Hetty the Yeti lives with her parents and baby brother, Waah, in a shack on the very edge of Mythica, the Kingdom of Magical Creatures. One morning, Hetty wakes to find that something dreadful has happened. Baby Waah is sick, so Hetty must visit the wise but scary Oracle to ask for help. But the Oracle's words prove too complex for Yeti and her friends to understand. How can they unravel the cryptic clues in the Oracle's echoing chant, and solve the riddle that will explain the cure for Baby Waah's illness? This is an exciting, dramatic, life-and-death adventure set in a brilliantly atmospheric landscape, and also a story about the power of words and understanding.
The Peachey family’s loyal dog steps up to save the day once more in the fourth instalment of this acclaimed, witty middle-grade series.
Pa has just landed a new job, and it's put an unusual spring in his step. But a new job means a new house in a new part of town, and now the Peacheys are getting ready to move. Amidst the chaos, nobody seems to notice that Betty is struggling with this big change. Nobody, that is, except McTavish. Will the canny family dog be able to put a smile back on Betty's face?
After their legendary journey out of danger and into the safe haven of White Deer Park, the animals of Farthing Wood look forward to getting used to their new life in the nature reserve. But winter is drawing in: the nights are colder and food for the animals is scarce.
This series about a magical pet shop is the perfect read for animal fans. When Lottie's class goes away on a trip for a whole week, Lottie decides she's finally going to stand up to the awful school bully. But without Sofie, her familiar, Lottie's not sure if she can! Luckily Fred, the magical pink mouse, comes to her rescue.
Grannies, knitting and magical sheep combine in this
heart-warming adventure from Elka Evalds, illustrated by Teemu Juhani!
'[Elka Evalds] doesn't drop a stitch as she yakes us over
one, under one, to thrilling climax.' THE TIMES
'This joyous celebration of spinning and spells features
motorbike stunts and gold-fleeced sheep.' GUARDIAN
Will's beloved granny made cakes and knitted itchy jumpers - that's
what he thought.
But when she passes away and dodgy Jasper Fitchet moves in to
their village, dark magic begins to unravel in Knittington.
Can Will and his gran's old craft group tie Fitchet in knots?
With the help of her old motorbike and a flock of magical sheep,
they might just do it ... so long as they don't drop a stitch.
A warm, brave and quirky story by enchanting debut author
Elka Evans.
Grannies, knitting and magical sheep combine in a heart-warming
adventure for ages 7 and up.
Featuring brilliant illustrations by Teemu Juhani.
A cross-generational celebration of what family means.
Dog is always on the lookout for food. Soon he finds a juicy bone to eat... but will one bone be enough? A lively retelling of the classic Aesop fable, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles.
""Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."" - Julia Eccleshare
When one little rainbow lands in the rainforest, it causes BIG trouble!
Monkey finds the rainbow in a tree and decides to show it to his friends. But as he swings through the forest something strange starts to happen… the rainforest is losing its colours, while the rainbow is growing bigger and bigger!
Before long, the rainbow is huge, but the jungle is grey and the animals are very sad. Monkey tells the rainbow off for being greedy and eating all the colours.
The rainbow starts to cry, soaking the forest with multicoloured tears. Everything and everyone gets their colours back. Just not their original colours…
QED's Storytime series is going from strength to strength and has recently had several titles read on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. These charming books combine colourful illustrations with heartwarming narrative, each with its own unique message for young children.
When Mum asks Jim to rid their garden of snails, he has an idea. Using the white glove from Dad's study, Jim is going to give each snail a swift and painless death. But can he go through with it? When Mr Darcy the cat gets involved, Jim loses the glove and trouble breaks loose.
The third story in the deadly funny JIM REAPER series, perfect for fans of Dahl, Walliams and Lemony Snicket.
