Vibrant Children's Storybooks For All
Reflecting children's worlds with
high-quality, beautifully illustrated inclusive stories
About Stories Like Ours
Our Vision
At Stories Like Ours, we believe every child deserves to see their family reflected in the stories they read. Families come in all shapes and sizes, from co-parented to single-parent households,
to foster families and beyond.
Join us in the start of our journey as we launch the Monty & Maisy series, aimed at children aged 4 to 8, following fun, adventurous
co-parented siblings!
The Authors
Gemma Kennedy (Metcalfe)
Gemma Kennedy (Metcalfe)
Gemma Kennedy (Metcalfe)
Gemma is a best-selling psychological thriller author and teacher who has turned to children’s fiction with the Monty and Maisy book series.
While co-parenting her son, Jude, she felt frustrated by the lack of diverse families in children’s books.
Passionate about inspiring young readers, Gemma reimagines the playful stories her Nanna tol
Gemma is a best-selling psychological thriller author and teacher who has turned to children’s fiction with the Monty and Maisy book series.
While co-parenting her son, Jude, she felt frustrated by the lack of diverse families in children’s books.
Passionate about inspiring young readers, Gemma reimagines the playful stories her Nanna told her as a child, breathing fresh life into them for the modern world.
Liz Dodd
Gemma Kennedy (Metcalfe)
Gemma Kennedy (Metcalfe)
Liz is a solicitor turned children’s book creator, co-producing the Monty and Maisy fictional series with friend and neighbour, Gemma.
Inspired by the spirited, rich imagination of Roald Dahl, Liz has a profound love of children’s literature and is now realising a childhood dream.
When not pondering on Monty and Maisy’s next escapades, Liz skydives, rides horses and is mum to Henry.
The Books - available to buy soon!
NEW BEDROOMS
Family & Friends series
Excitement is in the air as Monty and Maisy head to Dad’s for the weekend! They've been promised brand new bedrooms and their imaginations are running wild.
Monty wants a room with a rock-climbing wall and a twisty red slide, while Maisy’s hoping for a galaxy-themed escape.
Will Dad deliver the bedrooms of their dreams? One thing’s certain: adventure awaits behin
PLAY DATE
Family & Friends series
Monty and Maisy are pulling on their swimsuits and packing the ultimate picnic for a super-soaking play date at Ishani’s house, featuring a giant paddling pool, a splashy slide and homemade ice cream.
But the day delivers a double surprise when they meet Isaac, Ishani’s new foster brother. With splashes, sunshine and a sprinkling of sibling rivalry, it promises to be
PET PUPPY
Family & Friends series
Coming soon!