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Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel!Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But . . . uh-oh! Bothfrogs think it's their rock - and they really don'twant to share!The frogs fight and squabble furiously. But when a hungry heronswoops down, both frogs realise it's time to find another rock. . . together!Kaye Umansky's brilliantly simple rhyming story shows how twogrumpy frogs go from fighting . . . to friendship (with lotsof laughter along the way.)Alice McKinley's hilarious illustrations bringto life every twist and turn of this wonderfully witty little drama. Written in absolutely perfect rhyme, this storyis a joy to read aloud.Every parent and child will identify with these squabbling frogs.An excellent (and very funny) lesson in how to resolve a quarrel!  Kaye Umansky is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors.She is a brilliant comic writer, and is the award-winning creatorof the bestselling Pongwiffy fiction series. Her superbrhyming picture books have echoes of Dr Seuss.Alice McKinley's illustrations are full of warmth andhumour, and packed with clever details to spot.

​Everyone’s frightened we all feel afraid,But the more that you face it the more it will fade.Bear isn’t scared of his snuggly lair or of his best friend, Hare, but he is scared of pretty much everything else. And when he starts to feel that he’s missing out, the two embark on a mission to discover that special something that unlocks Bear’s courage and reignites his love for life. The Scarediest Bear is the story of how courage can be found in the most unexpected places.This reassuring, funny story by Frances Stickley, stylishly illustrated by Alice McKinley, is the perfect way to open up discussions about worries and anxiety with young children.Children won’t be able to resist adorable double-act Bear and Hare as they take on their fears, one step at a time. Perfect for any child who feels anxious or worried about trying new things Alice McKinley’s adorable illustrations are irresistible and full of sweet moments as well as laughs A cosy book that makes a perfect bedtime story

Don’t miss this irresistible witchy comedy for 7+  that’s Wicked meets The Worst Witch! A dream partnership of two award-winning authors writing together for the very first time.Meet Hex: snarky and gothic with a sense of humour to match. Can she learn the spells and curses required to succeed at Broombeetles School of Sorcery?Meet Hilda: an effervescent ray of sunshine who loves to see the best in everything. Will she master the most helpful charms to prove her goodness at Moonfeather Academy for Witches?Through the letters between BFFs Hex and Hilda, follow their trials, tribulations, and potions-gone-wrong as they navigate their first term at two very different witch schools!Laugh-out-loud, warm-hearted, and highly illustrated - Hex and Hilda is perfect for for fans of Amelia Fang, Grimwood and Isadora Moon .

Join the Secret Summer gang on an unforgettable magical adventure, full of humour and heart - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl. Jack has been dreading the summer holidays - his dad works long hours, and so all he has to look forward to is an empty house. But when his boisterous neighbours, Bruno and Rocco, make it their mission to pull him into an adventure, his life will never be the same again. Together they decide to explore the strange old house at the top of the hill, long abandoned and overgrown with ivy. But they soon discover the ivy hides more than just walls... the house is full of magical secrets, including a strange girl with no memory, who may hold the key to it all, if only she can remember...Imaginative and fun-filled, Jack Ryder's first story is inspired by the summer holidays of his childhood and brought to life with glorious black-and-white illustrations by Alice McKinley. Young readers will be spellbound by this heartfelt adventure.

Join Jack and the gang on another unforgettable adventure, full of magic and mayhem - for fans of The Famous Five and Roald Dahl.Everything changed the day Jack and his neighbours Bruno and Rocco went to explore the old empty house.There they discovered a strange girl called Blossom, who introduced them to a world of magic - talking to animals, flying like birds, and even... a doorway to another world, hidden within the ivy-covered walls of the old house. Now the gang have gone through the doorway, looking for Blossom's missing dad, the man who made the magic. But finding him will be just the start of the adventure, as Blossom's dad has a mission for the gang, and they're going to need all the magical powers they can get.

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages."Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers! Really, people have no manners at all these days!" In this very funny book, Bobs gives us his opinions on everything from fireworks to frogs, cats to Christmas, in his own words. This illustrated collection of his letters takes us through a year in the life of Bobs, the adored pet terrier owned by national treasure Enid Blyton. Written by Enid Blyton every week to entertain young readers in the 1920s-40s, these have never been published together in book form before. The perfect gift for readers of any age, from 7 to 97, who love dogs and funny stories.

Join new friends Pixie and Wyld as they set out to solve a mystery of mermaids and magical coins, in this brilliant adventure story from children's author Jack Ryder, for 7-9 year-olds.Pixie's life has fallen apart: her beloved parents are swept out to sea in a fierce storm, never to be seen again, and she's sent to live with her mysterious grandma, Nanny Monkton, in a village on the edge of nowhere. On her train journey there, she meets an orphan boy called Wyld, who steals her mother's precious coin necklace. When they arrive at Nanny Monkton's, Pixie realises that she's no ordinary grandma: she lives in a treehouse and wears an eye patch, just like a pirate! As Pixie settles into life in Wendbury and befriends Wyld, she begins to uncover amazing things about her own mother, about Wyld, and the wishing well in Nanny Monkton's garden - a mystery of mermaids and magical coins.It sends the new friends on a whimsical journey to search for answers, but in Pixie's heart she knows she wants an answer to the biggest question of all: is there a wish powerful enough to bring her parents back? An unforgettable magical adventure from the author of Jack's Secret Summer and Jack's Secret World, beautifully illustrated by Alice McKinley.

