This family of chimps led by Knuckles live by the lush waterfall deep in the forest. Grumpy Grumbles wants friends of her own age to hang around with - but a good story can get her out of a bad mood!

In the early years, children’s lives revolve around family and friends.

These stories explore everyday situations with familiar characters, giving children an insight into the world and into how others think and feel. 

Characters: 
Knuckles
Violet Cuddles
Grumbles
Tiko
Authored by: Rebecca ElliottIllustrated by: Rebecca ElliottBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Stella BlackstoneIllustrated by: Debbie HarterBook level: Blue Group
Authored by: Stella BlackstoneIllustrated by: Debbie HarterBook level: Blue Group
Grandma Bendy by Maverick Arts

Grandma Bendy is the bendiest grandma with twizzly arms and super stretchy legs!

Authored by: Izy PenguinIllustrated by: Izy PenguinBook level: Blue Group
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes... by Child's Play

“Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes…”

Come and join in everybody! This songbook will have children dancing and laughing all day long!

Authored by: Child's PlayIllustrated by: Annie KublerBook level: Purple Group
Freddie's Super Summer by Kate Gaynor

Freddie was looking forward to summer camp, but now that his best friend can’t go, he’s worried he won’t know anyone and will feel left out.

Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Aileen MurphyBook level: Blue Group
Authored by: Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly PetersIllustrated by: Jim CoplestoneBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Joyce DunbarIllustrated by: Tim HopgoodBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Joyce DunbarIllustrated by: Tim HopgoodBook level: Yellow Group
Elmer and the Big Bird by David McKee

Elmer is enjoying watching his cousin Wilbur playing with his friends, but he soon notices that there are no birds around. Where have they all gone?!

Authored by: David McKeeIllustrated by: David McKeeBook level: Blue Group

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