Hi! I’m Susan:) I moved to the Isle of Bute in 2017, having visited often with my girls ...back when they were still just wee potatoes.
Bute has always felt quite magical to me. Now, as a granny to two wonderful grandchildren, I wanted to share some of that magic by creating stories to tie in with our island adventures!
I hope these books will spark a little curiosity in young readers - and maybe even inspire them to search for a Bubble Buckie at Kilchattan Bay, or explore Moss Wood for a moochy mole! You never know what you might find ...
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Bute Tales
The Bubble Buckie
of Kilchattan Bay
of Kilchattan Bay
Down by the rock pools, Goose, Scrunch and Mimi discover an odd-looking shell tangled up in an old fishing net. But, to their surprise, they find it's still someone's home!
The Lost Welly Bothy
of Windy Hill
of Windy Hill
Goose has a mighty boot calamity - thanks to a VERY unusual dog who loves pinching wellies! As they give chase, they find an odd little house - with a curious owner!
The Dancing Sheep
at Glecknabae
at Glecknabae
Every evening, the sheep at Glecknabae toddle home to their barn to sleep ...
...or do they?
Goose and Scrunch are on the case!
Moleus P. Munch of Moss Wood
Someone is munching words at Moss Wood and causing havoc on the poetry trail - but he's not for stopping! A tasty tale that serves a menu of fun new words to learn!
The Dreamin' Tree of St. Blanes
Mimi tells the girls about an enchanted ash tree that once grew near the broch of St. Blanes. But is it really just a story? An ancient magic is about to stir ...
A little message for nature lovers!
Each book has a special corner at the back dedicated to the natural environments the characters explore.
If bedtime allows, they can learn how to protect the sea life they’ve just read about, discover which animals they might see in the woods, or enjoy nature with some gentle mindfulness practice...
...or f you can't wait to get the little darlings to sleep, you can also stop at 'The End'
If bedtime allows, they can learn how to protect the sea life they’ve just read about, discover which animals they might see in the woods, or enjoy nature with some gentle mindfulness practice...
...or f you can't wait to get the little darlings to sleep, you can also stop at 'The End'
Bringing the stories to life ...
I create my own illustrations, and you can see some examples of them (speeded up!) below. You can find out more about the process on my illustrations page.