Finding Nemo meets Shaun of the Dead - two laugh-out-loud stories about an evil big brother, a best friend to the rescue and one big fat zombie goldfish!
A collection of wonderfully hilarious, ridiculous rhymes put together by a master compiler, well known for his collections with OUP. John Foster is a poet in his own right and is highly-regarded in both the trade and in schools for his brilliant collections.
LOOPY LIMERICKS is the first of 4 sparkling new collections of nonsense poems which mark the return of Collins Chidlren’s Books to poetry publishing. John Foster is a well-known poet, teacher, and his book WHAM BAN ORANGUTAN is hugely popular (OUP), and the title of this was taken from his own poem. He is highly-regarded both in the trade and in schools.
The books use both new and existing material with humorous line illustrations throughout.
• Well-know poets included, such as: Roger McGough, Edward Lear, Michael Palin, Kaye Umansky, Spike Milligan and many more
• It is divided into fun sections under the headings Animal Crackers, Dotty Dressers, Dreadful Disasters, Ghostly Groans, Musical Madness, Monstrous Moments, Potty People, Ridiculous Romances, School Sillies, Travellers’ Tales, Tummy Troubles, Vampire Bites and Last Writes.
More adventures of the irrepressible Iggy as told by her sister Flo, by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park.
At home, all Iggy could think and talk about was babies.
“Pleeease have one more, “ she said. “Just one.”
Iggy is OBSESSED with babies and wants more than anything in the world to have a new baby brother or baby sister to play with. But mum is far too tired to have another baby – she says just thinking about having another one makes her tired, so when Iggy’s Auntie Kate comes to visit all the way from America with some very special news, Iggy can’t believe her luck.
This is the third outing for Jenny Valentine’s endearing siblings. Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime.
Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget.
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.
VULGAR THINKS MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S EVE IS THE BEST VIKING FESTIVAL OF ALL! There'll be a massive bonfire, and everyone will sing songs about excellent longboats and enormous battles, then eat and drink until their stomachs explode! So what's with the tiny pile of firewood? And the maypole he's told to dance around? With Freya! NO WAY. Vulgar vows to make this Midsummer's Eve a night Blubber will remember for ever. It's going to be a SCREAM...
Strange and spooky things are happening down on the farm, and Farmer Greg knows exactly who to call - Ghosthunters! The three little pigs are the best guys for the job, a specialist team of Ghosthunters equipped with the latest in ghost-hunting gadgets. and there's certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coop up on the hill .
Adorable animal antics from bestselling author Jenny Oldfield, about cousins Lily and Lexi and their animal problem-solving agency.
No animal - or animal-shaped problem - is too big or small for Lexi and Lily, known as 'Muddy Paws,' the animal experts.
There's two exciting developments in the seaside down of Mellingham - the local show, where animals can compete for prizes, and the fact that it's home to Luke from the nation's most famous boy band, Up Front.
Luke wants to enter Madcap, his boisterous pup, in the show - but he is uncontrollable. Lily and Lexi are determined to help, but time is running out. How can they avoid disappointing Luke? Muddy Paws will find a way! Includes gorgeous illustrations by Paul Howard, illustrator of classics such as THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK and THE BRAVEST EVER BEAR.
