Hi! We're Mike and Linda, an Edinburgh-based writer and illustrator team.
Together we have created five very unlikely, but special friends
Meet Joolz, Pedro, Bubbles, Claws & Robbie Your child's new kind friends
Joolz the bear
Hello! I’m Joolz. I love painting pictures, singing and dancing, and giving big bear hugs to my friends. Helping friends is so important, that’s what makes me happy.
Pedro the bat
Hello bat fans. I am Pedro. Even though I am small, I am learning to be very brave. I used to be afraid of the dark (which is funny for a bat!), but now I know that being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared—it means you try anyway.
Bubbles the octopus
Hi there! I'm Bubbles. With eight wiggly arms, I have a lot of energy! I love playing games and making music (especially on my drums!). I'm learning that being excited is great, but sometimes I need to slow down and listen to my friends, too.
Claws the lobster
Hello. I’m Claws. The ocean is a big place, and that gives me plenty of room to think things through. Even when I make a mistake, I brush off my shell and try again. Practice makes progress!
Robbie the robin
I’m Robbie. Sometimes things feel a little scary. But with my friends by my side, I am learning that you can be scared and brave at the same time.
The five friends
Follow The Creatures' children’s storybook characters, Bubbles the octopus, Robbie the robin, Joolz the bear, Pedro the bat and Claws the lobster
My two-year-old daughter received this book and was instantly repeating some of the phrases from it. Picking up the book and telling us ‘Boom Pah Pah’. She loved identifying all of the animals and really enjoys reading it. As a lot of people will know, a two year old’s attention span isn’t great, but the book held her attention, so much so we read it a few times! Lovely book, a very easy read and great for young children.
Victoria H
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