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In this hilarious story about a really bad apple by award-winning author and polar explorer Huw Lewis Jones, a series of simple rhymes is transformed into a sequence of events that will have readers splitting their sides with laughter. As one silly scenario unfolds after the other, a common piece of fruit shows readers what he’s really made of by making life miserable for Pear, Pea, Cat, Spud and Spoon, among others. In a very dark twist at the end, he receives his comeuppance... Shortlisted in the Teach Primary Books Awards 2021

The second title in the laugh-out-loud series of picture books starring Bad Apple, a truly terrible piece of fruit. Bad Apple is back and grumpier than ever after his run-in with Snake, who graciously spat him out with just a warning. Granny Smith and her posse of golden apples step in to teach him a lesson. But Bad Apple stoops to a new low and seals them up in a delicious apple crumble... In the second instalment of Huw Lewis Jones's hilarious new series of picture books, a truly terrible piece of fruit is once more wreaking havoc far beyond the rim of the fruit bowl. Bad Apple’s behaviour is so outrageous, even his own Granny Smith gangs up on him. Illustrated in a deadpan, painterly style by Ben Sanders, Apple Grumble will entertain the entire family.

The third title in the laugh-out-loud series of picture books starring Bad Apple, a truly terrible piece of fruit. It’s Granny Smith’s birthday party and all the apples are invited. There’s face painting, a piñata, a pile of presents and one of Snake’s finest cakes... Bad Apple can’t wait to spoil the fun! But it looks like this party pooper’s luck might have run out. Pineapple has had enough of Apple’s bad behaviour and is ready to teach him a lesson. In the third instalment of Huw Lewis Jones’s hilarious series of picture books, a truly terrible piece of fruit is once more wreaking havoc far beyond the rim of the fruit bowl. Illustrated in a deadpan, painterly style by Ben Sanders, Party Pooper will entertain the entire family.

The latest addition to the laugh-out-loud series of picture books by award-winning author Huw Lewis Jones and illustrator Ben Sanders, in which the naughty antics of a truly terrible piece of fruit, Bad Apple, prove deliciously entertaining. In this festive edition, Bad Apple faces his greatest challenge yet: it’s Christmas day and everyone is just so ... jolly. Granny Smith’s carol singing and Pineapple’s incessant dancing are grating to say the least, but it’s the cheery arrival of Pea and his extended family that pushes Bad Apple over the edge. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas ... but how long can the Peas last?

The second title in the laugh-out-loud series of picture books starring Bad Apple, a truly terrible piece of fruit, now in paperback. Bad Apple is back and grumpier than ever after his run-in with Snake, who graciously spat him out with just a warning. Granny Smith and her posse of golden apples step in to teach him a lesson. But Bad Apple stoops to a new low and seals them up in a delicious apple crumble... In the second instalment of Huw Lewis Jones's hilarious new series of picture books, a truly terrible piece of fruit is once more wreaking havoc far beyond the rim of the fruit bowl. Bad Apple’s behaviour is so outrageous, even his own Granny Smith gangs up on him. Illustrated in a deadpan, painterly style by Ben Sanders, Apple Grumble will entertain the entire family.

A hilariously tempting picture-book treat, perfect forfans of Jon KlassenI found a cookie. It's just sitting there, all alone. I wonder who it belongs to? I'm sure they'll be alongto get it any second now. Poor cookie. Poor lonelycookie. Poor lonely yummy cookie.When a bear finds a cookie just sitting there, all alone, whatis he to do?Should he pass up this tasty treat, or will he give into temptation?Or is there someone else who wants the cookieeven more?! Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton meets Steve Antony'sPlease Mr Panda in this fabulous treat of a story by KaelTudorPerfect for any readers who have ever wrestled with temptation...Ben Sanders is the wonderfully talented illustrator behind AgentHarrier, Bad Apple, and Clive Penguin

A hilariously tempting picture-book treat, perfect forfans of Jon KlassenI found a cookie. It's just sitting there, all alone. I wonder who it belongs to? I'm sure they'll be alongto get it any second now. Poor cookie. Poor lonelycookie. Poor lonely yummy cookie.When a bear finds a cookie just sitting there, all alone, whatis he to do?Should he pass up this tasty treat, or will he give into temptation?Or is there someone else who wants the cookieeven more?! Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton meets Steve Antony'sPlease Mr Panda in this fabulous treat of a story by KaelTudorPerfect for any readers who have ever wrestled with temptation...Ben Sanders is the wonderfully talented illustrator behind AgentHarrier, Bad Apple, and Clive PenguinThis hardback gift edition will be a wonderful keepsake on anychild's bookshelf

Meet one incredibly hungry crocodile in this delightfully silly reimagining of the Twelve Days of ChristmasThe world’s largest crocodile likes to eat… but feeding time is getting out of control.As the zoo clock ticks towards midnight, Croc is growing bigger and bigger… 5 DOUGHNUT RINGS…!4 pumpkin pies3 french fries2 pots of teaand a mountain of macaroni.A bright, bold and bonkers reimagining of the familiar festive song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, starring a very hungry crocodile.

