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Summer’s Garden

Get ready for the second installment of The Motley Crew!

Summer the Seahorse is one of a kind,

Caring and calm – the best friend you could find.

Although she has fins, she loves lending a hand,

The seahorse that’s special and lives on land!

She believes in others but is shy when alone.

Will Summer learn she has strength of her own?

Summer is desperate to help out the crew’s garden but didn’t expect it to be so hard! Will she learn that she has the strength to finish it all by herself?

BENJI’S BLANKET

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Benji and The Motley Crew as they set out on their very first adventure together. 'Benji's Blanket' is a story your toddler won't be able to resist, brimming with lessons and love.

What readers have said

  • Benji’s Blanket is lovely! The rollicking rhyme reads so nicely, and the story combines hide-and-seek fun, peril and a happy ending, all with a strong message of kindness.

    Pippa Goodhart, Author of the ‘You Choose’ series

  • The characters are really lovable and the values represented are great examples for little ones. The clever rhymes make it easy for children to follow and are a great way to support language development. Thoroughly recommend it!

    Peter, Amazon review

  • A wonderful story book my daughter keeps asking to read at bedtime over and over again.

    Jon, Amazon review

  • This is a delightful book. Beautifully illustrated and containing such important messages about teamwork and friendship. My 2 year old grandson loves it and my granddaughter loves the pictures. I will be looking out for more work by Lucy and Nivya

    Mrs Hall, Amazon review

  • Amazing book, great characters, beautiful illustrations and fantastic writing. An essential book for any child's collection.

    Mrs Cochrane, Amazon review

  • Well thought out, beautifully written story and an all round fantastic book for the kids! A great gift for a wide range of ages, with lovely thoughtful messages behind each and every page!

    Izzy, Amazon review

  • I loved 'Benji's Blanket': the rhythm and rhyme are a delight and the story is worked through the poem naturally and with the lightest touch. Children will be captivated by the flow of the narrative and the delightful illustrations which support the characters beautifully

    Simon O’Malley, Principal, Repton Cairo

  • [There is] a range of characters that young people can empathise with and relate to. I love the idea of hearing how the rest of the characters get on in other stories.

    Suzannah Cryer, Head of Highfield School

big ideas for little hearts

Join Benji, Bunny, Hammy, Llama and Summer in a series of heartwarming adventures that will capture your child's imagination!

Step into the enchanting world of The Motley Crew, where stories entertain, impart valuable life lessons and ignite adventure. Start your collection with Benji’s Blanket to make story time an extraordinary journey filled with laughter, education and inspiration.