Noel Smith Stories
is brought to you by author Noel Smith and illustrator Ricky Baird.
They love working together to create fun and magical adventures. They make stories they hope are filled with exciting characters, bright pictures and lots of imagination for children to enjoy.
Their goal is to help young readers discover just how fun reading, writing and drawing can be – and to inspire creativity in every child.
Noel and Ricky hope their books will be ones you come back to again and again, sharing them with family at bedtime or story time.
They dream of creating stories that can be loved for many years to come and even passed down to the next generation.
Here, you can explore their collection, learn more about their work and find their books in the order they were released.
In Order of Release
Building Beaver Dam
Released: 28 November 2025
When heavy rain puts Buzz Meadows Farm at risk, only one beaver has a plan! Join Bertie the Beaver and his friends as they work together to build a dam strong enough to stop the flood and save the day. Building Beaver Dam is a heartwarming tale of teamwork, friendship and the magic of nature. Perfect for little readers who love animals and big adventures!
The Adventures of Mr Bumble
Released: 27 June 2024
It’s March and spring is here. The sun is in the sky longer than the moon and pretty flowers will soon bloom. Mr. Bumble is ready to spread his wings and fly. As we follow him on his journey he will buzz high and low in search of tasty pollen to make delicious honey. Let’s read together to appreciate bees and learn about the role they play in the environment and overcome our fears.
