A Daily Telegraph and Observer Children’s Book of the Year
Described as ‘an utter gem’ by the Telegraph, this exquisitely illustrated picture book with die-cut flaps follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons.
Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse’s Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature.
The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse’s journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox’s cozy caravan as winter draws in.
In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a time he didn't think he was special at all - not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa, or the fishing cats of Fishnish. In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a time he didn't think he was special at all - not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa or the fishing cats of Fishnish.
But now everyone knows about him. He's the cat who has become a legend in his own lifetime by simply being himself. He's the cat who dances on top of the fish van; the cat who speaks to otters; the cat who drives the big yellow digger; the cat who rides on top of cars. He's the Tobermory Cat.
This is one of a series of delightfully humorous tales for beginner readers from the award-winning creator of ""Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus""!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In ""I am Invited to a Party!"", Piggie is invited to her first party. But what will she wear? Gerald, the party expert, knows just how to help...or does he? Told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases, this highly original book is perfect for children just learning to read.
Steggie has a stammer and sometimes it takes her a bit longer than others to get her words out. Her friends are in a hurry to play a game and rush off without listening to her warning into the Deep, Dark and Scary Forest. Before long, the friends get into trouble and it's up to Steggie to rescue them. But will they listen to her advice?
Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature,
capturing the hearts of many. The popularity of Alison Uttley's magical stories and Margaret Tempest's lively
illustrations meant that generations of children grew up with Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare, Moldy Warp and little
Fuzzypeg. These lovely versions of four favourite original titles will bring the world of Little Grey Rabbit to a new
generation.
It seems that badger baiters are back in Welford. Mandy and James convince Michelle Holmes to investigate the horrible sport in her TV series, Wildlife Ways. Now they've found two abandoned baby badgers - has their mother fallen prey to the baiters?
Daisy Dog is feeling very tired. Looking forward to a good night's sleep, she makes her way back to her cosy kennel - only to discover that someone has got there before her! Each animal in turn finds someone sleeping in their bed.
Do you love animals? So does Mandy Hope. Join her for all sorts of animal adventures at Animal Ark! Mandy's friend Helen is very excited. She has a new foal called Fern, who just loves to play! But Helen's about to move house, and she's worried that Fern will be lonely without lots of friends around. Then Mandy has a brilliant idea ...
