Books in Green Bananas series

Best friends Toucan, Giraffe, and Penguin all have something special about them but it takes the others to point it out. Giraffe feels he is too tall, Penguin wants to fly, and Toucan is embarrassed by his big yellow beak. But they discover that they can use their differences to help their friends. A lovely story about friendship and celebrating differences.

Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and Grandpop have a plan to show Flora that Rufus only wants to be friends—with the help of a little fairy magic! A delightful story about a little girl discovering friendship in an unexpected place! Perfect for kids who are overcoming early fears.

Three mini fun and engaging stories about under the sea creatures! Wobbly Jellyfish: Jellyfish is very wobbly. She's too wobbly to skip, too wobbly to play hide and seek, and too wobbly to swim in cold water. When she has to look after a new girl, Octopus, at school, Jellyfish finds that she can be brave when she needs to be. Prickly Sea Urchin: Sea Urchin can't play with everyone else—his prickles hurt them and he punctures their toys. But then he meets another sea urchin and finally has a friend to play with! Fabulous Fish: Fabulous Fish is fabulous in every way. He has fabulous spots, fabulous fins, and is fabulous at everything he does. But no one want to play with him because he boasts all the time. Can Fabulous Fish learn that everyone is fabulous in their own way?

One day, Flora the Fairy’s teacher tells the class that they will be tested on their magic skills the next day. They have to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else and then back again. All the children start practicing but Flora can't remember the words of the spell. Luckily, Flora's parents and grandparents show Flora that all she needs to do is relax. They have great fun practicing the changes and the following day, Flora passes the test with flying colors!

Three heart-warming stories with a special message: however stormy life gets, your friends will help you through! When the wild wind brings down the big tree in the wood, the animals have nowhere to call home. Kind Miss Chutney takes them in. . . but then the rain comes. It splits and splots and threatens to spoil her home, too. Her new friends want to help, but what can they do? Never fear, for a sunny day brings a bright idea. . .

Bill Bird has got some really cool new boots. The problem is, he can't untie his laces! So when he goes Molly Mouse's party, he treads on everyone's toes. Finally, Molly helps him undo them. But then there's another problem. He can't tie them again! Three delightful stories about the trials of a young bird and his new boots. Perfect for kids who are just learning to tie their own laces!