Rediscover the classic magical adventure of the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with the original inside illustrations from the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Joyce Lankester Brisley.
When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master.
Originally published in 1938, Ursula Moray-Williams' The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is her most famous story and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children's literature. With its glorious inside illustrations by Joyce Lankester Brisley and cover artwork from Catherine Rayner, this beautiful hardback edition is a truly special gift to treasure.
The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
The year is 2425. Centuries after a catastrophic meteor collision, nature has retaken the earth. In a small town in what was once England, young Ocean Mooney and the monkey-owning Duke Smiff have just dug up a 400 year-old tablet computer.
Meanwhile, in the present day, Thomas Reeve and his genius cousin Kylie create the Time Tablet – a device which they hope will allow them to communicate with the future.
But when the Time Tablet malfunctions live on television, Thomas and Kylie are sucked into the year 2425 – and have only 24 hours to return home, and save the future of humanity…
Three brilliant stories that will captivate young readers by War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.
The Marble Crusher
Does Mr Manners, the headmaster, really have a machine that crushes marbles? Albert thinks so.
Colly's Barn
Colly the owl and Screecher the swallow band together to save the barn.
Conker
Nick beats the bully, Stevie Rooster, and becomes Conker king. But can he rescue a mistreated dog while searching for the best conker?
Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master storyteller in these animal tales that are wonderful for engaging early readers. aged seven years and up. Michael has written more than one hundred books for children including An Eagle in the Snow, Listen to the Moon, Private Peaceful, and An Elephant in the Garden and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
Join SPUD, the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives, on their first fast-paced detective adventure.
Getting your first hearing aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them to school. When Callie realises her new hearing aids - 'the Slugs' - give her the unique ability to communicate with Bo the Mynah bird, some of her worries are lifted. In fact, having a pair of eyes in the sky might come in handy…
The duo team up with Callie's best friend, Grace, as they set out to catch a local thief who has been causing trouble all over town. Includes high-speed chases, a very peckish bird and purple POO!
A new mystery series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw and perfect for reluctant readers.
Hayley the Horse is a beauty!
Her sleek tail was glossy, her black mane perfection.
Her coat shone so bright you could see your reflection.
And when she gets a haircut . . . she is proud to see her locks used to make fine paintbrushes and bows for violins.
But when the famous violinist La Rue comes to town and spots Hayley, he hatches a plan to steal her whole tail.
So Hayley has to be strong - this horse couldn't fail.
There was no way on earth he was taking her tail!
She is going to put on a performance that the Queen will never forget!
Another laugh-out-loud horsey fable from the brilliant Gavin Puckett!
Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies...
Demon, Official Beastkeeper to the Gods, is transported to the stables under the sea in Poseidon's watery kingdom
Taking care of the stables up on Mount Olympus is one thing, but when Poseidon, god of the seas, takes Demon to his underwater realm to cure some sick hippocamps, the young stable boy is pretty fed up. Doris the Hydra can't be trusted to tend to the beasts, how will he breathe underwater . . . and what in Zeus's name is a hippocamp anyway?
With the help of his magical medical box Demon manages to cure the sea horses of their scale-rot, but when Helios orders him to the Stables of the Sun because one of his steeds has gone lame, Demon realises he's about to get caught up in a feud between water and fire . . .
The third in a delightful action-packed four-book series from acclaimed writer Lucy Coats, who uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.
Suddenly Anthony the dog can do nothing but scratch. Everyone finds this disgusting - including Anthony - and soon it's time for a visit to the vet. Anthony has a skin problem and must have all his fur shaved off except that on his head and his tail! He knows he will look ridiculous, he knows everyone will laugh at him and that's notso hotso! But instead everyone thinks he's a lion and so he is treated with respect and never laughed at.
Meet the characters from the TV series as they build a sandcastle with Kipper. Created by master storyteller, Mick Inkpen, there is a whole range of Kipper books to choose from: classic picture books, TV tie in picture books, novelty board books, sticker books, pop up books and much much more.
A warm-hearted story about a little bear and the special relationship between parent and child, perfect for reading together and a great gift to share time and time again.
Mum and Billy are very, very late. Billy says it's Rabbit's fault – Rabbit won't eat her breakfast. And now they have to run all the way to nursery. But in all the rush of saying goodbye, Mum forgets to tell Billy something very important . . .
I Forgot to Say I Love You is a charming story from much-loved children's author, Miriam Moss, perfectly complemented by warm, classic-style illustrations from Anna Currey, illustrator of One Ted Falls Out of Bed and Rosie's Hat written by Julia Donaldson.
