From the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, the third instalment of Podkin's epic battle against the Gorm.
The bard looks up at the three figures. They have black hooded cloaks and long robes. From the holes in their masks, three pairs of eyes watch him: cold, calm, emotionless.'Yes,' says the bard. 'They're bonedancers. You don't need to sound quite so excited, though. They have come to kill me.'
And so it is that the bard and and his young apprentice Rue are taken to Spinestone, the temple warren of the bonedancers. It is here that the bard is ordered to retell the tale that has got him in so much trouble . . . and so to the next instalment in the astonishing tale of Podkin One-Ear . . .
Podkin, Paz and Pook once again find their home under threat, but this time they are ready to fight! Podkin and the others leave for Sparrowfast to ask their uncle for the use of his magic bow. It's the one weapon that could save them all. But as they flee into the forest depths, it seems they have been betrayed . . .
'It's jolly good fun . . . expect sequels to breed like . . . well, rabbits.' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
'Kieran Larwood's talent and his passion for his wonderful characters leap off every page.' David Long, author of Survivors
'One of the best books I have ever read.' Cally Evans, age 10, Lovereading4kids
The fifth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
It's lambing time on the farm and Jasmine has her hands full. She has two orphaned baby birds to care for, as well as a tiny motherless lamb who needs her attention. She's determined to look after little Lucky and keep him safe. But there are bigger dangers facing the flock, ones that come in the dead of night...
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
A Piglet Called Truffle
A Duckling Called Button
A Kitten Called Holly
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" - The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books"" - The Bookseller
A hilariously wacky read from author/illustrator Ross Collins. Whenever there's a pong, poo or puddle that can't be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit, Blamehounds Inc. is soon in business and small dogs the world over are admitting responsibility for accidents, eruptions and even the occasional war - High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
Pete the Cat has woken up grumpy today! Nothing seems to be going his way. But maybe some groovy magic sunglasses can help…
Pete the Cat has woken up feeling blue – and he just doesn’t know what to do! But when Pete is given some groovy, magic sunglasses, he finds out that maybe, just maybe, feeling blue isn’t something you have to do.
Spread the good mood with Pete and his friends in the rockin’ adventure all about seeing the bright side of every day!
Dr KittyCat is always ready with her furry first aid! In Nutmeg the Guinea Pig the little animals are having fun at Nutmeg's birthday party at the park when Nutmeg starts to feel dizzy and unwell. Luckily Dr KittyCat and Peanut are close at hand to help, so Nutmeg can have a happy birthday after all!
'We'll be there in a whisker!' This series follows the first-aid adventures of Dr KittyCat and Peanut the mouse, who's always at her side. Each book is about a small furry patient who badly needs Dr KittyCat's help. With fun and familiar contexts that children can relate to, lovable characters, and strong storylines around each medical emergency, the Dr KittyCat series has real appeal for children. A blend of photography and hand-drawn elements combine with compelling first-aid details to create a delightfully surreal furry world.
From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha &
the Spirit Bird comes a breathtaking, magical adventure
...
WINNER OF THE INDIE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD
LONGLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD
'I absolutely adored it ... an achingly beautiful story' Sita
Brahmachari
'A lush, gorgeous setting in a novel as vivid and original
as her Costa-winning debut.' The Guardian
'Beautifully written, richly atmospheric and touchingly spiritual,
this brief novel sparkles like a polished gem' Daily
Mail
Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, who died soon after she was
born.
So when she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the
Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she's full of questions
for her extended family.
But instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence – and
a trickle of intriguing clues: an abandoned hut, a friendly monkey,
a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in the garden who calls
herself Ishta.
Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is
...
The second novel by Jasbinder Bilan, author of the Costa
Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and a rising
star in middle-grade fiction.
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up – for fans of
Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
A beautiful and emotional family drama lightly woven
with magic, in a breathtaking Indian setting.
A magical adventure by the light of the moon. Kitty is supposed to be looking after her friend's pet hamster, Marvin, for the weekend but disaster strikes when he's kidnapped! Kitty must follow the kidnapper's trail and return Marvin to his home safe and sound before the night is out. It's time for Superhero Kitty to save the day!
