The Famous Four

About the Book

The Famous Four consists of little stories incorporating the most frequently used words in the English language and focuses on the three Rs—rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. They involve four children—Tim, Ben, Alex, and Gen—and a cat called Tiny having a fun time together. Some focus on emotional well-being—stimulating politeness, warmth, and empathy in relating to others and encouraging resilience and calm in the face of stress or adversity. The series so far includes three titles of increasing complexity: Two by Two, The Famous Four, and for older children, The Awesome Foursome.

About the Author

Hilary Schofield (PhD, MEd, BA, MAPS) is a psychologist who has worked in both public and private sectors, but has spent much of her professional life on policy-related research in education and health. Research for her doctorate focussed on the relationship between teacher and pupil attitudes and achievement in literacy and numeracy. She has published widely in academic journals, major reports and several books. A complete list can be provided.