Books with author Sarah-Leigh Wills

“Have you ever thought that there was a monster beneath your bed? Benjiman has... This story is about a little boy called Benjiman, in an ordinary house, with an ordinary bed. But, what happens under Benjiman’s bed is far from ordinary... On this particular night, as Benjiman tries to sleep... Something tickles his feet. At first, he is shocked but, gradually, he begins to see a new friend. Who is scaring who? Is the one under the bed scared... Or, is it the one above... This book takes you on a journey of discovery. Come along as Benjiman and Monster become friends and help your child understand that there is nothing to be scared of below the bed, and, even if there is something... it could just be their new best friend!”The book is designed to be a very fun and enjoyable read while also helping young children understand not to fear the unknown. It also helps them understand others point of view, to talk about their fears and to overcome them. It also teaches children to make friends with those that are different from them.

The problem with Henrietta Hen is she's not so gentle. She's loud and nosey and she has a habit of getting into trouble...A real emphasis on friendship and caring for one another. A book full of fun and hilarious characters, a fire-fly loving Frog, Stinky Pinky Pig, who is looking for her wig, Mousey Mouse, who lives at the Well House and more! A delightful tale about an eccentric Hen called Henrietta Hen and her goofy donkey friend, Dotty Donkey, on a berry picking adventure. But they soon run into trouble on the way. Will their friends come to their rescue?This book uses personality and wit to explore friendships and kindness to others. It also promotes sharing.

Bertie Bread and Rosie is a light-hearted, colourful children’s book designed to teach children, and their parents, about the human body and how our digestive system works. Rosie goes shopping with her Mum and sees a lovely big brown loaf of bread just perfect for making into chunky slices for her lunch. Meet Bertie Bread! Rosie’s Mum serves up a big slice of Bertie for her lunch, and that’s where Bertie’s adventure begins.As Bertie travels through Rosie’s body he meets lots of characters like Brucey blood and the villi. He finds out how Rosie’s body uses food to give her energy and help her grow, and what happens to the bits of food that Rosie’s body doesn’t need.Bertie Bread and Rosie is part of The Busy Body children's book series by Heather Hawley, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Heather wrote the books to help children learn about the body, and have some fun along the way!The books were written with input from the educational sector, including Lucy McCappin, a primary school teacher in Central Scotland. Each book contains a diagram of the body, a glossary of words and a word search. If you’re an infant or primary school teacher, the books are suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2.All the books have kindly been reviewed and endorsed by Dr Sarah Bridges, a UK Consultant Paediatrician. "Learning how our bodies work is essential in starting to take control and making decisions about our own health and wellbeing. These books introduce these concepts through stories and pictures and leave young people wanting to know more. " Dr Sarah Bridges (MB, ChB, MRCP)The series also includes " Susie Sugar and Tom ", about a little boy who is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and " Josie Juice and Matthew " about the kidneys and renal system.

My name is Declan I’m a cute little elf.I am very good at taking care of myself.I love everyone in Sugarolly Wood.My job is to help them, collecting the food.I have a pet Mouse different from any other.He loves me and thinks I’m his brother.He wears the same clothes, shoes and hat.Always looking out for the farmhouse cat.Cheyenne the Wellybob fairy is my best friend.I go to her when I’m at a loose end.She is clever and bright and good and true.And always knows the best things to do.Hannah’s a witch who flies so high.She rides her broom all over the sky.Looking out for friends in need.She truly is a friend indeed.

When Atticus, The Rainbow Riding School's stable cat, begins acting out of character the ponies take it upon themselves to follow him stumbling upon his surprising secret!Atticus's Secret is the first in the book series of The Rainbow Riding School. The series follows the lives and adventures of a wonderful group of ponies and their friends living at the riding school. The wise old barn owl, Ptolemy, provides the strong moral compass to the books and is summoned by the ponies in times of need. His words always end the story with a simple moral message. Atticus, the ginger tabby stable cat and Ketchup, the cockerel, provide bite size humour to these charming illustrated books. The author is giving 50p of each royalty sale to one of four animal charities that complement the characters in the book.

The MULTI-AWARD-WINNING Go To Sleep! by Marion Adams! Tansy the sheep can’t go to sleep. She’s forgotten how to do it! But when she follows the barn owl’s advice and starts counting sheep, she realises that there is something wrong …Moonbeam Award 2017 winner, ebook category. Winner of The Gittle List 2017. Also awarded the Kirkus Star for 'Books of Exceptional Merit.'"Full of endearing little scenes and huggable sheep, this is a great book for any child’s bedtime." The Children's Book Review"A beautiful and timeless illustrated children's book about a sheep who can't sleep. Parents and kids will love it in equal measure." The Book Reviewers (5 STARS)"Children will enjoy reading this book and will want to read it again and again. I would definitely recommend this book to all young readers." Readers' Favorite (5 STARS)"Charming picture book ... Beautifully illustrated with an evocative text, it has kind messages about scary night-times and will encourage children to practise their counting." The Bookbag (4 STARS)

Vinny the Vet has a pet cat named, Mr Jangles who lives with her at the veterinary. One day when Miss Mitzi's brings her parrot Proteous Porter to see Vinny with a sore wing, Mr Jangles thinks it's a good time to play chase. Yet the adventure isn’t as fun as he first thought and Vinny has to call on some friends, including Fireman Buck to come to the rescue.

Ever wondered what would happen if a dog took a phone for the day and took photos? Dog Selfies is the charming rhyming picture book for 2-6 year olds. Lots of rhyming sentences with bright, lovely drawings: The Pekingese who accidentally sneezed. The Alsatian visiting the railway station.A Border Collie enjoying an ice lolly. A Poodle eating a great big bowl of noodles. And others rhymes make this book a unique gift that children love to read again and again.

The MULTI-AWARD-WINNING Go To Sleep! by Marion Adams. Tansy the sheep can’t go to sleep. She’s forgotten how to do it! But when she follows the barn owl’s advice and starts counting sheep, she realises that there is something wrong … "Full of endearing little scenes and huggable sheep, this is a great book for any child’s bedtime." The Children's Book Review "A beautiful and timeless illustrated children's book about a sheep who can't sleep. Parents and kids will love it in equal measure." The Book Reviewers (5 STARS) "Children will enjoy reading this book and will want to read it again and again. I would definitely recommend this book to all young readers." Readers' Favorite (5 STARS) "Charming picture book ... Beautifully illustrated with an evocative text, it has kind messages about scary night-times and will encourage children to practise their counting." The Bookbag (4 STARS) Go To Sleep! won bronze in the ebook category of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2017 and was one of 10 winning books in The Gittle List 2017. It was also awarded the prestigous 'Kirkus Star for Books of Exceptional Merit'.