Children’s Books by Matt Plummer — Mr Smart & Oscar and Steggy

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Different & Extraordinary
Stories by Matt Plummer

11 published books. 30+ stories. Characters who are different, misunderstood, and absolutely extraordinary. Written by a TBI survivor who knows what it feels like to be told what you can’t do — and does it anyway.

“Different isn’t wrong. It’s just different. And different is exactly what makes each of us extraordinary.” — Mr Smart

🏫 Mr Smart: The Heart of Henderson Primary

A 6-chapter SEN series for ages 6-10

Mr Smart is the kind of teacher every child deserves — calm, kind, and always ready to crouch down to a child’s level. Through six beautifully illustrated stories, he helps children understand that being different is never something to be ashamed of.

The Six Chapters:
  • 📹 Tommy — OCD & Anxiety
  • 🎒 Priya — Selective Mutism
  • ⚡ Marcus — ADHD
  • 📘 Jamie — Dyslexia
  • 🌟 Lily — Autism
  • 🤳 Sophie — ADHD & Fidgeting

✨ Jamie’s chapter on dyslexia is Matt’s own story — written after his TBI left him with acquired dyslexia

🛒 Find on Amazon

🦕🎈 Oscar & Steggy

Magical adventures for ages 3-6

Oscar is a curious 4-year-old boy with wavy brown hair and rosy cheeks. Steggy is his fluffy green stuffed stegosaurus — with button eyes, a wonky tail, and a magical glow when brought to life in Oscar’s imagination. Together they go on the most wonderful adventures.

Series Highlights:
  • 🎇 Firework Night specials
  • 🎃 Halloween adventures
  • 🎄 Christmas stories
  • 🌎 30+ stories and growing
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🌟 The Lucky Child Competition

One lucky child gets their name, look and personality written into the next book — plus signed copies for them and their class, and a library copy donated to their school.

1.
Child submits an entry
2.
Teacher shortlists 5
3.
Matt picks the winner
4.
They become a character!
🖉 Enter Your School

🏫 School Partnerships

The Mr Smart series is designed to support SEND provision in primary schools. Matt is actively working with headteachers, English coordinators, and SEMH leads to bring these books into classrooms. If you are an educator and would like to discuss a partnership, book donation or author visit — please get in touch.

💌 Contact Matt

🎧 Also Listen to the Podcast

Hear the story behind the books — and why Matt’s own TBI journey led to writing Jamie’s dyslexia chapter

You, Me and a Head Injury 🎧