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Meet Betsy Buglove in this magical picture book - a girlwho LOVES bugs more than anything else in the world!In a big, bustling town lived a girl who loved bugs,from earthworms to ladybirds, woodlice and slugs.While spiders or ants might make some scream in frightto her, creepy crawlies were such a delight!If there's anything to know about Betsy Buglove, it's that, whenshe's around, no bug ever has to worry about gettingin trouble. Betsy's not afraid of sticky goo, tangledwebs, or even muddy boots,no!On her sixth birthday she receives a special gift - a magicmagnifying glass that allows her to speakto her fuzzy, sometimes slimy,friends. So get ready, because Betsy's about to get some seriousbusiness done. Perfect for children who love to help out in the garden Will delight the toddler David Attenborough fans in themaking, little ones will appreciate bug life even more after readingthis! Super bright illustrations and rhyming text will makethis a delight for parents, teachers and carers to read aloud timeand again With engaging endpapers at the back, including fun factsabout caterpillars, praying mantises and more... did you knowbutterflies can smell like popcorn?  "an exciting and lively adventure with gorgeous illustrations"Picturebook Snob"Fun, factual and filled with ideas about how we can helpour insect friends" Book Murmuration

The second book from the powerhouse duo behind BetsyBuglove Saves the Bees.Betsy Buglove is back!After a buzzy bee-saving adventure, Betsy and her best friendStan are keeping a close eye on their insect friends ... and it'snot long before the butterflies need their help.Oh no!With the help of Betsy's magic magnifying glass,can they rescue their fluttering friends? A wonderfully written story by Catherine JacobStunningly beautiful illustrations by Lucy FlemingWith brilliant butterfly facts for the whole family to shareHave you read Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees?

Betsy Buglove is back to save the day! Bug-lover Betsy is always keeping watch over her insect friends.When a cold day forces the ladybirds inside, she uses her magicmagnifying glass to listen to their problem!Can Betsy and her best friend Stan find a way to helpthe ladybirds? The third book from the powerhouse duo behind Betsy BugloveSaves the Bees and Betsy Buglove and the Brave ButterflyWonderful illustrations bring the natural world to life by LucyFleming, illustrator of Home Bird Hoot and Stop ThatSquirrelWith a focus on conservation and the environment - plus a spreadat the back of the book on how to make your own bug hotel!Perfect for little bug-lovers, this book encourages childrento get outdoors and appreciate the nature around themThe first Betsy Buglove book has sold into 11 territories

Betsy Buglove is back to save the day! Bug-lover Betsy is always keeping watch over her insect friends.When a cold day forces the ladybirds inside, she uses her magicmagnifying glass to listen to their problem!Can Betsy and her best friend Stan find a way to helpthe ladybirds? The third book from the powerhouse duo behind Betsy BugloveSaves the Bees and Betsy Buglove and the Brave ButterflyWonderful illustrations bring the natural world to life by LucyFleming, illustrator of Home Bird Hoot and Stop ThatSquirrelWith a focus on conservation and the environment - plus a spreadat the back of the book on how to make your own bug hotel!Perfect for little bug-lovers, this book encourages childrento get outdoors and appreciate the nature around themThe first Betsy Buglove book has sold into 11 territories

Selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf“Charming, clever, inspired. A whimsical spin on all things fairy tale.” Kirkus Reviews“Friends of fairy tales will enjoy reading this book aloud and exploring a familiar but somewhat modernized fairyland.” School Library JournalJoin Doctor Fairytale and her sidekick Nurse Pup as they visit poorly fairytale patients who need their help!My name is Doctor Fairytale, I'm always super busy.My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!In a magical land full of familiar faces, Doctor Fairytale and her dog, Nurse Pup, travel far and wide to help the injured and poorly!Rapunzel's head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears' broken chairs, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe!But no matter the bump or bruise – and no matter how mischievous the patient! – kind and capable Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor's bag to lend a helping hand.

Selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf“Charming, clever, inspired. A whimsical spin on all things fairy tale.” Kirkus Reviews“Friends of fairy tales will enjoy reading this book aloud and exploring a familiar but somewhat modernized fairyland.” School Library JournalJoin Doctor Fairytale and her sidekick Nurse Pup as they visit poorly fairytale patients who need their help!My name is Doctor Fairytale, I'm always super busy.My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!In a magical land full of familiar faces, Doctor Fairytale and her dog, Nurse Pup, travel far and wide to help the injured and poorly!Rapunzel's head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears' broken chairs, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe!But no matter the bump or bruise – and no matter how mischievous the patient! – kind and capable Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor's bag to lend a helping hand.

