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Star Horse
by Jane SmileyGee Whiz is a striking horse, and only part of that is because of his size. He is tall, but also graceful. He keeps his eye on things, not as if he's suspicious, but as if he's curious. Abby is curious, too, about just how little of the world she has seen compared to those around her. Her brother receives a draft notice to Vietnam, her best friends return from their boarding school, and the wise, lovable Brother Abner opens her eyes with tales of his many years spent traveling. Then, her beloved horses Jack and True Blue are both offered opportunities to broaden their horizons away from the ranch. Will she let them go, with hopes that she might one day do the same?
Zoo
by Louis MacNeice'I go the zoo half because I like looking at the animals and half because I like looking at the people... The pleasure of dappled things, the beauty of adaptation to purpose, the glory of extravagance, classic elegance or romantic nonsense and grotesquerie - all these we get from the Zoo.' In 1938 Louis MacNeice published his second collection of poems with Faber; his 'personal essay' Modern Poetry for OUP; and Zoo, a prose commission from Michael Joseph to write an impressionistic 'guide' to the London Zoo in Regents Park. Envisioned as a breezy assignment MacNeice's Zoo inevitably became a richer endeavour, taking in side-trips to Paris and Belfast. Zoo also benefited from illustrations by the painter Nancy Sharp, with whom MacNeice had begun an affair after moving to London in 1936.This Faber Finds edition returns to circulation a delightful rarity by one of the twentieth century's most brilliant poets.
Squishy McFluff: The Invisible Cat! (Squishy McFluff the Invisible Cat #1)
by Pip JonesCan you see him? My kitten? Close your eyes tightHis fur is so soft and all silvery whiteImagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!When Ava discovers an imaginary cat in the cabbage patch, she knows she's found a new best friend. Together, Ava and Squishy McFluff get up to all kinds of mischief . . .
Squishy McFluff: Supermarket Sweep! (Squishy McFluff the Invisible Cat #2)
by Pip JonesFrom the funniest voice in young fiction today, the second in an irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.Can you see him? My kitten? He has eyes big and roundHis miaow is so sweet (but it makes not a sound!)Imagine him quick! Have you imagined enough?Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff!When Mum drags Ava to the supermarket, her invisible cat Squishy McFluff can't resist coming along, with hilarious, chaotic and surprising results!Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.'Gurgle
Squishy McFluff: Meets Mad Nana Dot (Squishy McFluff the Invisible Cat #3)
by Pip JonesFrom the funniest voice in young fiction today, the third in this irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.Oh yippee! Young Ava is very excitedTo see Nana Dot (who's rather short-sighted).Nan's fun! And she's funny! And if that's not enough, Can Ava's Mad Nana SEE Squishy McFluff?Ava and Squishy are up to their normal no-good when Dad whisks them off to Nana Dot's - Mum's got to go to the hospital to bring back Ava a baby sister! But Mad Nana Dot's lost her glasses so can't SEE Squishy McFluff . . . and a trip to the hairdresser's, the post office, the fishmonger all end in adorable disaster.Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.'Gurgle
Jet the Rescue Dog: ... and other extraordinary stories of animals in wartime
by David LongAs mascots, messengers, rat-catchers and even spies, animals have long marched into war alongside servicemen and women. Dogs, horses, cats (even birds, camels and elephants) have saved thousands of lives through instinct, intelligence, courage and devotion. Like Jet, a dog who searched through ruins during the Blitz bombings to find survivors, or Sergeant Stubby, a dog who caught a spy. Or the pigeons who braved hurricanes, hawks and even snipers to help during WWII ... Engaging, uplifting and deeply moving, Jet the Rescue Dog tells the stories of these brave, silent heroes with sensitivity and gentle humour for readers age 8+. With black and white illustrations throughout.
Atticus Claw Goes Ashore (Atticus Claw: World's Greatest Cat Detective #4)
by Jennifer GrayAtticus is on beach tidying duty with the kittens when he finds a message in a bottle from Fishhook Frank. Fishhook is marooned on a desert island, but he promises Atticus treasure in exchange for his rescue! The treasure in question is the Casket of Desires, which contains a sleeping mermaid who has the power to grant any wish. But it is hidden in the deepest darkest part of the ocean, protected by the most hideous, fearsome sea-creatures known to pirate lore. Atticus sets out to rescue Fishhook Frank and find the Casket of Desires with his owners, the Cheddar family. But it's not all plain sailing. The pirate with the biggest beard-jumper in the nautical world - Captain Black Beard-Jumper - is also on the look out for the Casket and he'll curse anyone who gets in his way...
