LeoN's Reef

Join Leon on an unforgetable undersea journey! 'Leon's Reef' is not just a captivating exploration of the wonders of the oceans and the importance of protecting them, but also a celebration of the tolerance, teamwork, and harmony that exists among the reef's diverse creatures. The joyful narrative will resonate with children, encouraging empathy, friendship, and kindness, helping them build positive relationships.

Ideal for nurturing inquisitive minds and developing curious, adventurous spirits, 'Leon's Reef' raises awareness of our oceans and the remarkable creatures within it. Perfect for sharing with ages 3+ to develop understanding of inclusivity, empathy, teamwork, and anti-bullying.

To celebrate the release, a donation of 25p will be made to the PADI Aware Foundation for every UK copy sold, supporting vital ocean protection work. Includes craft ideas to help children connect with nature and each other. Order your copy here.

2026

Mon 27 April: Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach, California.

Sun 31 May: Waterstones Brighton. Official launch.

Wed 3 June: St Margaret's C Of E Primary School, Rottingdean.

Sat 6 June: The Book Nook, Hove.  

Mon 8 June: Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Woodingdean.

Wed 10 June: House on the Dials Day Nursery, Brighton.

Tues 16 June: Cavendish School, Eastbourne. 

Tues 16 June: Cumnor House Sussex, Haywards Heath.

Wed 17 June: Windlesham School & Nursery, Brighton.

Mon 22 June: Cumnor House Sussex, Haywards Heath.

Sat 27 June: London Children’s Literature Festival, Barnes. 

Fri 3 July: Springfield Infant School & Nursery, Worthing, Sussex.

Sat 4 July: West Hove Infant School Summer Fair, Hove, Sussex.

Mon 6 July: Hopscotch Nursery, Hove.

Mon 6 July: West Hove Infant School, Hove, Sussex.

Tues 7 July: Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton.

Wed 8 July: Harbour Primary & Nursery School, Newhaven.

Fri 10 July: N-Family Club, Hove.

Tues 14 July: St Philomena’s Catholic Primary School, Orpington.

Wed 15 July: St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Hurstpierpoint.

Mon 20 July: Brunswick Primary School, Hove. 

Wed 22 July: Bloomsbury Street Day Nursery, Brighton.

Fri 24 July: Hove Village Nursery, Hove Public Library, Hove.

Mon 27 July: Hove Village Nursery at New Church Road, Hove.

Wed 29 July: Hopscotch Children's Nursery, Worthing. 

Sat 1 Aug: Truleigh FarmFest, West Sussex.

Mon 10 Aug: EHRS Summer Camp, London. 

Wed 12 Aug: Bloomsbury on the Beach, Kemptown, Brighton.

Sat 15 Aug: Saltdean Lido Family Fun Day, Saltdean, East Sussex. BOOK YOUR SLOT HERE.

Sun 16 Aug: Rockwater Family Festival, Hove.

Wed 19 Aug: Growing Up Green Nursery, Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton.

Wed 26 Aug: Growing Up Green Nursery, Preston Road, Brighton.

Sun 30 Aug: Leave No Trace Brighton, Sea Lanes, Kemptown, Brighton.

Sat 5 Sept: LagoonFest 2026, Hove Lagoon, Hove.

Sun 6 Sept: Lewes Waterstones, Lewes, East Sussex.

Sun 27 Sept: Worthing Waterstones, Worthing , West Sussex.

2027

Fri 23 April: World Book Day, Hove Village Nursery at New Church Road, Hove. 

"This morning was fab; all of the kids have been telling me how great it was". - St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Rottingdean, East Sussex. 

"Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for coming in yesterday, the children enjoyed it so much and were talking about it for the rest of the day!" - St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Rottingdean, East Sussex. 

"They loved hearing all about his new book Leon’s Reef and were thrilled to have our school copy signed. A truly memorable experience for everyone - thank you, Dr Marc Abraham!" - Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Woodingdean.

 "Thank you so much for today, the children just loved it and I did too. Hope we will see you again soon." - House on the Dials Day Nursery, Brighton.

"What a fantastic morning we had - our children are still talking about it!" - Windlesham School & Nursery, Brighton.

 "What a pleasure it was to welcome Dr Marc Abraham, Marc the Vet, to read his wonderful story Leon's Reef to our children! The children thoroughly enjoyed listening to the story as Dr Marc brought the adventure to life. They were fascinated by learning about the ocean and the amazing animals. Everyone listened very carefully and eagerly joined in by answering questions and sharing their ideas. We had some fantastic discussions about how we can all help protect our oceans, with suggestions ranging from putting rubbish in the bin to looking after our environment every day." - House on the Dials Nursery, Brighton. 

"It was a pleasure to have you and the children loved it" - Springfield Infant School & Nursery, Worthing.

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your visit today. The children absolutely loved meeting you and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Leon's Reef. Your enthusiasm and storytelling really captured their imagination. Many thanks again for such a wonderful experience for our children." -  Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton.

"The children had a great time - thank you so much for coming!" - Harbour Primary & Nursery School, Newhaven.

"Thank you so much, the children loved your visit!" - St Lawrence CE Primary School, Hurstpierpoint.

"The children and staff loved it, so thank you so much" - Bloomsbury Street Nursery, Kemptown, Brighton.

"Thanks for coming!! The children absolutely loved it." - Hove Village Nursery, New Church Road, Hove.