The perfect gift for Christmas. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley, trees of all shapes and sizes grew on the rolling green hills and pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in and out, but they hardly ever want to leave because they're having too much fun. ..especially now it's snowing!
Love is in the air for Splat the Cat in this hilarious Valentine's Day story. The purr-fect gift for a loved one! Splat the cat is desperate to become friends with one of the girls at school! But he's much too shy to talk to her. However will he get her attention? Perhaps Valentine's Day will provide the perfect opportunity?
Perfect for reading together or for children who are just starting to read alone. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley, trees of all shapes and sizes grew on the rolling green hills and pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in and out, but they hardly ever want to leave because they're having too much fun! Riley the mouse, Starla the badger and Horatio the hedgehog are the best of friends. It's Riley's birthday and they can't wait for his party! What will his present be?
Sophie wants to be a lady farmer when she grows up, and she has a large collection of animals. She already has herds of insects, a rabbit and a cat and now she has a puppy too - Puddles the terrier has joined the family, named and trained by Sophie. In Cornwall for the summer holidays, Sophie feeds a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, stays on a farm, meets some new friends and starts riding lessons. She also learns to swim, encounters an old enemy on the beach and has her first ever horseback ride on Bumblebee, a grey pony: she turns out to be a natural rider. When she learns that riding lessons are very expensive, she is sad to have to stop until next summer - but luckily Aunt Al comes to the rescue...The Sophie stories, written by Dick King-Smith, are perennial classics, loved by generations of children. Centred on the adventures of a confident, animal-loving little girl, they are perfect for any child who loves to play and explore the world around them.
The fourth gripping adventure in this exciting new pony-club series. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. Issie has landed her dream job - handling horses on a real film set! And with a group of frisky palominos to deal with, Issie asks her friends at pony club to help out too. But it's not just the horses who play up on set - what is spoilt actress Angelique's problem? Could this be Issie's chance for stardom...? Join talented young rider, Issie, on another action-packed adventure from the Chevalier Point Pony Club.
Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo turns his storytelling skills to the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, illustrated by Michael Foreman. TORO, TORO is the story of a young boy growing up in Andalucia, Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for the bull ring. Antonito hand rears a little black calf and they become firm friends, but the boy doesn't yet understand the fate of the black bulls - the corrida and death. Later, when he learns of the horrors of the bull fight, he frees Paco, the black bull, and rides with him into the hills.There they witness the bombing of their village (it's the year 1936, and the Spanish Civil War has started) and Antonito cannot go back - his family and the farm are destroyed, and Paco has run off, wild with fright. He decides to stay in the hills, where he meets up with the Resistance fighters. During the War, Antonito hears stories round the campfire of the wonderful black bull, who becomes a symbol of freedom for them all. Could this really be Paco? But no-one has ever seen him. After the war, when Antonito is working as a muleteer in the mountains, he falls asleep and dreams of Paco. In the morning, he wakes to see hoof prints on the ground beside him...A delightful story, full of nostalgia and drama in the author's own inimitable style. Illustrated by Michael Foreman.
Farmer Duck is an amusing fable. Martin Waddell's awards include the Smarties Book Prize for "Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?", and "Farmer Duck", the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award for "The Park in the Dark" and the Best Books for Babies Award for "Rosies Babies". His other books include "The Big Big Sea", Owl Babies, Let's Go Home Little Bear, John Joe and the Hen and the "Little Dracula" books. Helen Oxenbury won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1979, and her books include "Animal Allsorts" and "Curious Creatures". She has three times been Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and three times won the Smarties Book Prize, for "Farmer Duck, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and "So Much".
Everyone has a dog, except me. So I say to my mum, I need a dog. But my mum says, Why do you need a dog when you have such a nice goldfish? The little boy in this book is desperate to have a dog as a pet. After all, what's the use in having a goldfish when they don't catch sticks, they don't wag their tail and they don't go for walks? Can a goldfish EVER be the perfect pet?
