Sean Alexander, The Confusionist’s show 1 Moment In Time Will Return to #EdFringe2025 with #Magic #EdFringe @S_AlexanderMagi

Sean Alexander

1 Moment in Time

Returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, Sean Alexander brings back his spellbinding show, “1 Moment in Time,” refined and more powerful than ever. Following a critically acclaimed debut last year, this mesmerising storytelling magic show has garnered multiple rave reviews, described as “mind-boggling,” “jaw-dropping,” and “truly miraculous.” Now, with fresh elements and deeper emotional resonance, Sean Alexander invites audiences once again to explore the defining moments that shape our lives.

From historic milestones like the invention of the lightbulb to deeply personal experiences, “1 Moment in Time” interweaves masterful storytelling with astonishing illusions to create an unforgettable experience. With audience participation at its heart, the show challenges us to reflect on our own pivotal moments and the ripple effects they create. As one man searches for his defining moment, audiences will be drawn into an intimate and thought-provoking journey of time, memory, and destiny.

Sean Alexander’s 28-year career includes two Royal performances, an acclaimed 24-hour online celebrity charity show, and a show-stopping reveal of the ICC T20 World Cup trophy to UAE Royalty and cricket legends in 2024. With performances on some of the most prestigious stages, including the London Palladium, and recognition from the likes of America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent, Sean has cemented his reputation as one of the most innovative magicians today. Lauded as “on a par with David Blaine” (City Times Dubai), his work with celebrities such as Amanda Holden, Jamie Redknapp, and Romesh Ranganathan showcases his unmatched skill and creativity.

Following its debut last year, “1 Moment in Time” is now embarking on an India tour after successful performances in both Dubai and Mumbai, as well as a UK national tour. This international success further cements Sean Alexander’s reputation as a world-class performer, captivating audiences across the globe with his unique blend of magic and storytelling.

For an unforgettable evening of mind-bending magic and profound storytelling, don’t miss “1 Moment in Time” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.

“Spellbinding – Mind-boggling – Truly Miraculous” – British Theatre Guide
“Jaw-dropping – One of the standout performances of the fringe” – North West End
“Excellent Show – Impeccable – Pure delight and Amazement” – Fringe Review

Venue: theSpace @ Surgeon’s Hall
Dates: 1-23 August 2025
Time: 15:55
Ticket prices: £14.50 / Concessions £13
Fringe box office: 0131 226 0000 / www.edfringe.com

The First Shows Announced For The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 #EdFringe #Theatre #Music #Comedy #Plays #ChildrensShows #VarietyShows #DanceShows #Circus

First shows revealed for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

The first batch of shows that will be staged at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been announced, and over 556 shows will be available to view and book on edfringe.com from 12:00 today.

The 556 shows span many genres, including cabaret and variety; children’s shows; comedy; dance, physical theatre and circus; music; musicals and opera; spoken word; and theatre. The shows announced today will take place across 100 venues. More shows will be revealed in the run-up to August.

In a continuing trend, this year more Fringe artists than ever have chosen to make their show available at this early stage, giving them longer to promote their show, grow their audiences and capitalise on all the opportunities available when taking part. It is the artists, companies and venues who come to the Fringe who take the risk in bringing work here every August. Fringe-makers all need help to mitigate these complexities, manage rising costs and make sure this August is the best it can be for residents, visitors and the thousands of arts industry and media that come to the city each Fringe for the world’s largest arts expo.

The Fringe Society continues to advocate and lobby for more support for the festival community – support such as affordable and available accommodation, to the continuation of the Keep it Fringe fund, and anyone in a position to support is encouraged to get in touch with the team.

With over 500 shows on sale from today, the Fringe Society also asks audiences from near and far to start booking tickets now, to take a chance on an emerging artist, to plan a visit to a venue you’re unfamiliar with, and to dive into the first batch of shows.

Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: ‘It is always an exciting moment to see the first shows that will be performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The 2025 Edinburgh Fringe feels more real than ever and being able to browse the first batch of shows adds another level of excitement. It’s incredible to see the range and themes of work as well as the talent and creativity that artists are bringing to the festival this year.

