A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children’s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.
Meet werewolf extraordinaire… Lottie Luna.
Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.
Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She’s super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn’t really like to use her skills, though – she just wants to be like everyone else. But when someone keeps destroying the school bloom garden it’s only Lottie who can come to the rescue…
The brilliantly funny fourth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart and
Humza Arshad's Badman.
Sam Wu is NOT afraid of anything. Well, maybe some things. Like ghosts, sharks … the dark's pretty worrying too. And not to mention SPIDERS! But Sam's not going to let anyone know. And so when Tulip, the school tarantula, disappears from her cage, Sam decides it's up to him and his friends to save the school from the eight-legged escapee …
Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way.
Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts 9781405287517
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks 9781405287524
Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark 9781405287531
Katie and Kevin Tsang met in in 2008 while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Since then they have lived on three different continents and travelled to over 40 countries together. They currently live in London.
Kevin was born in Copenhagen and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of Sam Wu's experiences are based on Kevin's childhood (he's feeling much more confident now). Katie was born and raised in Southern California. She has previously worked at Booktrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, and also writes YA fiction as Katherine Webber.
Hippo Owns Up is a gentle introduction to the concept of being honest and owning up for young children.
Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done?
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what honesty is, and help them understand the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others.
The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children age 3+.
'Excellent for sharing and encouraging discussion... we can all learn from the approach taken in this series.' Parents in Touch
When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes.
Inspiration for the Netflix series.
New York Times Bestseller (Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction.
Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.
Matilda and Pearl are having a fantastic time at Unicorn Academy. They both have big imaginations and are great at telling stories. They're the perfect partners! While camping in the woods, Matilda, Pearl and their friends discover that magic is draining from the oldest tree on the island. They're sure someone is up to no good but they'll have to think fast to stop them!
With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure!
The magic doesn't stop there! Have you read:
Unicorn Academy: Freya and Honey
Unicorn Academy: Violet and Twinkle
Unicorn Academy: Isla and Buttercup
and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!
It’s no peas please for Nancy, in this second title in the loveable Dinosaur Juniors series from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!
The second creatively cretaceous story about dinners, winners, and the first time moments that every (dinosaur) junior enjoys! From the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob. As seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!
It’s dinner-time for Nancy.. but oh no… PEAS! Not-so-keen-on-peas Nancy needs to come up with a way to ditch those little green balls. Luckily, she’s got a peas-plot up her sleeve… But is she quite as clever as she thinks?
Meet Nancy, Otto, Winnie and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life’s first ups and downs – all in Rob’s trademark rhyme filled with warmth and humour.
Perfect for Rob’s youngest fans, with colourful, detailed artwork and a simple rhyming text just right for reading aloud.
“Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a
new comic book hero in town.” - Irish Independent
“Bursting
with creativity and humour”
- Booktrust
“A riot
to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity,
the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online.
Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom.”
- Irish Examiner
“Fans
of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood
books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut”
- The Times
“Colourful, silly, with a side order of thoughtfulness.”
- The School Librarian
Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza
chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest
new friend for all kids, everywhere.
Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan
and best friend Brian who watch them? Surely everyone should be
interested in her SERIOUS and NOT-STUPID videos about potatoes with
faces?
Nina dreams about being as popular as class queen bee Megan Dunne,
who films NOT AMAZING AT ALL content of her pampered dog, Princess
Trixie Bell.
So when Nina's stinky cat Les wanders into one of Megan's videos
by accident, and goes viral, Nina and Les are suddenly internet
famous!
But is overnight stardom as wonderful as Nina always imagined
it would be?
Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams,
brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed
for kids.
Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout.
Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and
Lottie Brooks.
Laugh your head off in this second adventure in the bestselling, highly acclaimed Grimwood series. Your favourite fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are back with an all-new wildly funny story that will have children (and their grown-ups) begging for more. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh.
‘Our finest children’s writer’ – Richard Osman
Ted and Nancy love their new life in Grimwood – the forest where anything can happen. But the dastardly mayor of neighbouring town Twinklenuts is on a mission to take over Grimwood and kick everyone out. Ted and Nancy must muster up bags of courage, rally their friends, and show off their treebonking skills to save the home they’ve grown to love.
Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read second title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series.
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PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD:
'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce
‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates
‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave
'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.' – The Bookseller
'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' – The Times
'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' – Rob Biddulph
'Like Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page.' – Caitlin Moran
'Fantastic.' – Lauren Laverne
'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell
'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser
'You’re in for a treat!' – Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways
'Utterly HILARIOUS' – Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz
‘Every page of the book zings with invention and joie de vivre’ – The Financial Times
Eight-year-old Lily is always surrounded by animals. Her mum works
at an RSPCA centre as an Animal Care Assistant. Lily thinks it's
the best job ever.
Sometimes Mum has to care for animals at home, and on one rainy evening,
Mum arrives with three tiny kittens. The poor things have
been abandoned, and Lily and Mum must stay up through the night
to look after them. But there's another member of Lily's family that
wants to help - Poppy their crossbreed dog gently mothers the
kittens in their basket. Poppy was brought to the RSPCA as a tiny
puppy and was handreared herself. Together, Mum, Lily and Poppy
will be able to nurse the kittens back to health.
The hilarious follow-up to 15 Things Not to Do with a Baby has all the warmth and humour of its predecessor, focusing on the relationship between children and their granny.
DON'T hide an elephant in Granny's bed. DON'T send Granny up to the moon in a rocket, or wear her pants onyour head, or give her squashed jelly beans on toast for breakfast.
But do... dance with Granny, listen to Granny's stories, hug her and love her lots. She loves you!
The fourth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
When Jasmine and Tom rescue an abandoned kitten, Jasmine is desperate to keep her. But her parents decide to sell Holly - and Jasmine is NOT happy with her new owner! Can Jasmine and Tom give Holly the best ever Christmas present - a good home?
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
A Piglet Called Truffle
A Duckling Called Button
A Sheepdog Called Sky
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" - The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books"" - The Bookseller
When your best friend is a unicorn, magical adventures are guaranteed! Join in the fun at Unicorn Academy with the bestselling, action-packed, fantasy series by award-winning author, Julie Sykes.
Inspiration for the Netflix series.
New York Times Bestseller (Unicorn Academy: Sophia and Rainbow) in Middle Grade Fiction.
Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island.
Isabel and Cloud are finding it hard to get along. Isabel is adventurous and Cloud is more cautious and (Isabel thinks) dull. But when they go off on a thrilling adventure along the coast of Unicorn Island, the two become best friends in the face of terrible danger!
With a glittery cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Lucy Truman, Unicorn Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure!
The magic doesn't stop there! Have you read:
Unicorn Academy: Layla and Dancer
Unicorn Academy: Olivia and Snowflake
Unicorn Academy: Rosa and Crystal
and many more epic friendships at Unicorn Academy!
