A gardener goes on a quest to obtain an ogre feather to cure the ailing king only to discover that the king's daughter, who was previously captured by the ogre, has her own tricks up her sleeve. This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Italian folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.
Jenny Dale's Pony Tales is a series aimed especially at little girls who have a huge fascination with ponies. Each book is illustrated in black and white and is suitable for readers in the 5 to 8 years age group.
It's Little Rabbit's birthday and, as a treat, the whole family go to the Rabbitworld Theme Park. Little Rabbit thinks he's so grown-up that he doesn't need to stay with his Mama. However, he soon realises that he is just a little rabbit after all and does need looking after.
'Nothing could ever replace Mabel. I wished I could hold her in my arms and tell her just how much she meant to me.'
Verity adores her cat Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden.
Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk.
A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.
Set in a world where plants talk, friendship is hard-won
and adventure is around the bend of every river ...
'I could almost feel the river mist settling in my hair' SARAH
DRIVER
'Wild and imaginative storytelling' FLEUR HITCHCOCK
'A very special story' JULIA GREEN
Orla has lived on her own since Ma died, with only her beloved
garden for company. When sickness comes and nature is blamed, Orla
knows she must find a cure.
Armed with her mother's book of plants and remedies, she steals
away on a river boat with two other stowaways, Idris and Ariana.
Soon the trio must navigate the rapids of the Inkwater to a poisonous
place from which they may never return ...
Fast-paced, thrilling storytelling, packed full of rustic
adventure and peril
A wild rapids-ride of a story, suffused at every turn
with authentic details of the natural world
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2023
A gorgeous gifty book for ages 9 and up: a flapped paperback
with illustration by Marie-Alice Harel
'Fast-paced and highly original' GILL LEWIS
'Wild and bewitching' NICOLA PENFOLD
'A thrilling, beautiful, important book' NATASHA
FARRANT
Collodi wrote this story immediately after Pinocchio, and the little monkey's adventures present clear similarities, both in terms of themes and characters, with his more celebrated masterpiece. This rediscovered gem of Italian literature is here adapted and expanded by Alessandro Gallenzi and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Celebrating acceptance and being who you really are, this joyful story is about Cliff, the crocodile who wants to wear a dress.
When the hyenas laugh at Cliff, he pretends he's dressing up for a play. But no play exists! Luckily his friend Freddy comes to the rescue and creates a show for Cliff to star in. But what will his dad say when he sees him?
A funny story about inclusion and supporting your friends and family illustrated with exuberance.
Jeanne Willis is an award-winning author who has written over 150 books, including The Bog Baby, the Paddington Movie novelisation and Tadpole's Promise.
Edward Lear’s best-loved nonsense poem about the magical adventure of the Owl and the Pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat, specially retold for beginner readers as part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Includes audio.
""Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."" - Julia Eccleshare
When Sanjay gets a bump on his head from the school bully, he wakes up to find that everyone in the playground has turned into an animal! The headmaster's a polar bear and Sanjay's best friend is a sheepdog. Even the ambulance that comes to take him to hospital is driven by a gorilla and the paramedic is a penguin...
Seeing his schoolmates in a new light gives Sanjay a clever idea about how to defeat the bully... Will Sanjay's wily plan work, or has the whole world gone animal crackers?
