The sparklingly funny debut picture book from Juno Dawson, bestselling writer and activist.
Sometimes people say to me: ‘What happened to your brother, Bill?’
That’s when I look them in the eye and say: ‘Hun, you need to chill.’
When Bill can’t be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on holiday? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?! It’s up to Bill’s sister to explain…
‘A timely, perfectly positive and reassuring read.’ Steven Lenton
‘GLORIOUS and heartwarming with so much love between the two covers. Just beautiful!’ Alex T Smith
Juno Dawson’ debut picture book is a witty and fun-filled rhyming story about family, identity and allyship. Bold, joyful and warm-hearted, its message of love and inclusivity shines through on every page.
Juno Dawson is the internationally bestselling author of Young Adult novels and non-fiction, including Clean and This Book Is Gay, as well as a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude magazine. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian, and she was chosen by Val McDermid as ‘one of the ten most compelling LGBTQ+ writers working in the UK today’.
Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's the Protector of undead pets ... and there's a ghoulish goldfish making a splash!
Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's the Protector of undead pets ... and there's a ravenous rodent on the rampage!
It’s an honest-to-jeepers mystery! Agent Judy Drewdy sets out to solve the case of the missing puppy when a canine-cop-in-training vanishes into thin air.
Judy Moody is in a mood. A sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what’s a WBMS (world’s best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that’s what! And she doesn’t have to snoop for long: when Mr. Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, Agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky) and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a real-life, scare-your-pants-off whodunit. Was Mr Chips stolen by dirty dognappers? And why are chocolate chip cookies disappearing all over town? Watch out for red herrings – and clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteries – as Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!
Sail back to a vicious time with fearsome seafaring Viking warriors
with big boats, big shields and enormous ginger beards. Readers
can discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings, including
Viking Gods in wedding dresses, corpses on trial and Death
by booby-trapped statues.
History with the nasty bits left in!
2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary.
When Vera Jewel's bike breaks one morning, she takes matters into her own hands and comes up with some ingenious - and very funny! - ways to get to school. From jumping on her space hopper to making her own catapult, Vera's ideas get more and more adventurous, but nothing seems to get her there on time. It's a good thing that she's one determined little girl who never gives up . . .
Vera Jewel is Late for School is a warm, funny and very original story about determination and creativity, perfect for learning about standing on your own two feet - and being rewarded for hard work and inventiveness!
Nicola Kent’s catchy rhyming text, bright, jewel-like colours and eye-catching illustrations make this a truly stunning picture book.
Raffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair – but he’s STUCK in his cage.
There’s only one thing for it . . .
Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!
Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn’t so bad after all – especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .
This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud – a fun-packed summertime getaway that’s irresistible to readers both big and small!
Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's the Protector of undead pets ... and there's a rampaging rabbit burrowing from the grave!
Come with Claude on a smashing adventure! These waggy tales are perfect for new readers, with illustrations on every page. As seen on TV - Claude is the star of his very own TV show!
'Illustrated with humour and elegance ...' The Sunday Times
Claude and Sir Bobblysock are excited to discover a Stonking Great Big Sports Day at their local sports centre! They are even more excited when they are asked to take part. But Claude's doggy paddle isn't quite fast enough, and he's not quite as good at gymnastics as he thought he might be. Then some robbers steal the big gold trophy and Claude chases them - can he run fast enough to catch them?
'For emerging readers I recommend the Claude books' Irish Sunday Independent
Catch up with ten terrific years of Claude! Read on with:
Claude on Holiday
Claude in the City
Claude at the Circus
Claude in the Country
Claude in the Spotlight
Claude on the Slopes
Claude Lights! Camera! Action!
Claude Going for Gold
Santa Claude
Claude Adventures
Claude All At Sea
Claude at the Palace
Claude Doodle Book
Claude: All About Keith
Claude Snazzy Dress-Up Sticker Book
Claude: Anyone for Strawberries?
Claude Ever-So-Summery Sticker Book
Frank’s long-suffering parents decide it’s time for a holiday – looking after a whole zooful of animals is VERY hard work. Leaving Gran in charge, they set off. But the further from home they get, the more anxious Frank gets.
What if Gran can’t cope? What if his animals need him? He decides to take drastic action – with dire consequences!
A nail-biting follow-up to the bestselling Baby’s First Bank Heist and Baby’s First Jailbreak.
Scratch. Scratch. Scratch. Horrid Henry has nits and he's on a mission to give them to everyone else too - especially to his little brother Perfect Peter. This is one of four stories in another collection of tales about this horrible character.
