A little pony sparkling with magic. But his big wish is for a special friend. And so Alexandra's show jumping dreams look like they might come true when glossy Palomino pony, Comet canters into the ring.
Fin is a dinosaur unlike any other - teased for his 'spindly little legs, and feeble fluffy arms'. But despite his odd appearance, when a gang of four big dinosaurs chase him into the woods, Fin outwits them one by one. All except one who follows him right to the top of the mountain, where Fin takes a giant leap and discovers... 'he can fly'.
Three monkey stories with a real sense of fun, perfect for children learing to read.
It's Jani's first day at school and she's nervous. Will the other monkeys be friendly? Will they all stare at her? Jani is in a wheelchair, and this makes her different. But, thanks to her sense of cheekiness, she makes friends and has a very nice first day at school indeed.
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.
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Molly loves animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up just like her dad - as everyone says; she's got the magic touch! Sparkle, the grey kitten, is lost and he needs Molly's help to get back home. But that means going into the spooky wood ... and to the witch's cottage!
The first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM.
Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f.
You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all.
Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play – if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians!
A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter.
Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone?
Praise for Mr Gum:
'Completely hilarious … Kind of the League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball
'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan
Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books:
NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
The reappearance of a dino spaceship lost for 300 years spells danger for Captain Teggs Stegosaur. How has a pack of savage sabre-tooths got on board? What menace is chasing them through space?
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.
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.
