Books published by publisher J. MacRae Books

This beautifully illustrated series of fact and fiction titles features a baby animal from one of the world's eight major land masses. Each animal baby has to deal with a difficult fact of learning experience, whether it be the birth of a baby brother or sister (Buster), adoption and the environment (Harry), poverty (Josh), or fear and friendship (Celia). Young readers identify with the character as he or she gets into trouble and then, by being resourceful and with help from family and friends, puts things right. Each page features a picture book illustration and story, accompanied by some non-fiction text. Two spreads at the back of each book provide nonfiction information, to be absorbed in the context of the story.

This beautifully illustrated series of fact and fiction titles features a baby animal from one of the world's eight major land masses. Each animal baby has to deal with a difficult fact of learning experience, whether it be the birth of a baby brother or sister (Buster), adoption and the environment (Harry), poverty (Josh), or fear and friendship (Celia). Young readers identify with the character as he or she gets into trouble and then, by being resourceful and with help from family and friends, puts things right. Each page features a picture book illustration and story, accompanied by some non-fiction text. Two spreads at the back of each book provide nonfiction information, to be absorbed in the context of the story.

At first it was boring for Karen at Mrs Cholsey's, the child minder's, where Dad made her go before and after school. He said Gran could not cope with Karen's antics at home.Then Stacey goes to Mrs Cholsey's, too, and Karen is pleased; the two of them can stand together against superior Timothy Cholsey who dislikes his mother looking after other people's children. But Stacey finds that Karen's high spirited ideas lead them into some worrying situations and dealings with Timothy take a rather surprising turn . . .Jacket design and illustrations by Kate Rogers.