Meet six finished Little Wonders of Buttonbridge storybooks by T. M. Webber, for ages 4–8. Explore their covers and opening pages, alongside more stories taking shape.
Six finished, illustrated adventures by T. M. Webber, published under Brackenquill. Meet each character and read an opening spread. Print specifications and purchase details are still to be confirmed.
A tiny cloud needs help finding its way home.
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Nell found the cloud caught on the bridge rail, between a spider’s web and somebody’s lost mitten. It was no bigger than an apple, with two wispy corners and a thoroughly stuck middle. ‘Hello,’ said Nell. ‘Are you lost?’ One drop landed on her shoe.
Borrowing a lion’s roar causes unexpected confusion.
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Rafi had written the invitation in his neatest handwriting. Lantern Evening. Saturday. In the square. Everyone welcome. He had drawn a lantern in each corner and volunteered to tell the town. There was only one difficulty. Buttonbridge was having a noisy morning.
Ten button passengers need a bridge that works.
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At the library making table, Tavi was building a small Buttonbridge. There were box houses, a blue cloth river and a bakery made from a biscuit packet. Ten buttons waited beside the river. They were going to Lantern Evening. ‘They need a bridge,’ said Tavi.
A little dragon discovers the value of teamwork.
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Pip arrived at the post office wearing a cap that was slightly too large and an expression that meant business. ‘I can deliver parcels,’ he told Mrs Bell. ‘Have you done a delivery round before?’ ‘I’ve carried a whole loaf home.’ ‘A useful beginning,’ said Mrs Bell.
A disappointing drawing becomes a funny performance.
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On Saturday morning, Bea had a splendid idea for Lantern Evening. She would draw her shadow on a great sheet of paper and put it on the hall wall. It would stand very straight. It would have two neat arms. It would look exactly like Bea.
A newcomer finds friendship through making something together.
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Jun had been in Buttonbridge for four days. At home, the cups were still in a box marked SHOES. Nobody could find the kitchen clock. On the town noticeboard, Jun found an invitation with a lantern in each corner. Everyone welcome, it said. Jun read that bit twice.
Meet Lady Luna, the first character in a new collection of animal adventures. More details will follow as the book takes shape.
Coming soonA story about finding a way and accepting help.
In developmentAn animal adventure about listening and working together.
In developmentA cat learns to adapt when a favourite sunny spot moves.
In developmentThese working concepts are being explored. The Harbour Map Club and The Thursday Key Club now have complete plots, character profiles and two opening chapters each. Full novels and release dates remain in development.
Three friends discover a map showing a street that appears only at low tide.
Opening chapters draftedMilo discovers a museum of almost-working inventions and must help save it.
Early conceptAda remembers a day everyone else has lost, and follows clues to discover why.
Early conceptFour neighbours and a set of unfamiliar keys uncover a hidden second life.
Opening chapters draftedA mistaken café booking starts an unlikely friendship between six strangers.
Early conceptAn audio editor hears her own voice describing an accident that has not happened yet.
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