Marlene McKean loves all the colours of the rainbow - except for one. She absolutely hates the colour green! However when Marlene receives an invitation to have tea with a countess she finds that she is offered green food she simply can't refuse.

Join one newt in a suit, two flies in ties, three cockatoos in shoes, four apes in capes, five pigs in wigs, six ants in pants, seven bats in hats, eight bees in dungarees, nine setters in sweaters, and 10 lionesses in dresses, in this wacky and vibrant counting book.

Wherever I go, I look for cats - Cats are my favourite things. Purring cats, scaredy cats, hunting cats, mewing catsDon't you like them too?T here are cats to suit all tastes and requirements in this stunning poc ket-sized introduction to the wonderful world of cats. Packed from co ver to cover with every kind of cat, this book celebrates them all and is the perfect book for anyone who's crazy about cats! There are als o top tips, top facts and top jokes as well as practical information a bout looking after your cat.

Now in paperback, "My Two Grannies" is an appealing story about a mixed-race family learning to accept different traditions and customs. Alvina has two grannies: Grannie Vero from Trinidad and Grannie Rose from England. When Alvina's parents go on vacation, both grannies arrive to look after Alvina. But the two grannies have two "very" different ideas about what to eat, what to play, even what stories to tell. The grannies get angrier and angrier with each other, but Alvina devises a plan so that each granny can have her own way -- or so she hopes! This sweet, funny story about tolerance and understanding reminds children that no matter how great the differences may seem, there's always room for common ground.

Aston's Grandad Roy played in a steel band and Grandad Harry played the trumpet in a brass band. Aston always enjoyed going to visit them and listen to them practise. But soon he wanted to join in. So he asked Grandad Roy to teach him to play the steel drums and then he asked Grandad Harry to teach him to play the trumpet. He loved practising both instruments. Then the school needs a band to play at the school fair, and both grandads want their own band to play. Finally Aston had an idea - both bands join together to make one big band, and Aston joins in first on steel drums and then on trumpet. This delightful story of a mixed-race family reconciling their very different cultures is a wonderful celebration of diversity. Written by one of Britain's foremost campaigners and media personalities and illustrated by a highly regarded illustrator, this book is sure to build on the success of My Two Grannies.

A rhyming picture book in which a group of children prepare for a party. The bright, action-packed illustrations feature all kinds of delicious food.

Animal Tricksters retells three folk tales from around the world about animal tricksters. Hare has an impossible task to do. Monkey faces twenty mean crocodiles to get the sweetest mangoes in the world. Coyote wants to save the baby rabbits from becoming Lion's lunch. Can they succeed? Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire junior readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.