Books by Stephen James

The adventures of 'Stiffy' the little orphan Teddy bear and his friends...Stiffy's story books are based on a true story.... He was found in a pile of unwanted things, rescued by the author and is now part of his family.The books were inspired by the character that Stiffy has.

The third book and Stiffy is off on a daring exploration to the beach for the first time in his life... The mischievous little bear, and his friends and family have a fun filled day experiencing one of Australia's Gold Coast beaches... Fun stories suitable for 3-8 year old children, colourfully illustrated, for little ones that love to play...just like our lovable little character.

In book two, Stiffy Bear meets platypus and the rest of the teddies in his newly found family here in Australia... They all go on a picnic together plus lots more! This book begins a series of many exciting adventures with puzzles, colour-ins and sing-a-longs... Fun stories suitable for 3-8 year old children, colourfully illustrated, for little ones that love to play...just like our lovable little character.

Yomping to Dorridge details a hundred-mile hike along the Grand Union Canal towpath in midwinter, the narrator spending the five days contemplating Matsuo Basho''s famous furuike ya kawasu tobikomu mizu no oto and attempting some haiku of his own, his wife walking more quietly beside the stillness of the canal''s dark and murky water. Together, they meet fishermen, boaters and barmen, they see green fields, endless hedgerows and muddy paths, they find haiku, happiness and the long way home.