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London : Frances Lincoln Children's Book, 2020
Abstract: This is Barnabus. He is half mouse and half elephant. He lives in a laboratory where perfect little animals are created. However, he is not quite perfect himself. That's why they discarded him and keep him hidden away. Until one day, the longing for freedom leads him and his "imperfect" friends to escape and claim their own lives! Ages: 3-7 years old.
London: Orchard Books, 2017
Abstract: Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's just one problem . . . he's scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement - and a whole lot of heart - to finally make that leap! Reading age: 3-6 years
London : HarperCollins children's books, 2015
Abstract: "That''s just silly!" said his sister. "Bears don''t read!"George isn''t happy doing the usual bear things like chatting and fishing. But what else is there? Then one day, he finds a book beneath a tree and knows… More than anything he wants to learn to read!But, arriving in town, George soon discovers that it''s not easy to be a bear at school! If only he could find someone to teach him the alphabet and change his life forever… Perhaps a little girl called Clementine can help?A feel-g ...; [Read more...]
London : Puffin Books, 1984
Abstract: "Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist."
One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!
Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.
But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.
Can Sophie and t ...; [Read more...]
One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!
Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.
But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.
Can Sophie and t ...; [Read more...]
London : The School of Life Press, 2018
Abstract: An ideal introduction to philosophy.The book itself is genius with an introduction to leading figures of philosophy from around the world from all eras... Topics such as 'Why you feel lonely', 'Politeness matters', 'People are unhappy not mean', and 'The mind-body problem' offer invaluable insights into philosophy in a way that our children can really get on board with. a charming way to open up conversations between adults and children about the biggest questions we all face. Reading ...; [Read more...]
London: Harpercollins Children's Book, 2019
Abstract: Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission...
Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!
Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie ge ...; [Read more...]
Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!
Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie ge ...; [Read more...]
London : HarperCollins children's books, 2011
Abstract: Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, In Fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friend... Reading age: 8-12 years.
London, Puffin 2017
Abstract: There Billy meets the amazing Minpins, tiny people who live inside the hollow trees. But the Minpins are in danger. The terrible, galloping Gruncher stalks the forest, and the Minpins are disappearing in their thousands. Can Billy find a way to destroy the hungry beast, once and for all–or will it gobble him up too? Age: 6 years up
London : Usborne Publishing, 2004
Abstract: The three Billy Goats Gruff were leaving their farms to look for food. "You can't!" cried their friends. "What about the terrible troll?" "That's just an old's hen's tale," said the goats. But as they crossed a river, they came face to fang with the terrible troll himself... Reading age: 2-4 years old
London : Puffin, 2016
Abstract: As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s.
You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. S ...; [Read more...]
There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury''s.
You''ll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald''s nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .
Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. S ...; [Read more...]