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The Loneliest Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #43)
by Holly WebbDarcy is delighted her lively new tabby kitten, Charlie, is settling in so well – if only he would just wear a collar! Then Darcy is picked to join her school football team and suddenly she hardly has any time for entertaining a kitten. Charlie is bored now Darcy has no time to play with him, so he ventures over the back wall to explore. There he meets a new friend, a cat-loving lady who makes lots of fuss over him. But Darcy soon starts to notice that Charlie keeps disappearing and one night he doesn’t come back at all. What if he doesn’t want to be her kitten any more? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children.
Lost in the Storm (Holly Webb Animal Stories #3)
by Holly WebbThe sequel to Lost in the Snow. Ella loves her kitten, Fluff, and worries about her going missing again. But one day when Fluff is playing outside, a blizzard sets in and she loses her way. Will Ella ever be reunited with her kitten?
Max the Missing Puppy: Alfie All Alone, Sam The Stolen Puppy, Max The Missing Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories #5)
by Holly WebbMolly is over the moon when she's given Max, a gorgeous Old English Sheepdog puppy, and soon the two are inseparable. Max pines for Molly when she's at school, and longs for her to come home and play, so when he spies an open window one day he sets off to find her. But the world is a scary place for a puppy on his own and soon Max is alone and in danger. Will he ever be reunited with Molly...?
The Puppy Who Couldn't Sleep (Holly Webb Animal Stories #42)
by Holly WebbWhen Lara and her dad discover a scared black puppy in an alleyway while walking their dog Oliver, Lara desperately wants to take him home and look after him. Her dad isn’t so sure. Lara can’t stop thinking about the poor puppy and soon goes to find him again. She convinces her dad to let him stay and names him Jet. But when Jet spends all night howling, Lara’s dad isn’t impressed. Night after night, the wailing continues, until it begins to look like Jet may need to go to the animal shelter. Is there anything Lara can do to help Jet sleep?
The Rescued Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #39)
by Holly WebbEdie and her friend Layla are on their way home from school when they discover a tiny ginger kitten caught up in some barbed wire. She looks weak and has a cut on her leg from the wire, so they rush her home to Edie’s mum, a vet. Edie’s mum isn’t sure that the little kitten is going to make it, as she’s too small to have been separated from her mother and needs bottle-feeding round the clock. But Edie is determined to nurse Barbie back to health and find out what has happened to the rest of the kittens in the litter and their mum. What if they’re in danger, too?
The Rescued Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories #18)
by Holly WebbTwins Georgia and Adam can’t wait to go on their holiday to Cornwall – especially as it’s the first time they’re taking their new puppy, Lucky, with them. Lucky loves the seaside – chasing the waves, digging in the sand and the long cliff-top walks. One day, the children go out by themselves, but they get into difficulty and the puppy ends up falling partway down a cliff. Unable to reach him themselves, the twins are distraught to see Lucky’s paw is hurt, too. Will they find a way to rescue poor Lucky?
The Saddest Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories Ser. #46)
by Holly WebbIsla loves hanging out at her best friend Hailey’s house, especially as Hailey has just got a gorgeous kitten, Silky! But someone isn’t so keen on the new arrival – the family’s old cat, Pickle. When Hailey’s family go away for the night, Isla offers to catsit. But to her surprise Silky is more timid than usual. The kitten is clearly terrified of Pickle and Isla has to stop a fight between the two cats. How can Isla break the news to Hailey that her new kitten is so unhappy? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
Sammy the Shy Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #32)
by Holly WebbEmma loves going to Summerhill Stables for her riding lessons. One day she arrives to find that everyone is really worried. Tiggy, the stable cat, has disappeared. Emma hurts her ankle during her lesson and goes to sit down in the barn until she feels better. There she hears a strange squeaking noise and discovers that Tiggy has had three kittens! But the riding school can’t look after so many cats – what will happen to them all? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends or Animal Arc.
