A boy, a magic book and a bossy boa - oh, and a VERY smelly gorilla! A fun and fast-paced illustrated chapter book for ages 6-8 from the international bestselling author of The Secret Lake. When Henry Haynes complains that his new book is boring he falls down into the story and finds himself eyeball to eyeball with Brian, a bossy boa constrictor who's in charge of a zoo escape. Brian won't let Henry return home until he's released the animals, including three hungry lions and Gordon - the VERY smelly gorilla who masterminded the escape plan. To make matters worse, it looks as if Gordon's out to get Henry...Can Henry get home alive? And why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut about boring stories? Includes the first two chapters of the hilarious page-turner 'Eeek! The Runaway Alien' for free!

When Peter Maceever spots Ferdinand Fox sleeping in his garden he tiptoes out to take a photo. At the click of the camera Ferdinand briefly stirs as his dreamy blancmange goes blurred. But he is far too lazy to move and is soon back asleep, dreaming about cake and ice cream! The first of six delightful rhyming stories about Ferdinand, a kind-hearted urban fox. Read aloud to 3-6 year-olds or for confident readers and adults to enjoy themselves! Look out for more Ferdinand Fox stories in 2013! www.FerdinandFox.co.uk

"Ferdinand Fox curled up in the sun, as the church of St Mary struck quarter past one. His tummy was full, he was ready for sleep, and closing his eyes he began to count sheep." A delightful rhyming children's book and colouring book about Ferdinand, a kindhearted urban fox. Ferdinand falls asleep in Peter Maceever's back garden one afternoon. As he sleeps, we learn through his illustrated dream bubbles about all of his favourite food - such as sausages, chocolate, cakes and ice cream Perfect for parents to read aloud to children aged 2-5 years who will love the rhyming story and bold black and white line drawings - or for children age 6+ to read alone. Also a great children's activity book - they will love colouring in the beautiful illustrations. There is also a full colour picture book edition of Ferdinand Fox's Big Sleep - why not get both so that your child can copy the colours?