Meet the leader of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst, and a particularly plucky pup, during a momentous time in history!
Alfie can't believe his luck when he is allowed to keep a tiny puppy he finds abandoned on the street. Rascal is cute as a button and has lots of attitude, and Emmeline Pankhurst is thrilled that her ward Alfie has a new friend. Alfie and Rascal deliver messages between the Suffragettes as they organise their 'Votes for Women' campaign. But it's sometimes dangerous work, and it's not long before Alfie and Rascal find out the true cost of the fight.
Full of adventure, fascinating history and lovely animals, this is the perfect read for young fans of Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo.
Bing makes a new friend in this charming picture book, based on the hit CBeebies TV series.
Bing and Flop are playing catch in the park when an adorable lost dog joins their game.
Under Flop’s watchful eye, Bing learns all about how to stroke a dog and soon has lots of fun with his new four-legged friend!
But soon it’s time for the dog to go home and poor Bing is sad. How will he say goodbye?
This heart-warming tale is perfect for Bingsters who love dogs and provides a gentle introduction to themes of ownership, responsibility and caring for pets.
Hilarious, hen-sational new adventure series by the author of bestselling ATTICUS CLAW
Young chicken Amy Cluckbucket dreams of escaping from Perrin's farm to a life of chicken adventure. One day Amy receives a summons to the Kung Foo School for Poultry in Tibet where she learns she is to become part of an elite chicken squad whose mission is to defeat their evil predators. It sounds like a dream come true for Amy but she's disappointed to find that fellow squad members, Ruth and Boo, don't seem to want to make friends. Ruth is too busy inventing things and Boo has problems of her own.
The chickens travel to Chicken HQ to meet their mentor, Professor Rooster. When their first mission flops it is Amy who persuades the others that they should stick together to restore Professor Rooster's faith in them.
Through a series of egg-citing adventures and hilarious mishaps the three young chickens learn the value of friendship and teamwork. But will they be ready for their biggest mission so far - to save the chicks of St Eggbert's Primary School from the jaws of their mortal enemy, Thadeus E Fox?
Some cunning carnivore crooks have the power to swap places with other dinosaurs - and Captain Teggs Stegosaur and Iggy become their first victims! Trapped in the wrong bodies and lost in space, can the two astrosaurs survive to put things right?
A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.
Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm?
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. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.
Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories?
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home
The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up
The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up
The Otter Who Wanted to Know
The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out
Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!
A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives!
Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear!
After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home...
Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?
The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
The Boy Who Met a Whale
The Girl Who Saved a Leopard
""This lively, atmospheric story for 8+ will appeal to existing fans and newcomers alike"" - The Guardian
""This breathtaking adventure...is all about how we find common ground despite our differences, and the importance of standing up for those who don't have a voice"" - BookTrust
""Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions."" - Observer
Emily's mum is being sent to India to take photos of an endangered forest. Emily isn't expecting to meet any wild friends, so is delighted when runaway tiger cub, Bala, turns up! But the local people are less happy to see her. Can Emily help Bala find her mother, before she's forced to fend for herself in the wild?
Meet Knitbone Pepper, the dead special ghost dog haunting Starcross Hall!
Knitbone has a problem. His beloved owner Winnie and her bonkers parents may be forced to move and leave Knitbone behind! Can the Spirits of Starcross, a gigglesome gang of ghostly animals, help Winnie save her home?
A wonderfully whimsical new series, jam-packed with mayhem, chuckles and woofs!
Three cute kitten stories to treasure in one book, from best-selling author Holly Webb. Holly Webb's Kitten Tales includes Sky the Unwanted Kitten, Ginger the Stray Kitten and Misty the Abandoned Kitten. This gorgeous collection would make a fantastic birthday present for any little girl who loves kittens and any Holly Webb fan.
Sky the Unwanted Kitten: Lucy's parents surprise her with a beautiful kitten called Sky, in the hope that it will help her to settle into their new home. Lucy loves Sky but, as she's still upset with her parents for moving, she pretends not to be interested in the kitten. Poor Sky is left confused and alone - why doesn't Lucy want her?
Ginger the Stray Kitten: Rosie loves visiting Ginger, the tiny stray kitten on the farm near her gran's house. But when the farm is sold to developers and the builders start work, the kitten is terrified! Suddenly the world is a very scary place.
Misty the Abandoned Kitten:Amy has always wanted a cat, but her parents think she's too young. She's thrilled when she spots a tiny kitten one morning. The kitten she calls Misty is shy at first, but gradually begins to trust Amy. How long can she keep the stray kitten a secret?
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 animal lovers aged six and up.
With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...
The pampered cats of Paris are being kidnapped! Could it have something to do with a singing competition that is gripping the city? Max knows he has to solve the mystery and bring them home. Especially as he's fallen in love with one of the victims...
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Nicola Kinnear, Max the Detective Cat is perfect for readers aged 7+.
Check out all of Max's adventures! The Disappearing Diva, The Phantom Portrait and The Catnap Caper.
