Thirty-three incredible stories of animal heroics from the team that brought you Blue Peter Award-winning SURVIVORS
For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.
Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.
These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.
Glorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.
Praise for the series:
'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland
'Full of incredible real-life stories . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins
'A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories.' Kirkus
OINK! OINK!
When Albert pinches a Mars Bar from a girl's lunch-box at school, his grandmother - Nan Tucker - is very worried. She says that his greediness means that next time he's out in the sun, he will turn into a were-pig - half human, half pig and very very greedy! Will Albert grow a curly tail? Will his feet turn into trotters?
A hilarious story about greediness from the bestselling author, Paul Stewart.
Fred is a scaredy cat. He is frightened of mice and spiders and caterpillars and monsters. His cousin Jack isn't frightened of anything. He comes to stay and involves Fred in all sorts of frightening situations. The worst moment is when the two of them meet some big, fierce-looking cats in the park. Jacks runs off but Fred is too frightened to move. All they do is ask the way to the river, but Jack doesn't know this and is suitably impressed with Fred's bravery. 'Snappy dialogue and a credible hero' - Independent on Sunday
Part of a series for the early independent reader, based on a real animal that has broken a world record. Tiny Tim wants to enter the Frog Jumping Jubilee Competition but is barred by Rosie and her bullying brothers, who change the rules to suit them. But Tiny Tim's persistence pays off.
Little Brown Bear has a very special wish. He wants to find the best birthday present in the whole world for his mummy. And then he sees it - a glittering, magical star. Perfect! But how does one little bear catch a star from high in the sky and make his dearest wish come true?
A gorgeous story about a growing family from bestselling
author Holly Webb.
Amy and Laura aren't looking forward to the arrival of
their new brother or sister.
There doesn't seem to be any room for them any more.
But at least they still have their gorgeous dog Choc - he always
knows how to make them feel better.
the perfect story for any child aged 7 - 9 who are expecting
a new baby in the family and are feeling a little anxious about it
beautiful line illustrations pepper the inside pages
Way out in the West there's a town they call Fear
And only the roughest and toughest live here . . .
When cheerful salesman, Bingo B Brown, rolls his wagon full of Wild West goodies into town, he's met with a stony silence. This is clearly no place for novelty bow ties and elastic lassos. Not even Bingo's dancing dog can raise a smile! But this town is not just joyless, it's dangerous. And as Bingo soon discovers, the people of the town are not just scary, they're also scared.
It isn't long before Bingo and his dog discover why, as they come face to face with the Wildest Cowboy in the West!
Saddle up for a spectacular ride with a wildly talented pairing: film director and author, Garth Jennings and star illustrator, Sara Ogilvie. The Wildest Cowboy is a funny and uplifting adventure story in which fun wins out over fear. Featuring a dramatic train chase, rattlesnake socks and a dancing dog.
