What happens when an anxious sunflower seed named Vernon faces his fears—and decides to grow and bloom anyway?The children are planting sunflowers at school, and Carla is given a seed named Vernon. All the other children’s seeds are excited to get out of the packet and start growing, but not Vernon. He knows about slugs and birds and thunderstorms. He knows that the world is scary—and though Carla waters him lovingly, to her dismay, Vernon is the only seed that doe...

The funniest counting book of the year, featuring twenty VERY silly bears. Can you count them all?Twenty bears have been asleepLying in a snoring heap.Now it's spring and time to clean!Time to tidy, shine and sheen!Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it's time to TIDY … but are these sil...

Twenty bears unpacking cases.Look at those excited faces!Ready to enjoy the sun…Holidays are so much fun!Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very excited bears set off for a holiday on the beach. Summer is here and it's time to RELAX – but are these silly bears up to the task?

This anthology showcases the very best in humorous short story writing, by outstanding contemporary women writers, including Kathy Lette, Sadia Azmat, Lucy Vine, Josie Long, Paula Lennon, and many more.It includes the winning and shortlisted stories from the Comedy Women in Print Short Story Prize.From tales of a narcoleptic biscuit lover, con artists with a twist, and the accidental death of a hamster; to consequences of accidental gluing, the imagined world of extreme sho...

Meet a pompous young prince, who believes he can do anything – without ever needing to practise! That is until he meets a wise, retired witch who teaches him the most magical lesson . . .Princes Don't Practise is an incredibly funny and relatable tale with an important message for all. Perfect for anyone who struggles with NOT being instantly perfect – which is most children!Prince Lupin has jousted and feasted and now he's BORED. ...