Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat Counts the Mischief
A funny, colourful counting adventure from zero to twenty with Phoenix the Cat.
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Children’s stories
Shared reading for big feelings, friendship, school worries and early learning.
Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat’s Mischievous ABC
A playful A-to-Z adventure that makes early letter learning memorable and fun.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat and the Worry Whirlwind
A gentle story about worries, courage and taking one small step at a time.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat Makes a Mistake
A warm story about learning, trying again and growing confidence after things go wrong.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat and the Big Feeling Storm
A reassuring story about recognising and calming emotions that feel overwhelming.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat and the Unkind Words
A gentle story about bullying, speaking up and choosing kindness when words hurt.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat Starts School
A reassuring school-day story about brave steps, new experiences and finding your place.
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Ages 4–7
Phoenix the Cat’s Very Busy Day
A funny, rhyming adventure about a lovable cat whose mischief turns an ordinary day upside down.
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Children and families
Finn the Phoenix: Learning to Rise
A warm story about ADHD, friendship and discovering the strengths in a different brain.
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ADHD journals and school workbooks
Practical space to explore a different brain, support needs and the move to high school.
Ages 10–13
PheRISE: Starting High School With a Different Brain
A practical transition workbook for young people with ADHD, autism or sensory differences.
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Ages 7–12
PheRISE: My Amazing Different Brain Child Journal
A strengths-based journal for exploring feelings, senses, needs and a wonderfully different mind.
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Books for bereaved mothers
Memoir, poetry and gentle reflection, written from a mother’s experience of losing her son.
Adult readers
Phoenix: Forever 17: A Mother’s Promise
Lisa Birkett remembers her son Phoenix: the boy he was, the love that remains and the grief of losing him at 17.
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Adult readers
Love Has Your Name: A Mother’s Grief Journey in Poems
A collection of poems giving voice to a mother’s love, loss and continuing bond.
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A Mother’s Grief
A compassionate workbook for bereaved mothers to reflect, remember and make space for grief.
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A little neighbourhood mischief, for adult readers.
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Garfield and the Case of the Forbidden Fence
A cheeky, fully illustrated cat comedy by Lisa Birkett. Read the 23-page PDF for free.
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The Nosy Cats of Eden Woods
Curious cats, neighbourhood squabbles and wonderfully chaotic mishaps. The 27-page illustrated PDF is £3, with a free download code for Eden estate neighbours.
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Coming soon · Ages 4–7
Fin the Phoenix Tries Again
A Phoenix Principles story about mistakes, big feelings and learning how to rise.
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Coming soon · Ages 10–12
Fin the Phoenix: The Courage to Try Again
A story about finding your next move when life feels difficult.
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Coming soon · Ages 10–12
Fin the Phoenix: Brave Enough to Speak
A story about bullying, friendship and finding safe help from people who listen.
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Coming soon · Kindle eBook · £3.99 · Ages 10–13
Fin the Phoenix and the Dopamine Dragon
A funny adventure about ADHD, risky shortcuts and finding your real spark.
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