That's right: Supercat is back! And he's supersize! The original superhero for babies and toddlers returns in an all-new picture book format that combines Supercat and Supercat to the Rescue and, through its oversize pages, lets babies and toddlers really pore over the bright, bold illustrations. Travelling from home in the Milky Way, Supercat is set to rescue babies everywhere. Blanket lost? Baby refuses to put on pajamas? No problem! Supercat knows just what to do and with his sidekick, Super Mouse, they are here to save the day!
Max loves animals but his sneezy, allergic sister means no family pets. Hes so happy when he realizes he can be a pet sitter. But with every new job he takes on theres always something a bit odd about the pet owner, which he can never put his finger on initially. Witches, fairies, goblins, mermaids ? why can?t he pet sit for an ordinary pet owner? Max has to pet sit for a cute young werepup, owned by a not-cute old wizard. Fang has a bit of an odd name but he seems cuddly enough. Maxs main priority is to make sure he takes Fang on his walkies secretly ? as pets are not allowed in the wizards apartment block. Max has everything under control until on one secret walk the clouds part and a full moon pops out.
Perfect for reading together or for children who are just starting to read alone. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Willow Valley is a very special place. Nestled in a hidden valley, trees of all shapes and sizes grew on the rolling green hills and pretty flowers dance in the meadows. Only the animals who live there know their way in and out, but they hardly ever want to leave because they're having too much fun! Riley the mouse, Starla the badger and Horatio the hedgehog are the best of friends. When they decide to camp out in Riley's garden they hadn't realised there would be so many scary noises. Who's afraid of the dark?
Bobo the baby chimp is walking through the jungle. Everyone seems to be taller than he is! So he climbs on top of a lizard, a lion cub, an elephant and even a giraffe in his attempt to be tallest...until he wobbles, and wobbles. And slips! Luckily, mummy is there to rescue him. Bobo realizes that sometimes the size you are is the size you're meant to be!
This unique picture book for children uses original torn-paper illustrations to tell the fun-filled story of Tyrone the Clean 'o' Saurus, whose neat and tidy world is turned upside down when a mysterious box arrives. This book features an amazing bonus feature: Book, Webcam, Action! Just hold the last page up to a webcam and see Tyrone burst vibrantly to life in full 3D animation, accompanied by music! These are the first books to use augmented reality technology for very young children.
Meow! Meooow! Everything seems to frighten Scaredy Cat, from the buzzing bees to the dark shadows as clouds pass in front of the sun. Her friends laugh and try to reassure her. Then, something happens that shows Scaredy Cat that she can be as brave as any other kitty. Maybe shell even change her name because shes not afraid anymore!
But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home, and his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. Hal and Fleck are joined by a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets - among them is Otto, the wise and sombre St Bernard, and the fierce and excitable Pekinese Li-Chee. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, and soon Hal and his dogs are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers. Helped by a travelling circus, and the sympathetic children from an orphanage, they race for their freedom in a classic adventure in the tradition of 101 DALMATIANS. Every dog-loving child will adore this irresistible story from a truly great and much-loved children's author.
Its Jumbo the Elephants birthday and what better way to celebrate than by having a jungle jamboree? All Jumbo has to do is tell the toucan and he?ll tell everybody else. But where is the toucan? Jumbo can?t find him, and nor can the tiger, the warthog, the hippo or anyone else.
Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound's journey through life - and from owner to owner..."The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking and squealing in terror. He had no idea what it might be, only that it was alive and in danger of drowning." When Patrick saves a litter of greyhound puppies from the canal, he can't bear to hand them all over to the RSPCA. He pleads with his parents: couldn't he just keep one of them? But nothing will convince them and Patrick cries himself to sleep - only to be woken by a greyhound puppy licking his face! Patrick christens his puppy Best Mate, and that's what he becomes. Patrick's favourite thing is to watch Best Mate running at full stretch on the heath, a speeding bullet, a cheetah-dog. Until one day Best Mate is kidnapped by a greyhound trainer, and begins a new life as a champion race dog. Suzie, the greyhound trainer's step-daughter, loves Best Mate on first sight and gives him a new name, Bright Eyes. But what will happen when he can't run any more?
