Illustration of Santa Claus holding a bicycle wheel with both hands, wearing a red sweater with white snowflake patterns, and carrying a brown bag on his shoulder.
Two kids dressed in colorful, confetti-like costumes engaged in playful sword fighting, holding foam swords, with one kid wearing a shield. They are on a plain white background.
A cartoon bird with brown feathers and a yellow beak, wearing a green crown with red and yellow accents, standing on a branch with a red ball below.
A cartoon pig with a human body doing a handstand, wearing red overalls and a pig mask with long blonde hair.
Book cover titled "Little Wren's Manx Christmas" featuring an illustrated wren holding a star-shaped ornament, surrounded by festive decorations and holiday bunting with holly. The author's name, Felicity Wood, is at the bottom.

Published Oct 2025

Come join Little Wren as they plan their traditional Manx Christmas.

Step into the heart of a Manx Christmas with this festive book, celebrating the unique customs, dances, and gatherings that once filled the Foolish Fortnight— two weeks of Christmas fun in the Isle of Man. From traditional parties to events that still take place today, explore how the Manx people marked the holidays in their own distinctive way. Rich in culture and charm, this book is a joyful journey through a treasured island heritage.

£9.99

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A colorful pixelated graphic with shades of blue, purple, and green.
Logo of Arts Council Isle of Man with a pink and gray design and bold pink text.
Two animals, a bird and a wolf, sitting together under a blanket with a birthday banner, a box of party decorations, and a mug that reads "Cappuccino Hey."

Little Wren’s Manx Christmas

Four men in formal attire examining a display with spikes in a room with scattered furniture and objects.
An open watercolor illustration of a watercolor paints palette box with various color paints and brushes inside, with a painted label on the lid saying "Water Colours" and a drawing of a plant on it.
A mechanical or fantasy-style object with gold and blue elements, featuring a large central blue gem or orb, surrounded by intertwining gold loops or bands.

The Life of ARCHIBALD KNOX one emotion at a time

Book cover illustration titled 'The Life of Archibald Knox: One Emotion at a Time' by Felicity Wood, featuring a man with brown hair and a beard drawing at a desk filled with art supplies, paper, and pictures.

Published Apr 2025

Archibald Knox had a fascinating life full of highs and lows. Come and explore his life one emotion at a time.

The frustration of loosing his artwork when the SS Peveril sank, the sense of duty felt during his time working at the internment camp during WWI and the joy of having a best friend to take holidays with. This beautifully illustrated book explores them all.

£9.99

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Logo of Arts Council Isle of Man with a pink and gray design and bold pink text.
Illustration of a smiling man with brown hair and a full beard, wearing a suit with a teal tie.
A drawing of a Victorian-style building with large stained glass windows, a red gate, and decorative iron fencing, labeled 'Douglas School of Art' and 'Kensington Road'.
Jinny asking a neighbour for bread and bonnets holding hands, standing barefoot on a white background.
A girl with curly red hair wearing a brown and white medieval-style dress, stirring a purple cauldron over a campfire, holding a bunch of lavender flowers in her other hand. A shelf with bottles and a vase of lavender is in the background.
A map of a landmass with five red X marks corresponding to four locations named Peel, Ramsey, Douglas, and Castletown, with Peel and Castletown on the western and southern coastlines respectively.
A young girl with curly red hair and a worried expression sits at a table surrounded by people pointing fingers at her, with a small gray mouse on the table nearby.
Book cover titled 'The true story of Joney Lowney' with the subtitle 'Jinny the Witch.' An illustrated girl with curly red hair, a mouse, a potion pot, and herbs are depicted.

The True Story of Jinny the Witch

Published Oct 2024

Who was Jinny the Witch? The short answer is Joney Lowney. But, a better question would be - Why was she a witch?

This picture book explores the events that led up to the witch trial of Joney Lowney in 1717, known as Jinny and easily the most famous witch in the Isle of Man.

£9.99

A cartoon illustration of a chick standing on a nest of straw with a surprised expression.
Illustration of a cat with black fur, white paws, chest, and face markings, against a black background.
Drawing of a girl with red hair, wearing a yellow headband, smiling with wide eyes.
Illustration of a motorcyclist wearing a blue helmet and red riding suit, riding a teal sport motorcycle with a red trailer attached.
Digital illustration of two seashells, one open and one closed, with pinkish and beige tones and ribbed textures.
Book titled 'Manx Things to Make and Do' held over sandy beach, with colorful illustrations of children, a castle, a ferris wheel, a bridge, a dog, a cat, a seagull, and kite flying.

52 Manx Things to Make and Do

Published Oct 2024

Take on the challenge to complete all 52 Manx places to visit, things to make or eat and facts to know.

A guide written for older children, but to be enjoyed by everyone, to help you to make the most out of your time on the Isle of Man.

Complete with activity pages, maps, tick lists and more. A great companion for a day of exploring in the Isle of Man.

£11.99

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Abstract graphic with shades of blue and purple, featuring geometric shapes and lines.
Children's drawing of a sandcastle with red flags and a red shovel on a yellow surface.
Logo for Arts Council Isle of Man with a pink and gray emblem and pink text
A colorful graphic with red and blue sections. The red section contains a white silhouette of a person climbing. The blue section features a white map of the Isle of Man with the text "MANX THINGS TO MAKE AND DO."