‘More artists than ever have chosen to put their shows on sale at this early stage, allowing more time to plan their trip to Edinburgh this August. The cost of putting on a Fringe show can be a barrier to attending and the Fringe Society is working to support artists in any way that we can, whether that’s sourcing artist accommodation, keeping registration fees affordable, seeking out funding opportunities, or simply providing advice to any artist that needs it. Our Artist Services team is on hand to offer support, so please do reach out to the team.’

Below is a small representative sample of shows available to book from today. The full list of shows released today can be found at edfringe.com.

Cabaret and variety

In 1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha (The Jazz Bar) Melissa Western and her musicians pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt and their ‘swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch’.

Returning this year is La Clique, being staged this year in The Famous Spiegeltent – which is returning to St Andrews Square, while Sexy Circus Sideshow 2.0 brings ‘alternative circus’ to ‘the dark arts of underground burlesque and cabaret’ at Assembly.

Alex Love: How to Win a Pub Quiz 2025 is ‘part stand-up, part actual pub quiz’ at The Stand Comedy Club.

At theSpaceUK, Dan Bastianelli: Identity is providing ‘a brand-new magic experience which uses sleight-of-hand, personal stories and honest deception’, while ‘rock’n’roll’s greatest magician’ Arron Jones is at PBH’s Free Fringe with #1 Greatest Hit Rock’n’Roll Magic Show.

Children’s shows

Join Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx (Gilded Balloon) at for ‘fin-tastic show packed with music, magic and mayhem’ or skip, clap and march together’ to traditional Scottish music at CeilidhKids at the Fringe (Laughing Horse).

‘Experience magical illustrations and amazing new music’ as you follow Milly’s Musical Adventure (Greenside). At School’s Out Comedy Club with Philip Simon (Le Monde), expect ‘children (and maybe even a few parents)’ to ‘take to the stage to share their favourite jokes’.

Among returning shows for children and their families are The Listies: Make Some Noise at Assembly and Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! at Pleasance.

Comedy

Dungeons & Dragons fans will want to join Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy (Gilded Balloon) for ‘improvised comedy at the roll of a dice’. At Laughing Horse, Chonk hosts a ‘body-positive buffet of comedians from across the Fringe’. Hasan Al-Habib, 2025 Keep it Fringe recipient, ‘was born to Iraqis that moved to Birmingham after deciding Baghdad wasn’t dangerous enough’ in Hasan Al-Habib: Death to West (Midlands) (Pleasance).

Join the ‘longest-running panelist from BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News’ Stuart Mitchell at Hoots or head to Planet Bar for Settle! for ‘a whirlwind of laughter, infectious tunes, and a good old-fashioned roasting’. At theSpaceUK, Chan Lok Tim ‘navigates life as a Hong Konger preparing to become a husband’ in Congratulations, Good for You – Cantonese Stand-Up Comedy.

At Scottish Comedy Festival, enjoy ‘dark, unfiltered and unapologetic takes on the topics most comedians are smart enough to avoid’ at Michael Shafar – Inappropriate. At The Royal Scots Club, Ian Wood relates anecdotes to show ‘being visually-impaired and a wheelchair user, one can get round most barriers in life’ in Living with Mitochondria Against All Odds.

Familiar faces at this year’s Fringe include Nish Kumar and Jason Byrne at Assembly, Andy Parsons, Chloe Petts, Deirdre O’Kane, Elf Lyons, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Marjolein Robertson and Rhys Darby at Pleasance, Paul Sinha and Richard Herring at The Stand, and Geoff Norcott and Ali Woods at Underbelly.

Representing Scotland’s comedy scene, Susie McCabe is at Assembly, while Connor Burns, Craig Hill and Daniel Sloss are at Just the Tonic and Robert Grainger is at The Stand.

Dance, physical theatre and circus

At Greenside, Tales From Your Queer Elder ‘blends movement and spoken word’ while ‘creating a powerful testament to living authentically while encouraging others to follow their dreams’.

