This story, was based on an idea by the author's disabled daughter, who would be thrilled to see her name on the credits for this work. Elizabeth who is a Down Syndrome young lady, who acts as chief critic for her mother's stories. Artwork, is by a local freelance young lady by the name of Miss Joanna Husbands. Her artwork, has also appeared in a book entitled, 'Snowy's Story' by Chrisi E Da Pavlova.

Join Bluey on a dreamy nighttime adventure. What will you see in the dark? At bedtime, Bluey is disappointed that the day is over and is unwilling to go to sleep! She wishes that she could become a fruit bat instead and stay awake all night. Soon, she finds herself flying through the night sky! Read along in this 8x8 book of Bluey's latest adventure.

Farmer Rhys Jones, hands the black and white kitten to Grandma Lydia who decides to call the kitten, Tom Cat. Everything is fine for 13 years. Then one day, Grandma lets Tom Cat out and trips over the carpet. She phones for help and is taken to Parkwyn old folks home, but frets over Tom Cat who is upset when there is no answer at the back door. He then decides to catch some mice from under the shed but is warned off. Upset he begins to cry and the mice feel sorry for him. They get Sam Sparrow to help and Tom Cat manages to go to Farmer Jones dustbin to get scraps. Grandma has an idea to let her grand-daughter and her children take over her cottage as they need a new home. They also bring along their Ginger kitten, George with them. Tom Cat then introduces George to mice and other creatures and stresses they aren't dinner.

The perfect Christmas present! A bumper collection featuring two favourite festive stories about Peggy the pug - THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN and THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A REINDEER! In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A UNICORN, Peggy the pug is spending Christmas with a foster family. Her new friend Chloe loves unicorns so much that Peggy thinks she needs to become one too, in order to find her forever home. In THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE A REINDEER, Peggy's family have lost their Christmas spirit. Can she help them get it back again by becoming one of Santa's reindeer?

In die vyfde boek van die Hondman-reeks moet die "Megamakkers" met nuwe skurke afreken! Wanneer die skelms hulle verskyning maak, moet ons helde saam met 'n onwaarskynlike bondgenoot werk. Kan Ramkat van sy wrokke vergeet en vir Hondman, Kleinkat en 'n merkwaardige robot help om die vyande uit sy verlede te laat les opsê? Bekroonde skrywer en kunstenaar Dav Pilkey se gewilde Hondman-reeks spreek lesers van alle ouderdomme aan en verken universele positiewe temas.

Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!

Christmas is coming but while most of the Starlight Stables Gang are excited about the annual seasonal party at the stables, Daniel isn't feeling very festive. His mum isn't well and he's struggling to manage caring for her and helping at home, alongside school work and finding time to go to Starlight Stables - the place he loves the most.

Then Daniel finds an abandoned horse in need of his help and suddenly he's got another thing to worry about. . . But will it prove one thing too many? Or will Daniel finally trust his friends enough to open up and ask for help when he needs it the most?

The much-anticipated fourth book in the Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

_______________ A TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK **'The year's most magnificent adventure' - Guardian** **'Fizzing with anarchic energy' - Daily Mail** **'An intoxicating adventure' - Observer** **'Utterly engaging' - Sunday Times** _______________ Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it’s up to her to help. So begins a grand adventure to rescue a whole menagerie of animals – an adventure that will take all of Mink’s courage and determination. Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless picture book about bravery, friendship and the importance of taking action. With stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of The Detective Dog, this modern classic from bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell is an unmissable treat.

The neighbours all complain about the foxes hanging around the flat where Cassie lives, close to the River Thames, but Cassie thinks they’re beautiful. Her favourite is a small fox with a white tail-tip, who she names Frost. One night she catches sight of him out in the snow, looking cold and thin, and decides to sneak him some food. But Frost seems to want her to follow him...

As he leads Cassie towards the river she feels the world change around her and finds herself in the back in the seventeenth century – at the time of the Frost Fair on the frozen Thames. At first she is thrilled by the sights and sounds of the famous fair, then she glimpses a fox with a white tail-tip. It appears that Frost wants her to follow him again. Can she find a way to return the fox to his countryside home?

An magical wintry tale from best-selling author Holly Webb. For fans of Michael Morpurgo and THE SNOW FOAL, this is the perfect book to snuggle up with and enjoy this winter.

Howl with laughter with the THIRD book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog! ABOUT THE SERIES Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

Mango and Brash are alligators – who investigate! In their first adventure the crime fighting duo need to go undercover . . . in a bakery?

Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the Investigators must discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes from getting into the wrong hands! This case isn’t going to be a piece of cake.

Join Mango and Brash in this full-colour comic book series by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.

Collect all the books in this hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more! And don't miss the spin off series, Agents of S.U.I.T.

Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and

Willem is weg! Adriaan doen speurwerk en vind uit dat Sherlock, Willem se seun, as snuffelhond in Australië werk. Maar daar word berig dat Sherlock daarvan verdink word dat hy kop in een mus is met 'n berugte smokkelbende. Adriaan weet dat Willem hom beslis nêrens anders as in Australië bevind nie - besig met sy eie snuffelwerk om sy seun se naam in ere te herstel. Adriaan en Willem se eerste avontuur doer onder is vol aksie. Boonop maak 'n paar ou bekendes hulle verskyning . . .   

As the moon rises over the South African savannah, a young African girl called Thembile and her father, a wildlife ranger, are out patrolling through the night on horseback. They hear the heart-rending cries of a terrified rhino calf, and find him shivering beside the mutilated body of his mother. Help is summoned, but who will care for this orphan, look after him and pay for his milk and medicines? Ubuntu: Summer of the Rhino is brilliantly told and beautifully illustrated and will delight children from the age of eight years upwards. It tells the story of a young African girl and an English boy living in Dubai, whose love of animals and interest in wildlife inspires them to care for an orphaned Rhino, Ubuntu. The story of Ubuntu the rhino weaves back and forth across continents, at once heart-breaking and heart-warming, teaching children the importance of conservation and protecting our wildlife. All royalties will be donated to the Rhino Rehabilitation Centre of Rhino Revolution, to help rescue and rehabilitate orphaned rhinos. By buying this book you are making a difference - but do join the Revolution and help make the world a kinder place: visit rhinorevolution.org.

Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and

Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and