"Fidget of Fiddlewood" is a series of little episodes or vignettes centred around our family dog, Fidget, describing our rural wildlife as seen through his eyes. Fidget was once an energetic fellow, but the years are catching up with him and "having a nap" is now a frequent necessity. He still loves to sit and survey his domain and watch the activity around him, including all the native birds and animals of the area. Although he is a very curious fellow, he never attempts to get too close ...

'McNish's suspenseful, fast-paced novel immerses readers in an inventive world featuring distinctly drawn characters and a graceful blending of realism and occasionally spooky fantasy.' Booklist'Haunting imagery, vivid depictions of the limits of humanity, and a startling, innovative plot all make this a memorable contribution to the canon of speculative fantasy.' The Horn Book GuideFrom the desolate reaches of space, the Roar has smelled the children of E...

'Other folks get so well known,And nobody knows about my own,'Have you met my sister Jane? She's a great big crow! My Grandpa is an owler and Grandma knits jerseys for wasps! And my other Granny is an octopus...Meet Aunt Flo, Brother Bert and more extraordinary family members in Ted Hughes' irresistible Meet My Folks, his first book for children, illustrated beautifully by George Adamson.

'musical and haunting' Publisher's WeeklyPaul is a dreamer, his head alive with rippling pianos, gentle violins and the smiles of Margaret, the one he loves. But in the cold light of day, Margaret snubs him at school, the piano has been sold, his father is battling to keep the farm, and dejected men are tramping the roads…looking for work, a sandwich, a cup of tea…No one has time for music or dreams. Then Eric the Red comes along. Eric the Red, wit...

The trip of a lifetime - that’s what it was supposed to be, paid for with money Gran left thirteen-year old Sam in her will, but when the small plane taking Sam and his Dad back to the airport crashes in the jungle, Sam is left alone and terrified.As time passes with no sign of rescue, Sam grows weaker and has to dig deep to find levels of resolve and resourcefulness he never knew he had in order to survive.Desperate and close to giving up, Sam’s spirits are lifted by the a...

Billy is a lonely boy. He's obsessed with swimming in the sea, which is where he goes to wash his problems far, far away. Thanks to his mum's mystery illness, his dad has been forced to work extra hours to make ends meet, so Billy locks himself away with David Attenborough films, and ponders the magic of nature. Meanwhile at school, bullies mercilessly seize on Billy's 'otherness' and make his life as miserable as possible - but then new boy Patrick Green, with "fingers like steel, strengt...

What do you do with elephants escaped from the zoo, or whales swimming loops around in your soup? Gwen Molnar answers these and other puzzling questions in a rollicking collection of readable, singable poems.

A wonderful collection of new poems and old favourites, some funny and some serious, by a talented children's poet. Covering almost two decades of Chrissie Gittins's best work, this collection will appeal to anyone who loves words and what they can do.With charming line illustrations by Calef Brown, this is a delightful selection to get children thinking, reading and rhyming.

FREE Fun Story for kids: This is the short and funny story of how Kubuka (a young vervet monkey) met and became friends with Bazi (a young spotted hyena). Children of about 5 and up will enjoy this simple tale, and might even learn a few facts about African wildlife - such as how many different creatures make their homes in ant hills. And who is Moonhag? Read on and find out!(Please post Review)

A classic, essential read by master storyteller Daniel Pennac, with a foreword by Michael Morpurgo.The wolf has lost nearly everything on his journey to the zoo, including an eye and his beloved pack. The boy too has lost much and seen many terrible things. They stand eye to eye on either side of the wolf's enclosure and, slowly, each makes his own extraordinary story known to the other...

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Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Down in the Jungle it's time for bed, but Monkey wants a story, and he sets off to find one in this charming, funny story, perfect for early readers.