Full of friendship and adventure, this charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees is perfect to read together, and celebrates the way the countryside and its animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever.
Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm.
Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.
From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever.
Jessie is helping her dad prepare for the Open Day on his allotment. When a stray cat arrives at the allotments, Honeysuckle, one of the gardeners, declares it a Rain Cat from Thailand. Jessie has always wanted a pet, and is happy to help Honeysuckle pamper the cat. Naturally, the other gardeners are sceptical... but then it starts to rain...
Spy Dog: Brainwashed is the eighth book in the Spy Dog adventures - now a number 1 bestselling series! Perfect for readers of 7+ and young animal fans.
Criminals daren't step a paw out of line when Lara, the spy dog, is around. Grrrr....
Lara decides to go to a new gym with Mr and Mrs Cook - she has a bit of a pooch paunch to shift. But she makes a shocking discovery!
Harriet Hawk, the evil gym owner, is brainwashing everyone into becoming an army of criminals, robbing banks and raiding jewellers all over the country. But there's an even more dastardly masterplan afoot - to use the hypnotised grownups to kidnap the country's school children!
Lara and the pups must stop her and save a brainwashed Mr and Mrs Cook - and unsuspecting Sophie, Ben and Oliie - before it's too late!
Praise for SPY DOG:
'An imaginative, creative feast' - Radio Times
Andy Cope is the bestselling author of SPY DOG and SPY PUPS the hilarious and rip-roaring adventures of the governments most secret canine agents. SPY DOG was the winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award.
'An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising' The Times Best Books for Children 2021
‘This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week
Perfect for all readers from 7 to 70, Einstein the Penguin introduces an unforgettable new character in a future-classic and fantastically funny debut for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin into your own home…
When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.”
But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…
The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man.
And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…?
From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and illustrated with wit and brio by the award-winning David Tazzyman, this is a book that will be treasured for years to come.
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be.
Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.
Spot spends his first day at playschool and finds himself having more and more fun as the day goes on. This is a board book edition of Eric Hill's classic lift-the-flap picture book.
When Fabio’s plane crashes in a town with no water, there’s a mystery to solve – and it’s going to be thirsty work! Agatha Christie meets Animal Planet in this hilarious illustrated mystery series by the author of Captain Pug
'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES
'Oodles to appeal to animal fans and young crime lovers alike' BOOKSELLER
In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives Fabio, the world’s greatest flamingo detective. He’s not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he’s very, very clever …
Most of the time. But when an unusual lapse of judgement leads Fabio to accept a ride in his associate Gilbert’s plane, little does he know he’ll be nose-diving into a new mystery!
When the tiny plane crash-lands near a remote village in the savannah, all Fabio wants is a pink lemonade to calm his nerves. But the town well has dried up, and the water didn’t just disappear on its own! Fabio’s on the case, and it’s going to take a daring sting operation to set things right.
The third book in the hilarious and stylish illustrated mystery series from the author of Captain Pug.
Written by Cressida Cowell, creator of the bestselling How to train Your Dragon series and with beautiful illustrations by Mark Nicholas, winner of the Carmelite Prize, comes a lyrical fable of a curious kitten who ventures out for the first time.
'One wild and windy night a stray cat called Tantrum O'Furrily and her three hungry kittens were dancing across the roof tops.'
Tantrum O'Furrily's kittens are hungry and doubt that a story can ease a stray cat's rumbling stomach. They soon learn that stories are powerful, and that if you're courageous you might find a saucer of milk at the end of that story.
A funny and thoughtful story about the power of little voices, from the creator of Where's the Elephant? and Welcome.
How many trees make a forest? Each animals thinks they know the answer but they just can't agree …
Could a tiny, quiet voice have the answer?
Simple yet humorous, this charming story is told in Barroux's inimitable style and features a host of woodland creatures who children will love. The story encourages children's to ask questions about nature and the environment and is a great way to open up discussion on a range of topics.
""Barroux tells his story with a light touch and a sprinkling of humour, which takes nothing away from the message"" – The Bookbag, praise for Welcome
Barroux was born in Paris and then spent much of his childhood in North Africa. He later attended art school in France. He is the author-illustrator of several children's picture books including Where's the Elephant?, Where's the Starfish? and Welcome. His books have received widespread critical acclaim and been nominated for several awards including the Kate Greenaway Medal.
What a peaceful morning! The sun is out and Scarface Claw is busy doing what a cat does best - he's lazing around in a sunny spot. A sunny spot that unfortunately happens to be the roof of a truck...
Suddenly,
there was a shudder and sway,
the whirr of an engine,
then off and away.
Off goes the truck down the drive - with Scarface ON TOP! Who will come to poor Scarface Claw's rescue?
Featuring trucks, trailers and even Gran's scooter, Scarface Claw's latest escapade is perfect for reading aloud again and again. Buckle up for another adventure from the creator of the much-loved Hairy Maclary and Friends series!
