Bonnie the tiny, fluffy white dog keeps getting into all kinds of scrapes, and Mum is not impressed. First of all Bonnie hides the phone bill, then she steals Harry's school shoes, and when she attacks the new postman, Mum decides it's time for a visit to the Dog Training Centre.
One day, Penguin had a big idea.
He wanted to do something no penguin had ever done.
He wanted to be the first penguin ever to set foot on the North Pole.
Join Penguin on his amazing adventure! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realises he's all alone in a strange, foreign place ... How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?
A wonderful timeless story about firsts and friendships.
This chameleon can turn into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will the chameleon ever find someone to talk to?
With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations Emily Gravett's Blue Chameleon is an introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) which is sure to delight readers of all ages.
A playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaurs
‘What if a dinosaur
catches the flu?
Does he whimper and whine
in between each Atchoo?’
Most certainly not! Dinosaurs get lots of juice and rest . They use hankies, take their medicine and are well-behaved at the doctor’s!
Brimming with humour and familiar antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaur children and their parents. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodons.
Lupo is out for a walk with Nanny and Prince George in Kensington Gardens when he is lured into a wicked trap. Cyrus the swan has been attacked, and some precious royal treasure stolen. Lupo is innocent but can he prove his innocence? Meanwhile, his rival, Vulcan the corgi is plotting to take over the realm. Animals take sides in a classic battle of good versus evil, involving journeys through underground tunnels, down the hallowed corridors of historic palaces, and in the staterooms of the most important people of the land. At the heart of this delightful story is the loyal bond between Lupo and the baby prince.
Cammie loves being a member of the Pearlies, especially as she gets to spend lots of time with her best friend, Shell. But when it comes to earning their First Aid pearl, Cammie is surprised to find that Shell is a natural healer. Cammie always thought she'd be talented at first aid, especially as her mum is one of the guards in Rainbow Reef.
Ben and Zoe are devastated at being left at home when their parents head to Africa for their veterinary adventure. But they're about to have an adventure of their own. Contacted by zoologist Dr Stephen Fisher, they are recruited into Wild. Soon the children are on their way to Sumatra to rescue a tiger and her two cubs from a gang of poachers.
The royal family are off on holiday to a beautiful island resort with its own local stables. There Ellie and Kate meet snooty Princess Clara, who always thinks she knows best. But when Clara gets herself into trouble, Ellie and Kate rush to her aid with the help of a very special pony called Mango.
Longlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Medal.
Red asks, 'Will we always be together?'
'Always,' I say. 'Just you and me in that little boat, watching the scarlet ibis flying back to the Caroni Swamp.'
Scarlet's used to looking after her brother, Red. He's special - different. Every night she tells him his favourite story - about the day they'll fly far away to the Caroni Swamp in Trinidad, where thousands of birds fill the sky.
But when Scarlet and Red are split up and sent to live with different foster families, Scarlet knows she's got to do whatever it takes to get her brother back . . .
Once read, never forgotten - this is the deeply moving new story from award-winning author Gill Lewis, now available in paperback.
