Nina Laden''s illustrations complement this f unny story that not only introduces children to two of the w orld''s most extraordinary modern artists, but teaches a valu able lesson - how to creatively resolve a conflict. '
David and Lucy have got a new dog from the Rescue Centre, but they don't know what his name is. What they do know is that he's ace at digging and he's got a good nose for fossilized bones. In this humorous holiday adventure story, set on the Isle of Wight, David and Lucy are determined to find out if the bones their dog digs up are real dinosaur bones. Imagine if they've discovered a new kind of dinosaur! A dramatic storm and encounter with a local beachcomber eventually lead to the discovery of a complete dinosaur skeleton in the rock cliffs -- and the right name fortheir keen-nosed dog.
DINOSAURS . . . IN SPACE!
Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the Astrosaurs fight evil across the galaxy!
The astrosaurs race to a world where two dino-tribes are on the verge of war. A group of monster-sized birds have come to help too. But Teggs is suspicious. Are these terror-birds friends or foes?
A fantastically thrilling and funny addition to the Astrosaurs series - perfect for children ready to start reading chapter books by themselves.
SPECIAL ASTROSAURS PUZZLES INSIDE!
When a wild-looking, mud-covered pony appears on the same day that expensive local horse Phantom has vanished into thin air, the girls have their hands full investigating the case of Phantom and trying to find a home for Puzzle - the pony they found. But as they try to trace Puzzle's owner, secrets about Phantom also start to emerge. Will the girls find a way to ensure a safe future for both horses, and can they crack this odd case?
The third book in the adventure-filled PONY DETECTIVES mysteries.
A deliciously funny debut from a major new talent!
MiniRabbit is making a cake.
Cake, cake, cake!
But he’s run out of berries.
No berries, no cake.
No cake? No way!
So off he goes to look for some…
He’s not cold, not too small.
And, no, no, definitely NOT LOST…
or is he?
When a young boy gets a reputation for being naughty at school, he reacts by being the bad lad that everyone expects. Leaving school at fourteen, he becomes a thief and eventually ends up in Hollesley Prison. But Mr Alfie, the stable manager, decides to give the boy a chance, letting him look after the horses. It turns out that his skill with horses saves him from a life of crime: on leaving prison, he manages to get a job working with horses in the army, and eventually achieves his dream of becoming a drum major.
Simpson the slug is so slow that Squeaky the Mouse decides to build him a 'go-faster' device. But things don't go according to plan and Simpson gets more than he bargained for! Simpson the Slug is one of a series of small format storybooks for preschool children, based on the hugely popular TV animation series Animal Stories. Each title -- based on a single TV episode -- follows the amusing antics of an animal character who is struggling to overcome a particular burden in life, such as baldness in the lion, bad breath in the dog, ugliness in the aardvark and slowness in the snail. The stories are told in delightful rhyming verse, accompanied by bold colourful illustrations derived from the animation. Funny and appealing, this series of eight titles will enthral fans of the TV programme and newcomers alike, and makes a charming set for young children to collect.
