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The Book With No Pictures
by B. J. NovakYou might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. And even if the words include things like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA! That's the rule. That's the deal. Brilliantly irreverent and very, very silly, The Book With No Pictures will delight kids and have them begging for more. From award-winning US comic writer and actor, B.J. Novak.
Mrs Wobble the Waitress (Happy Families Ser.)
by Allan AhlbergMrs Wobble LOVES her job as a waitress but, oh dear, there's one big problem - she wobbles!! And when she wibbles and wobbles and drops jelly everywhere, it's time for a new job! Luckily, Mr Wobble, and all the Wobble children have a cunning plan . . .
Mrs Vole the Vet (Happy Families Ser.)
by Allan Ahlberg Emma Chichester ClarkMrs Vole the Vet has one son, two daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband.Really, she has everything she needs and she works very hard - no job is too big, too small or too high - but her children think that what she really needs is a boyfriend!
Captain Falsebeard in a Wild Goose Chase
by Fred BluntMeet Captain Falsebeard and Admiral Swinetoes, bitter enemies of the briny blue!Captain Falsebeard has stolen the legendary Crossbone treasure from right under the nose of his sworn enemy, Admiral Swinetoes. To celebrate, Falsebeard and crew are taking some much-needed shore leave on a desert island.But the dastardly Swinetoes will stop at nothing to beat his rival and claim the treasure for his own, once and for all!
The Enormous Crocodile (Colour Edition): Charlie And The Chocolate Factory; James And The Giant Peach; Fantastic Mr. Fox; The Enormous Crocodile; The Magic Finger
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakePhizzwhizzing new branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! The classic Roald Dahl story with fantabulous full-colour illustrations!The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?Beware - he's looking for someone . . . someone who looks a lot like YOU!'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams
You Choose in Space
by Nick Sharratt Pippa GoodhartZoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to much for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!
Diggersaurs
by Michael WhaiteWhat's bigger than a digger? Bigger than a dinosaur? DIGGERSAURS are bigger - see them build and hear them ROAR!The DIGGERSAURS are busy building something - what could it be? Children will fall in love with these huge, colourful, lovable beasts as the simple story unfolds. And there are lots of funny details to spot along the way.
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.
I Can Only Draw Worms
by Will MabbittThis book is about worms. I can only draw worms.You might think worms are boring - but you'd be wrong. These worms have INCREDIBLE adventures!I can't draw those bits, though, so you'll have to imagine them.A hilarious and superbly silly book that will have children in stitches and begging for more.
Meg and the Romans
by Jan PienkowskiMeg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg's spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like...The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.
Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise (PR Baby books)
by Beatrix PotterJoin Peter and his friends in this charming re-issue of Easter Surprise. Classic Beatrix Potter characters combined with a gorgeous new cover make this little story board book a must for every baby's Easter.
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs go on Holiday (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
by Ian Whybrow Adrian ReynoldsHarry and his bucketful of dinosaurs are going on holiday to Australia and can't wait. But everything is very different down under. There are lots of new sights, sounds and experiences and, without Nan there to comfort them, Harry AND Tyrannosaurus begin to feel a bit homesick. Luckily, a surprise gift makes all the difference and they soon all have a raaah-tastic time!
Amos & Boris
by William SteigAmos the mouse and Boris the whale are friends who have very little in common. Boris rescues Amos, who has set out to sail the seas - but might there be a time when Boris needs rescuing too? An awardwinning fable and New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year from classic creator, William Steig.
Doctor De Soto (Connect Science)
by William SteigDoctor de Soto, a dentist who also happens to be a mouse, is the best dentist in town. He treats animals of all shapes and sizes - that is, except for "cats and other dangerous animals". When a fox appears in his surgery with bad toothache, kind-hearted Doctor de Soto agrees to help. But is he foolish to trust a fox? Could a small mouse outwit the foxiest of animals? This modern classic is full of mischief, warmth and humour.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Stories To Go! Ser.)
by William SteigOne rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish with unexpected consequences. Will Sylvester find his way back to his family? Winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal, this modern classic is full of warmth, humour and joy.
