Books published by Strauss House Productions

Following on from Jasper Space Dog, Jasper Viking Dog, follows the hilarious intentions of an ambitious young hound and his enthusiastic friend, Charlie Tanner. In the second book in the series, Charlie and Jasper consult Harold the Curator, who runs the local Viking Museum. to find out more about the lives of Viking dogs!

The first in a series of hilarious stories about Charlie Tanner and his dog Jasper. In this, the first book and to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, Jasper has ambitions to fly into space and walk on the moon. In preparation, Charlie consults with experts.

Martin Impey's artistic interpretation of Wilfred Owen's classic poem. Lavishly illustrated with pencil drawings and full colour paintings.

Peace Lily follows on from Where The Poppies Now Grow, The Christmas Truce and Flo Of The Somme and finds childhood friend, Lily, follow Ben and Ray to the battlefields. Peace Lily marks the contribution made by women to the First World War and celebrates the common humanity shown by all, on all sides.

A touching story, told in letter form, between an errand boy at Heligan Gardens, Cornwall and the resident stone mason who volunteered to fight for his country.

In the sequel to the hugely popular Where The Poppies Now Grow, The Christmas Truce finds soldiers Ben and Ray shaking hands in friendship with Karl and Lars, a tribute to that remarkable moment in history when, for one day, peace found a place. Remembrance, PSHE and SMSC resource.

Set during the First World War, in simple rhyme, Where the Poppies Now Grow takes readers on a journey of friendship set against a changing landscape of innocence, of war and then finally, of peace.

When Olivia's teacher, Miss Evans, dies, the children at her school are encouraged to think of everything that reminds them of her. Written with touching sensitivity and sprinkled with light hearted moments, 'The Copper Tree' is about love and legacy and will help children understand that while sadness is an inevitable part of grief, death is not necessarily the end...for what is left behind can be everlasting.

When Hana's parents decide to split up, the children of the Copper Tree Class rally round to help cheer her up. Tom's Sunflower covers feelings of displacement and shows children that, while things may change in their lives, each child will continue to have their own unique place in the world.

Ray, one of the heroes in Where The Poppies Now Grow, assumes the role of stretcher bearer and with the help of his trusty friend, mercy dog, Flo who is equipped with her first aid kit, goes in search of the injured. This book depicts key landmarks, towns and villages in the Somme area. Suitable for all ages.

We all had a big surprise when Henry, our class hamster, had four babies. Alfie Tate was adopted when he was little so he became the hamster monitor because Henry was finding it difficult to care for them. Find out how we all helped Alfie to find new homes for the baby hamsters and what happened to the smallest, Alfonzo.