Heavy with eggs, a tortoise is washed up on a remote island. Disaster strikes when seagulls steal the precious eggs; so, she sets off in search of a mate. The whole island is explored and it seems that she is the only creature of her kind left in the world. Then one day, she sees baby tortoises coming towards her! Not all her eggs have been lost!
It's nearly Christmas when the puppy finds himself abandoned. He's hungry, cold and scared and has somehow got to get through the harsh winter. Soon the puppy becomes well known around town because whenever someone is in trouble he's there to help out. If only there was someone to look after him.
Meet Fizz - the daring dog detective!Today Fizz starts his training to become an undercover police dog. The police dog tryouts were hard, and skills training will be even harder. But Fizz and his new friend Remi are given an extra challenge to test their detective skills. Trainee dogs are being injured and sent home. Sergeant Stern believes it's no accident. He wants to know who is doing this and why. Fizz and Remi must solve the mystery, or they won't graduate as undercover police dogs.
Poor Bill! He is a bull with a passion for fine china. But, as we all know, bulls and china don't really go together too well - or is that just prejudice? In fact, Bill is a perfect collector of the most charming china cups, and only starts to break things when he is made to feel nervous. This is a delightful book about a bull, a china shop and three very kind old ladies.
Everyone likes Samson the sloth, and he gets lots of invitations to parties. The problem is that he's far too slow to ever get there on time. When Samson finally makes it to the celebration the cake is eaten and the party games are finished. Luckily Samson's resourceful friends have a plan!
Arthur the penguin is excited about his first night away from home, sleeping in Ben's tent, but he can't help worrying. What if Ben biffs him with his beak? What if something scary appears in the night? With Dad's wise words ringing in his ears, Arthur sets off for the night and surprises himself.
A hilarious and touching swapping places story from the creator of Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea, Morag Hood.
What do you do when your Grandad starts acting VERY much like a penguin? Find out in this brilliantly funny and heartwarming story from talented author and illustrator, Morag Hood. Boys and girls alike will love Morag's witty, sweet and brilliantly surreal depiction of everyday settings and situations in this fish-out-of-water story with a difference.
Morag's lino cut artwork is gorgeously bold and stylish and her illustrative talent and keen eye for design won her a place as runner up in The Macmillan Prize for Illustration.
When Grandad was a Penguin is perfect for sharing with children (and grandads) young and old, and its beautifully debossed hardback cover and extra-special high quality paper make this an excellent gift for penguin lovers.
The perfect recipe for bedtime!
Six adorable rabbits are just one ingredient needed for sweet Rabbit Pie! Combine with a sprinkling of kisses and some warm milk for the ideal bedtime story.
Told like a recipe, with delightful illustrations showing the preparations for bedtime, this charming picture book will enchant parents and children alike.
Emma has been training Sheltie for a special horse-and-carriage race. But all their efforts seem wasted when the carriage driver has an accident. Emma then decides that the best solution is for her to learn to drive the carriage herself. Emma, Sheltie and pony friend Topper make a great team and work together to win the race.
Akimbo lives with his family on a game reserve in Kenya. His father is the head park ranger, and he tries to protect the animals that roam the reserve. One day, Akimbo and his father find a dead mother elephant killed by poachers. Akimbo can't stop thinking about the baby elephant left without a mother. What can he do to stop the cruel poachers?
The Cheddar family are celebrating New Year's Eve in a Scottish castle! Surely even Atticus can't find trouble here.
But with rumours of hidden treasure, an ancient family curse, and sightings of a mysterious giant cat on the moor, it seems Police Cat Sergeant Claw's detective skills will be needed once again.
And danger lurks everywhere on the misty moor. . .
