A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!

When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . . . and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything . . . and help Squeak turn back to normal?

This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books. It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Raffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair - but he's STUCK in his cage. There's only one thing for it . . . Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history! Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn't so bad after all - especially if you have a new friend by your side . . . This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud - a fun-packed summertime getaway that's irresistible to readers both big and small!

The latest heart-warming book in the Guinea Pig Classics series. ‘‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’ But sit down by the fire with some chocolates to hand, And you’ll be welcomed into a magical land. There is snow and some moonlight; St Nick in his sleigh; There are reindeer and elves, and guinea pigs! Hooray! This classic Christmas poem, now told by guinea pigs, Will surely delight all with their costumes and wigs. For nothing’s more charming than a pig in a hat, Especially a Christmas one, that’s just a fact.

The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigs

As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances...

This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before.

A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for your lifestyle plus practical tips on buying a pet; housing and exercise; foods for a balanced diet; pet health and what to do when your pet is sick. This is a perfect reference book on petcare for any owner. Expert advice on choosing and buying a pet, the breeds, housing, feeding, handling, showing and health care. Helpful information and fascinating insights about every aspect of caring for the most popular pet species. How to select the right pet for your lifestyle, including choosing exotic species and the most suitable pets for young children and families. Maintaining a pet's health, plus the equipment needed to house, feed and exercise pets correctly, and detailed advice on training, handling, showing and breeding pets.

Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the best possible care.

Join a wonderful cast of bouncy, energetic bunnies as they enjoy all their favourite activities! This joyous board book is brought to life by the incomparable Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. Where are rabbits happiest? Is it when they're running a race? Or going swimming in the sea? Or watching TV with their family? This funny and charming tale by Frantz Wittkamp is translated by Alison Green, bestselling author of Kind. A celebration of spending time together with friends and family in the great outdoors Every spread features bright and cheering artwork by Axel Scheffler - with lots of enjoyable details for families to spot together Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and Room on the Broom

A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit, 2nd Edition is a brand new, up-to-date edition of the critically acclaimed handbook covering all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. Author Lucile C. Moore, Ph.D., provides pet rabbit owners with valuable information about the total care of their pet. Part one tells owners just what to expect from their new member of the family and gives detailed information on how to house, feed, and train a rabbit. Part two contains a comprehensive medical section, updated for the second edition. A House Rabbit Primer, 2nd Edition has been expanded to include more photos, new stories and care hints from experienced rabbit caretakers, and additional information on healthy rabbit diets. This new edition also features more detailed instructions on how to groom pet rabbits, as well as suggestions on how to care for special needs rabbits. In addition to up-to-date information on many rabbit diseases, there are tips on creating a first-aid kit for rabbits as well as providing emergency care. With more and more pet owners choosing to keep their rabbits indoors full time, this second edition of the guide beloved by rabbit owners around the world lays out practical information for making rabbits a healthy part of any family.

"Rabbit Housing" is the definitive guide for anyone seeking to raise rabbits in safe, sanitary, efficient facilities. Bob Bennett, best-selling author of "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits", has a lifetime of experience with successful rabbit operations. Noting the necessity of an all-wire hutch for housing rabbits securely and healthfully, Bennett provides step-by-step instructions for building these facilities, along with all the needed accessories, such as feeders, watering systems, nest boxes, and surrounding shelters and fencing. The book includes plans for both small and large-scale facilities, as well as guidelines for making the housing both attractive and functional. From the direction a hutch door should swing to how to ensure proper ventilation and protect rabbits from predators, this is the one-source reference for housing, equipment, and management routines that will ensure a healthy rabbit raising operation.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly
Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice on:
* Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for
* Selecting and ""furnishing"" a home for your hamster
* Proper care and handling
* Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy
* Having fun with your curious little critter

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly
Alert and active (especially in the evening), hamsters are fascinating and fun. Your hamster will probably fit in the palm of your hand and with gentle, regular handling will quickly begin to love playtime. Hamsters are easy to tame and care for. This guide helps you do it right with advice on:
* Types of hamsters and characteristics to look for
* Selecting and ""furnishing"" a home for your hamster
* Proper care and handling
* Keeping your pet stimulated and healthy
* Having fun with your curious little critter

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
* An illustrated look at colors and breeds
* The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated
* Advice on selecting a guinea pig
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior
* Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly
* An illustrated look at colors and breeds
* The story of how guinea pigs were domesticated
* Advice on selecting a guinea pig
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Tips on understanding guinea pig behavior
* Fun activities to enjoy with your guinea pig

An Affectionate History of Nature's Most Surprising Species.

Gerbils are inquisitive, inexpensive pets that are particularly popular with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet gerbils, as well as insight into (and great photos of) the many varieties of gerbil available.

This is our seventh set of "Happy, Healthy Pet" titles. Like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on:

• feeding
• grooming
• housing
• health care
• what to expect from the pet
• basic trainingAs our series expands and focuses on different kinds of pets, the emphasis remains on making the pet a companion. Owners of more unusual pets will particularly appreciate the expert advice in these books because professional care for exotic animals can be hard to come by. As always, the instruction on the books is from experts--people who know their pets intimately but always remember what it was like to have one the first time.

"Happy, Healthy Pet" guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. More and more people are discovering each year what affectionate, intelligent and charming pets rats can be. Ginger Cardinal already knows. She's the former president of the Rat, Mouse and Hamster Society and a longtime breeder, exhibitor, judge and dedicated companion of these special rodents.

Hedgehogs are one of the hottest new pets around, and there's a lot of conflicting information about them. Here, a veteran hedgehog breeder, owner and advocate pairs with an exotic animals veterinarian to give first-time owners the help they need to share their homes with a hedgehog.