Todd-Stanton, Joe – The Bell Bookshop

The comet

Emma — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can't resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before. But what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home. 'The Comet' touches on the stress and pain of moving house, but also how it can open us up to new experiences.

A mouse called Julian

Emma — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rising star Joe Todd-Stanton brings his unique, modern illustration style to an inversion of the classic Aesop Fable of The Lion and the Mouse, as Julian the Mouse learns that sometimes, having a friend over for dinner can be just the right amount of variety in your day.

When the fox tries to sneak into Julian’s burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian’s front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it’s not long before each realizes that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.

Luna and the treasure of Tlaloc

Emma — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault, lie his most prized possessions - a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by. Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal. Whilst travelling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumours of a palace filled with great gold treasures. When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Working together to find the palace Atzi finds herself in danger; Luna needs to decide what matters most.

Luna and the treasure of Tlaloc

Emma — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Comet

Emma — Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A picture book touching on the impact of moving away from home that teaches coping skills for kids struggling with relationships and sense of belonging, while also holding space for the places they come from. For fans of The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl.

“A lovely story to share with anyone who is struggling to find comfort in a new situation.”
-STARRED REVIEW School Library Journal

When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before.

So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before … but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.

Parents looking for childrens books that target ages 3-5 and emphasize the value of imagination and play as acts of self care will be excited they found this beautiful book!

Leo and the Gorgon’s Curse

Emma — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. The fourth entry in the 'Brownstone's Mythical Collection' series follows Leo Brownstone, who's been tasked with hunting a terrifying gorgon. But is the gorgon the menace everyone thinks it is?