Molly and the Night Monster
by Christopher WormellWhen Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, she hears the sound of a step on the stairs. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her . . . Or a giant giraffe outside on the landing . . . Or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob and opening the door . . . Or even a night monster come to gobble her up . . . But when Molly surprises the tiptoeing beast, she gets an even bigger surprise of her own!This edition is a beautiful reissue of a children's modern classic.
Little Rabbit's Christmas (Little Rabbit Ser.)
by Harry HorseChristmas is coming and all Little Rabbit wants is a shiny red sledge. When he wakes up on Christmas morning he isn't surprised that he can't find it in his stocking because that's a little small for a sledge. But when he cannot find it under the Christmas tree either, or stuck up the chimney, or under his parents' bed, he is heartbroken! "I only wanted a sledge," he weeps, until Papa tells him to stop crying and look outside. And there it is - all shiny and red an new, just waiting for Little Rabbit to play on it. He feels very proud when his friends gather round to admire his wonderful present, but they want to play on it, too! Little Rabbit thinks that's not fair - it's HIS sledge and HE'S the only one allowed to ride it! What will make him learn to share?
Little Rabbit Runaway
by Harry HorseFollowing on from the huge success of Little Rabbit Lost and Little Rabbit Goes to School, a fantastic and beautiful new story all about running away. Little Rabbit is fed up with being told off and decides he'd be better off living on his own. So he runs away from Mama and Papa and starts building his own house under a hedge (at the bottom of the garden). Before too long another little runaway, Molly Mouse, appears and they decide that two runaways are better than one. But soon after building their lovely new home, Little Rabbit quickly discovers Molly Mouse is a bit of a bossy boots and keeps telling him off - just like Mama and Papa. Then Molly Mouse terrifies him with a scary bedtime story and all Little Rabbit wants is to be tucked up safe and warm in his real home. Luckily, Mama and Papa know exactly where to find him and come - along with Molly Mouse's mama - to take him home.
Little Rabbit's New Baby (Little Rabbit Ser.)
by Harry HorseLittle Rabbit is very excited at the thought of being a big brother. However, when Mama has three babies, instead of the expected one, things don’t go as smoothly as Little Rabbit had hoped. Perhaps babies are not as much fun as he first thought! But Little Rabbit's new siblings adore him and when Little Rabbit is the only one who can get them to sleep, he realizes how special it is to be a big brother. A very poignant tale, full of humourously familiar moments for any family expecting a new baby.
France: (Popcorn: Countries) (PDF)
by Ruth ThomsonFind out about the people and culture of France in this fun and interactive beginners book about the country. Part of a series of 4 books in the Popcorn range.
France (Fact Cat: Countries) (PDF)
by Alice HarmanA charming introduction to popular topics for young children as the illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book helping them to discover answers to key questions.
Fact Cat: Countries: Ghana (PDF)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Ghana, what continent it is on, which countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. You will learn about Ghanaian people and their lives and culture. At the back of each book is a quiz which requires children to go back through the text and find the answers - encouraging them to think about, and engage with, what they have read. The information is presented in manageable chunks, making the book both highly accessible and ideal for project work.
Bye Bye Baby: A Sad Story with a Happy Ending (Historias Para Dormir Ser.)
by Allan AhlbergThe story of a baby who is sad and sets off one day in search of a mummy. He meets a cat, a teddy, a clockwork hen and an uncle who all refuse to be his mummy but offer to help him in his search. They find a lady who has no baby and she agrees to bethe baby's mummy. They all have tea together and uncle reads a story about a baby who had no daddy and this leads to another search until finally a daddy is found too!
Mad About Castles and Knights
by Ladybird BooksAre you mad about all things medieval? From dungeons and drawbridges to jesters and jousting, the world of mighty castles and noble knights is brought to life in this informative book. It is ideal for all young history enthusiasts.Ladybird's Mad About series is all about giving its readers all the facts they could possibly need about their favourite subjects. Get ready to impress all your friends with all your new knowledge!
The Bandit Queen
by Natalia O’Hara"O Bandit Queen!" the bandits cried. "Little horror! Poison weed!We'll give you everything a queen could ever need..."The bandits give their queen treasure, tigers, mischief and mayhem. But sometimes a little girl needs something more...A beautiful book about finding family in unexpected places, from the creators of Hortense and the Shadow.