Zebra is longing for a cool drink at the water hole, but can he escape both Lion and Crocodile!.
The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read.
A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader's ability to read and understand words before reading, and a puzzle at the end of the story encourages rereading for pleasure.
Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her…
Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...
Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.
Tufty's fur isn't smooth and shiny like his brothers' and sisters'. No one seems to want the friendly little hamster. But Mandy soon helps to find Tufty a very special home. Best of all, it's just in time for Class 3's pet show!
""will give toddlers a happy Halloween"" – The Sunday Times
This eye-poppingly colourful, hilarious book is an instant winner with children and adults alike. Starring an adorably grumpy bat and animal friends, I Am Bat is perfect for fans of Superbat and Oi Frog!
Bat's cherries keep going missing. One by one, they are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind Bat's back. Super-talent Morag Hood cleverly draws the reader into this interactive story: as Bat attempts to track down the guilty cherry thief everyone's a suspect – including you!
From the illustrator of Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert and creator of The Steves, Aalfred and Aalbert and Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea.
Milo's mum has laid an Egg, and it's due to hatch at any time. So when Mum has to go on a food-finding expedition, Dad has to look after the Egg. So it's up to Milo to deliver the Penguin Post mail. He delivers parcels of all shapes and sizes to all sorts of animals. As he is delivering the last parcel he realises there's an extra package in the mailbag, one that he needs to get home as quickly as he can...
Today is the day! Today is the day we go to the island. Ashore and at sea Rabbit Dragon Chicken and Cat are good friends and playmates. To the Island is an adventure story for toddlers featuring Rabbit Dragon Chicken and Cat. Both text and art capture the joy of spending a pleasant time with best friends
A ladybird is looking for a safe place to lay her eggs. But nature is full of surprises, and every time she sets down, thinking she's found the perfect spot, she finds herself being shooed away by animals camouflaged in the vegetation around her. The poor little ladybird finds herself being pushed around by everyone she encounters and has nowhere to go! Will she find a place to lay her eggs?
In A Perfect Spot, young readers will follow our brave ladybird on a journey across a stunning landscape, and meet a host of amazing creepy crawlies who live there. Two spreads at the end of the book provide information on all the creatures encountered in the book.
The last time Murphy, a strong but sweet Rottweiler, visited the Hound Hotel, he got into trouble. This time, twins Alfie and Alfreeda Wolfe use brains and their own brawn to try to keep things under control, with hilariously mixed results. Hold tight to the leash!
Morris is ginger and very fat. He’s a cat who loves snoozing and eating… but that won’t catch him a mouse. Another lively story for beginner readers about this lovable puss.
Morris is good at licking and purring. His mother wants him to be good at running and jumping, and bouncing and pouncing. For Morris is fat… too fat. Mum says “no more food until you have caught a mouse” But how will Morris ever catch a mouse when all he dreams about is food. But there’s a mouse in the house whose mother thinks he’s too fat as well. And until he’s been chased by a cat, he knows he won’t get thin. So Morris and the mouse come to an agreement whereby they get their food without even flexing a muscle! Wonderfully inventive text and perfect for beginner readers from this well-known author.
You probably know all about owls. They sit in trees, fly around at night and are very wise. But not Big Hoot and Little Hoot -- they were as daft as coots!
