The Adventures of Hewey the Helicopter & Binnie the Beagle
Hewey and Binnie's first three adventures, together.
Full-colour read-aloud picture books for ages 3–8, by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha.
Where knowledge and kindness take flight.
By Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha · set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Aotearoa, New Zealand
“Warm, honest stories where courage is kind, every friend matters, and help is always on the way.”
At the Aeronauts factory, the little yellow helicopter is too small to lift the heavy loads, so he's left alone in a dark corner. When Binnie the Beagle finds him there, crying, she promises she'll come back.
But on a test flight over the forest, it's Binnie who goes missing, just as night falls. Could the smallest helicopter of all have a gift nobody knew about?
On a wild winter's night, the giant magnolia tree bangs against the old tin barn and Binnie can't sleep a wink. By morning she's decided the tree has to go, until Farmer Jim steps in: this tree was here long before any of them.
Then the radio warns of a tornado. Hewey and Binnie race across the farm to warn the cows and the forest animals, but the storm is heading straight for the Farmstead, and Farmer Jim hasn't seen it coming.
A stormy, heart-warming read-aloud about saying sorry, starting over, and the friends who shelter us when we need it most.
Hewey and Binnie have a brand-new home high in Mema Magnolia's branches, and a big job to do: fly all the way to the mountains to bring Brutus the Bull and the herd home.
But the trip is longer than they planned, and on the way back over the sea, Hewey's energy runs out. Splash! Stranded in the middle of the ocean, they'll need some unexpected friends.
And under the full moon, something magical is stirring in Mema. A gentle, wonder-filled read-aloud about wishes, teamwork and never leaving anyone behind.
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Adventure with a soft landing. Every story leaves little ones feeling safe, and a little braver.
Hewey isn't the biggest or the strongest. He's brave in the way that matters most: he shows up for his friends.
A too-small helicopter, a beagle who never gives up, a grand old magnolia tree: on the Farmstead, everyone has a place.
Storms, rescues and journeys, always ending back home. Big feelings, never frightening, and just right for bedtime.
Written by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha and set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Waima, New Zealand, with Kiwi warmth on every page.
Everyone in Waima has a heart of gold, even the ones made of tin.
Small, brave and always first to help.
Hewey's best friend, quick to act and quick to say sorry.
Kind hands, a straw hat and a big heart for every animal.
A grand old tree who wakes up in a storm, and becomes Hewey and Binnie's home.
One mighty moo, and every cow knows what to do.
“We don't leave anyone behind.”
Ages 3–8. They're written to be read aloud, with short sentences and a gentle rhythm, and confident young readers can try them on their own.
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The Adventures of Hewey the Helicopter & Binnie the Beagle are written by Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha, and set on the Free-Range Farmstead in Waima, New Zealand.
Each story stands on its own, but they follow on from each other, so starting with Book 1, The Beginning, is the best way to meet everyone.
The first three adventures, ready for bedtime on your shelf.