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Illustrated in black-and-white. When her parents can't afford a new pet, seven-year-old Janie invents one. Her new pretend dog is Henry, an invisible Great Dane who eats invisible food bought with invisible money. Then some mysterious events--and perhaps a touch of magic--bring the invisible Henry to life.
The 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg - a timeless classic tale for
young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith.
Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts. 'Sparkling
humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' -
Books for Your Children Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family
in a nice little home, but it's on the wrong side of the road from
the Park where there's a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy
slugs, worms and snails! The busy road is dangerous but Max is
determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can't
hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and,
when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He
is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! Still determined to fulfil
his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with
the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .
'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's
trademarks' - Books for Your Children An exciting new publication
in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered
funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by
his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers. Ambrose may seem like an
ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell.
He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy
foxes! He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day
by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only
her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a
tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose's little
sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves
in real danger, can Ambrose's sensitive nose save the day?
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Sophie's Lucky (Paperback)
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Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite
farmer-to-be! From the beloved author of Babe comes the last of six
stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the
inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty,
perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie
would love to have a pony, but she doesn't think she'll ever be
that lucky. She does get a lucky break, though, when Great Aunt Al
invites her to Scotland! This charming, funny story beautifully
captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh,
contemporary look by a talented artist.
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Sophie's Tom (Paperback)
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Five-year-old Sophie finds that going to school and making friends
is more difficult than running a farm! The ups and downs of Dick
King-Smith's stoic, determined heroine will appeal to children and
parents alike.A classic story for young readers by the beloved
author of Babe. From the beloved author of Babe comes the second of
six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character,
the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty,
perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. At last,
Sophie has a farm of her very own - complete with barn, pond, cows,
sheep and even a spotty pig! But a model farm is not quite the same
as the real thing. Sophie's fifth year brings new challenges, like
going to school, making friends and chicken-pox. Another year older
and even more determined...
The Sheep-pig is one of Dick King-Smith's most famous tales. It
shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released
in 1995. 'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?' When Babe, the
little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is
adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to
learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog.
But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig. 'An unexpectedly
thrilling, funny charmer of a book' - Guardian 'Dick King-Smith is
a huge favourite with children' - Observer ***Winner of the
Guardian Fiction Award*** Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier
Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty
years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the country of his birth.
Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He
wrote a great number of children's books, including The Sheep-Pig
(winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry's Mad,
Noah's Brother, The Queen's Nose, Martin's Mice, Ace, The Cuckoo
Child and Harriet's Hare (winner of the Children's Book Award in
1995). In 2009 he was made an OBE for services to children's
literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of
eighty-eight.
"The master of animal adventures" Independent on Sunday Two funny
adventures about a spoiled princess and a very clever royal pig,
from the beloved author of Babe. Lollipop is no ordinary pig.
According to her young owner Johnny Skinner, she's the cleverest
pig in the whole kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's bright,
intelligent eyes, it seems to change them for the better. But will
Lollipop win over spoiled Princess Penelope - and the King and
Queen? With exciting new illustrations, these two timeless and
hilarious stories are being published to celebrate treasured author
Dick King-Smith's centenary! "Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite
with children" Observer
Harmony's uncle sends her on a treasure trail - which
disappointingly ends in her finding a 50p piece. But the coin is a
magic one, and when you rub the queen's nose, your wishes will come
true! From the bestselling master of funny animal stories, Dick
King-Smith, author of The Sheep-Pig, The Hodgeheg, The Invisible
Dog and many more much-loved adventures.
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Friends and Brothers,
from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig. Little brothers can
be SO annoying! Especially if your name is William. William's
brother Charlie is full of questions, fond of showing off and says
'absolutely' to absolutely everything. He doesn't even know what it
means! But for all their differences, they're still brothers. And
more than that, they're friends. Whether William is crying 'bull'
instead of 'wolf', or Charlie is counting wildebeest instead of
sheep, the two of them are never far apart. (Although William would
probably sleep better if they were!)
'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's
trademarks' - Books for Your Children An exciting new publication
in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered
funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by
his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers. Ambrose may seem like an
ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell.
He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy
foxes! He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day
by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only
her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a
tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose's little
sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves
in real danger, can Ambrose's sensitive nose save the day?
'T. rex! T. rex! Run!' The terrible Tyrannosaurus rex is scaring
all the dinosaur families that live on the Great Plain. Nosy, the
little pterodactyl, and his great friend Banty, the apatosaurus,
agree that T. rex has got to be stopped. But how? Luckily Nosy has
a plan ...
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Lady Daisy (Paperback)
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When Ned helps his grandmother clear out her attic, he finds a very
unusual Victorian doll - she speaks! Ned and Lady Daisy soon become
fast friends, even though he's teased at school for owning a doll.
