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.
Mr. Sloop was hatched from an egg inside John Pops' imagination...
When she was small, Florence didn't like to go to bed unless her bedroom light was on... sometimes all theough the night!
... UNTIL Mr. Sloop and The Dolphins was read to her!
This was the first seed of the Mr. Sloop stories and adventures.
Whilst Granny and John Pops were on a short break in a small sea-side town called St. Ives on the South Coats 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!)
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 ans was ready for bed almost every day.
They were standing in a road called "The Sloop"...
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...
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.
Immerse yourself in captivating stories that transport readers to whimsical worlds filled with wonder and joy.
Explore themes of empathy and understanding, helping children develop emotional intelligence and compassion for others.
Raise awareness about mental health and especially Dementia, through engaging stories that promote dialogue and destigmatization from an early age.
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.
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