Australian circus company Gravity & Other Myths return to Assembly with Ten Thousand Hours, bringing ‘an ode to the countless hours of sweat and joy needed to achieve great things’.

Art of Andalucia brings a must-see flamenco spectacle to YOTEL Edinburgh, while at theSpaceUK, Sole to Soul ‘blends the physical language of traditional Chinese opera with the expressive symbolism of modern dance’.

Music

For an ‘evening of classics from the silver screen’, check out Tutti Orchestra: At the Movies at Canongate Kirk, or ‘experience the beauty of Italian and Neapolitan love songs’ at La Dolce Vita: A Celebration with Philip Contini (Valvona & Crolla).

MASSAOKE has two runs at Underbelly this year, 90s Live – ‘everything from rock to rave, girl power to grunge and Britpop to boybands’ – and Sing The Musicals – ‘Mamma Mia, Hamilton, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Phantom, Mary Poppins and many more’.

Ali Affleck comes to the Fringe with five shows this year: she’s with her band The Vagabond Jacks playing Hot Roots Jazz, Highway Honky-Tonk, Rags and Blues at the Argyle Cellar Bar; paying tribute to Billie Holiday with Sophisticated Lady at The Jazz Bar; and revisiting both venues with Ali Affleck Presents: A Hot Time in the Old Town – Celebrating the Wild Trailblazers of Blues and Jazz; Ali Affleck and the Traveling Janes – Bringing Bold, Brassy Bedlam to Swing, Blues and Trad Folk/Roots Jazz; and Ali Affleck’s Queens of Swing.

Head over to Footstomping: Live Scottish Music (WHISKI Bar & Restaurant) for a ‘vibrant foot-stomping good time’ or listen to ‘up-and-coming young musicians’ at Marchmont Music (Marchmont St Giles Church).

Journey to Stolen Identity (Saint Stephen’s Theatre) explores ‘women’s rights through a blend of musical genres, starting with classical but evolving into jazz and rock’. At Edinburgh New Town Church, Andrii Kymach: Ukraine is a ‘new recital, Ukraine, specially devised for 2025’s Day of Ukraine Independence’.

There are a number of tribute acts across venues, including Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac and Celine Dion at theSpaceUK, Abba at Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Joni Mitchell at Le Monde.

Musicals and opera

Check out Charles ii: Living Libido Loca at PBH’s Free Fringe for a ‘raunchy adult historical comedy centered around the life and libido of Charles ii’ or head to Rock of Ages at Paradise Green for ‘powerhouse vocals, epic guitar solos, and all your favorite 80s rock anthems’.

How to Win Against History is a ‘tragi-gorgeous comedy musical’ and ‘a true story about expectations, masculinity, privilege and failure on an epic scale’ at Underbelly.

At Greenside, the prince breaks free of the fairytale to ‘sing his very own songs and complain about what his life could be’ in To Be a Prince. At theSpaceUK, ‘ancient Silk Road meets the present, and centuries-old murals come alive’ in Dunhuang.

Updated for 2025 with new songs, I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical the ‘musical comedy revue revealing all about musicals and the people who love them’ is back at Gilded Balloon.

If you fancy a ‘murder-mystery comedy musical’, head to The Detective’s Demise at Just the Tonic for ‘showstopping songs and devilish twists’.

Spoken word

At The Stand, ‘elected MP for Islington North, former Labour leader, and Peace and Justice project founder’ Jeremy Corbyn is in conversation.

For ‘an amusing take on life, with the added hint of truth’, check out What Are You Laughing At? at theSpaceUK, while ‘Peter gives a stirring and passionate account of his great-grandmother’s hard-fought campaign for the right to vote over 100 years ago’ in Alice Hawkins – Working Class Suffragette at the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre.

Theatre

Shakespeare for Breakfast is back at C Venues, offering a ‘sensational Shakespearience, perfect for hardened fans and blank-verse virgins alike’ while former Chelsea FC trainee Alfie Cain delivers a ‘raw and powerful solo performance … exposing the brutal reality of football’s unforgiving system’ in Dropped at Easter Road Stadium.

