Alex Willan Books in Order

Impatient fox Jasper and thoughtful sloth Ollie head to the pool at very different speeds. Jasper's frantic rush contrasts with Ollie's leisurely attention to others and the world around him, showing how unlikely friends can value each other's differences.

Jasper quickly constructs an elaborate backyard fort while Ollie takes a slower, simpler approach. Their contrasting projects reveal that the best place for these friends is one they can share, in a picture book about patience and cooperation.

Gilbert the Goblin resents the glitter, parties and apparently frivolous magic of his new unicorn neighbors. When danger arrives, he discovers that the qualities he dismissed can be useful, prompting a humorous reconsideration of his assumptions.

Gilbert the Goblin insists that dragons are troublesome creatures who burn things and hoard treasure. Convinced his own magical powers are superior, he sets out to prove it, with comic results that challenge his confidence.

Gilbert the Goblin travels to the frozen wilderness determined to meet a yeti and confirm his latest judgment about magical creatures. Finding the elusive animal proves harder than expected, giving the opinionated goblin another opportunity to reconsider what he believes.

Gilbert the Goblin disguises himself and slips into Santa's workshop to prove goblins work harder than elves. Faced with the demands of making Christmas happen, he discovers that competing with an entire team may be harder than he imagined.

Gilbert the Goblin wants a peaceful beach holiday, but a group of mermaids has other plans. Their games and ocean antics turn his relaxation into frustration, leaving him to decide whether joining in might rescue his vacation.

Gilbert the Goblin has no patience for Valentine's cards, hugs, or romance. When a band of cupids targets him with heart-tipped arrows, he tries to escape a holiday that seems determined to catch him.

Gilbert and Chicken flee a frightening camping trip, only to discover a tiny monster has come home in Gilbert's bag. The unexpected guest is messy and troublesome, but caring for it challenges Gilbert's certainty that monsters are awful.

Gilbert the Goblin finds pigeons taking over his house, raiding his fridge and stealing his pizza. Convinced his goblin powers can frighten them away, he sets out to reclaim a home the birds seem determined to enjoy.