Meet one incredibly hungry crocodile in this delightfully silly reimagining of the Twelve Days of ChristmasThe world’s largest crocodile likes to eat… but feeding time is getting out of control.As the zoo clock ticks towards midnight, Croc is growing bigger and bigger… 5 DOUGHNUT RINGS…!4 pumpkin pies3 french fries2 pots of teaand a mountain of macaroni.A bright, bold and bonkers reimagining of the familiar festive song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, starring a very hungry crocodile.

Featuring beautiful, emotive illustrations, this is the first story in a series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends and love.Who am I?White and black.Day and night.Badger doesn’t feel quite right……and to make matters worse, he now has a blue bottom.Badger is feeling sad. He can’t sleep. He asks the other animals one by one: ‘Am I white and black, or black and white?’ Can he find an answer? Is anyone listening? Does anyone care? Can he find a friend?He speaks to several other animals, from zebra to panda to penguin to skunk, as he tries to find out who he is, but along his journey he discovers that it doesn't matter whether he is black or white, just as long as he is kind.Featuring wry wit, deadpan humour and a heartwarming ending, Blue Badger will endear himself to readers big and small, while touching gently on themes of sadness and identity.

The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad!Badger is feeling happy these days......even though he still has a blue bottom.Life is good when you’re eating berries.But now Dog is sad.What can Badger do to help his friend?Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast – his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help?Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age.Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second story in the Blue Badger series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends and love. Featuring wry wit and deadpan humour, Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is suitable for readers big and small.

The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad!Badger is feeling happy these days......even though he still has a blue bottom.Life is good when you’re eating berries.But now Dog is sad.What can Badger do to help his friend?Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast – his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help?Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age.Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second story in the Blue Badger series of picture books about a befuddled, lovable Badger and his search for happiness, friends and love. Featuring wry wit and deadpan humour, Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is suitable for readers big and small.

This funny, witty and whimsical title is the latest installment from the Blue Badger series, following the lovable badger and his sometimes awkward attempts to navigate life.Life is good for Badger, bumbling about and eating berries day and night.His friends accept him, Dog’s favourite ball has been recovered, and he is finally master of his own destiny.  Until another badger turns up and takes a liking to his berries...Can Badger learn to share? Is there more to life than berries?Every new friend is a new adventure…This fun, colourfully illustrated and witty picture book will delight children and adults alike with its charmingly-told story.This is the third book in the Blur Badger series, following on from Blue Badger and Blue Badger and the Big Breakfast.

This funny, witty and whimsical title is the latest installment from the Blue Badger series, following the lovable badger and his sometimes awkward attempts to navigate life.Life is good for Badger, bumbling about and eating berries day and night.His friends accept him, Dog’s favourite ball has been recovered, and he is finally master of his own destiny.  Until another badger turns up and takes a liking to his berries...Can Badger learn to share? Is there more to life than berries?Every new friend is a new adventure…This fun, colourfully illustrated and witty picture book will delight children and adults alike with its charmingly-told story.This is the third book in the Blur Badger series, following on from Blue Badger and Blue Badger and the Big Breakfast.

Agent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But something's happening to the book itself . . . whole pages are repeating, and there's an ink-deleting weapon threating to wipe everything out! What's going on? And will Agent Harrier sniff out the rat before he's TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY ERASED? This stylish graphic novel is a funny, punny twist on the traditional spy caper. The second instalment of the Agent Harrier series by award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders (Clive Penguin), featuring books that can be enjoyed in any order. Perfect for readers transitioning from picture books!

Who's ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin' freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . .From real life polar-exploring adventurer Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a quirky story about getting what you need, rather than what you want. Readers will hoot with laughter at the hilariously deadpan Clive Penguin - a unique voice that's perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Morag Hood. Featuring edgy illustrations complete with neon orange ink. Oh, and penguins.

Who's ever heard of a flying penguin?Clive Penguin is back in a new stand-alone story! Affronted by the narrator's praise for 'majestic' swooping seagulls, is determined to take to the sky himself. He's going to fly! Who says penguins can't do it?A funny, deadpan tale of reaching for your dreams and ignoring naysayers. Perfect for fans of John Klassen!

Agent Harrier is thrilled to be back for his third secret spy mission, but his excitement is quashed when he discovers HOLES in his precious book. These aren't just ordinary holes, they're PLOT HOLES, and they transport Agent Harrier to different dimensions - first he finds himself in a fairy tale, then a detective novel, then a sci-fi adventure.If Agent Harrier doesn't find the hole-making culprit soon, none of his books will make sense and the whole series will be doomed! Luckily, he has a plot-hole expert in the shape of his trusty friend Mole to help him out.But what if Mole turns out to be . . . THE MOLE?!!!!Readers will double-take at this stylishly metafictional follow-up to This Book Will Self-Destruct and You Only Spy Twice.

Who's ever heard of a flying penguin?Clive Penguin is back in a new stand-alone story! Affronted by the narrator's praise for 'majestic' swooping seagulls, is determined to take to the sky himself. He's going to fly! Who says penguins can't do it?A funny, deadpan tale of reaching for your dreams and ignoring naysayers. Perfect for fans of John Klassen!

Who's ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin' freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . .From real life polar-exploring adventurer Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a quirky story about getting what you need, rather than what you want. Readers will hoot with laughter at the hilariously deadpan Clive Penguin - a unique voice that's perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Morag Hood. Featuring edgy illustrations complete with neon ink. Oh, and penguins.