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Peter Bently
It’s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers.
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The latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.
A glorious new edition of Meet the Parents that looks at all the things your parents do for you with affection and humour. It's not all tidying up and making…
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A hilarious rhyming story about a cheeky little cat, written by Peter Bently and illustrated by the bestselling Chris Chatterton.
A cat-and-dog whodunnit reminiscent of the great detective Sherlock Holmes! Crimes are sweeping the neighbourhood: sofas torn to shreds, muddy pawprints on the beds, poo left on the kitchen floor…
A laugh-out-loud picture book all about when the dung beetles went on strike and its disastrously, pooey results! From bestselling creators Peter Bently and Nick East.
Discover that skunks don't always stink, with Roald-Dahl Funny Prize-winning Peter Bently! Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that…
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A brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof, by two award-winning and best-selling picture book creators. When a giant octopus arrives, the children LOVE their new…
In Book 5 of the Knightmare series the knights discover a new game where the players kick around a ball using their feet… But as the tournament heats up, it’s…
This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today’s children to read. Ana loses her new…
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This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today’s children to read. Puff is a good…
Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they’d choose for themselves
Jack, Zak and Caspar were making a den, a mighty great fort for King Jack and his men… Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over …but…
Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over …but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties.
What’s that noise outside the tent? Is it just the storm or is something out there? It looks like it’s going to be a restless night for the Sharma Family…
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Puff is a good dog most of the time, but at the fair he runs off and gets into all sorts of trouble! Can the Sharma family stop him? This…
Ana loses her new toy snake and looks everywhere for it. But a beach is a big place to search! Will she find it, and have her best birthday ever…
The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Par Ping. She’s starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or…
Yes, parents are bossyNbut they also have their perks. Readers can discover the best of them in this lively picture book from two Roald Dahl Funny Prize favorites! Full color.
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From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, comes a celebration of playtime.
—————– Laughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting - The Royal Leap-Frog … has all these in the story of a frog, a…
The Tooth Fairy meets the Easter Bunny in this hilarious picture book. From the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped books.
Will Koala Bear be able to help when the king leaves something very important behind?
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The school class arrives at City Carnival but all of a sudden the carnival float breaks down! Will Yellow Bus and the class be able to save the parade?
Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that’s just as good as Earth! A futuristic fairy tale with a timely environmental message from award-winning author Peter…
Step inside this spooky supermarket for a frighteningly funny rhyming adventure!
A frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at Halloween and beyond!
Where do werewolves get their greens? Where…
A day in the life of a dog… told from the dog’s point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton - illustrator of the bestselling…
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The Tooth Fairy meets the Royal Family in this hilarious sequel to The Tooth Fairy’s Christmas!
When there’s panic at the palace, which witch will come to the rescue?
Betsy has a few jobs to do before her birthday party … but can she remember what they are? Oxford Reading Tree All Stars stories are imaginative yet age-appropriate, perfect…
A mischievous house cat goes about its busy day sleeping, playing, and pretending it is a big cat catching prey.
A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.
A brilliantly bonkers book about an octopus who comes to live on the roof!
An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond!
Farmyard life meets Britain’s Got Talent! A hilarious, rhyming story from Peter Bently and Jim Field - illustrator of the bestselling Oi Frog books.
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When brave mariners Jack, Zack and Caspar build a galleon then set off on an imaginary adventure at sea, they face pirates, a storm, and a shipwreck.
Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Jim Field: a swashbuckling tale of pirate plunder, derring do and a huge haul of haddock!
The Shark in the Dark is swimming this way - and he’s HUNGRY!
Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray… Sneaking into the palace, looking for more treats, Pignatius tries on…
The day has arrived for the Dogs’ Summer Ball. It’s so high class that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the…
Can anyone escape Fred the Giant’s giant undies?
Discover that skunks don’t always stink, with Roald-Dahl Funny Prize-winning Peter Bently!Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that…
When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping…
Written by the award-winning creator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Peter Bently, this picture book features a family day out at the beach. It intends to capture…