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Stories That Help Kids Feel Seen
  The Wild Ones The Quiet Ones The Dreamers Wonder- Folk

Award-winning stories for kids who notice everything and feel it all — from Eamonn the Bat to Effie the Midge

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I'm Molly Arbuthnott.
And I've spent 20 years reading what children can't say

Children show you who they are long before they can explain it.
That's what I write about — wild, imaginative honesty.
A bat afraid of his own glow.
A midge nobody noticed.
A child who feels just a little too big, or a little too small for the world around them.
These are the stories I tell — the ones that make kids feel less alone in being exactly who they are.
Molly Arbuthnott
Families

109K+

Countries

60+

Awards Won

17xaward

They’re only little once so..

Give Them a Story. The
'Read  It  Again' Kind

Meet Oscar, the London cat, who cuts through the "Must Read" noise and shows your kid exactly what it's like to be a little too curious for your own good — even before they have the words for it.
Because raising a reader isn't about more flashcards or the next "educational" app.

It's time we stop scrolling. Start reading together.

The stories they ask for. The pages they linger on.
The characters they bring up days later, out of nowhere.

When a child finds a story that feels like them, they carry it for years. Some day they'll remember: "That was my book."
Inside, you'll find . . .

Beloved characters

Oscar, Eamonn, Effie, and friends — each one written to feel like someone your kid already knows.

Big feelings

Being scared. Being different. Being small in a big world — told gently, never lectured.

More on the way

New books, school visits, and events — there's always another story coming.

Eamonn the Bat 
2026 People's Book Prize Winner

Eamonn the Bat 
2026 People's Book Prize Winner

A gentle bat who loves the light, Eamonn won the hearts of readers across the UK — and took home The People's Book Prize 2026 for Best Achievement. Published by Candy Jar Books, this warm, whimsical story about being different and following your instincts is now award-winning too.

Still talking about it...

The children loved her stories and had lots of questions for her afterwards! They have spoken about her visit for some time… and the delicious cat-shaped biscuits she brought too!
Alice P.
Rosemead School

"We have been delighted to welcome Molly to the Bridport Literary Festival. She oozes energy and enthusiasm for her work — we were all transported up to the West coast of Scotland!"

Joanna Jacobson
Bridport Literary Festival

"Molly is the most brilliant and devoted teacher and has put in so much love and effort. Eleanor has learnt so much from her and is now frequently to be found 'baking' with her dolls and teddies!"

Alix Young
Baking Buddies parent

"The children loved her stories and had lots of questions for her afterwards! They have spoken about her visit for some time… and the delicious cat-shaped biscuits she brought too!"

Alice Peman
Rosemead School

"Molly was brilliant when she visited our school. She took the time to meet with our children and shared her stories animatedly. She has been a real inspiration encouraging many of our children to be authors themselves."

Jason Gayler
Handcross Park School

"A big thank you to Molly Arbuthnott for coming in and reading her fabulous book. The children enjoyed every minute (especially the biscuits!)"

Stephanie
Big Sky Nurseries

What you're wondering

4–8. Though honestly, curiosity has no age limit.

Molly's readings are calm, paced, and welcoming — many schools tell us they work beautifully for sensory-sensitive kids.

Oscar the Ferry Cat is a favorite first read — or browse the full shop to find the right fit.

Reach out through the contact page, or message us directly at admin@mollyarbuthnott.co.uk — she loves visiting schools, libraries, and festivals.

Everything you need to start reading together
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  • School visits, booked directly
  • Free activity sheets and printables
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18 books, 18 charities supported so far — this month's proceeds go to Tiny Tickers ♥ (Charity No. 1155135).

The teacher saving child-hood creativity

The teacher saving childhood creativity

Molly Arbuthnott

From Kenya to London, Gernany to Italy, Glasgow to New York — Molly has spent 20 years inside children's imaginations. Her work has been celebrated by The British Library, Blue Peter, and Sir David Attenborough.

She hosts the ABCDE podcast, has supported 18 charities through her books, and has won 17 awards for her work with children.
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60 +
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17x
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18 books, 18 charities supported so far — this month's proceeds go to Tiny Tickers ♥ (Charity No. 1155135).

Since 2015: Over 2,500 babies identified. Families given time to prepare.

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