The sixth gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. At the Chevalier Point Pony Club Issie is spending all her time with Blaze's young colt Nightstorm. With such fine breeding, he is extremely valuable, and Issie is unaware that the young colt's progress is being closely watched. When Nightstorm is stolen, Issie's search for him takes her all the way to Spain on an exciting and gruelling adventure to win her pony back. Join talented young rider, Issie, on another action-packed pony-club adventure.
Details: With friendly animals on every page, plus over 25 flaps to life, this book is essential for any nursery. With lots of simple rhymes, this book is for dipping into and passing shared moments of anticipation and delight with your child. Ideal for: The perfect book to share with your toddler. This paperback book has 24 pages and measures: 27 x 21.5 x 0.5cm.
I hope that you will enjoy Pony on the Porch, the second book in the Animal Ark series. The series is very popular in Great Britain, where I live, although I was born in New York. Now the whole Animal Ark series is being published by Scholastic in America. Pony on the Porch tells the story of Mandy Hope, her best friend James, and how they save a sick pony, just in the nick of time. Please let me know what you think. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Peter lives in a lighthouse with grandmother and hes dog, Leo. Living in a lighthouse is great, but what do you do when you're snowed in tight and it just keeps snowing? What do you do when the rabbits and squirrels and birds and bats and mice are all scratching at the lighthouse door, wanting to come in? Why, you let them all in, of course and make beds for them on the stairs. A lighthouse full of such winter guests is an unusual predicament to be sure, but it makes for an irresistible story. And Rick de Haas charming illustrations will have readers wishing they too lived in a lighthouse.
The second adventure in this fresh, fun and accessible new series - perfect for all pony-loving girls out there. Issie and her friends have been picked to represent the Chevalier Point Pony Club at the Interclub Gold Shield - the biggest competition of the year. It's time to get training! But when equipment is sabotaged and one of the riders is injured, Issie and her friends are determined to find out who's to blame. With a little help from Issie's old pony Mystic, maybe they can solve the mystery...Another action-packed adventure from the Chevalier Point Pony Club.
This CD features favourite stories, songs and rhymes to join in and have fun with! It is a fantastic selection of songs, stories and nursery rhymes from the BBC radio series, Listen and Play! Join in with actions, words and games. The stories featured in this work include: On the Farm; The Animal Fair; Beside the Seaside; Down at the Station; and, The Wheels on the Bus. Theres over an hour of listening for everyone to enjoy - ideal for playtime, bedtime or in the car!
This is the diary...of a spider. But don't be worried - he's more scared of you and your gigantic shoes than you will be of him! Actually he's a lot like you. He goes to school and enjoys playing in the park. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls and takes wind-catching lessons. And his best friend is a fly! Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, the team behind the bestselling Diary of a Worm, spin an hilarious tale about the upside-down web world of an eight-legged charmer and his unlikely friend, Fly.
Bear is desperate to make a wish when the last leaf in the forest falls from its tree. As he sits and waits he is joined by other woodland animals that try to help him catch his falling star - when all he wanted to wish for were friends in the first place! Has Bear's wish come true without him even realizing? This is a beautiful storybook by husband and wife author/illustrator team. It features adorable characters. It is presented with supporting notes for parents and teachers.
An epic journey through famine, hope and survival by Britain's best-loved children's author and the man behind War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. Sean and Annie have one chance to escape the potato famine and plague in Ireland. They survive a shipwreck and land safely in America searching for their father. But their new land is one of hardship and they live in poverty on the streets of Boston. However, their adventure is just beginning.. .they live on a steamboat and then join pioneers travelling across the prairies. Their music and dancing bring joy to all they meet, but their family torc brings both blessings and curses and thieves prowl to get hold of it. Annie and Sean must hang on to their torc - their family's survival depends on it. Former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, again demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller with one of his most gripping children's stories. ..Twist of Gold.
