Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!
Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!
On their first adventure in Friendship Forest, can the two friends rescue adorable baby bunny Lucy Longwhiskers from the wicked witch Grizelda?
From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the second in an irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.
Can you see him? My kitten? He has eyes big and round
His miaow is so sweet (but it makes not a sound!)
Imagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?
Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!
When Mum drags Ava to the supermarket, her invisible cat Squishy McFluff can't resist coming along, with hilarious, chaotic and surprising results!
Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.
'A surefire hit.' Guardian
'Charming.' The Times
'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent
'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust
'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.'Gurgle
The third hilarious adventure for Charlie McGuffin, the boy who changes into animals when he gets nervous.
Charlie McGuffin is an actual superhero. He's gained control over his wacky ability to change into animals - he's even able to use it to turn the tables on school bully Dylan.
But there are some things Charlie can't control, like the arguments his parents keep having (which are making him more worried than ever) or the mysterious animal disappearances spreading through town (which might be connected to Charlie himself).
Can Charlie unravel the mystery of the pet-nappings before his biggest secret is revealed to the world...?
Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken:
'My body couldn't help but shake with laughter' Maren, age 10
'Belly-busting hilarity' The Guardian
'Cleverly daft storytelling at its very, very best' Maz Evans, author of Who Let The Gods Out?
'The best kind of silly' The Observer
Charlie Changes into a Chicken has been:
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize!
Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award!
Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award!
The Guardian and The Telegraph's Book of the Year!
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 first book in a heart-warming and humorous animal series,
Furry Friends, by bestselling author, Holly Webb.
Sophie isn't happy about moving to a strange new country and starting
at a new school.
But then she meets Josephine - a macaroon-eating, tutu-wearing
guinea pig, who lives with her furry friends in the centre of Paris.
Josephine soon shows Sophie that living in a new place is exciting
and being friends with a guinea pig is the best adventure ofall.
large, clear text and gentle black and white line illustrations
throughout make this the perfect chapter book series for new readers.
BOOKS BY HOLLY WEBB
Sophie’s Squeaky Surprise (Furry Friends, book 1)
Marshmallow Magic (Furry Friends, book 2)
Peril in Paris (Furry Friends, book 3)
The Witch’s Kitten (Magic Molly, book 1)
The Wish Puppy (Magic Molly, book 2)
The Invisible Bunny (Magic Molly, book 3)
The Secret Pony (Magic Molly, book 4)
The second book in a magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!
Ray is getting used to life as Rainbow Grey – she now has ALL the magical weather powers at her fingertips, although she hasn’t quite mastered them yet!
When all of the cloud creatures start disappearing – including Ray’s own beloved cloud cat, Nim – Ray and her friends have a mystery to solve. Ray is sure that a dark magic is behind the disappearances. Can she work out what is going on before cloud magic is lost forever and Earth is destroyed by the ultimate storm . . .?
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.
A gorgeous animal series set in the beautiful Blossom
Wood - where children turn into magical creatures.
Katie, Eva and Alex know a secret - when
they hide inside a hollow tree trunk at the bottom of Katie's garden,
they find themselves whisked away to a magical woods alive with
animals, where they're no longer girls but owls!
Alex, Katie and Eva can't wait for the Blossom Wood fete.
The three best friends are helping the animals to prepare when
disaster strikes.
Flo, the smallest deer, has gone missing and no one knows where
she is!
Can the Owls of Blossom Wood find her?
with magical line illustrations throughout
BLOSSOM WOOD BOOKS
Owls: The Birthday Party
Owls: An Enchanted Wedding
Owls: Lost and Found
Owls: A Magical Beginning
Owls: Save the Day
Owls: To the Resue
Unicorns: Believe In Magic
Unicorns: Best Friends
Unicorns: Festival Time
Unicorns: Storms and Rainbows
A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author, Holly Webb. The Abandoned Puppy is the 23rd book in Holly Webb's Animal Stories series, a must for any puppy loving, Holly Webb fan.
Zoe is thrilled to be helping out at her Auntie Jo's animal shelter over the Easter holidays. But she doesn't expect to come across a box on the steps of the shelter containing three tiny abandoned puppies. It's touch and go for the littlest pup, whom Zoe names Cookie. Over the next few weeks, Zoe takes special care of Cookie and a close bond is formed between the two of them. But how will Zoe cope when it comes for the puppies to be rehomed?
Holly Webb's Animal Stories have sold over a million copies in the UK. From stolen kittens to lost puppies and runaways, Holly's tales of puppies and kittens have won her legions of fans. The perfect series for little girls.
Ruby Palace is no place for pets! But Princess Bea won't let royal rules stop her from helping animals in need.
When Bea rescues a lost kitten, she promises to keep it safe until she can find its owner. But the adventurous kitten keeps getting into trouble! And when it goes exploring in the dark of night, Bea will need to be very brave...
From Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series. With a shiny foil cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Olivia Chin Mueller, this is the perfect book for animal-mad young readers aged seven and up.
Related activity sheets are available on the Nosy Crow website. Check out Princess Bea's other adventures: The Lost Puppy, The Lonely Pony, The Snowy Reindeer and more!
The first book in the hotly anticipated new fantasy adventure series for readers age 9+, from A. F. Steadman. If you like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon or His Dark Materials, you’ll love this . . .
Unicorns don’t belong in fairy tales; they belong in nightmares.
So begins Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Soar into a world where unicorns are real – and they’re deadly. They can only be tamed by the rider who hatches them.
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider, and the time has finally come for him to take his Hatchery Exam, which will determine whether he is destined to hatch a unicorn egg. But when Skandar is stopped from taking the exam, and the mysterious and frightening Weaver steals the most powerful unicorn in the world, becoming a rider proves a lot more dangerous than he could ever have imagined. And what if Skandar was always destined to be the villain rather than the hero?
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, fierce sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and, of course, bloodthirsty unicorns. This will be the biggest new series of 2022.
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
