Join Grandma on a thrilling adventure across the vast and rugged landscapes of Western Australia in Grandma’s Adventure by Josephine Lancaster. This delightful children’s book follows Grandma as she sets off on a unique quest to find gold in the outback, armed with nothing but her trusty metal detector and a spirit of adventure. Along the way, she faces the challenges of living in the harsh wilderness, from battling red dust to encountering Goanna lizards, snakes, and other wild creatures.
Ideal for reading aloud or enjoying alone, Flo the Floating Tissue by Josephine Lancaster is an invitation to dream and venture forth, turning each reading into a new magical experience. Flo is an ordinary tissue swept away by the wind and carried into an unexpected adventure. On its journey, Flo meets a friendly frog, a determined dragonfly, and a team of clever spiders. Together, they travel streams and rivers, making friends and learning the value of teamwork. This charming tale gently explores themes of resilience, friendship, and environmental awareness, showing how even the smallest things can have the grandest adventures. Perfect for children aged 5 to 10, this book will become a treasure in any children’s library.
Would you like a book of new and wonderful stories for your child to read, filled with colorful pictures and lessons? Pebbles the Alien tells the charming tale of a tiny alien rock who unexpectedly lands on Earth. As Pebbles journeys through gardens, art studios, and the deep sea, new friendships bloom, and valuable lessons are learned. Despite longing for home, Pebbles’ courage and kindness shine through every challenge. In the end, Pebbles finds a surprise. This uplifting story celebrates adventure, friendship, and the magic of new beginnings.
Josephine (known as Jose) grew up and studied in Oxford, UK. Her early career saw her inspiring young children’s love of reading as a dedicated teaching assistant. She firmly believes that the main hypothesis regarding reading and writing performance stems from early exposure to literary reading, the availability of poetic language linked to play, frequent spontaneous games, and a relationship with adult caregivers in which availability and attentive listening are guaranteed. This builds a framework that connects with language in a way that transcends, enhances, and facilitates entry into conventional literacy.
“Flo the Floating Tissue”, “Grandma’s Adventure”, and “Pebbles the Alien” by Josephine Lancaster are a delightful assortment of children’s books filled with magic and fantasy. Adventure, the discovery of magical places, incredible animals, curiosity, friendship, courage, camaraderie, joy and much more come together in short, easy-to-read tales, perfect for even the youngest members of the family. Ideal for fostering a love of reading in children and nurturing their imaginations as the stories unfold. Are you ready?
Josephine (Jose) was born and educated in Oxford UK. As a qualified teaching assistant, she was active in the progression of reading in young children.
Then adventure called, and she left the UK to start a new life living in the goldfields of Western Australia, searching for alluvial gold using a metal detector.
In Grandma’s Adventure, Grandma embarks on a grand journey all the way to Australia to search for shiny gold! She drives her car across bumpy, dusty roads, sleeps on the roof, and uses a metal detector to find treasure. She discovers plenty of gold nuggets, and various animals decide to join her adventure. Grandma exchanges her gold for money, but when there is no more gold to find, she flies back home to England. What adventures will unfold on such a peculiar journey? This delightful book showcases the power of imagination and the strength of community.
