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.
Jack's about the get the pet he's always wanted – and many, many more … A furry and funny gem from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong.
Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere!
Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is his little brother Freddie. And little brothers don't make very good pets.
But when Jack meets The Man With The Top Hat and his lovely cat Mrs Wilson, he's about to get the pet he's always wanted – and many, many more …
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being polite, and help them understand the importance of using nice manners. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others.
Rhino does not have very nice manners, especially at the dinner table. But soon no one wants to sit near him at lunch time and he even misses out on tea at his friend's house. It is time for Rhino to bring out his very best manners!
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 under 5.
A hilarious story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!
When Paddington and Mr Gruber visit Hampton Court Palace they are joined by a group of tourists who all expect to come back home with them for tea! Luckily, Paddington finds an a-mazing way out of the situation.
Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.
An adorable stray kitten might be just what Lucy and her dad need in this gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.
Lucy and her dad are still feeling sad about the loss of their lovely cat Patch, who had been part of their family for such a long time. So when a little lost kitten turns up in their garden, Lucy doesn’t want to tell her dad in case it upsets him. But she grows to love the little kitten and she doesn’t seem to have a home, so Lucy is really upset when she disappears and finally she has to tell her dad the truth. Will her dad be able to help Lucy find the little kitten and can they offer her a new home?
The family are all going to the horse show. Everyone wins a prize except Smokey the donkey. Showtime! is part of the Starcross Stables series; four books for Band 7 of the Start Reading porgramme.
Illustrated by the bestselling author and illustrator of Great Women Who Changed the World, Kate Pankhurst, Captain Cat and the Treasure Map is a laugh-out-loud piratical adventure from Sue Mongredien, perfect for newly confident reads or to enjoy together.
Patch is a ship's cat who lives aboard The Golden Earring. Along with her friends, Cutlass the parrot and Monty the monkey, Patch frequently gets the pirate crew out of trouble – although they never realize quite how much she does to save their skins . . .
In their first adventure, the pirate crew discover a treasure map and set out to find where X marks the spot. But little do they know that the treasure is cursed and it's up to Captain Cat to stop them, before it's too late!
Harry in a Hurry is Timothy Knapman and Gemma Merino's unique twist on the well-loved Aseop’s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare. Harry the Hare is always in a hurry – he’s not even sure why! He eats fast and talks fast – and if he’s riding on his speedy scooter then you’d better watch out! But when Harry accidentally hurries his way into the local pond, and Tom the Tortoise fishes him out, Harry is forced to take a leaf out of Tom’s book and slow right down. In doing so he not only finds a new friend, but enjoys a whole new world of experiences.
One hot day, Neligan goes off to town in his cart. Neligan's pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese play on the cool water. The pig gets hotter and hotter; the ducks and the geese get louder and louder. The Neligan's pig jumps in the pond. All the animals come to see the strange sight of the pig in the pond. Then Neligan returns. He looks at the pig - and as he looks, he gets undressed. Then Neligan, followed by all the animals, jumps in too. Martin Waddell's other books include ""Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?"" (winner of the 1988 Smarties Book Prize and the Kate Greenaway Medal, ""Let's Go Home, Little Bear"", ""The Park in the Dark"" (winner of the 1989 Emil/Kurt Maschler Award), ""Rosie's Babies"" (winner of the 1990 Best Books for Babies Award), ""Farmer Duck"" (winner of the 1991 Smarties Book Prize), ""The Hidden House"" (winner of the W.H. Smith Illustration Award in 1991) and the ""Little Dracula"" stories. Jill Barton's previous books include ""The Happy Hedgehog Band"", ""Little Mo"" and ""Grape Zoo"".
A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.
Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you’ll ever need!
Written by the outstanding children’s comedian James Campbell, prepare yourself for The Funny Life of Pets! But be WARNED – this IS NOT a normal book…You read a normal book by starting on page one and reading to the end (BORING). You can read this book forwards, backwards, sideways, and in approximately 861,000 different ways in-between.
This is a book with outrageous facts, hilarious jokes, insanely funny online videos and brilliant stories all about pets, the author, and all sorts of other things.
WARNING: Anything you think you might have learned from this book might not be very accurate so should not be used in a school project or as part of homework. Unless of course, you are made of stardust and are as brave as sunshine.
In this picture book, Little Mole sets off to find the culprit who left their business on his head and readers join him to take an inoffensive look at animal poo.
