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MR. SLOOP BEDTIME STORIES...A SERIES OF STORIES FOR LITTLE ONES... Written by John ‘Pops’ Hyde who is Living with Early-Onset Dementia!A small blue house sits happily overlooking a beautiful sandy bay and is home to a very special duck... Mr Sloop! He is noted for liking sleep and carries a candle, a hot-water bottle and wears a floppy night cap. Mr Sloop says "Ketchup!" whenever he is either overly excited or upset. Today, he had reason to say "Ketchup!" to Mr Sun because Mr Sun has forgotten to go to the end of the sea.
But Mr Sloop has a plan...!
Discover the Enchanting World of Mr. Sloop Children's Story Book
Embracing Creativity and Empathy in Every Page
Join us on a magical journey through captivating tales that inspire young minds and hearts. Explore the wonder of storytelling with Mr. Sloop's enchanting collection.
REMEMBER, (For every two books sold, Mr. Sloop can DONATE one to the book corner of the classrooms he visits with John 'Pops'...)
Mr. Sloop's Story...
Mr. Sloop was hatched from an egg inside John Pops' imagination...
Florence...
Is John 'Pops' Grandaughter...
When she was small, Florence didn't like to go to bed unless her bedroom light was on... sometimes all through the night!
... UNTIL Mr. Sloop and the Dolphins story was read to her!
This was the first seed of the Mr. Sloop stories and adventures.
Pops and Granny's trip to Cornwall...
Whilst Granny and John 'Pops' were on a short break in a small sea-side town called St. Ives on the South Coast of England, they visited a small gift store that had some really cute long-necked glass ducks in the window... They wore a floppy bed-cap, carried a hot-water bottle and a safe night-time candle. (The battery one!)
But where did the name come from...?
One morning, down by the harbour, John 'Pops' imagination hatched into life a small duck with a very long neck that lived in his small blue house overlooking the bay, who loved night-time more than chocolate and was ready for bed almost every day.
They were standing in a road called 'The Sloop'...
Mr. Sloop's life is a reflection of John 'Pops'...
John 'Pops' pencilled the very first story, 'Mr. Sloop and the Dolphins' using ideas from that trip in St. Ives. The Dolphins were spotted in the bay swimming around and jumping in the waves on of their afternoons.
following his diagnosis of Dementia, these became the first Mr. Sloop story book...
Featured Highlights
Delve into the world of Mr. Sloop and discover the magic within each page. From heartwarming narratives to valuable life lessons, our collection is designed to ignite a love for reading and learning.
If your school would like a copy of Mr. Sloop's Book, please just ask.
Captivating Narratives
Immerse yourself in captivating stories that transport readers to whimsical worlds filled with wonder and joy.
Empathy & Understanding
Explore themes of empathy and understanding, helping children develop emotional intelligence and compassion for others.
Mental Health Awareness
Raise awareness about mental health and especially Dementia, through engaging stories that promote dialogue and destigmatization from an early age.
Author Visits
Experience the magic firsthand as author John Pops Hyde visits primary schools in collaboration with Bristol Wellbeing & Alzheimer’s Society, spreading awareness and spreading joy.
10+
School Visits
14+
Story Collection
Lots Of Very Happy Readers...
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