This is the tale of a shark who, rather than confronting his own fears, decides to scare other fish to make himself feel better. He is soon taught a valuable lesson in the importance of being kind.

This text offers a framework in which the intuitions of individual teachers have been synthesised into a broader understanding of how learning happens. It suggests a holistic model, which strives to integrate a number of learning theories. The book uses the metaphorical notion of the "learner's journey", to discuss how learning happens over time. The learner is the "hero" of the adventure, who having been "called to action" travels on an exciting but sometimes arduous journey from the "ordinary world", towards the ultimate reward of independent learning and self-development.

This is the heart-warming tale of Geoff, a grumpy dove who loves nothing more than his own company, and how an unexpected turn of events leads to him looking after his beautiful niece Pearl. She teaches him that there is much more to life than crossword puzzles and being grouchy and together they form a beautiful and lasting friendship.