Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? 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.

A brand-new Winnie-the-Pooh story, featuring the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Whatever we do, there's always two, there's Winnie-the-Pooh plus Me. And Pooh said, 'That is very true.' But sort of wondered if I knew, it was two once, but then it grew... Someone has come along to join Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin on their adventure, but who could it be? It can't be Kanga and Roo - they're sailing a boat - and it can't be Owl, because he's at home. Could it be Heffalumps who want to eat Pooh's beloved honey? Or perhaps Pooh and Christopher Robin are accompanied by a pair of friends who are never far away on a sunny day. With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Us Two' from Now We Are Six, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.

The first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout. 'A warm, touching tale of life on a farm. Packed with adventure, humour and love - this is the perfect book for animal lovers,' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear When ten-year-old Ava moves to Whistledown Farm while her parents are working abroad, she must swap city life for mud, wellies and animals. But as one catastrophe follows another, will Ava learn to love life on the farm and find hope in nature? And can a very special little lamb show Ava that when all might seem lost, hope can be found...

Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog.

Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,
Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!

After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!

A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog – winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award.

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them are perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn't want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it's time for he and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom - and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends. 'A stately, cathartic morality tale about freeing oneself from the tyranny of wanting to be perfect.' -The Financial Times 'ingeniously imaginative' - School Library Journal 'A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity.'- Kirkus

One of the Observer's Best Children’s Books of 2024

A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox.

Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds.

Praise for Weirdo:
"A sweet, tightly written tale about the benefits of not fitting in, cheered on by Magenta Fox's gorgeous illustrations"
The Times’ Best Children’s Books for Summer 2021
"As cockle-warming as a cuddle from a favourite pet, Weirdo ought to be a smash hit" Observer
"it's delightful" the i

Willow's dad has disappeared: stolen by foxes in the night. To find him, Willow must enter the secret world of the Forest. There she will speak with wolves and find the magical Tower where the foxes are ruled by their silver tongued leader, Reynard. In the Tower, Willow sees wonders: statues walking the streets, spires reaching to the stars, and a lion who wants to be king. But disaster is near. The magic is running out and soon the Tower will fall. Can Willow save her dad and find a way out of the Fox's Tower?

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? 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 doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo's Child, and bring the story to life! One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? Move the push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo's Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Giraffe has a long neck. Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to STRETCH to reach the juiciest leaves! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Tumi Steyn. Other titles in the African Stories series: Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon an Elephant and Once Upon a Hippo.

Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit in Bluey's Little Library! Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters on a brand new-adventure. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you're done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to create a Bluey jigsaw. Jam-packed with colourful illustrations, the Little Library is the perfect read for fans of Bluey. Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book: Official Colouring Book

Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! Read all about it in this adorable paper-over-board picture book featuring everyone's favorite Heelers! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Discover all of Chilli's mum skills from playing Grannies, dancing, and taking care of Bluey and Bingo. She even makes brushing their teeth and fur fun in this adorable and hilarious book. And, most importantly, Mum teaches them that the world is a magical place. This is the perfect book to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day, or any day!

Frogs Are Our Friends is the much-anticipated follow-up to Bees Are Our Friends and Worms Are Our Friends from Australian author Toni D’Alia. Down in the garden, away from the sun, a little green frog is having some fun! ‘Our Friends in the Garden’ is a Bright Light series that invites our youngest readers into the garden to explore the important role bugs, insects and other critters play in our eco-system. Each book in the series showcases the art of a different Australian illustrator: this time newcomer Madeline White takes the reins. FROGS ARE ESSENTIAL!: They reduce mosquito numbers, helping to limit the spread of disease, and they also control pests and much more.

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night. But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy's performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back. This funny and touching rhyming story is perfect for sharing, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.

Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela is one of the last stories Chris van Wyk wrote before he died and it originally appeared in Sunday Times Storytime: 10 South African Stories for Children. Mr Hare finds a R200 note on his doorstep. When he turns the note over he sees Mr Mandela’s face and decides to brave the big city of Johannesburg to return it to Mr Mandela. But Mr Hare cannot read and he comes across many people along the way who want to get their hands on Mr Mandela’s money. Mr Hare also cannot work out why the note keeps changing colour!

Haas Das, die geliefde nuusleser van Diereland, en sy assistent, Piet Muis, is terug met Diereland se manewales in hierdie veelkleurige leesboeke. In hierdie uitsending word Haas Das deur Snawel Knawel ontvoer! Diereland is baie bekommerd oor die vermiste nuusleser. Die gewilde Haas Das- stories word opnuut uitgebeeld deur Vian Oelofsen se pragtige illustrasies.

Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and his canine gang.

Out of the gate
and off for a walk
went Hairy Maclary
from Donaldson's Dairy

Hairy Maclary's friends join him for a walk until, with a sudden yowl, a wail and a howl, they all run off.

What could have caused such a scatter of paws?

Weet jy wie almal in Droomland bly? ’n Reus wat nie soos ander reuse is nie, ’n verwaande kat wat te lui is om te spin, ’n haan wat nie wou kraai nie en Andries Olifant wat nie in ’n winkel kan werk nie … Ontmoet al hierdie karaktertjies en nog vele meer! Deel in hulle avonture en ontdek die wonderwereld van stories … Stories op die CD: Rooikam; Die reus wat nie ’n reus wou wees nie; Waarom die tongvis plat is; Pompom maak sy dierevriendjies gesond; Die ou vroutjie en Myro, die kat; Jakkals volg ’n spoor; Pikkie Pikkewyn; Die sandglas van Vader Tyd; Die pers drakie.

Little ones can sometimes have bad dreams and a fear of the dark. At such times they need the reassurance that they are safe and that God is always by their side.

Clever Cub Trusts God will help little hearts face their fears in the night as they learn about two brave spies in the Bible called Joshua and Caleb. They trusted God to keep them safe and He did.

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them to trust God knowing that He is always with them. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

Has your little one ever asked you where animals come from or why there are clouds in the sky? Snuggle up with your child and discover how God created sky, water, mountains, beaches, and more!

In Clever Cub Explores God’s Creation, Clever Cub cuddles up with Mama Bear on a dark stormy night as she tells him the story of Creation in Genesis 1. Follow along as Clever Cub learns about how God filled the empty world with all kinds of life—and even created clever cubs like him!

This engaging picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, teaching them about the wonder and purpose of God’s creation. It also includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more about it in the Bible.

• Includes questions about the story’s theme and ideas for learning more in the Bible.
• 24 full-color pages.
• Also available in Afrikaans under the title Klein Beertjie ontdek God se skepping.