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Meet Mabel and Me in this hilarious picture book, as they explore what puts the ‘best’ in ‘best friends’!Mabel and Me are strolling down a strolly street, when Mabel asks a Hugely Harrowing and Diabolically Difficult question about why Me thinks they are best friends. Join this oddest of odd couples in their very first adventure to discover the answer – but be prepared for a large dose of mistaken identity along the way!Mark Sperring’s sparkling text is a rollicking read-aloud that delights in language and rhythm and is perfectly complemented by Sarah Warburton’s terrifically warm and witty illustrations.

Feeding time at the zoo has never been so much fun!A hilarious new picture book from the creators of ‘Mabel and Me’ and ‘Max and the Won’t Go to Bed Show’.Daddy Lion is having a polite and genteel tea party for his cubs. They want to invite all their friends but Daddy says no; he doesn’t want the pot-bellied pigs hogging the cream buns or Skunk pooh, pong, stinking the place out!But things do not go quite as planned…A laugh-out-loud story full of noise and chaos!

A fabulously funny extravaganza conjured up by dynamic duo Mark Sperring and Sarah Warburton. Perfect for bedtime!Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Roll up, roll up, for MAX THE MAGNIFICENT and his world famous show: putting off bedtime for as long as possible!Cheer as he makes a cookie disappear (very slo-o-o-wly)! Gasp as he asks for ten bedtime stories (yes, ten)! Will the show go on all night, or will Max finally go to sleep?

Meet Princess Scallywag – a feisty new heroine with more than a few tricks up her royal sleeve! From brand-new picture book pairing Mark Sperring and Claire Powell comes this hilarious, subversive fairy tale for girls and boys alike.What’s a queen to do when she wakes up to find a huge bothersome dragon ransacking her kingdom and terrorising the villagers? By a stroke of luck, the bravest knight in the land happens to be skipping by at just the right moment. If he can rid the land of the dragon he can have her daughter’s hand in marriage – but who would want to marry pond-bathing, stinky-footed Princess Scallywag?!But maybe there’s more to this brave knight than meets the eye…This brilliant picture book will make unconventional princesses everywhere laugh until they snort!A laugh-out-loud funny, subversive princess book for girls and boys age four and up – perfect for fans of Princess Smartypants and The Paper Bag Princess!

Princess Scallywag and the Queen are back in a brand new rollicking adventure, taking on no-good pirates on the high seas in their hilarious, take-no-prisoners style!

Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step is all about learning to say sorry.The naughty step is the place where Sam has to go when he has done something he knows he really shouldn't have. There is nothing to do there except think, and normally he has the step all to himself. Then one day someone else sits down bedside him. It's Captain Buckleboots - a pirate who has been very very naughty indeed and needs some help to work out how to say sorry.After studying illustration at Falmouth College of Arts Tom McLaughlin worked as a full-time political cartoonist before he stumbled into the world of animation when he won a bursary to direct his short animated film, The Girl With The Pink Shoes, as part of the Animated Exeter festival. Since then he has gone on to design and create a number of animated TV concepts with Honeycomb Animation, including the Molly Little Mysteries, which has just been picked up by CBeebies and is due to be aired in 2010. Tom lives in Devon with his wife, two sons and a scruffy cat.Mark Sperring is a former Waterstone's bookseller and brings all his considerable experience and knowledge to this, his first picture book. Mark lives in Bristol.Look out for the other books in the series:Big Bad Bill on the Naughty Step; Father Christmas on the Naughty Step

The super cute unicorn book that makes counting fun!Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep,so So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should countsome sheep!"Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk tilldawn.So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce themto super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly,laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a funstory showing children how to count from one to twenty, thissecond book in a brand-new series is set to become every child'snew favourite. Bestselling author Mark Sperring has done it again with thisbrilliant bedtime story that is just right for unicorn fans.With beautiful illustrations from top-selling illustrator TimBudgen, children will love spotting the unicorns on every page.A gorgeously sparkly silver cover makes this book a great giftPerfect for curious children who might be ready to count to ten...and beyond!

A super sweet count-to-twenty picture book filled withcute and cuddly bunnies!Once upon a bouncy bed . . .What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course!With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on everypage,and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty,this cute and cuddly counting book is set to become everychild's new favourite. Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestsellingauthor Mark SperringGorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim BudgenChildren will love learning to count with the help of twentysuper cute and fluffy bunnies!Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, TwentyUnicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children willlove this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny silver foiledcover!Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep,so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should countsome sheep.Though children think that sheep are nice, there's somethingthey like more,so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! Andwith stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurson every page, and a fun story showing children how to countfrom one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly board book isset to become every child's new favourite.The perfect board book for children, especially dinosaur-lovingones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the coverHelps children learn how to count from one to twentyBrilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrationsThe perfect first-gift for childrenEncourages children to love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!

