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Inspiring Children's Books for All Ages

Inspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All Ages

Discover imaginative tales that spark creativity and adventure

Explore Our Collection

Inspiring Children's Books for All Ages

Inspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All AgesInspiring Children's Books for All Ages

Discover imaginative tales that spark creativity and adventure

Explore Our Collection

About Langrove Publishing

Dog sleeping underwater with a turtle and coral.

Our Vision

At Langrove Publishing, we believe in the power of stories to inspire the imagination through tales of adventure and friendship. Our stories are lovingly created and illustrated by individual authors and illustrators in the UK, printed sustainably in Devon.

Dog looking through ship porthole on book cover.

  

BOSUN BOB THE SALTY OLD SEA DOG

Bosun Bob is a beautifully evocative tale of a tenacious sea-faring dog and his adventures at sea. Written in rhyming prose and beautifully illustrated, this classic nautical tale is a perfect accompaniment to children’s bedtime. 


Bob sets sail at dawn, leaving the safety of his harbour for the open ocean. He meets a series of mysterious and sometimes frightening sea creatures before his ship is wrecked in a violent thunderstorm. Bob is rescued from an untimely end and meets an unlikely shipmate in the process.


“This beautiful story and stunning illustrations really celebrate our ocean and the fascinating creatures who call it home. A book for children and grown-ups to enjoy together and treasure for generations to come.” Andy Cooper, Editor, Coast magazine


Book cover with dog and cat in a porthole.

BOSUN BOB AND THE CAT WITH NO NAME

Bob and his feline friend have escaped shipwreck and are off on a nautical treasure hunt. They meet many friendly animals along the way who guide them to an oceanic volcano where the treasure is hidden and guarded by a mysterious creature. Will the friends find the treasure, will they escape the volcano?!


This beautifully written tale is the perfect sequel to Bosun Bob The Salty Old Sea Dog. Created by Erin Allgrove and beautifully illustrated by Emily Langstaff Ellis this book and the creatures inside will really capture the imagination of children and adults alike, perfect for reading together.

Yachting Monthly Magazine 

Children's book cover featuring a scruffy seagull chick in a nest.

 THE ADVENTURES OF SEAGULL SCRUFF


A young seagull finds himself turned out of the nest with nowhere to go and no one to guide the way. Will he ever learn how to behave and find the freedom of flight or is he destined to be a nuisance forever? Perhaps with the right friendship and kindness along the way, Scruff will find happiness and turn out alright in the end! 

  

A hilarious and heart-warming yarn about growing up and the power of friendship

Orlando Murrin


The book is lovely, brilliant illustrations, and a heartwarming story. I'm sure kids will love it. 

Chris McGuire, Children’s Author

Bringing Bosun Bob's Adventures to You

For Schools and Libraries

For Schools and Libraries

For Schools and Libraries

We are always delighted to hear from schools and libraries. Our authors and illustrators love to meet young readers and hear all about their favourite stories and animals! Whether you are looking to feature Bosun Bob in your collection or host an author visit or workshop please get in touch! 

For Retailers

For Schools and Libraries

For Schools and Libraries

We work with retailers all over the UK including independent bookshops, Waterstones, childrens and pet retailers. We love to hear from businesses who would like to stock our beautiful books. We work with national distributors or can supply direct - please get in touch!

Author Visits

For Schools and Libraries

Author Visits

Author of the Bosun Bob series Erin Allgrove is always keen to meet readers at book festivals, schools and libraries and anywhere in between. She has appeared at literary festivals all over the south west and does regular signings and events at bookshops too. get in touch if you would like Erin to visit!

Explore the magic of our illustrated stories

Children's book cover featuring a scruffy seagull chick in a nest.
Book cover with dog and cat in a porthole.
Dog looking through ship porthole on book cover.

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