Books

AI Kid

Ava Kandinsky is a ten-year-old girl, struggling to make friends and fit in at school. Inspired by her parents’ high-flying computing careers, Ava has developed exceptional coding skills and decides to use them to program an AI companion – Kid. Together, they devise plans to help Ava make real friends at school, with disastrous and often hilarious results. Along the way, Ava and Kid make some life-changing discoveries that help them understand that real friendship can’t be coded.

A microchip with AI written on it

The Wasp that Changed the World

Fed up with being a wasp, William despises his stripes, his wings and even his sting. But a chance encounter with a snail sets off a chain reaction of events, showing him that even the smallest act of kindness can have the biggest impact.

A microchip with AI written on it

Mummy Had a Stroke

Meet Spike, a friendly sprite who helps young children come to terms with what has happened when a family member has suffered a stroke. With gentle guidance, Spike shows how to cope, ask questions, and understand what has happened – making the experience a little easier for children.

A microchip with AI written on it

Aesop’s Fables Reworked – In Progress

A modern twist on the classic Aesop’s Fables, bringing timeless tales to life for today’s readers, exploring events and issues that matter now.

Tom wearing a carboard lion maine mask

1979 / The Killer Rabbit Incident – Development Idea

A fine spring morning in 1979 (as previously mentioned – the year I was born), U.S. President Jimmy Carter was enjoying a relaxing and peaceful day fishing in Georgia (my child’s name is Georgia – are these events inextricably linked?!). From out of nowhere, a terrifying possessed rabbit swam menacingly towards the unsuspecting president. Its razor-like teeth bared, its nostrils flared, and its demonic red eyes mercilessly transfixed on him… Will he escape? Could this event shape the future of society?

A cartoon rabbit with a knife