The traditional tale of the 'Farmer and the Parrot' is retold through rhyme and illustrated by the artist/author. The book has 24 pages with 23 full colour illustrations and 21 x 21 cms. saddle bound. "Following an early spot of bother I ran home in tears to receive further rebukes from my mother; but my Grandfather comforted me and told me the story of the Farmer and the Parrot. From then on if he saw me on the street with 'the gang' or coming in late from playing he would raise his finger and repeat, Bad company!a Robert Mountjoy's grandfather had received the story while attending Sunday School sometime in the 1900s. He had taken on board the direct message in the tale and this was stressed some fifty years later. In rewriting it for his grandchildren the author has made some changes to make it acceptable to children and parents today.

When Hetty's Dad agrees that they can live in her grandparents' beach hut at Hengistbury Head, near Christchurch for the summer, she is so excited. The prospect of a fun-filled summer spent exploring and having fun takes an unexpected turn as Hetty and her new friend Charlie desperately try to evade the attentions of a strange man who seems to be watching their every move. Who is he and what does he want?

This poetic illustrated edition of 'The Beautiful Me' Collection celebrates physical diversity. Your child will be encouraged and enriched with positive self-esteem as we explore four areas of beauty (hair, face, height and character). 'I am Beautiful' is a 'read with me' book that uses language which makes it easy for parents to bond, nurture and educate. 'The Beautiful Me' collection Is a delightful engaging assembly of 'read with me' children's books, designed to help adults bond, nurture and educate. Whether you are diversifying your child's book collection, setting up a childcare provision or simply buying a gift, you will not be disappointed. To learn more about this bespoke collection visit the author's website at www.marleneservice.com Suitable for children as young as three.

One doesn't usually hear of anyone having a tree as a friend. However, this very exciting book tells the story of a young girl called Lolly who moved into a valley with her family and suddenly discovers an extraordinary tree. A tree with a voice! Lolly becomes friends with this tree which surprises her in many ways. Turn the pages...you will see.

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________ Winner of the Children's Book Prize Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2017 Winner of the London Book Fair Children's Travel Book of the Year _______________ 'I loved The Explorer' - Jacqueline Wilson 'Rundell is now unarguably in the FIRST RANK' - Philip Pullman 'Read everything she writes' - Daily Mail _______________ From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them ...

Funny, emotional and uplifting picture book about separation and love, to help children understand their emotions. Everyone loves everyone in Tess's house, but when Tess has to leave for school for the very first time, she is worried that her family's love might not stretch that far. Mum explains that love is like a string, it connects people together even when they are far away. At school Tess notices that all the children have strings! Some are new, some are old, some stretch a long way, and some even stretch right up into the sky. But what happens when a string breaks? Love is the third in a trio of feel-good picture books from author Corrinne Averiss (Joy (2018), Hope (2019)) - a pure delight from start to finish. A wonderful story that subtly tackles difficult topics of death, grief, separation and overcoming anxiety.

The arrival of a stray pelican in Lighthouse Bay starts a chain of events that leads Dilo the dolphin into a series of gripping adventures.

A litter of puppies was born in a puppy farm. All the beautiful puppies sold, leaving one puppy that was too ugly to sell. His ears were different lengths and his tail was too long. Follow his adventures from puppy farm to street dog and meet his friends, Ponytail Pete, Georgie Dreadlocks and Lily Lovecuddle. The story illustrates the problems with living on the streets, for animals and mankind. Help comes in many forms for Tin-pot, especially at the rehoming centre where he receives such vital care and attention. The people at the rehoming centre try their very best, but will they find him a happy home? This is an ideal book for reluctant readers, as the illustrations inspire the child to read through this exciting tale.

This is the second book in the series of magical adventures with Hannah and her pony, Brandy.Embark on a journey of mystery to a land of wonder and lies where things are not what they seem. Hatred and treachery patrol the land. This is where darkness rules and chaos and destruction reign. Only one has the power to break it. Many friends will be lost, but new ones found. Hannah and Brandy are torn, their hearts are one, but their minds are two. The battle has ended but the war has just begun...

