Books published by publisher Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd.

Ahimsa: In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, respect for all living things and avoidance of violence towards others.On a 32,000 km journey through six Asian countries over six months, Caroline, a journalist, and her husband David, a retired paramedic, become increasingly aware of animal welfare, poverty and what we are doing to the planet. They had no idea when they set off that they were going to end up vegan. Ahimsa is the story of their journey, meeting colourful characters and exploring many philosophical themes along the way. It is topical and questioning, in parts funny, sad and increasingly angry.

Spot the Tick ...in Barbados, is a picture book about Nicole's exciting plans to visit the island of Barbados. It contains colourful, vibrant hand painted pictures that have been described as innocent, simplistic and naive, which are perfect for young children. It explores tradition, food and climate, with some added fun to spot the tick in each page. Pages have been dedicated to the prevention of Lyme Disease to bring awareness to young children that they should take precautions to avoid being bitten. The recommended age for the book is between 4 and 9 years.

What Am I Feeling?: Defining Emotions is a children’s book aimed at helping children to learn the language associated with common everyday feelings, therefore, helping children to increase their emotional literacy skills and vocabulary. It is ideal anyone working with or caring for children to help them understand what they are feeling and how to communicate it positively.

A story of Heidi and Huber, two teddy bears who live on a small mountain in Bavaria with their young owner Leisel. The first story sees Huber lost on the mountain and the second finishes after a trip to the zoo but no matter where the bears are they will always be together and look forward to their many adventures to follow. My inspiration for this book came from a time long ago when I was a new mother with a young son. I found the most enjoyable part of the day was inventing stories that made him smile and fall asleep with happy thoughts and pleasant dreams. No ghosts, no ghouls and no monsters. Happy stories for a happy son.

Ahimsa: In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, respect for all living things and avoidance of violence towards others.On a 32,000 km journey through six Asian countries over six months, Caroline, a journalist, and her husband David, a retired paramedic, become increasingly aware of animal welfare, poverty and what we are doing to the planet. They had no idea when they set off that they were going to end up vegan. Ahimsa is the story of their journey, meeting colourful characters and exploring many philosophical themes along the way. It is topical and questioning, in parts funny, sad and increasingly angry.

“Listen to your body. It isn’t hard to do. All it takes is a minute, even if you’re feeling blue.” Golden Sparkles are in every child’s heart, a gift from the universe connecting them to others and to their own feelings. Colourful, energetic artwork by Mateya Arkova, 2017 International Book Awards Winner and 2017 Gold Medal Reader’s Favorite in Children’s Nonfiction, brings to life the adventures of Dahlia, Victor and Bluu as they grow in mindfulness, learning to listen with all of their senses to what their bodies have to tell them each moment of every day. Through its transporting story and included glossary and exercises, Golden Sparkles offers a brief and beautifully illustrated introduction to key mindfulness concepts such as breathing, being present, and addressing emotions non-judgmentally to children from ages 5 to 10. This accessible book can be shared by a teacher or parent or read by children on their own to discover and practice a valuable tool that helps them respond to challenging emotions and thrive.

“How dare you stand up in a world ran by men?”Nana Yaa Asantewaa is no ordinary woman.The British Empire has invaded the Ashanti Kingdom of Gold Coast. They have kidnapped the cherished King and asked for the divine Golden Stool, which contains the soul of the Ashanti people in return of their beloved King. Nana Yaa Asantewaa is determined to stand up in the midst of all the terrified men and fight to rescue King Prempeh I.For over 70 years, the Ashanti Warriors have fought and defended their Kingdom against invaders. Mr Frederick Mitchell Hodgson from the British Empire wants to capture the Golden Stool for its power once and for all. This is the final battle but, this time, led by one extraordinary woman.Representation matters. Nana Yaa and The Golden Stool is the perfect bedtime story for children and educational for all generations.

Larna and Aron Gorry are forced back to the future Sherwood Forest and land smack in the middle of an epic and bloody battle. With the help of the young wizard Tiblou, they take on a new evil who is hell bent on gaining super powers at any cost; a murderous Boggret and a host of others, some good, some evil. Their perilous journey takes them to a new ice cold world where they have to fight for their lives against dark forces. Full of twists and turns, this adventure takes place set above and deep below ground before reaching its breath-taking climax.

This is the first in a series of illustrated children’s books about Granny Butterfly (a Red Admiral) and her butterfly friends and family. In book one, Bertrum (a Clouded Yellow) decides it’s time to leave the safety of Honeysuckle Meadow and venture out into the unknown with mishaps along the way! A charming book that will also educate children in identifying different species of butterfly.

When Mr Elvic first comes to his workshop on Cinder Lane, he makes an unusual discovery - an old, dismantled Wishing Machine. He sets about repairing it and, to his astonishment, the machine works perfectly. With his first wish, he gives his lovable ginger cat the power of speech. However, well-meaning as he is, Benson the cat is also very mischievous. It is not long before Mr Elvic and Benson find themselves in all sorts of scrapes as they set about using the secret Wishing Machine to help their friends and neighbours. Will other people find out about the machine? How reliable is a talking cat when it comes to keeping secrets? In this enchanting tale, Susan has drawn on her childhood memories to create a gentle world of kindly townsfolk and a talking cat. Poignant and beautifully written, "Benson and the Wishing Machine" offers an engaging modern parable that will amaze and amuse young and old readers alike.