An extra-special Christmas story about Issie and her friends at pony club. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.
Pat is a young otter who never stops asking questions - although she doesn't always listen to the answers. This book is one of a selection of Jill Tomlinson animal stories which include ""The Cat Who Wanted to go Home"" and ""The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up"".
The thrilling, heartbreaking, and inspirational new story from award-winning storyteller and wildlife expert Gill Lewis.
Deep in the heart of the African jungle, a baby gorilla is captured by a group of rebel soldiers. Imara and Bobo are two children also imprisoned in the rebels' camp. When they learn that the gorilla is destined to be sold into captivity, they swear to return it to the wild before it's too late. But the consequences of getting caught are too terrible to think about. Will the bond between the gorilla and the children give them the courage they need to escape?
One puppy with the wild in his eyes.
One girl longing to care for him.
The puppy would fit on one hand, it was so small. Its fur was a pale silver-grey all over, except for one dark star on its head.
Sylvie can't wait for the school holidays so she can get back to her grandparents' farm in Italy. Their dog, Bella, is going to have puppies and Sylvie is determined to be there when they are born. Perhaps her mum and dad will even let her keep one?
There is just one puppy in the end. He is a tiny, furry bundle that Sylvie names Star. When Star opens his eyes for the first time it is clear there's something extra special about him. Something no one was expecting.
Written in diary format, this book follows a different girl's adventures at pony camp as she gets her very own pony, makes new friends and tackles tough challenges.
Pim is a baby aardvark, or so his mother says. But Pim still isn't quite sure, because he doesn't seem to be able to do any of the things that other aardvarks can do. As he grows up, however, Pim finds out that these things have to be learned. By the author of ""The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark""
An exquisite new story to delight readers young and old, from a much-loved writer and illustrator.
What do you do if you find an abandoned seal pup on a rock in the middle of the sea? Well, take it home with you to your flat, of course.
At least that’s what Mr Albert Cleghorn thought, though perhaps he hadn’t considered all the complications…
This is the story of what then happened to Mr Cleghorn and Charlie the seal in their determination to find a home for Charlie and, incidentally, happiness for them both.
Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, Mister Cleghorn’s Seal is a classic in the making from the inimitable Judith Kerr.
Carnegie Medal-winner Katya Balen returns with a stunning tale about a fractured bond between father and son – and the injured bird that helps to heal it.
When Noah’s dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk in the countryside. Noah is determined to save the bird, but his dad believes they should leave it alone to let nature take its course. As father and son argue, it becomes clear that Noah is angry about more than just the bird. He feels abandoned and misunderstood by his dad, who has moved to the US and started a new family there that doesn’t seem to have room for Noah. Can they find a way to build a new relationship and rediscover the common ground between them?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Chase planes and dig for dinosaur bones with the cutest ever Scaredy Dog - Dudley! Dudley and his owner Daphane love nothing better than walks in the parks and having fun. When Dudley sees dogs on TV they are brave and heroic the whole time! But Dudley is scared of almost everything...especially Attila the loud, bullying dog who lives at Number 48. Dudley may be scared but he's can still be determined at the same time. He tries to be daring in the park but thinks himself a miserable failure. Going home Daphane and Dudley get caught up in a thunderstorm and have to detour...past house 48! Dudley is going to have to face his fears and Attila for real...
There's an emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the hogs are heading high in the sky to Chicken Island. An hen-ormous robbery has put the chickens in a spin - and the egg-nappers have vanished. Who has stolen the prized eggs - and why?
When the animals discovere a cave full of furs and skins, they discarde their drab skins for glossy new ones. Greedy zebra, arrives late, after a delicious snack, only to find a few stripes of black cloth. He squeezes into them but Greedy Zebra iis too big for them and his new coat bursts open!
The story of how all the animals chose their clothing, except for Greedy Zebra, who had to take the left-over pieces . . .
