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If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone

Emma — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“This delightfully silly story subtly guides kids through the art of broaching new friendships and careful listening.” - The Washington Post

A love letter to making friends from unexpected places, If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone is silly, wise, and surprising all at once.

If you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer? What will you talk about? Will you share secrets or ask questions? No one knows what will happen, really. This very silly story is full of the joy and wisdom that comes from making new friends from unexpected places.

Go ahead, pick up a banana and make a call. You’ll be glad you did.

The Christmas Owl

Emma — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bursting with Christmas magic, discover the heart-warming true story of a little owl who’s discovered living in the world’s most famous Christmas tree.When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that is. But when she wakes up, she finds that her tree has been transported to the Big City! Far from home, she’s soon to find out the true meaning of Christmas.Inspired by the real life story of the little owl who found her way to New York in the famous Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Center and who featured in Marvel’s hit series Hawkeye on Disney+. Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.

The Midnight Fair

Emma — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A spectacular, surreal and cinematic wordless picture book about the secret life of animals.

Far from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens. Wild animals emerge from the trees, a brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rollercoasters and rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now it’s time for the woodland creatures to have some fun?