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ENGAGING CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CHILDREN AGED 3-12 YRS

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Wren Tales Publishing, founded by author and teacher, Krystal Wade, offers engaging author visits featuring her books Mabel’s Magical Meal and Finding Toby's Smile. Drawing on her classroom teaching experience, Krystal delivers lively readings, interactive activities, and discussions that inspire a love of reading.
 

Schools, kindergartens, and libraries are invited to register their interest below to host a memorable and magical literary experience for young readers.

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Mabel's Magical Meal

This colourful and fun-filled Children's book is designed for children in the early years and is perfect for parents, kindergarten teachers, and early years educators.

The Perfect Gift

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BIRTHDAYS

Looking for the perfect birthday gift? Mabel’s Magical Meal is a bright, engaging children’s book ideal for little ones aged 2-6—featuring vibrant illustrations and playful colours that inspire early exploration.

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LEARNING AT HOME

Looking to engage your little one at home? Mabel’s Magical Meal offers a fun, vibrant exploration of the rainbow, healthy eating, and real-world object recognition—perfect for early learning moments.

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CLASSROOMS

Looking for an educational book for the early years classroom? Mabel’s Magical Meal is the perfect way to introduce healthy foods through touch, smell, and sight, pairing beautifully with real-life foods. It encourages children to explore their learning environment and discover matching colours throughout their centre.

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Finding Toby's Smile

SLVR Awards Finalist (Big Feelings & Beyond)

This beautifully written story by teacher, Krystal Wade, is designed to speak directly to experiences that are very common for neurodivergent children, especially masking, internalising feelings and emotional overwhelm. 

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BIRTHDAYS

Looking for the perfect birthday gift? Finding Toby’s Smile is a beautifully illustrated book for children aged 4–9, promoting self-awareness, emotional support, and strategies for overcoming negative feelings.

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EMOTIONAL AWARENESS

Looking for a book to support your child in sharing their emotions? Finding Toby’s Smile highlights the importance of checking in on one another and encourages children to talk to family, friends, and teachers when they're feeling down.

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CLASSROOMS

Looking for an educational book to support children with big feelings and loneliness? Finding Toby’s Smile aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and helps guide the next generation in regulating emotions and supporting one another.

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Featured Author:

Krystal Wade

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Welcome!

Wren Tales Publishing, founded by self-published author, teacher, mum and wife, Krystal Wade, is an independent house providing author visits, books to purchase and free printables.

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Book Reviews

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

Dynamic husband & wide duo!

This book teaches little ones so much about keeping our plates full with colourful food.

Gemma J

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

My son is obsessed!

My son is obsessed with this book! I've read it more times than I can remember!

Jessica

Finding Toby's Smile

average rating is 5 out of 5

Definately going into my therapy bag!

Books are very powerful to use in therapy with kids, as it takes the pressure of the kids. It's a great way to get a message across. Finding Toby's Smile is a story about masking our big feelings and emotions and the impact it has.

Sharon C

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

A fantastic way to explore colours through play and imagination.

As a speechie I'm always looking for ways to encourage positive, pressure-free food experiences. There's no expectation to eat everything, just opportunity to see, touch, smell, prepare and explore new foods through play.

Emily

Finding Toby's Smile

average rating is 5 out of 5

This would be great for homes, ECECs and primary schools

Finding Toby's Smile is a delightful picture book that shows how just one person's act of concern and kindness can have such a big impact when someone is struggling, especially neurodivergent kids. Toby's feelings have been captured in an authentic way that kids will understand. The illustrations have captured Toby beautifully and realistically and in a relatable way.

Maggie D

Finding Toby's Smile

average rating is 5 out of 5

A story that gently encourages confidence, kindness and self-belief.

I loved watching Toby discover his smile, along with the playful rhythm of the story and Toby's adorable little colourful feelings friend. Little readers will love the colourful illustrations and Toby's journey as he discovers his confidence. Grown-ups will appreciate the gentle way the story opens conversations about emotions, confidence and believing in yourself.

Nicole S

Finding Toby's Smile

average rating is 5 out of 5

This has become one of my personal favourite books.

Thank you for writing a story that made me pause and look back at my own years as a teacher. While reading, so many little faces came to mind. Children I've taught, moments I still remember, and feelings I understand differently now. This isn't just a one time read for me. It's a book I know I'll return to throughout my teaching journey. A long term keeper on my teacher's bookshelf.

Dewni F

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

Love the concept of this book!

Very young children will be able to practice naming the food on the page whilst being introduced to the idea of colours - I bought it for my nephew who is beginning to use single words. The flowing rhyme moves the story along nicely, so I am sure he will enjoy this book for some years to come! Healthy eating is such an important topic, and this story, supported by colourful page spreads, will be a great way to start this conversation. I’m off to make myself a healthy snack!!

Catherine H

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

My daughter knows every single word!

This book is literally my daughters favourite. She knows every single word in it of all the pictures. She reads it 5,000 times a day!

Steph

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

A magical journey

This beautiful story matches imagination and colour together to make food magical. A beautiful story about finding joy and play in the everyday. It's a great resource for teaching colours, learning nouns and encouraging food play in a low-pressure and fun way. Absolutely one of our faves.

Benjamin E

Finding Toby's Smile

average rating is 5 out of 5

Helpful and heartwarming to get any reader smiling!

Finding Toby's Smile is a heartwarming journey of a young boy's understanding of the feelings he holds and what to do to release negative energy. It is relatable for young readers with its familiar interactions with peers at school. The illustrations are a beautiful compliment to the rhyming text. I adore Toby's trusted and appealing companion (plush toy) who reflects his moods throughout the book - a fun, Spot The-type addition, to a charming children's book, and a great way to talk about our feelings and moods through 'colour' for children to understand.

H. Lekkas

Mabel's Magical Meal

average rating is 5 out of 5

You can't go passed the rainbow magic in this children's book!

The clever use of the RAINBOW to tap into reducing fussy eating, and boosting a child's imagination and vocabulary development, is on point. The bright and colourful illustrations engage a child right away. A great addition to anyone's home library and educational setting. This book is magical in every way!

H. Lekkas

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