Timestamp at Dovecot Studios is a ‘performance duet of sonic verse, dance, and audience experience that challenges the expectations imposed upon us in society.’ A Period of Faith follows Faith’s ‘battle against Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder in a moving and thought-provoking way’ at Hill Street Theatre.

Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come (Underbelly) explores ‘messy realities, fantasies, sexpectations and navigating life and relationships as British Asian women’.

Experience the beauty of Italian literature and the terror of looming deadlines at Valvona & Crolla with No Shakespeare. At theSpaceUK, The Boy from Bantay takes us on Jeremy’s ‘heartwarming journey of growth and self-discovery’.

Miriam Margolyes is back this August with Margolyes and Dickens: More Best Bits, bringing ‘more characters, more Dickens and more fascinating stories about the man behind the classics’ to Pleasance. More familiar favourites returning this year are Trainspotting Live at Pleasance and Xhloe and Natasha with three shows at theSpaceUK – A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, And Then the Rodeo Burned Down and What If They Ate the Baby?

Head to Robot Vacuum Fight Club (Outhouse Bar) to ‘form a team, select a knockoff Roomba, customise it, then pit it against a dozen rivals in a series of knockout competitions’, or check out Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life (Summerhall), an ‘inspirational true story … about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions, and the healing power of the arts’.

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About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will take place from 01 – 25 August 2025. More information about the programme and tickets can be found at edfringe.com.

About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is the charity that underpins the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe. It was established in 1958 by a group of artists to provide central services for the festival and ensure that it stays true to its founding purpose of inclusion and welcome to all. We exist to support and encourage everyone who wants to participate in the Fringe; to provide information and assistance to audiences; and to celebrate the Fringe and what it stands for all over the world. Based on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, the Society has a small team of staff who work year-round to assist all the artists and audiences who make the festival one of the best loved performing arts events on the planet.

In 2022, as part of the Fringe’s 75th anniversary, the Fringe Society launched a new collaborative vision and set of values, and made a series of commitments to become more inclusive, fair and sustainable. The vision is “to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat”.

Our three values will guide the behaviours and decisions of everyone involved with the Fringe: celebrate performing arts, be open to all and look out for each other. The Society will live by them, champion them and uphold them where necessary.

#BookReview By Lou of The Homemade God By Rachel Joyce coming April 2025 #RachelJoyce @alisonbarrow @TransworldBooks @DoubledayUK #TheHomemadeGod

The Homemade God
By Rachel Joyce

Review by Louise Cannon
Bookmarks and Stages

The Homemade God is a fascinating and absorbing read about sibling relationships and the cracks that fragment those ties. What happens to them when this occurs?
I am delighted to review this latest book from Rachel Joyce. Thanks to Alison Barrow at Transworld Books UK/Double Day UK for the opportunity to review.
Check out the blurb and my full review and buy links below.

Blurb

There is a heatwave across Europe.

Goose and his three sisters gather at the family’s house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting.

Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn – about themselves, their father and their new stepmother – will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father’s legacy truly is.

Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them.

Review

From the first page, transportation to a summer heatwave occurs where you can hear the sound of flip-flops. From that page, it’s easy to be drawn in. You’re there! Meet Goose, Susan, Netta, Iris and their dad, whom they refer to as daddy. It’s easy to get caught up in their lives and what seems cosy and close. It’s fascinating reading about what can be deep within people and Joyce doesn’t shy away from any of it. She has given her characters desires and fantasies, whether in a professional field or a relationship one.
Expect the unexpected from this author and all tastefully written.
I have to digress here and say that it’s rather fun seeing one of them want to be a chef like Lesley Waters, purely because when I was growing up, I saw her and the sense of fun she brought to cooking in the likes of Ready Steady Cook and now I rarely hear of her, so I thought this was exciting. Now, back to more important things like the book…

Vic Kemp is an interesting character who you see intriguing art from and hope it would be one day in the top art galleries. What you also see is the inner turmoil and strife of an artist that feels authentic. There’s also a developing and compelling mystery about the women who may or may not be just his muse…
The observations of the human condition are profound, especially when it comes to Vic and Goose, both of whom tug at heartstrings.

