Mat Gardener: 7 books

Jacob’s Story Featuring a donkey ride owner called Billy and a lame donkey called Jacob, this story aims to show that any  disabilities or handicaps can be overcome, (even if they are physical ones). Jacob  proves to be something of a burden to to start off with.  In the longer...

In this particular story, Olly goes to see a pantomime called “Jack and the Beanstalk;” this fired up his imagination about growing things.     As he lay in his bed that night, he had an amazing series of dreams.  In those dreams, Olly dreamt  about a series of trees and about a special...

This particular story is about a dream whereby Olly imagines himself travelling the world on an overnight whistle-stop tour.  His first journey comes about on the back of a very special swan who lives at his local park.  After flying to various locations around the world, he then explores a jungle...

Many years ago there was a very good natured sheep who had a very bad start in life.  This is her story as to how she turned her life around; simply by being pleasant and respectful to all those who she encountered during her long journey through life.  Annie’s life got off to a bad start when...

Early one evening, a young boy called Olly was taken to see a performing circus as a special treat.   For Olly it proved to be a very interesting night, filled with excitement and drama, as the various performers went through their acts.     This story is about the things Olly saw during the...

Taken from the “DREAMTIME” series, this particular story is about Olly’s local zoo.  During a series of dreams, Olly imagines himself taking some of the animals out on a series of very funny and exciting adventures.  The story ends with Olly going to see where zoo animals come from and he...

Featuring a pony called Sampson, this particular story aims to show young people how loneliness and bad experiences can often be overcome simply by talking to others.  The story also makes clear to the reader/listeners that regardless of cause, any feelings of emotional pain can often be lessened...