When Charlee looks at his books in school he is worried because the pictures are blurry. He is scared that he might have to wear glasses and his friends might tease him. He tells his teacher about this and she tells his mother who immediately takes him to the opticians. Charlee has great fun trying on lots of different glasses and when he tell his classmates he might have to wear glasses none of them laugh. He arrives at school in his new glasses and finds that he is something of a celebrity as no one else in his class wears them. Charlee can now see the pictures in his books clearly and feels very special in his new glasses.

It's spooktacular! Vernon the vegetarian vampire is back...but has wobbly fangs! They fall out when he bites a veggie burger and then he loses them! With help from Malcolm and Veronica (and lots of trouble from Brian the Bully), Vernon sets off on an adventure of creepy caves and smelly toilets. Will he find his fangs before the vampire tooth fairy visits? Or be fangless forever?

Arvor is a dragon. He is actually a very nice dragon who would much rather play on his guitar or work on his science project than fly around breathing out fireballs. You see Arvor is a pupil at Caderbrith - the well-known school for dragons on Cader Idris in Wales. Arvor is also a little clumsy and quite small compared to the other dragons so they don't want him on their team when they play Egger. This means Arvor has a bit of time to do other things, like stay out of trouble. It's just that sometimes he's in the wrong place at the right time...Join Arvor and his friends Will, Percy and Cedric on their adventures at Caderbrith, the boarding school for dragons.

It is the hottest day of the year. Mr.P just cannot get cool. He tries to get cool under the fountains in Trafalgar Square but the water is too warm. He flies down to St James' Park to get some shade from the London plane trees. While he is there, Mr.P gets into a sticky mess. Will Mr.P ever get unstuck?

Be careful what you wish for you may get it Sarah Flynn's fondest desires come true when she makes the varsity cheer squad at Stewart Falls Academy. And wonder of wonders, her dream guy, Jason Phillips, the football captain, finally has time for her. He claims to "love" her as much as she adores him. However, things aren't as perfect as they seem. No matter how hard she tries, she can't make him happy. As the days go by it grows harder and harder to explain her constant injuries. She knows she shouldn't be battered by someone who supposedly cares about her, but how can she change Jason? And more importantly, can she get out of this relationship alive?

The Shop of Magical Things is a lovely little book all about a mystery shop that is looked after by Pat and her pet mice, and some of the occupants who live there. That is not the magical part of the shop, though - a fairy named Clare lives in the Shop of Magical Things and when it closes, she sprinkles magic glitter on the occupants and they come to life. You will meet characters such as Pip, who is sad when he arrives at the shop but when Clare sprinkles him with her glitter he instantly cheers up and starts to sing and dance. Mollie, the Bear is very brave and loves the smell of honey, but she has never tasted it because she is a toy bear. When she is sprinkled with the glitter, she can also taste the lovely treat. Amy, the Dustpan Dolly is old and broken, Pat gives her some new straw and she is good as new. When Clare sprinkles her with the glitter she instantly becomes busy and rushes around the shop collecting all of the crumbs on the way. And the star attraction is Tommy, the pencil who draws beautiful rainbows on every book in the shop. Pat and the mice are amazed by all of the magic that happens at the shop and you will be too. Come along and meet all of these wonderful characters in the Shop of Magical Things and find out what happens to them next.

A story of storytelling as symbolism of changing human history, consistency of human nature and permanency of time. Is it a bird, a tree, a landscape or community? Yours to find out.

A mouse and a rat and a black and white cat, shared a really big house with a man in a hat...which was blue. And that's where they lived but the cat and the mouse, thought that somewhere out there was a much better house...

Albert, a much loved ginger cat, is very put out when his owners have babies. He finds himself ignored and then treated like another toy by the invading toddlers. Until Grandma comes to the rescue. This story, written in the style of a Cautionary Tale, is very funny and gorgeously illustrated. Grandma Gets A Visitor is written and illustrated by two sisters, one living in the U.K. and the other in Australia. It is suitable for children aged 2 upwards.