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Magic Ponies: Riding Rescue (Magic Ponies #5)
by Sue BentleyAfter a horse-riding scare, Gina has lost all her confidence and wants nothing more to do with riding. But when magic pony Comet turns up at the pony rescue centre that her mum runs, Gina starts to discover her love of horses comes cantering back!
Magic Ponies: Seaside Summer (Magic Ponies #6)
by Sue BentleyJessie Starkling is really worried when no one turns up to her family's circus by the sea. But when lovable spotted pony, Comet comes ashore, Jessie's seaside summer looks like it might turn out to be a real splash!
Magic Puppy: Spellbound at School (Magic Puppy #15)
by Sue BentleyA world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Lola's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a fluffy black and white shih-tzu puppy, suddenly appears, Lola's lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own!
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Auxiliar Bup (Puffin Classics)
by Lewis CarrollPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then . . .On an ordinary summer's afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a grinning cat and a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute...Inspiring artists from Taylor Swift to Salvador Dalí, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has earned its place as one of the greatest classics of all time. 'It really is this Bible for the imagination' - BBC
Five Children and It: Large Print (Oxford Bookworms Series)
by E. NesbitWhen Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . .A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).
Magic Puppy: School of Mischief (Magic Puppy #8)
by Sue BentleyA world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series.Freya and her family have moved to be nearer her grandma and Freya is really missing her friends. Even new neighbour Isaac and his naughty puppy, Teddy, can't cheer her up. But when Old English sheepdog puppy Storm arrives, Freya's world becomes filled with magical fun!
Magic Puppy: Classroom Princess (Magic Puppy #10)
by Sue BentleyA world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series.Kelsey is feeling very frustrated. Her dad's girlfriend's twin daughters are very loud and are always taking over. If only it was just Kelsey and her dad again. But when cute King Charles puppy, Storm, appears suddenly things don't seem quite so bad after all...
Magic Kitten: Firelight Friends (Magic Kitten #9)
by Sue BentleyKara is so excited to be at adventure camp for the summer - she'd thought about it every day at school! But when some bullies at the camp start playing mean tricks on both Kara and her new dorm mates, she starts to wish she hadn't left home this summer after all. Then Kara discovers cute tiny white kitten, Flame and suddenly adventure camp starts to look a lot more fun...The tenth adventure in this addictive, sparkly new series.
Magic Kitten: Moonlight Mischief (Magic Kitten #5)
by Sue BentleyThe fifth Magic Kitten title in this charming new series.Flame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him. So Flame travels from family to family in various kitten guises using his, often chaotic, magic spells to help those who need it along the way.Eve really doesn't want to spend half-term away from home helping at her parent's friend's cattery. Not only is she away from all her friends but Alison the girl who lives there, doesn't seem to like her at all! But then a tiny kitten with silky sandy-coloured fur turns up who is VERY different from all the cats in the cattery and Eve's half-term suddenly becomes a magical one...
Magic Kitten: A Circus Wish (Magic Kitten #6)
by Sue BentleySadie is so excited to be attending the local circus youth group, especially since she seems to have a real talent for all the acrobatics! Sadie's best friend Jenny, isn't quite as good as Sadie and becomes jealous and cold towards her. Sadie really doesn't know what to do until she finds a lonely coal black kitten...
The Tinderbox (Penguin Little Black Classics)
by Hans Christian Andersen'There sat the dog with eyes as big as mill wheels'Though criticised for their anarchic immorality when first published, Hans Christian Andersen's tales made him an international star, taken to the hearts of children and adults for their beauty, sorrow and strangeness. Included here are 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier' and 'Big Klaus and Little Klaus'.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Andersen's Fairy Tales is available in Penguin Classics.
The Invisible Dog (Cover To Cover Ser.)
by Dick King-SmithA little girl who desperately wants a dog introduces an imaginary Great Dane called Henry into her home. But then, to her great surprise, she is allowed a real Henry! Was old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, responsible for her wish coming true?From the number one author for animal magic comes a wonderful new edition of this much loved classic.