Imagine a land where all the animals are free... To the creatures of the woodland, the land of Animalia sounds like a dream - a tropical island where all the animals live in harmony. They are over-shadowed by a much more evil community; the polluted Megatropolis, whose dirty skyscrapers block the horizon. And then one day, Wirral the Squirrel's woodland is destroyed by developers and he is thrown into the nightmare world of Megatropolis. But Wirral believes in Animalia and he joins with Froggo, a world-class amphibian balloonist, and Wilhamina, a girl squirrel, to lead the enslaved animals of the city to a new life. So begins an exciting adventure through the mean streets of Megatropolis, over the sea and through the sky. Developed out of an exceptional fusion of creative talents, this story explodes onto every page. The plot is fast, furious and funny; the illustrations are full of rich depth and colour; and the characters live on long after you have turned the final page. It will delight children of all ages and is sure to become an enduring classic.
There once was a duck who was very fond of quacking. She quacked at the farmer, she quacked at the sun, she quacked at everything and everyone. 'Couldn't we have a little peace?' the animals complained. But when Quacky Duck stopped quacking things just weren't the same...
Olivia is back! She has decided to form a band: a one-pig band, to be exact. And, as we all know, Olivia is certainly capable of making enough noise to sound like an entire orchestra.. .Featuring gatefold flaps, fireworks, experiments with lipstick an a very cross mummy, the fourth Olivia book is simply and hilariously told and gorgeously rendered, sure to delight Olivia fans of all ages!
A charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm...Two fantastic stories in one volume! Mossop's Last Chance: "There's mice in my barley sacks, there's rats in my roof and now there's mice in the corn bin. This time I've had enough. If you aren't up to the job, you will have to go." Mossop the old farm cat likes to sleep - and not much else! So when Farmer Rafferty tells him to catch twenty-six mice by sunset, all the animals have to pull together to give Mossop one last chance...Albertine, Goose Queen: "Good morning, Madam, I've come to eat you. Your friends have all gone. There's no one to help you now. They're all very stupid, aren't they?" A fox is on the loose, and all the animals except Albertine the goose have hidden themselves inside. Albertine is safe on her island in the pond - at least so she thinks, until the fox starts swimming towards her...
Hector the sheep loves his life grazing in the sunny fields of Rosie Glow Farm...but soon his peace is shattered when a vaguely familiar buzzing fills the air. It is a swarm of bees? The noise has Hector hiding all over the farm, but he soon sees that there's nothing to be afraid of. 'Rosie Glow Farm: Hector the Sheep' introduces a host of farmyard animals, each with their own name and story, such as Piggy Wellfed, Oona the piglet and Blanche the bird. The fun, furry animals who live on Rosie Glow Farm have a host of stories to tell, and in this colourful and humourous series, you'll meet each one!
I?m Buster, and I love to read. But write my own stories? I?m not so sure. But then my friend Max jumps out from behind a bush, and I have an idea. And then my friend Sam shouts from high in the trees, and I have another idea, anyway I won?t spoil my brilliant story for you. You?ll have to read it yourself.
Children will love these enchanting animal tales about a girl who lives in a magical pet shop. With seven different adventures to read, children will be captivated for hours. This beautiful Animal Magic set is by best-selling author Holly Webb, whose book, The Clever Little Kitten, was one of 2012's World Book Day books. Set includes: Mousemagic, Ponymagic, Birdmagic, Rabbitmagic, Hamstermagic, Dogmagic and Catmagic.
