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💛 Family Help Centre
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Not sure where to begin?
Whether you're choosing your first Harold book, building a family library, homeschooling or simply looking for advice, we're here to help.
💬 How We Help Families Choose
Every family is different.
Some parents are introducing Harold to a reluctant reader.
Others are looking for books that support resilience, confidence or friendships.
Some are homeschooling.
Others simply want stories they'll enjoy reading together.
Whatever your situation, we're happy to help you choose the books that best suit your child.
Harold isn't designed to be read once and forgotten. It is a reading and wellbeing journey that grows with children over many years.
Helping Children Laugh, Learn and Thrive
Discover a unique collection of humorous adventures that build confidence, resilience, kindness and lifelong learning—supported by practical resources for parents, educators and young readers.
Why Start with Harold?
Unlike many children's books that are simply read and forgotten, Harold combines engaging stories with practical support for parents and educators.
Each story creates opportunities for meaningful conversations at home without feeling like a lesson.
Every adventure is part of a connected wellbeing and learning ecosystem that grows with your child from approximately age 7 through the early teenage years.
What Harold Helps Children Build
❤️ Confidence
🤝 Kindness
🧠 Critical Thinking
📖 Reading Confidence
💬 Communication
🌱 Resilience
😊 Emotional Wellbeing
⭐ Responsibility
Harold grows with your child.
The 29-book series is organised into five developmental stages, introducing increasingly complex life skills and wellbeing themes as children mature.
Families can begin with any ARC and continue building confidence, resilience and good decision-making through humour and engaging stories.
📖 Help Me Choose My First Harold Book
New to Harold?
Start your adventure here.
With so many Harold adventures to explore, choosing the first book can feel like a big decision.
Whether you are buying for a child, a classroom, a homeschool learner, or as a special gift, we can help you find the perfect place to begin.
Each Harold story introduces children to new adventures, challenges and discoveries while encouraging important life skills such as confidence, resilience, kindness, teamwork and problem-solving.
Find the right Harold adventure
For younger readers
Begin with a story that introduces Harold’s world, characters and the themes that run throughout the collection.
For children who enjoy adventure
Choose a Harold story filled with exploration, challenges, surprises and exciting moments that keep readers engaged.
For children developing confidence
Select stories that encourage reflection, courage, persistence and positive decision-making.
For family reading
Choose an adventure that creates opportunities for shared reading and meaningful conversations.
For gifts
Select a popular starting point or begin with a Harold Collection so children can continue exploring more adventures.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about your reader and we will help you choose:
✓ Child’s age or reading level
✓ Interests and personality
✓ Favourite types of stories
✓ Whether the book is for home, school or a gift
Begin your Harold journey
Every reader has a first Harold adventure.
Let us help you discover the story that will inspire imagination, curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.
Find My First Harold Book
📚 Family Collection
Supporting conversations, confidence and character — one story at a time
The Harold Collection gives families a simple and meaningful way to explore important life lessons through engaging stories, relatable characters and thoughtful discussion.
Each Harold adventure is designed to encourage children to reflect on everyday challenges, develop positive habits and build the skills they need to navigate friendships, emotions, decisions and growing up.
Whether you are reading together at home, supporting independent reading, or using Harold as part of a homeschool program, the Family Collection provides a flexible resource for learning beyond the page.
What families can explore
Through the Harold stories, children and adults can open conversations around:
resilience and overcoming challenges
confidence and self-belief
kindness, empathy and respect
problem-solving and decision-making
teamwork and friendships
emotional awareness and wellbeing
responsibility and personal growth
More than a book — a shared family experience
The Harold Collection is designed to help families connect through reading, conversation and reflection.
Parents and carers can use the stories as starting points for meaningful discussions, helping children recognise their own experiences, understand different perspectives and develop lifelong skills.
Perfect for:
✓ Family reading time
✓ Independent readers
✓ Homeschool families
✓ Gift giving
✓ Building a home learning library
Explore the Harold Family Collection
Discover the adventures, lessons and resources that help children grow in confidence, character and understanding — one Harold story at a time.
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🏡 Homeschool Family Collection
Perfect for families and homeschool educators who want to build reading, wellbeing and discussion at home.
