When Bear's favourite Big Book of Stories falls apart, he is determined to write some stories of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks - and he soon discovers that he needs a lot of help from his friends.
A delightful book about stories and friendship, featuring a lovable brown bear.
Dilly the Donkey may be little and wonky - and not as young as she used to be - but each day she lovingly carts the children to school. That is until her owner replaces her with a flashy young horse! Is poor Dilly too old and bent to be of any use? Of course not! She's kind, brave and smart too, so when the new horse catches the eye of two sneaky thieves, it's up to Dilly to halt their dastardly plan and save the day. Could this be the start of a whole new career?
A joyous and inspiring book written by Elli Woollard and illustrated by Steven Lenton, packed with positive values. A delightful story that puts age and wisdom before beauty, encourages self belief and shows that no matter how old and wonky you may be, you still have value and can still be exceptional!
A third fabulous story from creators of the The Great Gran Plan and Dinosaurs Don't Draw.
Stop, Sonny! A young squirrel thinks jumping from a tall oak tree will impress the bigger boys, but he’s just jumping into danger! He needs the help of the Superfairies.
Book four in a hilarious new series featuring one boy and a little dragon with an oversized appetite for adventure.
Eric and friends are off on a camping trip - Pan assures them that a Mini-Dragon's skills will be most handy when it comes to lighting a campfire! As it turns out, dragons aren't so hot at putting up tents. Eric and Pan are just getting in a tangle when Toby Bloom and his dad show up with their state-of-the-art Glamping gear. Who knew you could have a Games Room under canvas? Soon, Min and Jayden are hanging out with Eric's arch-enemy, while even Eric's dad has to admit that their weekend in the wilderness is a washout. Desperate to get their weekend in the wilderness back on track, Eric suggests pitting his dad against Toby's in a series of outdoor challenges. But when Toby starts bending the rules, it's up to Pan to fly to the rescue.
Perfect for fans of Jeremy Strong and Compton Valance, with hilarious illustrations from Sarah Horne, illustrator of Sam Copeland's CHARLIE CHANGES INTO A CHICKEN.
The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM.
Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f.
You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all.
Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play – if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!
A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.
Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?
Praise for Mr Gum:
'Completely hilarious … Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball
'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan
Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books:
NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
'Grace looked directly at the seal pup and spoke softly to it. 'I'll be back soon. Don't give up.'
Grace is excited about her holiday, staying with Granny at her house by the sea. A whole week exploring rock pools, collecting shells, and playing on the beach - perhaps she might even get to see a baby seal?
Grace makes friends with local boy Col who knows all the secrets of the Island. When Grace discovers a small seal pup, separated from its mother after a storm, she's not sure if she can help it, but she has to try . . .
Beautifully illustrated in black and white, this is a heart-warming tale of friendship and discovery in the wild outdoors by the author of Tilly's Moonlight Fox..
Fin is a dinosaur unlike any other - teased for his 'spindly little legs, and feeble fluffy arms'. But despite his odd appearance, when a gang of four big dinosaurs chase him into the woods, Fin outwits them one by one. All except one who follows him right to the top of the mountain, where Fin takes a giant leap and discovers... 'he can fly'.
Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.
Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read.
It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.
"" Short, simple sentences
"" Familiar, repeated words
"" Big, clear type
"" 1 5 lines per page
"" Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Green
