Enzo, The Swallows and Me by Helen Mortimer

Written by Helen Mortimer and illustrated by Katie Cottle, 'Enzo, The Swallows and Me!' is a children's story book about friendship. This Autumnal follow up to Omar, The Bees and Me follows Jack and his new neighbour Enzo as they bond over football, drones and their new hobby of birdwatching. 

As the swallows come in to nest for the Summer, the boys use webcams and binoculars to watch the eggs hatch. But when it's time for the swallows to migrate home, Jack learns that Omar will be moving back to South Africa. How will they continue their friendship from other sides of the world?

This story shows the strength of friendship and importance of staying connected with loved ones, even when they are far away. Jack and Enzo learn that their bond can be just as strong when they are apart, as when they are together.

• 32 pages 
• Paperback
• Story of friendship and the importance of staying connected with loved ones

Published by Owlet Press

Written by Helen Mortimer

Illustrated by Katie Cottle

Size: 240 x 240mm

Owlet Press was founded by Samuel Langley-Swain in 2018, working with authors and illustrators with a shared passion – picture books which reflect the true diversity in children’s lives. Focusing on the challenges children face today and packaging these big issues into inclusive and accessible stories for small readers to digest and discuss with friends, families and schools. This indie children’s book publisher aims to change the world one book at a time, along with the best authors and illustrators to tell these stories.

Owlet Press have always published books that are 'incidentally inclusive' from day one and look to push this further with every title. With authors and illustrators from all walks of life - diversity is the driving ethos within this publisher. Owlet believe that it is key for young readers of colour to see children like them (and for white, non-disabled children to see children that don't always look like them) in books experiencing the joy and magic of playful, imaginative stories - a belief that we share at Babipur.