Wish fulfilment and magical mystery combine in this classic adventure and sequel to Wish as Pixie, Wyld and Nanny Monkton sail the seas in a pirate ship to find Mermaid Mountain and wish Pixie's parents home. Perfect for fans of Nanny McPhee and The Magic Faraway Tree.Pixie has lived with her eccentric grandma ever since her parents were lost at sea, but when she learns of a wish-granting mermaid, she sets sail on a pirate ship with Nanny Monkton, her friend Wyld and his pet talking frog, Pebbles, so she can wish her parents back. With the help of a magic coin, they travel the high seas, encountering shipwrecking storms, an island run by cats and a giant, friendly seahorse, but will they reach the mystical Mermaid Mountain in time? And can the mermaid's magic finally wish Pixie's parents home?

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages."Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers! Really, people have no manners at all these days!" In this very funny book, Bobs gives us his opinions on everything from fireworks to frogs, cats to Christmas, in his own words. This illustrated collection of his letters takes us through a year in the life of Bobs, the adored pet terrier owned by national treasure Enid Blyton. Written by Enid Blyton every week to entertain young readers in the 1920s-40s, these have never been published together in book form before. The perfect gift for readers of any age, from 7 to 97, who love dogs and funny stories.

**'A ROARSOME read with breathtaking illustrations' - Steven Lenton**Dragons are well known for being sulky and difficult. However, by following these simple but important guidelines, you might just create a lovable and (almost) friendly pet.The Dangerous Pet Lover’s Guide to Dragons is the essential dragon-care manual you didn’t know you needed. Full of useful tips, tricks and advice on everything from feeding and housing your dragon to grooming and washing it (top tip: DON’T EVEN TRY), this handy guidebook will equip you with everything you need to bond with your new pet!This hilarious picture book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to own a magical dragon – perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud.

**The funniest picture book (and pet manual!) of the year!****"An absolute treat at bedtime - Breaking News Ireland**Sea monsters are well known for being moody and menacing. However, by following these simple but important rules, you might just be able to create a loveable and (almost) friendly pet. This is the essential monster-care manual you didn’t know you needed. Full of useful tips, tricks and advice on everything from feeding and naming your sea monster to playing fun games (top tip: ALWAYS LET THEM WIN), this handy guidebook will equip you with everything you need to bond with your new pet! This hilarious picture book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to own a sea monster, providing essential insights into an often-misunderstood species.Also available: The Dangerous Pet Lover's Guide to Dragons

**The funniest picture book (and pet manual!) of the year!****"An absolute treat at bedtime - Breaking News Ireland**Sea monsters are well known for being moody and menacing. However, by following these simple but important rules, you might just be able to create a loveable and (almost) friendly pet. This is the essential monster-care manual you didn’t know you needed. Full of useful tips, tricks and advice on everything from feeding and naming your sea monster to playing fun games (top tip: ALWAYS LET THEM WIN), this handy guidebook will equip you with everything you need to bond with your new pet! This hilarious picture book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to own a sea monster, providing essential insights into an often-misunderstood species.Also available: The Dangerous Pet Lover's Guide to Dragons

A magical tale for readers aged 7+ from the author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice, with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout."Rachel Chivers Khoo is Ireland's answer to Enid Blyton." Children's Books Ireland“A charming story brimming with magic and wonder." Hannah Gold"Original, exciting and full of warmth, magic and heart, this is a tale that will sweep you away." Sinéad O’HartLate one night a flying house crash-lands in ten-year-old Callie's garden. It is the home of magician Winnifred and all of her magical artefacts. Winnifred asks for Callie's help finding her lost Wanderdust – until she realizes it is Callie's sadness that is causing her malfunctioning magic. With Winnifred's most precious magical possessions at risk from malicious fairies and dangerous giants, can Callie and her friend Sam find the Wanderdust in time to save the magician?PRAISE FOR THE MAGICIAN NEXT DOOR“Sparkling with magic and heartfelt wonder." Jennifer Bell"Charming, heart-warming and fantastical. A gorgeous story about the importance of friendship and the magic of the memories we carry within us.” Mel Taylor-Bessent "An absolute modern classic – cosy and full of delights, with a beautifully drawn landscape and real emotional heart." Zohra Nabi"A thrilling and magical adventure story, with just the right amount of threat for younger children." Irish Independent "This is storytelling at its magical best." Jenny McLachlan

Friendship wins the day in this heartwarming quarrel between two hilariously stubborn frogs.Two frogs find an ordinary little rock. It’s the perfect place to stretch their legs! But both frogs think it's their rock—and they really don’t want to share. So what do they do? Why, make a huge fuss and start an uproarious squabble of course! Uh-oh. They’ve caused such a scene, that here comes a hungry heron. Perhaps they should put their differences aside and find a new rock…together?Jubilant rhyme makes for a witty read aloud in this gleefully illustrated showdown. A lovely reminder on resolving disagreements respectfully, especially for little ones heading back to school or those that are fond of shouting, "Mine!"A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

A poignant and uplifting story of family, connection and imagination, from the Blue Peter Book Award shortlisted author of Owen and the Soldier. Tabby's fed up. Fed up with losing her best friend and fed up that Grandad has come to stay. Grandad's always telling the same old silly, made-up stories and now Tabby has to walk his smelly dog Buster every day after school. When one of Tabby's walks takes her to a lonely hilltop house she spots something strange going on. So strange she can't help but mention it to Grandad who of course turns it all into another fantasy. But when tragedy strikes, Tabby's left wondering if Grandad's impossible story could be true? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.