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Sam and Sophie at the Festival
Sam and Sophie at the Festival

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SAM & SOPHIE AT THE FESTIVAL

An Incredible Clash of Cultures

Engaging Introduction to British-Filipino Culture

Join Sam and Sophie in a delightful tale where British and Filipino cultures beautifully blend. Experience the joy of Lola’s (grandmother’s) cooking, with mouthwatering Chicken Adobo that fills the house with delicious aromas.

At a lively festival, the twins savour crispy lumpia and bibingka, while being enchanted by the rhythm of Filipino dance. The story also highlights classic English traditions, from afternoon tea with buttery scones to exciting cricket games.

Perfect for bedtime, this charming story celebrates the richness of cultural diversity and family traditions. Immerse your children in this heartwarming adventure and foster an appreciation for different cultures.

Bring home “Sam and Sophie at the Festival” today and embark on a joyous cultural celebration with your family!

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SOPHIE & SAM’S RAINY DAY TREAT

Finding Joy In Everyday Moments

Bring Family Culture One Story at the Time

Sophie and Sam are twins who love to play and have adventures together.

But today it’s raining hard and outside play is not in the cards. Boredom soon kicks in as they watch the rain pour down. Luckily, their mum is full of ideas for making even the dullest day fun—and she knows exactly where they should go today.

Where will Lily take Sam and Sophie to banish their rainy-day blues and put a smile back on their faces? Join the twins and their mum as they discover a delicious treat to brighten any rainy day!

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Book cover, Sam and Sophie playing cricket. Dad in the background
Book cover, Sam and Sophie playing cricket. Dad in the background

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SAM & SOPHIE CRICKET CHALLENGE

strengthening Bonds Through Understanding

From Boredom to Bonding All in One Game

Sam and Sophie are twins and best friends. They love making up games and having adventures, and agree about everything. Well, almost everything…

There’s just one thing they can’t see eye to eye on: cricket. Sam adores it; Sophie thinks it’s pointless. Their disagreement about cricket is about to cause a big problem. Luckily, their dad, Charles, has the sensitivity and wisdom to help out. With a big cricket match approaching, he thinks he may be able to help Sophie understand why Sam has the cricketing bug.

Will Sophie have a change of heart? Will Sam’s team win the match? Join the twins and their dad on a cricketing adventure to find out!

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SOPHIE & SAM’S TREASURE HUNT

discovering Family, Embracing Heritage And
Celebrating Imagination

The Best Treasure Aren’t Gold – They’re Family!

Sophie and Sam are six-year-old twins and the best of friends. They love having adventurestogether, so when bad weather keeps them indoors, they decide a treasure hunt is in order.

Drawing a map and searching the house, they find treasures that turn out to be real pieces of history and reflect their family’s rich heritage. Who owned that enormous,
flappy shoe? What is that weird, buzzy belt for? And what’s the story behind
Grandma Lola’s pitcher?

Join Sam and Sophie as they explore their family’s amazing culture and heritage—with help from Mum, Dad, and Lola, of course!

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Book Cover Sophie and Sam by the shore, their parents and grandmother in the background
Book Cover Sophie and Sam by the shore, their parents and grandmother in the background

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SOPHIE & SAM'S SEASIDE ADVENTURE

celebrating Culture and Embracing Our Unique Cultural Heritage

Waves, Wonder, and the Courage to be YOU!

Sophie and Sam are six-year-old twins and the very best of friends. With a Filipino mum and a British dad, they’re proud of their mixed heritage.

This weekend, the seaside beckons. As usual, the twins find joy in every moment and soon make friends. Everything’s going brilliantly, until Mum produces a picnic full of delicious Filipino dishes to go with their fish and chips…

Their new pals give them curious looks—and suddenly the twins struggle with feeling different. It takes some gentle advice from Mum and Dad to put things right.

Find out how the twins learn to celebrate their uniqueness in Sophie and Sam’s Seaside Adventure.

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