“My daughter asks for Skip every bedtime. She now says 'I can't do it, NOT YET!' when her puzzle gets tricky. The free kit made her feel like she has real magic words too.”
A New Picture Book
A Growth Mindset Rhyming Children's Story: SKIP'S MAGIC WORDS
A cozy winter adventure about a small penguin with a very big slide — and the two little words that change everything.
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“A wonderful addition to any home, kindergarten, and library. ... A step up from the usual 'Try, try again,' because it tells kids how to succeed on the next try. Highly recommended.”
🎉 Official Launch Announcement
SKIP'S MAGIC WORDS arrivesSunday 15 November 2026
Save the date! The official launch of both the paperback and the eBook of SKIP'S MAGIC WORDS is Sunday 15 November 2026. Reserve your copy today and Skip, Sally and Barnaby will be waiting on your shelf — or your screen — the moment launch day begins.
Paperback
The print edition
A cozy winter picture book for bedtime, preschool circles and gift-giving — out in bookshops on Sunday 15 November 2026.
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About the Book
Two magic words. One brave little penguin.
Skip loves playing in the snow, but the world's biggest ice slide looks a little too big for a small penguin chick. Can two magic words change everything? Join Skip, Sally the seal, and Barnaby the bear as they learn the power of practicing, trying again, and sticking together!
The Book
Meet Skip, Sally, and Barnaby — and the two magic words that change everything.
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Stories that make children smile — and grow. Meet the voice behind Skip's world.
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What Readers Are Saying
Early readers, parents, and teachers are already falling in love with SKIP'S MAGIC WORDS.
“A gentle, growth-minded story that actually works in the classroom. The children love chanting the magic words, and the printable progress chart is now on our wall.”
“Finally a picture book that makes resilience feel warm, not preachy. The illustrations are cozy, the friends are kind, and the free printable badges are a hit at storytime.”
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Skip's big debut is set for Sunday 15 November 2026.
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Kindle / eBook Pre-Order — reserve the digital version today and Amazon delivers it instantly to your device on launch day, 15 November.