The Scruffy Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories #27)
by Holly WebbA brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author Holly Webb, this story is about the true meaning of friendship – and how there’s the perfect pup out there for everyone! Bella instantly falls in love with her scruffy puppy Sid when she sees him at the animal shelter. She gets her family to agree that he’s the perfect pet for them and she cannot wait to bring him home! But one person is not too impressed with Sid – Bella’s friend Megan, who is getting her own pedigree pup. Megan is pretty snooty about Bella’s beloved mongrel pet, and she begins to wonder if she’s that good a friend after all. Bella decides to enter Sid into a dog show, so she can prove for once and for all that all dogs are brilliant, no matter where they come from! The Scruffy Puppy is the 27th book in Holly Webb’s Animal Stories series, a must for animal loving girls and boys aged six to eight years.
The Seaside Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories #33)
by Holly WebbA rowdy family comes to stay at the holiday cottages where Laura's mum works. Laura notices that they are always leaving their puppy behind and so she offers to take it for walks. But when the family is forced to leave, Laura finds herself having to say goodbye to the little dog much sooner than she thought… A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
The Secret Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #30)
by Holly WebbLucy can’t help but feel lonely when she and her brother move in with their gran, leaving behind their old friends. Lucy wishes she could have a pet, but Gran isn’t keen on animals. A stray kitten catches Lucy’s attention, and she instantly falls in love with it. Where will the kitten go if she can’t find anyone to take her in? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
Sky the Unwanted Kitten: Sky The Unwanted Kitten, Ginger The Stray Kitten, Misty The Abandoned Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #6)
by Holly WebbOlivia's very unhappy about moving house and leaving all her friends behind, not to mention next door's two lovely cats. But her parents have a surprise that they hope will cheer her up: a beautiful Siamese kitten. The kitten is adorable, with huge blue eyes, but Olivia insists she doesn't want a cat and Sky is left all alone … surely Olivia won't be able to resist for long?
The Story Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories Ser. #20)
by Holly WebbJack is having a hard time at school because he can’t read as well as the other children. One day, he visits the animal shelter with his sister and notices a nervous puppy called Daisy. He sits next to her while practising his reading. Jack keeps visiting Daisy at the shelter. As she gets more confident, Jack thinks she is ready to be adopted. But when another family takes an interest in Daisy, Jack is worried that he will lose his friend forever... A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.
The Unwanted Puppy (Holly Webb Animal Stories #38)
by Holly WebbZoe loves dogs but hasn’t had one of her own since her beloved Honey died. Then Zoe spies Scout, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain puppy, in the park after school. Scout belongs to four-year-old Jack and his family, who are new to the neighbourhood. Zoe offers to walk Scout in the park as she’s worried the large, lively puppy isn’t getting enough exercise or attention. Gradually she falls in love with Scout – but she knows that Scout belongs to Jack, even if his family don’t have the time to give Scout the care he needs. How can she help Scout when he isn’t her dog to help?
