Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Diddle That Dummed
A laugh-out-loud musical story full of hilarious word play and silliness from the author of Oi Frog!, brilliantly illustrated by Fred Blunt.Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely – except for one who keeps going DUM, right in the middle! No matter what he tries
Malory Towers Collection 3: Books 7-9
There`s more to life than lessons at Malory Towers, Enid Blyton`s best-loved boarding school series. This fantastic bumper collection contains Malory Towers books 7-9, with a brand-new cover illustrated by Pippa Curnick. New TermFelicity Rivers is excited to be Head Girl of the third form and there are three new girls to help settle in
Expedition Diaries: Australian Outback
Simon is in Darwin, Australia, preparing to travel through the unique mix of tropical forest, savannah and desert that make up the Australian Outback. But he`s already worrying if his 4×4 is up to the job, and about the dangers posed by crocodiles, spiders and snakes – and road trains!Simon Chapman, winner of the Blue
Eco Stories For Those That Dare to Care
Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those that Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet`s future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet,
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!`Twas the night before the night before Christmas (That`s Christmas Eve Eve). And Santa was wiping his brow on his sleeve.Green elves were sewing, Blue elves were counting, Red elves were carving, The pressure was mounting! It`s the day before Christmas Eve and
The Severn – Arley To Avonmouth
At 220 miles in length, the Severn is Britain`s longest river. The author has followed the Severn`s final 100 miles course to the sea, revisiting the locations of the older scenes, and taking an equvivalent photograph today. This is an exciting examination of how the Severn, known to the Welsh as Afon Hafren and to
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1
Meet Toto: she`s no ordinary cat, and she can`t wait to have an adventure with you! From one of the UK`s best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in
The Magnificent Seven
A ring of spectacular cemeteries, developed at the edges of London in the decade from 1832, have long been referred to as The Magnificent Seven. At the time, they set a new aesthetic for the burial of the dead, and remain rich in social history and beauty to this day. It was entrepreneurs, rather than
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist: Book 2
Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can`t wait for you to join her on her SECOND ninja adventure! From one of the UK`s best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is back and cooler than ever! Toto
Walking On Water
London`s hidden – or lost – rivers are a source of fascination. This book concentrates on seven North London rivers – the Fleet, the Walbrook, the Tyburn, the Westbourne, Counter`s Creek, Stamford Brook and the Black Ditch. The author, a professional water engineer, describes their sources and traces their individual histories, setting out their influence
The Pest in the Nest: Book 2
Hilarious, gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is `a perfect animal double-act` (The Times, book of the week). `Rabbit`s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children`s fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send
The Queen`s Handbag
With a Jon Klassen appeal, Steve Antony is the one to watch. A naughty swan steals the Queen`s handbag, so naturally, the Queen races after it. She follows it all around the United Kingdom in various modes of transport, including an Aston Martin car, a motorbike, a Red Arrow plane, a speedboat, a train and
The Queen`s Present
The Queen has raced around London and dashed all over the UK. Now she is setting off around the world in search of the perfect Christmas present – and she`s not alone. Father Christmas is here to help! From the North Pole to the Sydney Opera House, via the State of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower,
The Variety of Life
Our planet is full of life! Did you know there are 400,000 species of beetle – but only eight species of bear? This stunning book explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and profiles some of its most surprising creatures.A glorious celebration of diversity within the Animal Kingdom by non-fiction specialist Nicola Davies, illustrated
Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets: Book 2
From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises
Oi Cat
The next hilarious rhyming picture book from award-winning Kes Gray and Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Jim Field, creators of the bestselling Oi Frog! and Oi Dog! According to Frog… Cats sit on gnats Dogs sit on logs Raccoons sit on macaroons Armadillos sit on pillows and Chicks sit on bricks But wait!Cat doesn`t like
Spider!
A warm, funny look at one of the most fascinating mini-beasts, by award-winning actress and national treasure Alison Steadman OBE.`I hate spiders!` says Rafael. At least, he thinks so. But when he really gets to know the BIG, HAIRY, SCARY SPIDER he finds a new, eight-legged friend. This hilarious, action-packed look at spiders will enthrall
The Story of Tantrum O`Furrily
Written by Cressida Cowell, creator of the bestselling How to train Your Dragon series and with beautiful illustrations by Mark Nicholas, winner of the Carmelite Prize, comes a lyrical fable of a curious kitten who ventures out for the first time.`One wild and windy night a stray cat called Tantrum O`Furrily and her three hungry
Dinosaur Dash!: Book 2
From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!Mo and his friends are running together in the local park. Then Mo suggests they run backwards for fun. But what they hadn`t bargained for was running back in TIME. There
Ready Steady Mo!
From Olympic gold medal winner, national treasure and father of four Mo Farah, bestselling author Kes Gray, and illustrator Marta Kissi comes Ready Steady Mo! The must-read picture book debut. With bright vibrant illustrations and rhyming text – this is a fun and action-packed book that will get kids reading, and running too! So, what
