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.

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.

"I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations" DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY "An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising" The Times Best Books for Children 2021 When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they're enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin "must come and stay with them whenever he likes." But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled "Einstein" on his back... The family's new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen's amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can't stay forever, can he...? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and illustrated with wit and brio by the award-winning David Tazzyman, this is a book that will be treasured for years to come.

A TOP 5 CHILDREN'S FICTION BESTSELLER 'The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder' Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus trilogy 'The best kind of children's fantasy story: thrilling and imaginative while packing an emotional punch!' B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers Set in the snowy northern forests of a prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. By turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children's storytelling. A FIERCE HEROINE RISES Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now she is a Huntling. She has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters, and she won't choose a new one until she has earned it. But when her friend is taken, Twelve sets off on a dangerous journey to rescue her. Teaming up with Dog, the stone Guardian of the Hunting Lodge, Twelve ends up on an epic adventure that will change her life, her name - and her entire world. The second book in the FIREBORN series, Phoenix and the Frost Palace, is available for pre-order now!

Packed full of everyone's favourite seaside animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Seaside? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series. The crab is snapping his claws and the shark is gnashing his teeth . . . but who's making a mighty splash? It's the whale! Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, preschool children will love lifting the large card flaps to find all their favourite characters. With bright and colourful illustrations and a flap to lift on every page, this interactive board book introduces lots of favourite seaside animals and is perfect for little fingers! Collect more What the Ladybird Heard lift-the-flap books: Who's on the Farm? and Who's at the Zoo?

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

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

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

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 . . .