Encourage imaginations to run free with this collection of horse stories. Sympathetically retold for younger readers, this collection takes you on a journey with some of the noblest horses in fiction. From authors such as James Baldwin and Andrew Lang, these tales are brought to life with charming illustrations. Whether you're reading about Griffen who carried thunderbolts for the great god Zeus or the tale of the giant and the unicorn, this storybook is perfect for all horse and pony lovers. Includes : Griffen, the High Flyer, by James Baldwin. Jupiter and the Horse, by Gotthold Ephr... View More...
Encourage imaginations to run free with this collection of horse stories. Sympathetically retold for younger readers, this collection takes you on a journey with some of the noblest horses in fiction. From authors such as Anna Sewell and Louisa M Alcott, these tales are brought to life with charming illustrations. Whether you're reading about how Black Beauty saves the day or about Sigurd and his horse Grani , this storybook is perfect for all horse and pony lovers. Includes : Sigurd the Hero and his Good Horse Grani, by Andrew . The Dun Horse, edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie. Going f... View More...
When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget's thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops--until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling Farmer Hogget's flock better than any sheepdog ever could. Babe is so good, in fact, that the farmer enters him into the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials. Will it take a miracle for Babe to win? View More...
Deep in the heart of the forest, four clans of warrior cats coexist in uneasy harmony -- but uncertain times are upon them, and dangers threaten the precarious balance of the forest.Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but his troubles are far from over. As the chill of winter sets in, the cats of rival RiverClan grow restless, while WindClan is weak and facing threats from all sides.As tensions build to an explosive climax, Fireheart faces not only imminent battle, but betrayal from within his own Clan. View More...
Fire alone can save our Clan... For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by the powerful ancestors. But the warrior code is threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying -- and some deaths are more mysterious than others. In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary housecat named Rusty . . . Who may yet turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all. About the Author: Erin Hunter is actually three people! She is experienced children's book wr... View More...
The Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . . Jaypaw is convinced that StarClan still holds an important place in the warrior code, and his search for answers leads him far back into the past, farther back than even StarClan can remember. Lionblaze, tortured by violent dreams and bloody visions, wishes he had never been prophesied to be one of the three but to turn his back on his littermates would be t... View More...
When eight-year-old Josh and his family adopt an energetic puppy with a big personality and a talent for escaping, everyone is sure that obedience school will teach him good manners. But Bagels turns out to be a bigger handful than anyone predicted. He gets into the laundry, the groceries and the neighbor's koi pond. He even gets expelled from obedience school. Josh and his little sister, Becky, are worried that if Bagels doesn't shape up, their parents will send him back to the shelter. Can Bagels redeem himself before it's too late? View More...
Faith is the Graces' oldest pony, and she holds a special place in the family's heart. Josie and her best friend Anna, are dreading saying goodbye to Faith - especially if she ends up going to the snooty Hyde-White family. Harriet Hyde-White is an arch enemy of Anna's - she's stuck-up and cruel - and dear old Faith needs peace and quiet! Just when Josie is starting to despair, Anna comes up with a plan to put the Hyde- Whites off Faith for good and ensure that she goes to the right home... View More...
Josie and her Mum love Hope - she's serene and good-natured - but she is very plain. Josie worries that no one will want her. And when the local Animal Sanctuary shows interest in taking her, Josie is horrified. Hope comes from a good home, she doesn't need sanctuary! But if another buyer doesn't come along soon, it could be Hope's only option. But once Josie sees the sanctuary, and meets the people who run it, she starts to have second thoughts. Could Hope's new home be the ideal place for her? View More...
Scaredy Cat! Lion has a secret... he can't find his roar! No matter how hard he tries, nothing will come out. Then, Lion makes a friend in Meerkat and learns that sometimes, you just need a little encouragement to find what you are looking for. This range of picture paperbacks features delightful stories and enchanting illustrations. Discover a treasure trove of fun and engaging stories. This series will entertain and engage both children and adults alike with a visual feast of fun, colourful illustrations created by talented artists. Encourage a love of books and reading to last a lifet... View More...
The third in the brilliant new series for 4-6-year-old readers about Ava and her imaginary cat, in hilarious rhyming text with adorable illustrations. The third in the brilliant new series for 4-6-year-old readers about Ava and her imaginary cat, in hilarious rhyming text with adorable illustrations. Told in full colour throughout, this is the perfect stepping stone from picture books to older fiction.Ava and Squishy are up to their normal no-good when Dad whisks them off to Nana Dot's - Mum's got to go to the hospital to bring back Ava a baby sister! But Mad Nana Dot's lost her glasses so c... View More...
Squishy is a cuddly, loyal, very naughty - and invisible! - pet cat. He and his owner Ava make an adorable pair ...The first in an irresistible series for young readers in hilarious rhyming text with winning illustrations. Can you see him? My kitten? Close your eyes tight His fur is so soft and all silvery white Imagine him quick! Have you imagined enough? Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff! When Ava discovers an imaginary cat in the cabbage patch, she knows she's found a new best friend. Together, Ava and Squishy McFluff get up to all kinds of mischief . . . Bright new ... View More...
The second in this series of adorable rhyming adventures about a little girl and her invisible cat. Can you see him? My kitten? He has eyes big and round His miaow is so sweet (but it makes not a sound!) Imagine him quick! Have you imagined enough? Oh, good, you can see him! It's Squishy McFluff! When Mum drags Ava to the supermarket, her invisible cat Squishy McFluff can't resist coming along, with hilarious, chaotic and surprising results! About the Author Pip Jones is a freelance journalist. Squishy McFluff won the inaugural Greenhouse Funny Prize in 2012 and Pip is delighted to bring... View More...
Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief--it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox--Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now. View More...