringing grown-ups into the picture, Lizzy shows kids that being brave doesn’t have to happen by yourself—it happens with help!New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere’s first picture book will make waves with its unique and compelling message for families everywhere. Parents and children alike will enjoy the beautiful artwork as well as the story of communication and teamwork.You don’t have to be the biggest to be the strongest, and you don’t have to be the loudest to be the bravest. Show your children God’s truest definition of bravery with the timeless story of Lizzy the Lioness.

“Heaven is exciting! Heaven is big! Heaven is safe! Heaven is forever!” Heaven: What’s It Like? How Do We Get There? is the first in a brand new children’s series titled First Steps. This series explains the foundations of the Christian faith in sensitive and simple child-friendly terms. In this first book kids will understand, through 60 rhyming stories and colorful illustrations, what heaven is all about. Children will be inspired and uplifted by the hope and promise of Heaven and their heavenly Father. This is a comforting book for children who have lost grandparents or other loved ones. In addition to learning about heaven, children will be inspired to live their earthly lives in a way that is glorifying and honoring to God.

Ollie the osprey loves to swoop into the water and catch fish. But once he's caught them, he's useless at throwing them! And if he can't throw a delicious fish to Isla, she'll never become his friend. Rory the otter says he can help Ollie get better at throwing fish. Full of fun sounds, this is a brilliant story, by interactive storyteller Emily Dodd, about doing what you love, with gentle illustrations of a host of loveable Scottish birds and animals in the picturesque Scottish Highlands.

Plum and the fairies of Blossom Bakery are looking forward to Princess Crystal's Winter Ball but who will be crowned the Snow Belle? Plum has been working hard to get better at skating but on the day of the ball it's all going horribly wrong. Will her fairy friends be able to bring some festive cheer? A gorgeous new series about fairies, friendship and baking!

When an important messenger arrives at the Blossom Bakery on opening day asking Cupcake and her fairy friends to make a cake for Princess Crystal, they can't wait to get started. But things start to go wrong and as the pressure mounts, the fairy friends realise they need to work together to make the magic happen. A gorgeous new series about fairies, friendship and baking!

'We loved the farting bits - it's a really funny book' Joe Walshe (aged 7) In the Borderlands of Wild Woolly Wales, a young cow is in search of comfort and company. She gives her Dad the slip and thinks she has found what she is looking for, when the local lads follow her and discover her secret. What could have turned into a right pickle comes good when they save her skin in a most unusual way, and she ends up the star of the show. But the lads hope she will do it again! Bum Bum! 'Liked it very much, echoes of Roald Dahl' Simon Collinge 'Engaging example of devolutional political satire' childe roland

'We loved the farting bits - it's a really funny book' Joe Walshe (aged 7)In the Borderlands of Wild Woolly Wales, a young cow is in search of comfort and company. She gives her Dad the slip and thinks she has found what she is looking for, when the local lads follow her and discover her secret.What could have turned into a right pickle comes good when they save her skin in a most unusual way, and she ends up the star of the show. But the lads hope she will do it again! Bum Bum!'Liked it very much, echoes of Roald Dahl' Simon Collinge'Engaging example of devolutional political satire' childe roland

Willow the wildcat kitten and her brother Corrie live in a cozy den in the forest with their mom. But disaster strikes when a nosy sheepdog collapses their den. Can the kittens stop fighting long enough to learn how to work together and find a warm, safe new home? Written in lively rhyme, this charming tale of two siblings learning to appreciate each other and work as a team features dynamic watercolor illustrations of forest wildlife and two adorable wildcat kittens, which are endangered in Europe. From the author of best-selling Skye the Puffling and Rowan the Red Squirrel, Willow the Wildcat brings the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and its animal inhabitants charmingly to life.