Do Not Trust the Parrots

Alfie steals. Chloe lies. Together they have smashed a Ming vase, stolen a custard cream, and painted the family cat a vivid shade of crimson — and every single time, Harry gets the blame. When Harry finally snaps and sets an elaborate trap — a shiny spoon, a scatter of seeds, and a very heavy box — it looks like justice is finally coming. But these are parrots. And parrots always get the last word.

Perfect for toddlers and early readers (ages 2–6), Don't Trust the Parrots is a brilliantly funny, beautifully illustrated picture book about two magnificently devious birds and the long-suffering boy who can never quite outsmart them.

Kids and parents will love:

Two Utterly Delightful Villains: Alfie and Chloe are scheming, squawking, thoroughly unrepentant — and completely impossible not to love. Their gleeful wrongdoing is the engine of every page.

Bouncy, Rhythmic Rhymes: Punchy quatrains with a wonderfully dry comic timing that make this an irresistible read-aloud, perfect for building early language and listening skills.

A Hero Who Keeps Trying: Harry is persistently, endearingly outmatched — his trap, his plan, his absolute certainty that he can win. Children who have ever been unfairly blamed for something will feel this one deeply.

Mischief with No Moralising: A warm, high-energy story packed with chaos, injustice, and the quietly satisfying cruelty of watching someone eat a celebratory cake — told with wit, warmth, and a perfectly dark comic edge.