There’s a wonderful sense of urgency in some of the plot, when it comes to their father’s death. It hooks you in even further as many questions are posed by the family as his life is delved deeper into, which gives a slight sinister and intriguing feel.

The complexities of the weaving of light and dark in human life in their circumstances, desires, secrets are expertly interwoven into an unravelling and uncovering major elements of the family Rachel Joyce has created. It makes The Homemade God intriguing and highly compelling. It also puts the reader through many emotions as it becomes increasingly involving the more you read into the characters and what is being portrayed.

Rachel Joyce excels at drawing readers into family relationships and developing characters and situations that are believable and some of which are relatable. The conversations that occur are natural and you can totally become involved in “listening in on them” in what is a compelling drama that unfolds.
The dark humour that pricks the narrative and conversations is delightful!

I highly recommend Rachel Joyce’s books and this is another masterpiece!

You can pre-order now. Homemade God is published 17th April 2025:

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*Please note I am not affiliated with any company.

About the Author

Rachel Joyce is the author of the Sunday Times and international bestsellers The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Perfect, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy, The Music Shop, the instant New York Times best seller Miss Benson’s Beetle, Maureen Fry & the Angel of the North and a collection of interlinked short stories, A Snow Garden & Other Stories. Her latest novel The Homemade God will be published in April ’25 in UK, and June ’25 in US and Canada.

Rachel’s books have been translated into thirty-seven languages and sold millions of copies world-wide. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book prize and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The critically acclaimed film of the novel, for which Rachel wrote the screenplay, was released in 2023 starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton, and in 2025 the musical will open in Chichester Festival Theatre, for which Rachel also wrote the script. Miss Benson’s Beetle won the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2021, Rachel was awarded the Specsavers National Book Awards ‘New Writer of the Year’ in December 2012 and she was shortlisted for the ‘UK Author of the Year’ 2014. In 2024 she was given an honorary doctorate by Kingston University.

Rachel has written many original afternoon plays and adaptations of the classics for BBC Radio 4 and she is currently adapting Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen which will be aired later this year. You can follow her on Instagram at rachelcjoyce.

#Review By Lou of Break Point by Yarah St. John #YahrahStJohn #AfterglowBooks #MillsAndBoon #BreakPoint #Tennis #Sport #RomanticFiction #Book

Break Point
By Yahrah St. John

Break Point is a tennis, second chance romance that’s entertaining. Perhaps, thinking about it, playing tennis against an ex would up the anti and determination to beat them. Check out the blurb and my review below.

Blurb

Falling in love cost Teagan her heart and a pro tennis career. But when her rival returns, they’ve got one last chance for a rematch…if they can keep the game on the court!
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Playing against your ex takes a lot of balls!

Teagan Williams knows how to take a loss – especially a big one. After the spectacular collapse of her tennis career and her romantic relationship, she put down her racket, picked herself up and started her life over. But now, Teagan’s considering competing in her country club’s tournament. What’s the worst that could happen?

Dominic Fletcher gave up everything for tennis, and now he’s a star. So why isn’t he content? It’s not until he attends a charity tennis tournament that he understands why. His ex.

Teagan and Dominic are taking their differences out on the court – and off. Because despite their past, their chemistry sparks hotter than ever. But getting a chance to even the score is one thing. Playing to win is an entirely different game…

Review

Break Point is a fun book to read and it would take guts to play against your ex and there are certainly differences to settle and sparks that fly on and off the court.

Teagan is a strong, independent woman in how she started over in life and carried on after romance had failed. When she meets her ex, Dominic Fletcher life gets a bit more competitive and interesting for the reader to observe.

Both of their lives are interesting to follow, although didn’t always grab me in its entirety as it washes over, but little sticks, however, what was fascinating was the fact it was a tennis story and I’ve not seen many of those around in the fictional genre (could just be me though). So for something different, this could be a nice read. It is a nice story to settle down to after a busy day.