The Hodgeheg
by Dick King-SmithThe Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith is a much-loved classic! Max, the hedgehogwho becomes a hodgeheg,who becomes a hero!Max's family dreams of reaching the Park. But no one has ever found a safe way of crossing the very busy road. Young Max, who is brighter than the average hedgehog, is determined to solve the problem.'A nicely told, darkly humorous story about how hedgehogs can avoid getting squashed on the road' - Guardian 'A huge favourite' - ObserverDick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children's books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry's Mad, Noah's Brother, The Queen's Nose, Martin's Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo Child and Harriet's Hare (winner of the Children's Book Award in 1995). In 2009 he was made an OBE for services to children's literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.
Meg and the Romans
by Jan PienkowskiMeg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg's spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like...The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.
Hatchimals: (Book 1) (Hatchimals)
by Kay Woodward Lea WadeThe first fiction book from the must-have toy brand, Hatchimals™! Find out the Hatchimals' story, discover why they've come here, and step through into their world . . .
I Can Only Draw Worms
by Will MabbittThis book is about worms. I can only draw worms.You might think worms are boring - but you'd be wrong. These worms have INCREDIBLE adventures!I can't draw those bits, though, so you'll have to imagine them.A hilarious and superbly silly book that will have children in stitches and begging for more.
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs (Harry and the Dinosaurs)
by Ian Whybrow Adrian ReynoldsHarry finds some dusty plastic dinosaurs in Nan's attic. He cleans them, finds out their names and takes them everywhere - until, one day, the dinosaurs get lost! The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves the dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.
Diggersaurs
by Michael WhaiteWhat's bigger than a digger? Bigger than a dinosaur? DIGGERSAURS are bigger - see them build and hear them ROAR!The DIGGERSAURS are busy building something - what could it be? Children will fall in love with these huge, colourful, lovable beasts as the simple story unfolds. And there are lots of funny details to spot along the way.
You Choose in Space
by Nick Sharratt Pippa GoodhartZoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to much for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!
The Enormous Crocodile (Colour Edition): Charlie And The Chocolate Factory; James And The Giant Peach; Fantastic Mr. Fox; The Enormous Crocodile; The Magic Finger
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakePhizzwhizzing new branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! The classic Roald Dahl story with fantabulous full-colour illustrations!The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?Beware - he's looking for someone . . . someone who looks a lot like YOU!'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams
Captain Falsebeard in a Wild Goose Chase
by Fred BluntMeet Captain Falsebeard and Admiral Swinetoes, bitter enemies of the briny blue!Captain Falsebeard has stolen the legendary Crossbone treasure from right under the nose of his sworn enemy, Admiral Swinetoes. To celebrate, Falsebeard and crew are taking some much-needed shore leave on a desert island.But the dastardly Swinetoes will stop at nothing to beat his rival and claim the treasure for his own, once and for all!
Captain Jack and the Pirates
by Helen Oxenbury Peter BentlyFrom the award-winning creator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Peter Bently comes this utterly delightful picture book, that sees a family day out at the beach turn into a wonderful piratical adventure! Make-believe fun, illustrated by picture book star, Helen Oxenbury, will capture the imaginations of children everywhere. This is sure to be a classic.
Mrs Vole the Vet (Happy Families Ser.)
by Allan Ahlberg Emma Chichester ClarkMrs Vole the Vet has one son, two daughters, three cats, four dogs and no husband.Really, she has everything she needs and she works very hard - no job is too big, too small or too high - but her children think that what she really needs is a boyfriend!
Mrs Wobble the Waitress (Happy Families Ser.)
by Allan AhlbergMrs Wobble LOVES her job as a waitress but, oh dear, there's one big problem - she wobbles!! And when she wibbles and wobbles and drops jelly everywhere, it's time for a new job! Luckily, Mr Wobble, and all the Wobble children have a cunning plan . . .
The Book With No Pictures
by B. J. NovakYou might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. And even if the words include things like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA! That's the rule. That's the deal. Brilliantly irreverent and very, very silly, The Book With No Pictures will delight kids and have them begging for more. From award-winning US comic writer and actor, B.J. Novak.