Bring Life-Lessons Through Laughter™ into Your Home Learning Journey
The Harold Homeschool Family Collection combines engaging stories, practical learning resources and meaningful life lessons to support literacy, wellbeing and family learning.
Whether you're teaching one child or several, Harold helps young readers develop confidence, resilience, critical thinking and positive character through humorous adventures they'll enjoy reading again and again.
Begin with a single book, a Foundation ARC or build your family's Harold collection over time as new titles are released.
Perfect For
Individual homeschool families
Homeschool co-operatives
Learning pods
Family literacy
Parent-led wellbeing learning
Single book
ARC collection
Complete Foundation Arc (Books 1–6)
Full series (as published)
Collection Options
Choose the option that best suits your family:
Individual books
Foundation Collection (Books 1–6)
Individual ARC Collections
Progressive collection plans
Complete 29-book collection (as published)
Why Families Choose Harold
Harold supports families by helping children:
Develop reading confidence and enjoyment
Build resilience and emotional wellbeing
Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Explore positive values through humour and discussion
Encourage meaningful family conversations
Grow through five age-appropriate developmental learning stages
Supporting Resources
Every Harold collection is supported by a growing range of free resources, including:
Parent Guides
Reader Activities
Discussion starters
Learning extensions
Harold Learning HUB resources
Curriculum and wellbeing information
Need Help Choosing?
Every family is unique. If you're unsure where to begin, we'll be happy to recommend the most suitable Harold books and collections based on your child's age, interests and learning goals.
🎁 Gift Collection
A meaningful gift that inspires imagination, confidence and growth
Looking for a gift that offers more than entertainment?
The Harold Collection makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for children — combining engaging adventures with positive messages about resilience, kindness, friendship and personal growth.
Every Harold story is created to encourage curiosity, spark conversations and help children discover valuable life lessons while enjoying an exciting reading experience.
A gift they can enjoy again and again
Books are gifts that continue to give. A Harold adventure can be shared at bedtime, enjoyed independently, revisited many times, and become part of a child’s own growing library.
Whether celebrating a birthday, welcoming a new reader, rewarding achievement, or simply sharing the joy of reading, the Harold Collection provides a gift with lasting value.
Perfect for:
✓ Birthdays
✓ Christmas and special occasions
✓ Grandparents gifting to grandchildren
✓ Family celebrations
✓ New readers
✓ Encouraging a love of books
✓ Supporting children’s confidence and wellbeing
Gift options available
Choose from:
Individual Harold Adventures
A single story that introduces children to Harold’s world and the lessons within each adventure.
Harold Collections
A selection of stories packaged together for children who love exploring Harold’s adventures.
Special Gift Bundles
Thoughtfully selected combinations of books and resources designed to create an even more memorable reading experience.
Give the gift of stories, imagination and growth
A Harold book is more than something to read — it is an invitation to explore, reflect and grow.
Discover the perfect Harold gift for the special children in your life.
Your Family Receives
📚 29 humorous adventures
❤️ Real conversations about growing up
👨👩👧 Parent conversation guides
🎯 Practical life skills
😂 Stories children actually finish
📈 A series that grows with your child
Begin Your Harold Journey Today
ARC 1 — The Foundations Years
The first six books are being made available progressively:
Harold’s Science Fair Fiasco
Harold’s Catastrophic Pet Day
Harold’s Birthday Bash Blunder
Harold’s Sports Day Slip-Up
Harold’s Hospital Hullabaloo
Harold’s Camping Catastrophe
Additional titles from the full 29-book series are in development and will be added as they become available.
ARC 1 - Age 7–8
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Honesty
✓ Responsibility
✓ Critical Thinking
✓ Courage to Admit Mistakes
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Responsibility
✓ Planning & Preparation
✓ Critical Thinking
✓ Owning Your Mistakes
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Friendship
✓ Self-Control
✓ Responsibility
✓ Thinking Before Acting
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Empathy
✓ Respect
✓ Curiosity
✓ Appreciation for Others
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Perseverance
✓ Resilience
✓ Sportsmanship
✓ Positive Thinking
HAROLD HELPS READERS BUILD
✓ Problem Solving
✓ Teamwork
✓ Asking for Help
✓ Resilience
📚 Start Your Harold Journey
New to Harold?