As part of the bestselling Kitty series by Paula Harrison and Jenny Løvlie:
• Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue (ISBN: 9780192771650)
• Kitty and the Tiger Treasure (ISBN: 9780192771667)
• Kitty and the Sky Garden Adventure (ISBN: 9780192771674)
• Kitty and the Treetop Chase (ISBN: 9780192771681)
• Kitty and the Great Lantern Race (ISBN: 9780192771698)
• Kitty and the Twilight Mystery (ISBN: 9780192771704)
• Kitty and the Kidnap Trap (ISBN: 9780192777843)
• Kitty and the Starlight Song (ISBN: 9780192777850)
• Kitty and the Woodland Wildcat (ISBN: 9780192777867)
• Kitty and the Star Stone Robber (ISBN: 9780192777874)
• Kitty and the Vanishing Act (ISBN: 9780192784131)
• Kitty and the Runaway Train (ISBN: 9780192784155)
• Kitty and the Snowball Bandit (ISBN: 9780192787613)
• Kitty and the Stolen Storybook (ISBN: 9780192787637)
• Kitty and the Clifftop Peril (ISBN: 9780192787651)
• Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins (ISBN: 9780192787682)
• Kitty and the Moonflower Mystery (ISBN: 9781382069885)
In this hilarious sequel to the hugely popular Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Sally Stick and her shaggy best friend Fetch discover plenty more mysteries to solve. Like, Is there a beaver loose in the town? Who is the handbag thief? And, most importantly, Why does Uncle Bob's house always smell of biscuits? Somehow, despite the accidents, misunderstandings and general confusion that dog the hapless pair wherever they go, they always get results. And they have a lot of fun along the way!
Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, stars of a delightful new series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner.
Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. “You two hide,” she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: “5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – ready or not here I come.” But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well... Wherever can they be? This is the first in Catherine Rayner's adorable new picture-book series – delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in an irresistible package for toddlers.
“Catherine Rayner has a marvellous gift for capturing the souls of animals in a few, rich washes of colour.” Daily Telegraph
Do you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. Ionie and her star animal, a wildcat called Sorrel, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic.
When a run of bad luck hits the local gym team, the Star Friends suspect that dark magic is behind it. But are their Star Magic skills strong enough to fight back?
Perfect for fans of My Secret Unicorn and The Rescue Princesses, and for Rainbow Magic readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.
A truly magical animal series from bestselling author,
Holly Webb.
Molly loves animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up
just like her dad - as everyone says; she's got the magic touch.
But Molly's talent is quite unique - she can talk
to them!
Silver, the pony, has a very special secret.
He's really a unicorn and more than anything
he wants to be free.
Can Molly find somewhere he'll be happy?
with magical line illustrations throughout
MAGIC MOLLY BOOKS
The Invisible Bunny
The Secret Pony
The Wish Puppy
The Witch's Kitten
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle is an original classic by Beatrix Potter.
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle was first published in 1905, and is as charming today as it was then. It tells the tale of a hidden home high in the hills. It is discovered one day by a little girl called Lucie, who is in search of her missing pocket handkerchiefs. She knocks on the tiny door, and meets Mrs Tiggy-winkle who does all the washing and ironing for the neighbouring animals. Lucie spends a lovely day helping her, and it's only right at the end of the day that she realises Mrs Tiggy-winkle is a hedgehog!
Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.
Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood. With revenue from the sales of her books, Beatrix Potter bought a farm - Hill Top - in the English Lake District, where she later became a farmer and prize-winning sheep breeder. She launched the now vast merchandise programme by patenting the very first Peter Rabbit doll in 1903. The product range continues to grow today with licences around the world including baby clothing and bedding, nursery decor products and collectables. Upon her death, Beatrix Potter left 14 farms and over 4000 acres of Lake District farmland to the National Trust so that the place that she loved would remain undeveloped and protected for future generations to enjoy.
Today Beatrix Potter's original 23 tales are still published by Frederick Warne, alongside a wide range of other formats including baby books, activity books and gift and sound books.
The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle is number six in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books. Look out for the rest!
1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit
2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
3 The Tailor of Gloucester
4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice
6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
8 The Tale of Tom Kitten
9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
14 The Tale of Mr. Tod
15 The Tale of Pigling Bland
16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers
17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan
18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit
21 The Story of Miss Moppet
22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes
23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes
