Peggy is eighty and the family are having a birthday party. Her son's gift of a beautifully crafted notebook comes with a request. Peggy's not so keen on telling her own story, but each of her family and neighbours has a story to tell, revealing not just Peggy's life but that of her village, tucked beneath Cader Idris on the southern fringes of Snowdownia.
A timely and fun picture book for children between 3 and 7, with a strong message of inclusion and kindness to all. This heartwarming tale celebrating difference is written by award-winning author Manon Steffan Ros and brought to life for young readers via Jac Jones’ quirky, colorful illustrations. The Welsh version of the book won the prestigious 2020 Tir na n-Og Prize for children’s fiction.A new family moves in next door to Bob. They speak another language as well as English, eat unusual food, and look different to everyone else Bob knows. But Bob and Tim from next door quickly become great friends when they start playing and having fun together. When their classmates are mean to Tim, Bob stands up for him, and the new family are soon part of the community. And even though they’re different, that doesn’t matter at all.
Dylan was six when The End came back in 2018; when the electricity switched off, and the world he knew disappeared. Now he's 14 and he and his mam have survived in their isolated hilltop house above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales, where mother and son confide their experiences and memories in a found notebook - the Blue Book.[Bokinfo].
As Huw's nan begins to slip into dementia, he uncovers surprising family secrets linked to her long-lost brother, Johnny, who vanished during WWII. This revelation prompts Huw to explore his family's history, leading him on a journey of discovery that alters his understanding of his heritage and the impact of war on personal lives. The narrative intertwines themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of familial relationships.