Details: Join all the playful puppies for lots of furry fun and games in their very own puppy school, filled with beautiful Rachael Hale photography and a charming story. Ideal for: Young children will treasure this wonderful gift book forever. This hardback book has 24 pages and measures: 25.6 x 25.6 x 1.3cm.
Im too small!' wails Puppy every time he sees a doorknob too high to reach, a tree too tall to climb or a chair too heavy to carry. But with a little help from his family and friends, Puppy soon realises that there are many things he can do. and that hes just the right size after all.
What happens when three sheep leave their coats in the safe-keeping of some wily wolves? Both wolves and coats disappear, of course! Enter Elliott Baa, Private Detective, who, together with the three friends and some rugby-playing cats, sets off to confront the villains in this action-packed and off-beat tale.
Here's a bear...the Very Hairy Bear! And here's his friend...the Very Hairy Bear's best friend! Today, the Very Hairy Bear is thinking about what to be when he grows up. Could he be a polar bear he wonders, or how about a honey bear? Join the soft and fuzzy Hairy Bear and his friend in this charming and comforting story about exploration and potential with a gentle and sleepy ending.
This beautifully illustrated magical story from best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown - creator of the children's classics 'Goodnight Moon' and 'Runaway Bunny' - will enchant children and parents alike; it's a perfect bedtime story for your little one.
Follow Primrose through her day in this enchanting book, and learn simple facts about the environment of a familiar woodland flower. As you turn the pages in these tactile board books, the fabric petals magically fold and unfold. Follow each flower through her day, and learn simple facts about her environment. The tactile element attracts any child's attention and the simple, rhythmic text encourages dialogue. Introducing non-fiction books alongside fiction at an early age ensures that they are perceived as having equal value and enjoyment.
Little Zeb is being funny. Little Hippo and Little Piggy think they can be even funnier. However, being funny can be very noisy, and when their laughter wakes up Big Gorilla it looks like they are in BIG trouble. Little Zeb soon realizes they will have to be tip-top funny to have any hope of escape... Another warm, endearing story about the much-loved baby zebra.
Follow Poppy through her day in this enchanting book, and learn simple facts about the environment of a familiar meadow flower. As you turn the pages in these tactile board books, the fabric petals magically fold and unfold. Follow each flower through her day, and learn simple facts about her environment. The tactile element attracts any child's attention and the simple, rhythmic text encourages dialogue. Introducing non-fiction books alongside fiction at an early age ensures that they are perceived as having equal value and enjoyment.
Details:Little Chick is lost in the cold, icy snow. He needs a cuddle from his mother, but he cant find her anywhere. Join in the heart-warming tale as he slips and slides across the ice and meets some funny friends along the way, all in search of the cuddliest, snuggliest, warmest hug ever.Ideal for:An adorable penguin story, perfect for young readers.This paperback book measures: 25 x 25 x 0.2cm.
Details: Join all the cute kitten friends for a beautiful day filled with fun, games and kitten tales, with beautiful Rachael Hale photography and a charming story. Ideal for: Young children will treasure this wonderful gift book forever. This hardback book has 24 pages and measures: 25.8 x 25.8 x 1cm.
Little Tiger isn't happy when Mommy Tiger tells him he will soon have a little brother or sister. He isn't good with change and likes things the way they are. Can anyone persuade him that a new cub can be lots of fun?! Wonderfully illustrated and highly engaging with a great story for all children to enjoy.
When a hungry old wolf gets a surprise visits from a little lamb he starts to plan a delicious lamb hotpot BUT the little Lamb doesn't want to be the wolfs dinner he wants to be his friend! A wonderfully humourous and endearing book with fantastic illustrations that will keep your child's imagination engaged.
Watch Millie as she creeps her way through the pages, munching on food items as she goes. Each vividly illustrated spread contains something delicious, from red apples and yellow bananas to blueberries. Turn the page, and a spot of the same colour as the object she has just eaten will appear on her body. This fun book teaches children the primary spectrum, and which colours mix to create new ones.