Mulberry has sneaked into school. He has fun with a skipping-rope in the playground until someone wants to chase him. Then he meets the caretaker, who's not happy about Mulberry's mucky pawprints. And when Mulberry gets trapped in a cupboard, he decides that he has learnt enough for one day.
The lizard army has returned to Bug Island, bigger and more powerful
than ever - its bloodthirsty leader, General Komodo, determined
to destroy General Barton's Battle Bugs once and for all.
Can Max help the battle-weary bugs defeat the invaders and safeguard
their future on Bug Island? One final epic confrontation will
seal their fate for ever. . .
Robbie the beagle is really missing his devoted companion, Martha the tabby cat. Before she passed away, Martha and Robbie shared everything - including their basket. Robbie is so upset, he's making himself ill. His owner, Geraldine O'Meara, is very worried. She couldn't bear to lose Robbie too! Can Mandy and James help find a way to make Robbie happy again?
""How I long to sail!"" said the tiny snail.
One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day.
The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. The Snail and the Whale 15th Anniversary Edition features the classic story alongside never-before-seen drawings from Axel Scheffler's sketchbook, a letter from Julia Donaldson, and a shiny foil cover.
A heart-warming tale about a puppy who finds a new home with a pack of wild dogs when his owner abandons him in New York’s Central Park.
Waggit has been cruelly abandoned by his owner in Central Park, New York. Realising he now has to fend for himself he takes refuge with a group of stray dogs who have to work together to survive.
But life for the wild dogs in Central Park is harsh, with the constant threat of starvation, fights with other packs of dogs and the fear of being taken to the ""great unknown"" (the dog pound) by the humans who patrol the park.
Can Waggit face his fears and become a true member of the pack or will the yearning to be owned again lead him away from his new friends?
A charming and very young picture book about a small child and her pet dog. When the dog gets hiccups the child tries everything to cure them, but nothing works until she brings out her favorite cat costume. And that does the trick . . . Or does it? Turn the page and . . . HIC! Now the child has hiccups. There are lots of fun noises to make and say in this perfect book to share with a toddler from a talented young artist.
Otter-the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!-tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama. Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, just like Otter Keeper. Otter helps Teddy try many different things: an acrobat, an explorer, a cook. But finding the right job is a lot harder than they thought! Otter: The Best Job Ever! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Roll up, roll up for a sensational circus story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun, energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley throughout.
Join Freddie Mole as he tumbles through the air, flies around the big tent and tames four growling lions!
Freddie is an ordinary boy who joins the circus one day. He can't believe his luck as he is asked to understudy some of the acts. But is he brave enough to go into the lions' cage?
A joyful, exciting tale of bravery and showbusiness glamour by a much loved author.
Boojer is sick of being stuck in a hutch with no company and an owner who hardly ever remembers to feed him. Encouraged by some cheerful mice, he manages to escape. Boojer is only in search of juicy carrots and a friend, but he gets far more than he bargained for. Ages 6-8