Atticus Claw Learns to Draw (Atticus Claw: World's Greatest Cat Detective #5)
by Jennifer GrayAtticus Claw Leans to Draw by Jennifer Gray is the latest in this popular series about master-criminal turned police-cat, Atticus Claw.Famous works of art are going missing. Atticus is on the case. The prime suspect is Ricardo Butteredsconi - Italian theme park entrepreneur and art connoisseur. Then Inspector Cheddar goes missing from the Tate Modern, and Atticus and his friends suspect Butteredsconi and his evil pet pig. In the scariest adventure of his nine lives, Atticus has to act fast if he wants to stop Inspector Cheddar becoming a waxwork!'Should be a hit for anyone who is, or has been, ten years old.' The Bookbag'Worth it for the delightfully feline puns alone.' Herald'As many ups and downs, triumphs and disasters, thrills and spills as ever.' Carousel'Atticus Claw is a masterpiece!' Sam, age 12'Very funny and interesting.' Aram age 9'Atticus is naughty and really cool!' Lucas, age 7'Atticus Claw is fantastic.' Charlotte, age 8
A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck
by Jane SmileyPulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical and emotional. Drawing on the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and a real-life horse whisperer, Smiley adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack. As the horses get closer to the winner's circle, we are enchanted, enthralled and informed about what it's really like to own, train and root for a racehorse.
More Adventures According to Humphrey (Humphrey the Hamster #5)
by Betty G. BirneyAhoy, maties!I've had my share of adventures as the beloved pet hamster of Room 26. But when I heard about the sailing competition on Potter's Pond, I longed for a BIG-BIG-BIGGER adventure of my own. Believe me, I got it ...but it wasn't all smooth sailing. I helped out my classmates Gail, Richie and Kirk, took an unsqueakably dangerous (but thrilling) voyage of my own, and even came face-to-face with a pirate! To top it all off, I just had to tell you about all the extra adventures that happened along the way: I got to know even more of my friends from Longfellow School, and faced a BIG-BIG-BIGGER surprise than ever!Would I do it again? Aye-aye, you bet I would! It's all in a day's work for me!Your extra-adventurous pal,Humphrey
Hog in the Fog: A Harry & Lil Story (A Harry & Lil Story #1)
by Julia CopusTold in fizzingly original rhymes from a rising star in the poetry world this was the first brand-new picture book on the Faber Children's list.The tale of a hog in the fog. This is the story of Candy Stripe Liland Harry the Hog who lived over the hill. . . . and a foggy March day, roundabout three, when Lil had invited Harry for tea.Lil is expecting Harry the Hog for tea, but there's a swirling fog outside and Harry is nowhere to be seen. Lil sets off to find her friend. Luckily she meets Deer, Sheep and Crow along the way, who all join in the hunt to find the hog in the fog.A heartwarming rhyming adventure story about friendship, teamwork and teatime!'A perfect combination of clever rhymes and beautiful illustrations.' Sunday Express'Whimsical and enticing.' Metro'The perfect picture book.' Armadillo Magazine
Humphrey's Ho-Ho-Ho Book of Stories
by Betty G. BirneyDear Friends, I may be a small classroom hamster, but even I'm amazed at how many unsqueakably exciting adventures I've had. I've had a spooky mystery to solve on Halloween, nighttime escapades at school and even gone to Winter Wonderland. I've had so many HO-HO-HO hilarious adventures I've put some more of them into this big book to share with you! Your friend, Humphrey
Macavity: Fixed Format Layout With Audio (Old Possum's Cats)
by T. S. Eliot'Macavity' (the mystery cat!) is one of the best-loved poems from T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - the inspiration for Cats: The Musical - beloved by generations of children and their parents. Now, Macavity is given a new life in this stunning picture book with illustrations from Arthur Robins that perfectly convey all the wit and humour of Eliot's creation.
Dinosaur Rhyme Time
by VariousAll your favourite nursery rhymes seen as never before with a cast of cute and cuddly dinosaurs playing the leading roles! With favourite nursery rhymes including Oh the Grand Old Duke of York and Little Miss Muffet, as well as singalong classics such as the Wheels on the Bus and If You're Happy and You Know It, children will love this adorable and unique collection - rhyme time has never been such fun!Contains: Row, row, row your boat; Oh, the Grand old Duke of York; Little Miss Muffet; Jack and Jill; Doctor Foster; One, two buckle my shoe; The Wheels on the Bus; Round and round the garden; Mary, Mary; Humpty Dumpty; I'm a Little teapot; If you're happy and you know it; Lavender's blue; Ring a ring a roses; Twinkle Twinkle and Rock-a-bye Baby.
Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales 1: Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales
by Betty G. BirneyFeaturing My Pet Show Panic!, My Summer Fair Surprise!, My Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure! and NEW-NEW-NEW story My Mixed-Up Magic Trick!, younger Humphrey fans will love this bind-up edition of the bestselling books.It's Careers Day in Room 26 in My Mixed-Up Magic Trick!. Golden-Miranda wants to be a magician but Lower-Your-Voice A.J. says girls can't be magicians! But when Miranda's presentation goes wrong, it's up to Humphrey to save the day from a mixed-up magic trick . . .
Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales 2 (Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales #2)
by Betty G. BirneyFour Tiny Tales in one GREAT-GREAT-GREAT gift edition!Featuring My Treasure Hunt Trouble!, My Great Big Birthday Bash!, My Playful Puppy Problem! and My Really Wheely Racing Day!, younger Humphrey fans will love this bind-up edition of the bestselling books.With a fresh, clean new look for the Tiny Tales series, these stories are perfect for young readers age 6+.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics Ser. #13)
by T. S. Eliot'The cat himself knows and will never confess...'To celebrate Old Possum's 75th anniversary we have commissioned lively new illustrations from Rebecca Ashdown for T.S. Eliot's original book of Practical Cats. Featuring Macavity, the Mystery Cat; Mr Mistofelees, the Original Conjuring Cat; Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer and all the gang, this is a must for every child's bookshelf and is a great companion to the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage show.
Summer Evening (Four Seasons of Walter de la Mare)
by Walter de la MareThe sandy cat by the Farmer's chairMews at his knee for dainty fare;Old Rover in his moss-greened houseMumbles a bone, and barks at a mouse. Carolina Rabei's stunning illustrations beautifully illuminate Walter de la Mare's glorious celebration of a balmy summer's evening. One of four exceptional Walter de la Mare picture books that form a seasonal set, each with complementing colour palates and illustrations by rising young star Carolina Rabei.
Murray the Race Horse: The Race Horse (Fables From The Stables Ser.)
by Gavin PuckettMurray the horse dreams of winning big races just like the rest of his family but he has one problem - he's just not that fast! When horse Ned Plumb twists his ankle at the start line, his jockey spots Murray in the crowd and says, 'Fancy a race?' Murray finally gets his chance to shine and beat the neigh-sayers with a rather unusual race technique...Written in winning verse, the accessible, bonkers writing in Murray the Horse will charm boys and girls age 7-11 (and horse-lovers of all ages), is complemented by Tor Freeman's hilarious illustrations, and has a great message about believing in yourself and following your dreams.
Hendrix the Rocking Horse (Fables from the Stables #2)
by Gavin PuckettAn ordinary horse with a very ordinary and really quite boring little life... until a rock band called The Tumbling Pebbles come to town. As the music pounds across the hills, Hendrix discovers he has an ear for music! And then he comes across the band's guitar - it flies out the window of the van as the musicians leave the sleepy village - and Hendrix knows there is no looking back. He decides to put on a concert of his own. He ties a pair of pants round his head. Socks round his wrists. He is Hendrix the Rocking Horse!
Colin the Cart Horse (Fables from the Stables #3)
by Gavin PuckettColin was a cart horse, Hay his favourite treat, It was ever so soft and incredibly sweet,But the day he branched out and broadened his diet...Why, who could have guessed it would trigger a riot?Gavin Puckett, Welsh comic extraordinaire, brings us another wonderful tale of rhyming fun and nonsense, in the very best tradition of Edward Lear and Hilaire Belloc.
The Goblin Princess: Smoky the Dragon Baby (The Goblin Princess #1)
by Jenny O'ConnorSeries:Everything is topsy-turvy in Goblin world and Matty, the Goblin Princess, just doesn't fit in! Her mum, the Goblin Queen, is always telling her to un-tidy her room and eat up her slug porridge (yee-uk!). Most of all goblins HATE nice things, including their enemies the sparkly Forest Fairies. book 1:Matty has a problem. Her new pet baby dragon, Smoky, is far too good and her parents, the Goblin King and Queen, are threatening to send him away! But Smoky is her best friend - can she find a way to make him naughty enough to keep? She just might need the Forest Fairies' help...
The Hog, the Shrew and the Hullabaloo (A Harry & Lil Story #2)
by Julia CopusIt was night in the village - a still, dark night - and Harry the Hog was sleeping tight. In her house at the foot of Piggyback Hill, also asleep, was Candy Stripe Lil.The second Harry and Lil story from acclaimed Faber poet Julia Copus, who has recently turned her hand to picture books for the first time! The tale of a hog - and his friend Candy Stripe Lil - kept awake by mysterious noises in the night is sure to delight adults and children alike.
Atticus Claw On the Misty Moor (Atticus Claw: World's Greatest Cat Detective #6)
by Jennifer GrayThe Cheddar family are celebrating New Year's Eve in a Scottish castle! Surely even Atticus can't find trouble here.But with rumours of hidden treasure, an ancient family curse, and sightings of a mysterious giant cat on the moor, it seems Police Cat Sergeant Claw's detective skills will be needed once again.And danger lurks everywhere on the misty moor. . .
The Tigerboy
by Ted HughesA very ordinary boy. Nobody noticed him, he was just like everyone else.But Fred knew he was different.He just didn't know quite how different.And when he did....Well, what then?