The super cute unicorn board book that makes countingfun!Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep,So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should countsome sheep!"Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk tilldawn.So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce themto super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly,laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a funstory showing children how to count from one to twenty, thisbook is set to become every child's new favourite. A gorgeous, sparkly board book edition of Twenty Unicornsat Bedtime - perfect for little handsA brilliantly fun text with beautiful illustrations throughout,babies and toddlers will love spotting the unicorns on every pageThe perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and much more!Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime(paperback and board book) and Twenty Elves at Bedtime(paperback)

A spookily sweet count-to-twenty picture book filledwith cute and cheeky pumpkins!One spooky-wooky bat winged, Broom-Ella could not sleep,so, her cat and frog and owl said that she should count somesheep. But, sheep don't shine with magic,or possess HUGE beaming grins.So, Broom-Ella put her spell book down and counted . . . BRIGHTPUMPKINS!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introducethem to super sweet pumpkins, of course! And withcute, cheeky and a-little-bit-spooky pumpkinson every page, and a fun story showing children how to countfrom one to twenty, this book is set to become everychild's new favourite. A brilliantly fun text with stunning illustrations throughout,children will love spotting the pumpkins on every pageThe perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and much more!Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime,Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elvesat Bedtime

A super fun count-to-twenty picture book filled withlots of dragon friends!One night after a story, these children could not sleep.So, their woolly-jumpered auntie said that they should countsome sheep.But, the children had a better thought that sounded WAY morefun.So, they gave a loud and mighty "RAAAA!" and counted...What?DRAGONS!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introducethem to super sweet dragons, of course! And withcute, fierce and fire-breathing dragons on everypage, and a fun story showing children how to count fromone to twenty, this book is set to become every child'snew favourite. A brilliantly fun text with stunning illustrations throughout,children will love spotting the dragons on every pageThe perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and much more!Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime,Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime, Twenty Elves at Bedtimeand Twenty Pumpkins at Bedtime

A super sweet count-to-twenty board book filled with cuteand cuddly bunnies - perfect for little hands!Once upon a bouncy bed . . .What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course!With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on everypage, and a fun story showing children how to count from oneto twenty, this cute and cuddly counting board bookis set to become every child's new favourite. This chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover is theperfect first-giftGentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestsellingauthor Mark SperringGorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim BudgenChildren will love learning to count with the help of twentysuper cute and fluffy bunnies!Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, TwentyUnicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will lovethis brilliantly fun board book with a shiny foiled cover!The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep.So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You should countsome sheep!"Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelfmade Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned...ELVES!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep?Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And withcute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, anda fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty,this chunky, child-friendly book is set to become every child'snew favourite.The perfect board book for all children, especiallyelf-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the coverHelps children learn how to count from one to twentyBrilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrationsThe perfect first-gift for childrenEncourages children to love counting as much as they love elves!

A fun and bubbly count-to-twenty picture book filledwith mermaids!One night, tucked in their bunk beds, two children could NOTsleep. So, their lighthouse keeper daddy said that they should countsome sheep. "But Daaaad!" they groaned. "Sheep live on land, not hereamongst the waves!" And so, it was decided to count...SHINY TAILED MERMAIDS!What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By countingsuper sparkly mermaids, of course!With swimming, dancing and treasure-hunting mermaids on everypage, and a fun counting story from one to twenty, falling asleepjust got fun! A sweet rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by author MarkSperringGorgeous illustrations by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen fillevery pageChildren will love learning to count with the help of twentyadorable mermaidsIf you like this, check out the others in the series: TwentyDinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime, Twenty Elvesat Bedtime, Twenty Bunnies at Bedtime, Twenty Pumpkinsat Bedtime and Twenty Dragons at Bedtime!

A spookily sweet count-to-twenty boardbook filled with cute and cheeky pumpkins! Onespooky-wooky bat winged night, Broom-Ella could not sleep,so, her cat and frog and owl said that she should countsome sheep. But, sheep don't shine with magic,or possess HUGE beaming grins.So,Broom-Ella put her spell book down and counted . . . BRIGHTPUMPKINS!What's the best way to help little ones fallasleep? Introduce them to super sweet pumpkins,of course! And with cute, cheeky and a-little-bit-spookypumpkins on every page, and a fun story showing childrenhow to count from one to twenty, this board bookis set to become every child's new favourite. A brilliantly fun text with stunning illustrationsthroughout, children will love spotting the pumpkins on every pageThe perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and muchmore!Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaursat Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and TwentyElves at Bedtime

The naughty step is the place Sam has to sit when he has done something he knows he REALLY shouldn't have. And Sam isn't alone. Captain Buckleboots is sitting on the naughty step too and so is Father Christmas - uh-oh, oh no! What's going to happen on Christmas Eve now?!

It's hard to be patient when you're only a very little bear, and Little Pip cannot wait until his birthday. And he's driving Papa Grizzle nuts! Every day he wakes up and asks the same question. Poor Daddy Grizzle . . . and poor Pip! How will he be able to wait until the big day? Luckily, Pip has his big Daddy Grizzle there to help. An hilarious and endearing story that every parent will recognise!