#Review By Lou of While We’re Young By K.L. Walther @kl_walther #UltimateBlogTour @The_WriteReads #YA #Romance #Romcom #BlogTour

While We’re Young
By K.L. Walther

While We’re Young is a road trip for young adults. What will they get up to on their journey? Will the friendship still be intact at the end and what about the messy romance? This is a book to dive into for pure escapism.
This is a new contemporary romance from the NYT bestselling author of Tik-Tok sensation, The Summer of Broken Rules, K.L. Walther.

Check out the blurb below and my full review, which I bring to you as part of The Write Reads blog tour.

Blurb

Grace, Isa, and Everett used to be an inseparable trio before their love lives became a tangled mess. For starters, Grace is secretly in love with Everett, who used to go out with Isa before breaking her heart in the infamous Freshman Year Fracture. And, oh yeah, no one knows that Isa has been hanging out with James, Grace’s brother—and if Grace finds out, it could ruin their friendship.

With graduation fast approaching, Grace decides an unsanctioned senior skip day in Philadelphia might be just what they need to fix things. All she has to do is convince Isa to help her kidnap Everett and outmaneuver James, who’s certain his sister is up to something.

In an epic day that includes racing up the famous Rocky steps, taste-testing Philly’s finest cheesesteaks, and even crashing a wedding, their secrets are bound to collide. But can their hearts withstand the wreckage?

Four friends. One day off. A whole heap of trouble – this is the perfect love story for readers to escape with this summer and ticks all the boxes for fans of Carley Fortune, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry.

Review

Escapism is just a turn of the page away… It’s light-hearted with friendships, romance and absolute mischief and trouble. With secret love and emotions kept hidden and friendships that become entangled amongst this, it does somewhat pose the questions, how it could end and how messy are things going to get on this adventure?

The pace is quite good and nothing seems over-explained to ruin this, but the setting is nicely written to absorb you into it. There’s some humour and fun throughout the book with the many antics that go on between the friends. With each step into different plans comes just more hi-jinks. It makes a good young adult book that brings laughs with enough to also pull you into wondering what can possibly happen next.
There are also dreams and aspirations with certain lifestyles to explore as well as this next stage in life that the friends try to navigate.

While We’re Young is enough to capture readers to take them to another place for a little while. It’s a book that’s relaxing to ease the cares of the day away into one nice read.

#Review by Lou of Mousey Mornings by Fiona Lowry @FionaLowry9 #PictureBook #KidsBook #MouseyMornings

Mousey Mornings
By Fiona Lowry

Review written by Louise (Lou) Bookmarks and Stages

Mousey Mornings is a cute, cosy picture book with lots of pictures, a story without too much cheese and can also be used for useful discussions.

Blurb

Discover the cozy, hidden world beneath the stairs with Melvin and Zara.

Melvin is a brilliant little chef who loves to whip up delicious treats for his best friend, Zara. But when Melvin’s whiskers droop from exhaustion, Zara realizes it’s time to step up and lend a paw.

Through teamwork, kindness, and a sprinkle of determination, the two friends embark on a heartwarming journey to rediscover what makes their friendship so special.

Perfect for young readers, Mousey Mornings is a delightful tale about the importance of helping one another, sharing responsibilities, and the magic of lasting friendship.

Join Melvin and Zara as they learn that the best recipes aren’t just for food—they’re for friendship, too!

Review

There’s a whole mousey world to have fun exploring. Young readers join Melvin and Zara in this cosy story about friendship and teamwork.

It’s a book that can be related to human households. Melvin is exhausted after always doing nice things like creating treats for his friend Zara, who doesn’t really do a lot back. She then realises just how tired he’s becoming after working hard and decides it’s time for her to give him a hand (paw) out. The friends then realise how valuable their friendship is and even more so when they work as part of a team.

Mousey Mornings is nicely illustrated and is great for reading alone or aloud. It’s a lovely bedtime story.
It’s also great for opening up discussions as part of a family or in an educational setting.