Coco, Lily and Tim's little chocolate labrador from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, has just one thing on his mind - food! He may seem slow and a bit dozy when trying to catch a rabbit in the park or learning how to do tricks, but if there's the sniff of a feed then he turns into a fast-moving criminal mastermind.
Captain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of grass! The crew of the Sauropod hit trouble when their ship is pulled into a strange, tiny black hole. Can the astrosaurs work out what's really going on?
A Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus Rashford Book Club.
'The perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan!' - Marcus Rashford MBE
This brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Jurassic Park.
Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:
1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.
2. There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words.
3. I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this, please take note).
Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.
But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.
With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.
The Marcus Rashford Book Club is a collaboration between Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Children's Books, inspiring children to develop a love of reading and literacy as a life skill.
The perfect story for cat lovers everywhere – and for families with a new arrival, from the bestselling creator of Penguin and CBeebies' Tilly and Friends, Polly Dunbar.
'Funny and charming' – Sunday Times
Like all cats, this cat absolutely loves fish. But what do you do when your owners start acting strangely? They don't seem to understand the importance of fish any more. They are too busy buying tiny clothes, gathering colourful toys, and redecorating in pastel colours. And one owner in particular seems to be getting a lot . . . bigger.
Something Fishy is a very funny family story from the award-winning Polly Dunbar. The adorable cat's journey from jealousy and anxiety to love and acceptance will appeal to any child with a new brother or sister on the way!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spy Cat: Safari is the third thrilling adventure in Andrew Cope's brilliant Spy Cat series.
The purrrfect spy is a pet with cat-titude.
Exotic animals are being kidnapped from around the world and all clues lead to the mysterious Lord Large in his country manor house. Lara and the Spy Pups are sent to investigate but they get caught by an awfully furrrrmiliar bad guy.
Now it's all up to agent 009, otherwise known as Shakespeare the cat. Can he rescue the animals, including the Spy Dogs, and save the day?
'An imaginative, creative feast' - Radio Times
Spy Dog - another book in the Spy Pets world - was the winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader award, and the Red House Children's Book Award.
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
Open up the Teacup House - and meet four little rabbit heroes with big ideas!
Stevie and her mum are having a party, and have baked an amazing cake. Stevie's tiny toy rabbits, Silver and Fig Twitch, decide to bake a cake too - but they want to use some of Stevie's yummy icing. It's time for an adventure...
