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This page lists books in the My Wee Books Series of children's books. The list is ordered by publication date with the most recent at the top.

For more information and to order copies of the books see the Langford Press website.

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Wildlife and People Series

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Darwin Reprint Series

Fruit Book Series

Other publications

Fred the Chaffinch: The History of Farming

John Miles

Langford Press

2016

"The story covers the history of the chaffinch from its first remains found in a cave in Derbyshire to the first drawing found on a mosaic in Pompeii Italy. It tells you the effects of the move from old to modern farming on the bird and even shows Charles Darwin with his famous beaks."

Mavis the Songthrush: The Slug and Snail Terminator

John Miles

Langford Press

2016

"This is yet another urban bird needing the help of the gardeners of our towns and cities to provide food and cover to make this bird successful. The story tells of the relationship with the Black Country and the town’s football team (West Brom) which has the Song Thrush as its emblem. Includes facts on the reason for partial migration of the birds and the need not to use poisonous chemicals to kill its main food – slugs and snails. Includes information on the berry bushes to plant to keep the thrush family with food in autumn and winter."

Horus the Peregrine Falcon: Catch the Pigeon

John Miles

Langford Press

2014

"Horus the Peregrine Falcon follows the story of a newly fledged peregrine surviving in the city of London. The book tells the story of the important role peregrines play in an urban environment and covers a number of famous landmarks around the city as Horus goes on some exciting adventures in search of food."

Gowk the Cuckoo: Call of the Spring

John Miles

Langford Press

2014

"This is a great story following the breeding and migration of an adult bird from Norfolk to Africa using the modern information gained from satellite tracking thanks to the BTO."

Screamer the Swift: It's Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

John Miles

Langford Press

2013

"The book follows the facinating journey of a Swift from its breeding grounds in Bath down to Africa where Screamer sees some amazing places and animals. Ecological facts are included throughout the story aiming to educate and inspire the reader."

Kitty the Toon: The World's First Inland Colony

John Miles

Langford Press

2012

"The story of the worlds first inland Kittiwake colony, especially written for children."