We recommend beginning with ARC 1 – The Foundations Years (Books 1–6).
These six adventures introduce Harold, his friends and the humorous mishaps that help children develop confidence, resilience, responsibility and positive decision-making.
Age 7–8
ARC 1
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Age 8–9
ARC 2
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Age 9–10
ARC 3
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Age 10–11
ARC 4
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Age 11–13
ARC 5
Why Families Choose Harold
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Typical Children's Books - Often preachy
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Typical Children's Books - Long chapters
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Typical Children's Books - Fantasy only
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Typical Children's Books -Story ends at last page
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Typical Children's Books -Stand-alone books
Harold is ideal for children who...
✔ love humour
✔ don't enjoy long books
✔ are reluctant readers
✔ enjoy adventure
✔ are growing in confidence
✔ benefit from positive role models
Every Book Includes a Parent Companion Guide
Continue the learning beyond the final page.
Each guide helps parents:
Start meaningful conversations
Reinforce life lessons naturally
Build confidence and resilience
Connect the story to everyday life
Parents nearly always ask:
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The Harold series is designed primarily for children aged 7–15 years.
The 29 books are organised into five developmental ARCs, with each ARC introducing increasingly complex life skills and wellbeing themes as children grow.
Younger readers will enjoy the humour and adventure, while older readers will relate to Harold's more mature challenges.
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Not necessarily.
Each book is a complete story that can be enjoyed on its own.
However, we recommend beginning with ARC 1 (Books 1–6) to meet Harold and his friends and experience how the series gradually develops alongside your child's growth and maturity.
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Yes. Harold's adventures are written for all young readers.
While Harold's spectacular mishaps often appeal to children who enjoy humour and adventure, the stories explore universal themes such as friendship, responsibility, resilience, kindness, courage and making good decisions—qualities that are meaningful for every child.
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Each Harold book is a fast-paced chapter book designed with young readers in mind.
Most children will complete a book in two to four reading sessions, depending on their age and reading confidence.
The short chapters and engaging storylines also make them ideal for bedtime reading or shared family reading.
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Absolutely. Harold was created with reluctant and developing readers in mind. Each story features:
Short, easy-to-manage chapters
Humorous, action-filled adventures
Relatable characters and everyday situations
Plenty of momentum to keep children turning the pages
Positive life lessons woven naturally into the story rather than preached
Many parents tell us that Harold is the first chapter-book series their child genuinely wanted to finish.
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Yes.
Harold is widely suited to classrooms, school libraries, wellbeing programs and home learning.
Every story has been written to encourage discussion, critical thinking and positive character development, making the series a valuable resource for educators as well as families.
Schools can also access classroom sets, educator resources and curriculum-support materials through Killara Press.
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Every Harold book is supported by a companion Parent Guide designed to extend the conversation beyond the final page. Each guide includes practical discussion prompts, family activities and ideas for reinforcing the story's life lessons in everyday situations.
The Parent Guides are available through the Harold Parent HUB, where families can also discover additional resources to support their child's learning and wellbeing journey.
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No. Harold learns life's lessons the same way most children do—through mistakes, laughter and experience.
Rather than telling children what to think, the stories encourage them to reflect, ask questions and discover better choices for themselves.
Parents often tell us these adventures naturally lead to meaningful family conversations.
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Because Harold offers much more than entertaining stories. Every adventure is part of The Harold Student Wellbeing & Learning Ecosystem™, combining engaging fiction with practical resources that support parents, educators and young readers.
It is a connected reading, learning and wellbeing journey that grows with your child.
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If you're new to Harold, we recommend beginning with ARC 1 – The Foundations Years (Books 1–6). These stories introduce Harold, his family and friends while building confidence, resilience, responsibility and positive decision-making through humour and memorable adventures.
For the best value, many families choose the ARC 1 Family Bundle, which includes all six books and saves 20% compared with purchasing them individually.
Give Your Child Stories They'll Want to Finish
Help your child laugh, learn and grow with Harold's unforgettable adventures.
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Created by Geoff Kopping
For more than forty years, Geoff has worked with children, families and schools, helping young people build confidence, resilience and positive life skills.
The Misadventures of Hazardous Harold grew from those real-life experiences and has become a unique learning ecosystem that supports children both at home and at school.
