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Mr Puddles and the Bin Fairies is a heartfelt story designed for young children to gently introduce the realities of living with dementia. Through the adventures of Mr Puddles and his loyal dog, Winston, the story explores common experiences such as forgetfulness, confusion, and routine-based behaviours in a warm and accessible way. By weaving in humour, kindness, and problem-solving, the book helps children understand how dementia can affect memory while emphasizing the importance of patience, support, and companionship. With its engaging narrative and playful illustrations, Mr Puddles and the Bin Fairies encourages empathy and reassures young readers that, even when someone forgets things, they are still the same person who loves and values those around them.

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Carlee Knox is an experienced primary school educator with over 15 years in the classroom, including a range of leadership roles. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to fostering a love of reading in young learners, believing that literacy is the foundation for confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Inspired by her son's natural curiosity and the questions he asked about the world around him, Carlee began writing her own children's books. Her stories are thoughtfully created to help children explore important themes such as understanding, empathy, and kindness, while also building essential reading skills in an engaging and meaningful way. In 2025, Carlee founded Foxy Knox Press, a creative publishing venture dedicated to producing heartfelt, educational, and imaginative children's literature. Alongside her work as an author and publisher, she continues to teach, balancing her professional life with raising her young family. Carlee's work reflects her passion for nurturing young minds, encouraging a love of stories, and helping children grow into compassionate and curious individuals. Faith Bianca, a children's book illustrator is passionate about bringing stories to life. With a love for storytelling, she creates vibrant, memorable characters and imaginative worlds that captivate young readers. Her illustrations are full of warmth, charm, and creativity, perfectly complementing each story. Her goal is to create artwork that fosters a love of reading in children. She strives to make each illustration a magical experience that resonates with young minds.

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