How Many Sleeps till Christmas? is the perfect festive countdown!This wonderful story by Mark Sperring, and illustrated by Sebastien Braun, is a follow-up to the adorable How Many Sleeps till my Birthday?It's hard to be patient when you're only a very little bear, and Little Pip cannot wait until Christmas! Every day he wakes up and thinks the day has finally come - it's driving Daddy Grizzle nuts! Poor Daddy Grizzle... and poor Pip! How will he be able to carry on waiting - there are still so many sleeps to go! This is a hilarious and endearing story about patience that every parent will recognise!Mark worked in printing and as a bookseller before turning his hand to writing. He has now written a number of picture books including the fabulously funny Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step and Father Christmas on the Naughty Step. From quirky to lyrical, Mark has a real talent for capturing the familiar moments in children's everyday lives with warmth and humour. Mark lives in Bristol.Sebastien is French and studied fine and applied arts at Strasbourg University before becoming a freelance illustrator. He moved to London in 2000 and has since worked exclusively on children's picture books.

A beautiful, lyrical picture book about the love between a parent and child. And a celebration of the natural wonders of our world.Your hand in my hand is where it belongs, Your hand in my hand as we walk along. The world's full of wonders, there's so much to see. I'll find them with you if you find them with me.Follow two little mice as they discover the world together, hand-in-hand, through the seasons. Splashing through puddles, gathering acorns and gazing at rainbows . . . Before finally snuggling up together in their cosy home.This special story is perfect for sharing together at bedtime, or as a gift for a new baby.

A delightfully funny story that will reassure every child anxious about starting a new school or nursery.Bears are clumsy. They don't sit still. They're much, much bigger than teachers - and they eat SUCH a lot of lunch! Yes, taking a bear to school is a BAD idea. But will this little boy find the courage to face the first day of school alone?With so much to do, like painting, dressing up, storytime, and making new friends, he just might! And Bear? He'll always be waiting at the end of the day, with a great big hug!

It''s not easy being a big sister - especially when your baby brother is a roaring dino-baby!There are just so many "Be gentles," "Be quiets" and "Please shares."But, before long, this big sister grows to love teaching her brother all the grown-up things she knows and, very quickly, life in the dino family is as fun and chaotic as ever.The perfect book for older siblings, parents and dinosaur fans.Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

The world is filled with shapes.A bird, a car, the stars in the sky - what shapes can you see?Children will love spotting familiar shapes on every page. With bright illustrations and a heartwarming message about the shape of something very special - love.Brilliantly read by Katy Ashworth. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

It''s not easy being a Dino-Mummy - especially when you have two roaring little dinos to take care of. But somehow Dino-Mummy makes everything look so easy . . .Do you know a secret? I''m sure you dino-do!It''s something rather special about a certain ''you know who''!From the moment that you wake up, she''s a sing-song superstar,Singing out "Good morning!" with a dino "Tra la la!"Dino-Mummy is AMAZING, and whether it''s morning, noon or night, she''s always on hand. After all, life in the dino family is just as fun (and chaotic) as ever.Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

It''s not easy being a Dino-Daddy, but it''s definitely a lot of fun! And whether it''s a trip to the park or playing games at home, Dino-Daddy always has time for his two roaring dinos . . . The park would never be such fun without him standing by.No one can spin you faster - weeeeeeee! - or swing you quite so high!And though he has a list of jobs he has to dino-do,He always seems to have the time to play a game . . . or two!Morning, noon and night, Dino-Daddy is the best, and life in the dino family is just as fun (and chaotic) as ever.The perfect present for Father''s Day!

Once there were four Naughty, Naughty Baddies. And each one was as naughty as the next. They liked nothing more than being diabolically dreadful. But best of all, they loved creeping ... When Four suggests a cunning plan to STEAL all the spots off the Queen''s Little Doggy Woof-Woof, they all grin fiendishly and chuckle evilly as they creep, creep, creep ...WHAT will the Queen do when she sees her spotless Little Doggy Woof-Woof? WHERE is the King sitting as they creep, creep past? (Clue: a throne of sorts.)WILL the Naughty, Naughty Baddies get away with it?A very funny, deliciously naughty story that will have children and adults alike laughing with glee. From the bestselling pen of Mark Sperring and the bestselling brush of David Tazzyman. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment, read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher.

One day an invitation Came to number 24. It was from a next-door neighbour Who they''d never met before. The children can''t wait - a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there''s his large snout and very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin . . . Yes, there''s no two ways about it, he''s definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don''t eat children, do they? A riotous romp of a picture book, superbly written by Mark Sperring and brilliantly illustrated by Laura Anderson. Snappy Birthday is the perfect present for any child - whether it''s their birthday, or not!