Ned learns to stand up to his father and the school bully in order
to protect Lady Daisy. But then the doll is stolen - will Ned ever
find her again?
A little girl who desperately wants a dog introduces an imaginary
Great Dane called Henry into her home. Her wish comes true when she
is allowed a real Henry. Was neighbour Mrs Garrow, with her
cackling laugh and black cat, responsible for her wish coming true?
From the number one author for animal magic comes a wonderful new
edition of this much loved classic.
"A wonderful celebration of the attributes of guinea pigs... A
popular pet and familiar subject is given new vigor and interest
through originality, love, and respect." --The Boston Globe
I LOVE GUINEA PIGS is an affectionate guide to the most charming of
very small animals. Did you know, for instance, that guinea pigs
rarely get sick and love to eat? Or that they love one another and
have adorable children too? Portrayed in all thier amiable
chunkiness, guinea pigs finally recieve the tribute they so richly
deserve.
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The Guard Dog (Paperback)
Dick King-Smith
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There are six puppies in the pet shop window; five posh pedigree
puppies, and a scruffy little mongrel with a grand ambition - to be
a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. How can such a small,
scruffy dog possibly expect to be bought to guard a home?
Especially when his bark is the most horrible, earsplitting racket
they have ever heard! Will the poor little guard dog be doomed to a
lonely life in the Dogs' Home - or worse...?
Unlike most kittens, Martin doesn't like eating mice - let alone
catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it
as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath
tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding
- and then Drusilla's babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope
with all his mice? From the number one author of animal magic comes
this wonderful new edition of Martin's Mice.
Flightless, helpless and often, more than a little silly, chickens
are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop.
Or are they? Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of
determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into
quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a
week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters
are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary
chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the
legendary Fox Busters . . . From the number one author for animal
magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Paddy's Pot of Gold,
from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig. Brigid lives in
Ireland, she's an only child, and she just so happens to have a
hole in one boot on her birthday. Surprise! These are the exact
four things needed to see a leprechaun. Meet Patrick Victorious
Wellington Right-Handed O'Reilly - but you can call him Paddy.
Everyone knows that leprechauns have a pot of gold buried
somewhere, but Paddy insists that a single shilling is all he has
in the world. Is he telling the truth? Or are leprechauns as stingy
as Brigid's parents say?
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Animal Tales (Paperback)
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A super collection of five of Dick King-Smith's most charming and
hilarious animal stories. All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a
very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he
stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life .
. . The Catlady - Muriel lives alone with lots and lots of cats.
But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once
knew reincarnated in feline form! The Guard Dog - The story of a
ragged little pup with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The
other pups laugh at him. Could such a small and scruffy dog really
guard a home? Hairy Hezekiah - Hezekiah lives a quiet life, and
seems to be the only animal in the zoo without a friend. So he
decides to escape and go on the run! Horse Pie - Jenny the donkey
finds herself unwelcome at the Old Horses' Home, but when rustlers
start looking for horses to make into pies, it's up to Jenny to
save the day.
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Julius Caesar's Goat,
from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig. Great Caesar's
goat! What's that smell? Oh wait, it's ... Julius Caesar's goat.
Butter stinks so bad that armies flee at the merest whiff of him.
No one understands how Caesar can bear to be near this pungent pet,
let alone cuddling up with Queen Cleopatra. She might be beautiful,
but she uses Siberian wolfs' wee for perfume and rancid donkey milk
for bathwater! No one knows that Caesar lost his sense of smell as
a boy. And they're certainly not going to risk telling him that his
goat and his girlfriend stink!
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Dodos Are Forever,
from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig. The year is AD
1650, and dodos Bertie and Beatrice are living peacefully on an
island in the Indian Ocean. Peacefully, that is, until sailors
arrive and discover that dodo tastes a lot like chicken. With the
sailors come a host of hungry rats. They like nothing more than
dodo eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and Bertie and Beatrice
are about to start a family. Sir Francis Drake, the captain's
parrot, warns the lovebirds that if they're not careful, their
species could become extinct. But what's a dodo to do-do?
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Find the White Horse,
from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig. What do two dogs, a
cat and a pigeon have in common? They're all looking for a white
horse. Lubber the dog is lost, so Squintum the Siamese cat decides
to help him find home. Unfortunately, home is many miles and many
dangers away. On the journey they're joined by a racing pigeon with
no sense of direction, and an abandoned Red Setter too easily
mistaken for a fox. Meanwhile, in a cottage under a hill with a
chalk drawing on it, two sisters fear they'll never see their
beloved pet again.
A very funny family story written by one of the nation's most
beloved writers for children Laura is amazed when her baby brother
George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old,
particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It's a big secret to
keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all
sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday - when he
makes a speech to his startled family. 'Dick King-Smith is a huge
favourite with children' - Observer
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