The Dower Boys Chronicles

When Real-life Makes Magic

One Daddy and Two Brothers Find Wonder in Unexpected Places

The Dower Boys Chronicles stands in a category unlike any other. It is a unique space where the magic of imaginative storytelling meets practical wisdom, transforming the everyday hurdles of growing up into blueprints for resilience.

Inspired by the real-life learning journeys of George and Harrison, these books serve as a bridge between "big feelings" and "brave moments." We believe that every child’s struggle—when met with love and the right tools—can become a story that ends well.

  • Ten Little Hermit Crabs
  • Pipkin The Squirrel's 5-4-3-2-1
Ten Little Hermit Crabs

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Ten little hermit crabs playing by the sea,

Scuttling, giggling, counting—what fun it’s sure to be!

Waves whoosh, trees sway, surprises fill the day…

And one by one the crabs go off on adventures far away!

But when the moon comes out and the beach turns bright and blue, All ten tiny crabs whisper, “Goodnight… we’re back with you!”

-Uses rhyme and word patterns to build phonics.

-Ideal for read-aloud moments with children 2 to 4.

-Encourages independent reading with children 4 to 6.


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Title: “Ten Little Hermit Crabs”

Author: George Dower

Publisher: SALAH PUBLISHING

Released: December 25, 2025

Language: English

Specialty: Read Aloud and Early

Readers

Genre: Children’s book

Suitability: Ages 2-6

Paperback ISBN: 9798994166277

Pipkin The Squirrel's 5-4-3-2-1

ABOUT THIS BOOK

The World Can Be Very Loud for a Little Squirrel....

In a beautiful, high tree, Pipkin The Squirrel

lives happily with his loving Daddy. But sometimes, the world below gets a bit too noisy. When barking dogs, roaring trucks, and zooming planes leave Pipkin shaking with fright, he doesn't know what to do. Luckily, Daddy is there to hold him tight and share a special secret: The 5-4-3-2-1 Game.

-Uses rhyme and word patterns to build phonics.

-Ideal for read-aloud moments with children 2 to 4.

-Encourages independent reading with children 4 to 6.


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Title: “Pipkin The Squirrel's 5-4-3-2-1”

Author: George Dower

Publisher: SALAH PUBLISHING

Released: April 2, 2026

Language: English

Specialty: Read Aloud and Early

Readers

Genre: Children’s book

Suitability: Ages 2-6

Paperback ISBN: 9798994166291

Elijah, 7


 “I think Ten Little Hermit Crabs is amazing. There are so many details and so many pictures to look at. I like how the words are written like hermit crab words and how the story is written the way a hermit crab would write it! It makes the book really fun. This book is really, really good and it is one of my favourite books. It’s amazing!"



Fahima

Mum of Faaris, 5, and Ariana, 8



“My children really enjoyed reading the Ten Little Hermit Crabs story because it was engaging and easy for them to understand. The illustrations also added to their enjoyment by making the scenes more vivid and fun to imagine. The story sparked good discussion afterward. 

Overall, it was an enjoyable and age-appropriate read that supported their reading skills and imagination.

A must-read and I would definitely recommend!”


Andrea

Mum of Araylia, 3

Ten Little Hermit Crabs is a delightful, interactive counting book that perfectly blends learning with play. Between the vibrant, eye-catching illustrations and the rhythmic flow of the rhyming text, it keeps young readers fully engaged from start to finish. A unique highlight is the clever use of portrait-oriented pages, which adds an exciting, tactile element to the reading experience. It’s a highly recommended choice for families looking for a charming story that children will want to revisit again and again.