With a cast of wonderful sea creatures – including a magical mermaid – and plenty of seaside fun, this brilliant rhyming adventure is perfect for listening to in the car, at home, at bedtime – or at any time at all!
The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are also back and they're up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star . . . luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves!
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a fantastically funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. This audio edition is read by Alexander Armstrong and includes a read-along track – perfect for listening to together.
Enjoy other What the Ladybird Heard adventures: What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.
Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel book from the best-selling Ladybird Baby Touch series.
Look at the bright pictures of the mummy and daddy animals on the left-hand page, then help your baby to feel the touch-and-feel animal babies on the opposite page. There's also a mirror surprise on the last page for babies to see themselves!
Detective Dog follows Dog as he works hard to discover the clues and solve the mysteries of the farmyard. Detective Dog is a series of four books for Band 5 of the Start Reading programme.
The first novel in the magical White Fox series
- a beautifully illustrated tale of a young fox and a magical
moonstone.
'[A] delight, full of peril, friendship and mysticism'
FINANCIAL TIMES
A young white fox called Dilah returns home to find his mother
gravely injured. Before she dies, she tells him about a treasure
with the power to make animals human.
The clues to its location are contained in a moonstone buried
beneath their den – but wicked blue foxes seek the treasure
too, and Dilah must race to find it first.
Along the way, he meets all sorts of other creatures: a friendly
seal, an ancient tortoise and a fierce leopard – but
can he stay one step ahead?
The first book in the White Fox series
Themes of conservation, nature, civilisation and what
it really means to be human
Translated by the award-winning Jennifer Feeley, with
gorgeous black-and-white line illustrations by acclaimed Chinese
artist Viola Wang
Continue the adventure with book 2, White Fox in
the Forest
Duffy's Lucky Escape is a true story about the global problem of plastic pollution. It highlights to children the relationship between humans and wildlife and the dangers animals face in their own habitats. Stunning artwork captures the imagination of young readers bringing to life a very real threat to our world.
Duffy's Lucky Escape isn't just a book; it's an adventure based on real-life events! This thrilling tale invites children and adults to join Duffy on a mission to understand the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. With ideas and activities to reinforce the story, it's sure to inspire young readers to make a real difference in the world around them.As more and more people learn about the dangers of plastic pollution, it's important to share this knowledge with children in a way that's both fun and gentle. The Wild Tribe Heroes series does just that, turning important lessons into engaging stories. Each book is a treasure trove of information, sparking curiosity and encouraging children to make positive changes in their lives and their families' lives.
Why the Wild Tribe Heroes series is a hit:
Over 100,000 books sold – that's a lot of happy readers!
No. 1 bestselling books
Personal support from Sir David Attenborough and King Charles
Based on true stories, making the adventure feel real and relatable.
Featured in top media outlets like BBC, ITV, The Guardian, Huffington Post, and Mail on Sunday.
Stocked by over 500 retailers, including museums, libraries, gift shops, zero waste shops, farm shops, and top tourist attractions like The Eden Project, London Zoo, and Chester Zoo as well as all the top bookshops
Reached over 2 million children worldwide in schools
Translated into 15 languages and counting.
Join the Wild Tribe Heroes on their mission to save the planet. This isn't just a series of books – it's a fun, educational movement empowering the next generation to protect our precious Earth.
A deliciously funny debut from a major new talent!
MiniRabbit is making a cake.
Cake, cake, cake!
But he’s run out of berries.
No berries, no cake.
No cake? No way!
So off he goes to look for some…
He’s not cold, not too small.
And, no, no, definitely NOT LOST…
or is he?
This hilarious follow-up to the Caldecott Honor Book 'Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type' sees Farmer Brown's brother Bob looking after the animals while the farmer is on holiday - but Duck has a few tricks planned...Farmer Brown is going on holiday and so he asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. 'But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble.' Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly to the letter. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows chose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? The duck, the cows, the hens and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to 'Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type'.
A heartwarming canine adventure series for boys and girls aged 6+. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Michael Morpurgo.
This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.
Rascal isn't the bravest dog in the world. His playful nature sometimes gets him into trouble. Luckily his owner Joel is always there to stand up for him. But when exploring on holiday puts them in great danger, Rascal knows that only he can save his best friend.
Packed with entertaining illustrations from James De La Rue. Fans of Morpurgo's Shadow will love this.
Have you collected all of Rascal's adventures?
Rascal: Lost in the Caves
Rascal: Trapped on the Tracks
Rascal: Running for his Life
Rascal: Facing the Flames
Rascal: Swept Beneath the Waters
Rascal: Racing Against Time
Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.
Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.
Meet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too!
Naughty pony Buttons is coming to Silver Shoe Farm because his owner, Tim, just doesn't know what to do with him. They need Tilly's help - and fast!
From Pony Club to riding for the British team, and for every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Leopard wakes up with a fluttery tummy. ""It's my birthday!"" he shouts with glee. ""I'm awfully excited, my friends are invited to a yummy big birthday tea!"" But when Leopard sets out with his invitation, he finds there is no one there for him to invite. Will Leopard have to celebrate his party all alone? Go round the jungle with Leopard and see if you can find his friends hidden on each page.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Power of Three-now featuring fierce new art. The sixth book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #6: Sunrise, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. The secret of Hollyleaf's, Jayfeather's, and Lionblaze's true identities has been revealed, but one shocking question remains unanswered. Now Clanmate will turn upon Clanmate, and one more warrior may be lost forever...
