The third book in a brilliantly funny new series for 6+ readers from bestselling Dirty Bertie author Alan MacDonald, about a boy and his incredible talking dog.
Sam had a very ordinary life, until Oscar the dog arrived on his doorstep. Because Oscar has a big secret – he can talk!
Oscar usually has a lot to say on any subject, but in this book something makes him speechless … a CAT has moved in next door! And Carmen the pampered feline is almost as much of a nightmare neighbour as her owner, Mrs Bentley-Wallop.
But Sam and Oscar have bigger things to worry about. When a jewel thief strikes, it's time for the daring duo to turn detective … Can they sniff out the culprit before it's too late?
Don't miss Oscar's other adventures!
Book 1: Ask Oscar
Book 2: Oscar and the Dognappers
Perfect for fans of Spydog, Jeremy Strong, Horrid Henry and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.
A delightful fairy story about a little girl discovering friendship in the most unexpected of places, perfect for children learning to read. From the author of
Dilly the Dinosaur.
Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and Grandpop have a plan to show Flora that Rufus only wants to be friends – with the help of a little fairy magic!
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help.
Short, simple sentences
Familiar, repeated words
Big, clear type
1 – 5 lines per page
Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Green
Travel the globe on an inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators.
From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.
Former Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo's beautiful story is both moving and full of hope; the illustrations from twice CILIP Kate Greenaway-winning Emily Gravett are breathtaking. This gorgeous book is a classic in the making and the perfect gift for any animal and nature lover.
Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this official sequel to the beloved classic children's stories by A.A.Milne.
With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children's authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis – each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang.
This hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.
This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.
Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?
Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner
When We Were Very Young
Now We Are Six
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood
The Best Bear in All the World
Once There Was a Bear
The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.
Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's not long before she meets Noel the cat, Fangio the hedgehog, and Graham the tortoise. Her garden companions soon discover that Olga loves an audience and from the moment she arrives she tells them stories about her wild and exciting adventures. Although they are not always sure whether to believe everything Olga says, one thing is certain - since
Olga moved in, life is never dull!
Whether she's Olga the explorer, Olga the prizewinner, or Olga the storyteller, she is always Olga da Polga!
Written by the beloved Michael Bond, with wonderful illustrations by Catherine Rayner, this is a gift edition for young readers to treasure.
A heart-warming classic children’s story from Jill Tomlinson about a Gorilla who’s looking to the future.
Pongo is a young gorilla who lives in the mountains of Africa. He has long glossy black hair and a black shiny nose. But Pongo can't wait to grow up, when he will have a silver back like his father's and a big chest that he can thump.
Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition is stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard, making it an even more enjoyable story for young readers.
A tale of friendship and exploration, perfect for children learning to read. By Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo.
When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa, Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin, a grumpy camel, a greedy crocodile and a playful monkey help to deliver the message?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Purple
Join siblings on a magical adventure as they imagine the varied outcomes for a mysterious little seed. Will it sprout to be a flower, a tree, or an enormous beanstalk that homes giants and will the siblings be patient enough to enjoy the journey?
Meet the Scruffs - the ugliest pets ever!
There is a new addition to the Pet Shop and the scruffy pets aren't
happy.
Ursula is a beautiful, pedigree cat with shiny
fur and polished paws and she sticks out like a sore thumb next
to all the other scruffy residents.
But when they get into trouble, it's Ursula who saves the day
and proves to the pets that she's more than just a pampered
puss.
Then another disaster strikes - a customer has come to the shop
and wants to adopt Ursula!
The pets must work together and do all they can
to make Ursula less attractive to the potential owner.
It's MAKE-UNDER time!
THE SCRUFFS BOOKS BY HANNAH SHAW
The Scruffs (book 1)
The Scruffs: Showtime (book 2)
Peppa is very excited for Richard Rabbit's birthday party at the soft play centre!
Peppa, George and all their friends love the soft play centre, but the grownups are a little bit less excited. . .
Whenever it's time to go home, the children are having so much fun that they don't get out when they're called, so their parents have to go in after them, and they always get stuck!
Can Daddy Pig rescue the grownups? Lift the flaps to find out in this fun board book!
From bestselling creators of There's a Monster in Your Book and There's a Dragon in Your Book comes this brand new mini picture book - created especially for World Book Day 2021.
LOOK! Who's that inside your book?
It's Monster, Dragon, Alien, and Witch.
And... WOW! They have made you a book! A book inside a book! (I wonder what could be inside?)
Explore this interactive adventure and help the friends as they try and get rid of the BIG BAD WOLF that has taken over their book! This celebration of reading, performing, and dressing up has been written specially for World Book Day 2021.
Who's in Your Book?
Interactive adventures for big imaginations
Also in this series:
There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun
There's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility
There's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion
There's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour
There's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindness
There's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun
Can you go on a very serious adventure without giggling? The
Giggle Pigs can't.
However hard they try, they just
keep bursting out laughing. But so would you if you had to canoe
down a river of custard, tip-toe across the Secret Swamp of Burps,
and find your way out of a Fog of Bottom Parps.
Get ready
for fun, silliness and LOTS of giggling in this hilariously imaginative
piggy tale.
