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Where every story is crafted to spark imagination, encourage kindness, and make children feel part of a world that welcomes them with a smile.

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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or a wee reader, Shoogulabooks invites you to step inside and explore a world full of fun, friendship, and Scottish magic.

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Welcome to Shoogulaboot

Welcome to Shoogulaboot: the wonderfully crafted, proudly Scottish children’s book world where imagination wears its wellies and every adventure comes with a giggle and a thrill.

Shoogulaboot is a place built for children who love characters with big personalities, stories with heart, and humour that feels straight from home. Our books are created to be read aloud, shared, laughed over, and treasured, whether it’s bedtime, classroom time, or story time on the sofa.

 

A Scottish World Full of Heart

Shoogulaboot celebrates everything we love about Scottish storytelling: warmth, wit, mischief, and a sense of place that feels familiar from the moment you open a book.

Every story is crafted to spark imagination, encourage kindness, and make children feel part of a world that welcomes them with a smile.

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Scottish children’s books woven into every tale. Memorable characters who leap off the page. Family-friendly adventures perfect for young readers.

Shoogulaboot celebrates everything we love about Scottish storytelling: warmth, wit, mischief, and a sense of place that feels familiar from the moment you open a book.

Our Forthcoming Titles

The Shoogulaboot collection will be available soon  –  beginning with Kelsey the Kelpie on his magical adventure, the Shoogul Club, merch, and so much more…

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Shoogulaboot Characters

Sandy

Sandy is a young Scottish Highland boy who lives in the town of Shoogulaboot. He is around 7 to 8 years old and lives with his mother, father, granny, and wolfdog, Willow.

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Willow

Willow is a trusty wolfdog and Sandy’s family pet. She is a lovable, feisty, thrill-seeking animal who is always by the side of her best friend, Sandy.

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Helpie

Helpie is a young kelpie who lives in the mysterious waters of Shoogulaboot. He is a magical, shape-shifting creature that takes the form of a horse.

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Gallus the Haggis

Gallus the Haggis is a very wacky, confident, cocky, and ‘gallus’ little critter. He is the descendant of two different breeds of haggis, small rodent-like creatures that are native to Scotland. He has the magical ability to stretch his legs to extraordinary lengths whenever he needs to.

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Murdo MacGreed

Murdo MacGreed is the local taxman and laird of the town of Shoogulaboot. He is a grumpy, miserable, miserly old man who doesn’t get on well with the townsfolk, and they don’t view him very favourably either.

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Bo

Bo (short for Bonnie) might seem like a beautiful, elegant, lovely lady, but anyone who makes that assumption would be dangerously mistaken. She is, in fact, a ‘She-bite’, a type of vampire fairy that enjoys luring men into dancing with her in the forest, only to make a meal of them afterwards.

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Quarrel & Bargy

Quarrel & Bargy are the fiercely loyal, but not-so-bright, henchmen of Murdo MacGreed. He is their commander and leader, which means they do everything he says. This often sees them dragged into Murdo’s fiendish schemes and plots.

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Malky

Malky is a big, lovable giant mountain monster who lives on top of Ben Malky, the summit near the town of Shoogulaboot.

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Finlay

Finlay is the local carpenter in Shoogulaboot. He loves to build things and enjoys helping Sandy and Willow with the quests and challenges they face.

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Toatie

Toatie is a little magical sprite from the fairy realm of Shoogulaboot. She is feisty, nosy, sneaky, cheeky, crafty, and… toatie! (A Scots word meaning “tiny” or “small”.)

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Cushy

Cushy is a giant, green puppy who is adorable, cute, and lovable. The problem is that he is actually a Cù-Sìth (Gaelic for “Fairy Dog”), a ferocious species of fairy animal the size of a bull that roams the moors and woodlands of Scotland.

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Funnyhorn

Funnyhorn is a magical unicorn who lives in the hills surrounding Shoogulaboot. She is a curious and adorable little creature who meets Sandy and Willow unexpectedly in a magical meadow.

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Auld Angus

Auld Angus is the clan chief of the MacCarrot Clan and the senior elder of Shoogulaboot. He is a zany, silly, eccentric, and larger-than-life figure within the town.

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Bessie

Bessie is a lovable and benevolent loch monster who lives in Loch Bess in Shoogulaboot. She is an ancient, magical, water-dwelling creature with the power to control the weather. Whether it rains or shines is influenced by Bessie’s emotions. However surprising it may seem, it only rains when she is happy.

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Become a Shoogulabooks stockist

We love working with gift shops, visitor attractions, and independent retailers, offering a unique range of children’s books that delight young readers and their families. Our trade partners benefit from excellent margins, flexible ordering, and unbeatable terms, making it easy to stock high-quality titles with confidence. We’re committed to building long-term relationships and helping our retail customers maximise sales with books that stand out on the shelf and keep customers coming back.

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The Shoogulaboot Collection of Forthcoming Books

 

 

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About Shoogulabooks

Shoogulabooks is the publishing platform behind the much-loved Shoogulaboot children’s book series. With over 20 years of experience in the book publishing industry, we combine creative storytelling with professional production standards to create books that children and families love. Every title is produced to High Street quality, with the same attention to design, printing, and finish found in leading bookshops and retail chains, ensuring a premium reading experience from cover to cover. 

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