Books published by publisher Beachside Books

David A. Ballard draws inspiration from his own experiences and that of his children and grandchildren, his nieces and nephews, in his first collection of lyrical poems for children of all ages. There are belly laughs including a roller skating grandma, and a mischievous elephant, and a boy with a musical talent for playing his bum, and a mouse that flies to the moon, and a bookworm called Bertie - and don't forget Giggling Gertie!Enjoy reflective poems about the simple things in life, from having fun at the beach and the treasures you can discover in the attic, to the joy of yo-yos, kites and beautiful sunsets.We hope you enjoy this collection of personal poems to make you smile and think from a talented new poet and song writer.An 86 page paperback, including colour illustrations

Jack and Boo's Snowy Day is a children’s picture book that follows the adventures of two children exploring, playing and spotting nature outside in the snow. Written in prose poetry with illustrations over full colour photographs.Also includes a winter spotter guide and winter activity ideas.Ideal bed time reading or reading practice and educational aid for nursery and primary level.Photos taken on the real Isle of Wight, UK.Third in the Jack and Boo series from independent publisher, Beachy Books. For more information visit www.beachybooks.com.

Jack and Boo's Wild Wood is a children's picture book story, for ages 2 to 8 years, about two children exploring an ancient wood, smelling, tasting, collecting, exploring nature, poetically written and illustrated in full colour with real photos.Includes a woodland spotter guide, scavenger hunt and family activities.An original mix of fun, fact and fiction from Beachy Books, an independent children's book publisher based in the Isle of Wight.For more information on other Jack and Boo adventures visit www.beachybooks.com

There's a Thingamanose stuck up Rose's nose but nobody believes her -- especially Dad! He thinks he 'nose' best! A comically illustrated, rhyming children's book for those with a nose for mischief. Contains slime!A story about a thing-up-a-nose and how sometimes it's very annoying when adults don't believe you.Part picture book, part comic, part chapter book, in a handy size for reading alone, for reading at bedtime, or reading by a teacher.A rhyming, illustrated comic-style, funny story for children. Ideal for ages 5 to 8.Rose's life is snot-very-fun after she wakes up t o find her nose blocked with a Thingamanose stuck up there. But, however she moans, nobody believes her, especially her parents. After the Thingamanose escapes on a school trip to a pepper factory (to have a 'nose' around!) it causes havoc. Can Rose find a way of capturing it and convincing her parents she is telling the truth? That there is such thing as a THINGAMANOSE!

Set in the lush woods of Compass Point Park, Curse of the Beast is a timeless love story about a seventeen-year-old girl who falls in love with a dark and mysterious young man, even as she discovers his grim secret. Together, William and Corrina's friendship grows and love intensifies until an ill-fated event causes the curse to be fulfilled. When the table turns and William becomes the hunted, readers will find themselves on the edge of their seat as they follow Corrina's journey to save her beloved beast.