Children aged 3–8
Big pictures, familiar moments and plenty to talk about together.
Stories for small people and their big people
Little stories.
Big feelings.
Plenty of mayhem.
Pocket Mayhem makes warm, funny books and activities for children aged 3–8, their families, nurseries and schools.
Made for little readers and their grown-ups
A story world to share
Comforting, playful and clear — whether you are reading on the sofa, at nursery or with a whole class.
Families
Stories to share at home, with room for giggles and questions.
Nurseries
Stories and activities made with group settings in mind.
Primary schools
Warm, useful starting points for everyday classroom conversations.
Meet the mayhem makers
Five familiar faces. Endless adventures.
Meet Pig, Frog, Cat, Nana and Captain Quackers.
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Pig
Pig is enthusiastic and often ready to join the adventure, whether that is a party, an egg hunt or a first day at school.
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Frog
Frog can feel worried about new or spooky things, but he still joins the adventures with Pig, Cat and Nana — usually with his blanket close by.
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Cat
Cat is part of the main friendship group and turns up throughout the Pocket Mayhem adventures with Pig, Frog and Nana.
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Nana
Nana is the warm grown-up at the heart of many of the adventures, from hiding Easter eggs to helping with monsters at bedtime.
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Captain Quackers
Captain Quackers is a pirate duck who sails the Marmalade Sea.
Stories for everyday adventures
Read it. Make it. Talk about it.
Choose a story or an activity book — all with the same warm Pocket Mayhem spirit.
Story Books
Warm, funny adventures about familiar moments and the feelings tucked inside them.
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Activity Books
Space to draw, make, notice and carry the story world beyond reading time.
Explore activity booksWhy Pocket Mayhem?
Big-hearted books about small-but-important moments.
Recurring characters bring humour and familiarity to everyday adventures, with stories and resources created for the places children really spend their time.
- Familiar situations — everyday moments made easier to explore together.
- Recurring characters — friendly faces children can meet again and again.
- Playful reassurance — room for feelings, questions and a little silliness.
- Real settings in mind — made for sharing at home and in classrooms.
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A featured Pocket Mayhem story
Story book
The Magic Monster Stick
Frog is scared of monsters. But Nana has a clever idea. Together, they create something special.
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Frog’s Got Speckle Pox
Frog wakes up covered in mysterious yellow spots. Is he turning into a lemon?
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The Birthday Party
Pig and Frog are invited to a birthday party, but will Pig share the parcel?
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The Hunt for the Missing Ducks
Captain Quackers has sailed the Marmalade Sea. Will he find the missing ducks?
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