Join Fairytale Gardener and her sidekick puppy as they visit fairytale friends who need some green-fingered help!Sleeping Beauty is surrounded by wild and prickly briars! And – uh-oh! – the Snow Queen can’t get anything to grow in the frost and snow and ice. But not to worry... No matter the green-fingered conundrum, Fairytale Gardener is on call, her tools at the ready.From the creators of DOCTOR FAIRYTALE comes an immersive adventure filled with fantastic fairytale nods and twists.Praise for DOCTOR FAIRYTALE:“This charming story riffs on favourite childhood stories while slightly altering many of their endings in clever, inspired ways.” Kirkus Reviews“Beautifully and generously illustrated.” The Letterpress Project

Join Fairytale Gardener and her sidekick puppy as they visit fairytale friends who need some green-fingered help!Sleeping Beauty is surrounded by wild and prickly briars! And – uh-oh! – the Snow Queen can’t get anything to grow in the frost and snow and ice. But not to worry... No matter the green-fingered conundrum, Fairytale Gardener is on call, her tools at the ready.From the creators of DOCTOR FAIRYTALE comes an immersive adventure filled with fantastic fairytale nods and twists.Praise for DOCTOR FAIRYTALE:“This charming story riffs on favourite childhood stories while slightly altering many of their endings in clever, inspired ways.” Kirkus Reviews“Beautifully and generously illustrated.” The Letterpress Project

One snowy Christmas eve, there's a knock at Kitty's window. Wow, it's Santa! And he's here to whisk her away on a truly spectacular adventure!Santa's Special Gift is a fun and interactive picture book, filled with exciting flaps to lift and a brilliant snow globe pop-up! Perfect for sharing with little ones who are excited about Christmas!

Jaya and her friends are desperate for a puppy of their own. They've even created Puppy Club to find out all they need to know. When the time comes they'll be the perfect owners!Jaya, Willow, Harper and Elsa all dream of having a dog. So when Jaya's aunt, who runs Underdogs Rescue Centre, tells Jaya that new dog Lulu is expecting puppies it feels like the girls' best chance to get their parents to agree. It's time for Operation Paw-fect Puppy!Along with new Puppy Club members, Arlo and Daniel, the children set about trying to prove to their parents what responsible owners they'd be. But will it be enough to persuade them?The first in a?gorgeous?new series?for?young,?animal-loving?readers, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Helen Peters.

Welcome to Puppy Club!Join Jaya, Willow, Daniel, Elsa, Arlo and Harper as they all navigate the ups and downs of life with a brand-new puppy!Elsa loves her gorgeous puppy Coco but her family's two cats aren't so welcoming. They chase the terrified pup all over the house! And to make things worse, Coco's chewing everything and it's stressing Mum out. Luckily Puppy Club is on hand to help, and soon Operation Friendship is underway, with plans to keep Coco out of trouble and help her bond with the cats. But with each day seeming to bring a new disaster, Elsa can't help worrying . what if Mum has second thoughts about keeping the puppy?A?heart-warming?new series?for?young?animal-loving?readers, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Helen Peters.

Welcome to Puppy Club!Join Jaya, Willow, Daniel, Elsa, Arlo and Harper as they all navigate the ups and downs of life with a brand-new puppy!When Jaya's aunt reveals that Underdogs Rescue Centre needs funding for a new wing of kennels, the Puppy Clubbers have the perfect solution: a sponsored dog walk! There's only one problem. Arlo's puppy Dash is always racing about, and despite attending training classes, shows no signs of slowing down.Arlo is trying all he can to get Dash to work with him. Will he learn to listen in time to join the others on the Waggy Tails Walk?A?heart-warming?new series?for?young?animal-loving?readers, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Helen Peters.

Welcome to Puppy Club!Join Jaya, Willow, Daniel, Elsa, Arlo and Harper as they all navigate the ups and downs of life with a brand-new puppy!Harper adores her puppy Minnie, but the pup hates being home alone and it's stressing out the whole family. They realize that Minnie is suffering from separation anxiety, and with Harper's school residential trip coming up, she feels really guilty about leaving Minnie for five whole days. Luckily, the Puppy Clubbers are on hand to help - it's time for Operation Home Alone! But with lots of adjustments to be made, can Harper help Minnie become more independent before the school trip? A?heart-warming?new series?for?young?animal-loving?readers, perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Helen Peters.