Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!
In this BUMPER SPECIAL, Lily and Jess meet Poppy Muddlepup. When the mean witch Grizelda puts a spell on Poppy's twin brother Patch, the girls know they're in for one of their most exciting adventures yet!
When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant...
The sixth title from this bestselling, chart-busting team is bursting with Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations. Sugarlump and the Unicorn is now yours to own as a beautiful board book.
Meet Dinosaur Stomp!, a grumpy Triceratops, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series.
Dinosaur Stomp doesn’t want to play with the other dinosaurs, all he wants is to be left alone, but sometimes even a grumpy Triceratops needs a friend . . . With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops is perfect for preschool children.
Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans!
Also available: Dinosaur Boo! The Deinonychus, Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus . . . and more!
Dixie, Percy and their new friend, Ariel, are off on an adventure in the clouds. Making a speedy getaway from their archenemy Lou Ella, they find themselves soaring away in a hot-air balloon! But there are stormy skies ahead…
Be swept away with Dixie and Percy in an action-packed airborne escapade from mother-daughter pairing Shirley Hughes and Clara Vulliamy. These first chapter books have one chapter for each night of the week and are full of maps, extra activities, and everything needed to empower a new reader.
“A witty and beautifully designed series for emerging readers” THE SUNDAY TIMES
A brilliant series for 7+ readers full of adventure, magic and friendship from Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series.
Grace loves living in the tropical village of Cala Sands. It has a gorgeous beach and the sun always shines. She especially likes to swim with the magical sea ponies that live in the warm, clear waters around the bay. Grace wishes more than anything that she could talk to the ponies - especially the pretty pony with the sparkling eyes and rainbow tail! When Sophy and Maya arrive and tell Grace that magical creatures all over the kingdom are in terrible danger, Grace knows she has to protect the precious sea ponies. Cruel Lady Cavendish is sailing out into the ocean to catch them in a huge net, so Grace, Maya and Sophy stow away on her ship. But will their rescue plan work? And will Grace ever get her magical speaking stone and be able to speak to her favourite sea pony?
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, this is the perfect book for young readers who love magic and animals!
Don't miss the other titles in this series: The Sky Unicorn, The Star Wolf, The Baby Firebird and more!
Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . .
Lauren's nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but then she meets pony-crazy Mel! Mel's pony Shadow is terrified of making jumps and with the next meet only a week away, Lauren is desperate to help Shadow overcome his fear and make her new friend's dreams can true. Can Twilight's magical powers help Shadow to be brave?
A magnificently funny first picture book by Danny Baker, the popular comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter. Illustrated by rising star Pippa Curnick.
Lucie Goose lives all alone in a house at the edge of the woods. She has never met or spoken to another animal of any sort until... a wolf, bear and lion turn up on her doorstep and go Rraaaarrrrrr! She should start screaming. She should run away. But Lucie Goose isn't very good at being scared. What will she do?
Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two remarkable talents.
Shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize.
Baby Elephant can't sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting 'Help! I'm lost!' Can Baby Elephant's teddy talk, or is Wilbur playing a trick on Elmer, as usual?
Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!
Lily and Jess are having lots of fun at Spelltop School, where the animals of Friendship Forest learn all about magic. But something is making the school's enchantment go wonky - it must be the work of the wicked witch, Grizelda...
Can tiny meerkat Layla Brighteye spot what's wrong and help the girls save the school?
An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.
Silvermane's special magic makes the stars in the skies above Unicorn Valley shine bright. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals her locket, everything goes dark! Aisha and Emily must help Silvermane put the sparkle back in the night sky.
Animal Explorers is a wonderful picture book series
that will inspire all budding travellers and explorers to follow
their dreams.
Lola the polar bear has a passion for plants. She's determined
to find the rarest ones on the planet.
So Lola makes a grand decision: she's going to trek to the Amazon
jungle!
It's hard work for a polar bear, but nothing holds Lola back.
And there's a prize for her at the end of it, when she discovers
the elusive Singing Orchid!
Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book
series that will inspire children to follow their
dreams.
Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed withfabulous
characters and funny details to
point out and share
Mini biographies at the end of the book tell
the amazing stories of three real-life explorers
Also in the Animal Explorers series:
Stella the Astronaut, in which an adventurous squirrel
dreams of being the first of her kind in space.
Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tiger
longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the
ocean.
Praise for Sharon Rentta's books:
""Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become
a favourite."" Carousel
""full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud"" Books
for Keeps
WINNER of the Greenhouse Funny Prize; SHORTLISTED for the Sainsbury's Book Award and numerous regional awards, this hilarious series is adored by its readers!
Have you ever sat in a shoebox? Of course you have. But have you ever sat in one when your best friend Dave has spread his feathery self out so wide that his cheesy feet are right up your beak and an old banana is taking up the rest of the space? I didn't think so.
This is where our story begins . . .
Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are travelling in a box to Pawsville Vets . . . maybe Dave will finally get his broken wing fixed.
The pet shop is full of new friends . . . Jet the dog, Cricket Ball Face the hamster . . . and with friendship comes a bit of healthy competition, and what could be better than a race for a racing pigeon? But the only animal who thinks Dave is capable of going up against the infamous Mickey Lightning is Dave himself.
The third instalment to this laugh-out-loud new series is fully illustrated throughout by the incredible Sheena Dempsey.
'A hilarious new series.' Angels and Urchins
'A really enjoyable read for children just moving into chapter books.' Books for Keeps
'Readers will love this action packed story about friendship, bravery and the lengths a pigeon will go to to secure themselves a crumbly treat.' Reading Zone
'I can't imagine any child not loving Dave and waiting excitedly for his next adventure.' Serendipity Reviews
'Readers will love it as it is full of daring and bravery, and much backfiring of ridiculous schemes and much crossing out.' The School Librarian