Miraculous: Superhero Origins (Miraculous Chapter Book #1)
by Christy WebsterThis full-color illustrated chapter book tells the origin of how Marinette and Adrien became the spectacular superheroes known as Ladybug and Cat Noir! Based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, as seen on Disney! It's the first day of school! Marinette, a clumsy but sweet girl, is dreading going back to class and seeing the girl who bullies her. Meanwhile, Adrien, a famous model, wishes he could go to school like every other teenager, but his overprotective father refuses to let him! When the two receive mysterious Miraculouses, magical jewels that give them super powers, it turns their worlds upside down. Adrien is thrilled to transform into Cat Noir and get the freedom he craves, but Marinette struggles with becoming Ladybug--she lacks confidence and doesn't feel worthy of her powers. Can the two learn to work as a team when supervillain Hawk Moth sends a rock-solid foe named Stone Heart steal their Miraculouses and destroy Paris? Miraculous(TM) is a trademark of ZAG(TM) - Method(TM).© 2022 ZAGTOON(TM) - METHOD ANIMATION(TM) - TOEI ANIMATION - SAMG - SK BROADBAND - AB INTERNATIONAL - DE AGOSTINI EDITORE S.p.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
It's Not as Bad as You Think: Why Capitalism Trumps Fear and the Economy Will Thrive
by Brian S. WesburyAn upbeat antidote to the gloom and doom forecasts of the financial future Just about everyone is worried about the economy and markets. And the fear is that they will stay down for a long time. But a few brave voices say that the gloom and doom forecasts are just too pessimistic. Reality is that entrepreneurs don't give up. History is pretty clear, every time the economy is thought to be done, worn out, finished, it bounces back and heads to new highs. In fact, the economy and the markets-counter to conventional wisdom-have started to improve in the first half of 2009. Even housing is showing some signs of life. With It's Not as Bad as You Think, Brian Wesbury, ranked as one of the top economic forecasters by the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, shows you that while the financial future may be hard to predict, it will ultimately be profitable over the long haul. In this easy-to-follow and engaging forecast of the future, Wesbury takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly-and debunks the pouting pundits of pessimism to show you how to prosper now and in the future. An optimistic look at the economy and the markets written by one of today's foremost financial forecasters Presents a roadmap to seek opportunities in all the panic Shows you how to analyze economic indicators and government policy to grow your wealth so you don't lose by hiding under the bed A breath of fresh air, Wesbury's objectivity and optimism provide welcome relief to the daily bad news stories, as he sets us all up to capitalize on tomorrow's great possibilities.
Baby's First Bank Heist
by Jim WhalleyMeet Baby Frank, the world's most unlikely criminal, as he masterminds his very own bank heist. Perfect for fans of Boss Baby.Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because there's a new criminal mastermind in town . . . Baby Frank! He's the world's most unlikely criminal, but he's about to pull off the most daring baby bank heist ever.Why? To get money for a fluffy new pet, of course.This baby is dangerously cute and desperate for a pet. You have been warned . . .
Baby's First Bank Heist
by Jim WhalleyMeet Baby Frank, the world's most unlikely criminal, as he masterminds his very own bank heist. Perfect for fans of Boss Baby.Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because there's a new criminal mastermind in town . . . Baby Frank! He's the world's most unlikely criminal, but he's about to pull off the most daring baby bank heist ever.Why? To get money for a fluffy new pet, of course.This baby is dangerously cute and desperate for a pet. You have been warned . . .
Baby's First Bank Heist
by Jim Whalley Stephen CollinsMove over, Bonnie and Clyde, because there's a new criminal mastermind in town ... Baby Frank! Baby Frank's parents say that he can't have a pet – 'Pets are for older kids', 'Be happy with your teddy', 'They cost too much to keep' – which leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he REALLY wants a pet. What's a baby to do ... ? Rob a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank the fluffy pet he so desperately wants?This is a major new partnership – Stephen Collins, cartoonist in Guardian Weekend magazine, and Jim Whalley, an exciting debut author. It's Burglar Bill for a whole new generation and is perfect for fans of Chris Haughton, Rob Biddulph and Jon Klassen. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher.
Where's the Mermaid: A Mermazing Search-and-Find Adventure
by Chuck WhelonImmerse yourself in the bright and beautiful world of mermaids...Follow Meria, her mer-friends and Mer-Pug, and a host of colourful characters, on an global adventure to 16 detailed locations. From the Mer-King's birthday parade to an under-water rock concert via the circus, a sushi bar and a paradise beach, there are loads of fun scenes to explore.This great book for all ages from 5 years+ includes a special Arctic spread and extra challenge to find 10 pieces of dangerous plastic. You might even spot David Attenborough.
Harry and the Dinosaurs: A Monster Surprise! (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
by Ian WhybrowHarry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!In this adventure, Harry and his friends are kayaking when they discover someone is stealing rare birds' eggs. But there's a SURPRISE in store for the thief!
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
by Ian Whybrow Adrian ReynoldsHarry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan's attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere - until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves the dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.