**#1 New York Times best seller!Frankenstein meets the Addams Family in this lively, laugh-out-loud Halloween picture book full of playful twists on all your favorite classic horror tropes!Packed with hilariously dramatic narration and freakishly fun art, this gothic tale with a twist is perfect for kids ages 3-7 who love spooky season story time!**Meet Frankenkitty—a stitched-together kitten with a haunted castle for a home and a reputation that seems to t...

The final book in the beloved Noisy Village trilogy from Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren!Noisy Village is a small place, with just three farmhouses and six children. But in the idyllic Swedish countryside, there is still much to be entertained by, and Lisa and her five best friends have rollicking adventures. In this book they'll play shipwrecked pirates, bring a little lamb to school, camp out under the stars, and so much more!From the b...

The kids of Noisy Village return in another rolicking adventure from the beloved author of Pippi Longstocking!Noisy Village is a small place. With just three farmhouses and six children, it's easy to think that not much happens there. But the boisterous and adventurous children, including eight-year-old Lisa, the intrepid narrator, have loads of happy times. In this book they'll go on sleigh rides, celebrate Easter, and go on a treasure hunt!From t...

This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Man to a picture book audience for the very first time!The Iron Man isn't scary - he's just very, very hungry . . .It's not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he comes to the attention of the angry farmers - who trap him in a hole with the help of a little boy called Hogarth.Then Hogarth comes up with a new plan - it turns out that the scrap yard, with its metal bedsteads...

From the beloved author of Pippi Longstocking comes another rolicking adventure!This collection of stories takes readers through a year in the lives of the children of Noisy Village, as told by seven-year-old Lisa.Noisy Village is a small place. It's a farm village with just three houses and six children. But there's plenty of fun and adventures to be had. Join the children of Noisy Village as they rescue a dog, search for a secret treasure map, an...

Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that's right - we're telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth)."In the running for the greatest children's picture book about Earth . . . Grey's jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children" - THE TIMES"Mini Grey's book is a tour de force, introducing a complex to...

From acclaimed writer A.F. Harrold comes a riotous poetry collection that encourages readers to think critically--perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein!Packed with silly rhymes and witty wordplay, A.F. Harrold's poetry is positively bursting with fun--and advice. But it's not always the most useful. . .Never apologize to a door you've walked into, unless it's a really special door.Don't serve a cat soup when the cat wants jelly. Tomato s...

Hermelin is a noticer. He is also a finder. The occupants of Offley Street are delighted when their missing items are found, but not so happy to learn that their brilliant detective is a mouse! What will happen to Hermelin? Will his talents go unrewarded?

What happens when you leave your toys out in the garden at night? They get beamed into space - that's what! Join our plucky band as they explore the cosmos, and help out one lonely alien along the way...

Once upon a time, Little Red set off into the woods to catch a wolf . . .But the woods aren't all they seem - and are there even any wolves left? Mini Grey re-imagines the classic Little Red Riding Hood fable in an entirely new way. Can Little Red help her new friends in need and recover the wild days of the past?This is a powerful, moving and funny picture book which will have children and adults revisiting its exquisite pages time and time again, and discussing the import...

In a house by the sea there happily live a dog, a cat and a mouse. Well, happily enough until a stranger knocks on the door one night, offering them each a special free gift. Who is this mysterious salesman blowing into their little world and turning it upside-down? And can their happy home survive his trouble-making gifts?

Ratatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction Man and Toys in Space.Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries. And the people of Offley Street are in need of a detective!...