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From bestselling children's author and broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure. The crown jewels have been stolen and it's up to Toto the Ninja Cat to recover them!Toto and her friends are due to be looking after the French ambassador on a day of sightseeing, finishing at the Tower of London to see the animal world's crown jewels: a sacred diamond cat collar. But when they arrive, the collar has disappeared - and what's worse, it looks like Toto is responsible! Toto is almost arrested, but she escapes to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear her name. She and her friends will have to follow some strange clues that will take them to a secret bookshop, Buckingham Palace and the rats' underground city in the sewers... Can they defeat an unexpected villain and bring the thief to justice?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Legend of the Wildcat and The Pirate Treasure Hunt are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. (The books can be read by themselves or as part of the series - so pick up the title that sounds the most fun to you!) Dermot O'Leary has also written Wings of Glory and Spy Fox - funny action-adventure stories set during the Second World War.

If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 extraordinary marsupials as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell… and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!Features 'interviews' with a kangaroo, koala, Virginia opossum, Tasmanian Devil, numbat, bandicoot, sugar glider, quokka and spotted cuscus. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger and Interview with a Shark!

A festive picture book complete with calamity, chaos and one very loveable little elf! It’s Christmas Eve and Little Elf is thrilled to join the other elves in Santa’s workshop for the first year ever. And he’s even more excited to read out the very last letter to Santa, but all it takes is one little slip on the slidey ice and Little Elf drops the letter!He has no idea what the child wants for Christmas, and it’s only a few hours until Christmas morning…An accident-filled chase ensues, but will Little Elf be able to catch the letter and grant the last child’s wish before it’s too late?

"Goodnight digger, time to sleep." Join a little boy, as he says goodnight to all of his toys in this playful and soothing story.Sending little ones to sleep for generations, this beloved story is packed with delightful illustrations, large easy-to-read text and gentle rhymes. Discover other Goodnight stories: Goodnight TractorGoodnight PrincessGoodnight Pirate

"Goodnight tractor, time to sleep."Join a little boy, as he says goodnight to all of his toys in this playful and soothing story.Sending little ones to sleep for generations, this beloved story is packed with delightful illustrations, large easy-to-read text and gentle rhymes. Discover other Goodnight stories: Goodnight Digger Goodnight PrincessGoodnight Spaceman

The perfect goodnight story for every child who wishes they were a pirate!Ahoy there! As a little boy says goodnight to his dressing-up clothes and toys he is transformed into a swashbuckling pirate. Michelle Robinson's beautiful rhyming text is perfectly accompanied by Nick East's gentle and atmospheric illustrations, which will delight and soothe little ones everywhere as they snuggle up in bed.This is the fourth instalment to the brilliant Goodnight... series, and is the perfect book for bedtime!Other titles to look out for:Goodnight Digger; Goodnight Tractor; Goodnight PrincessMichelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk.Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

"Goodnight tractor, time to sleep."Join a little boy, as he says goodnight to all of his toys in this playful and soothing story.Sending little ones to sleep for generations, this beloved board book is packed with delightful illustrations, large easy-to-read text and gentle rhymes.Discover other Goodnight stories:Goodnight DiggerGoodnight PrincessGoodnight Spaceman

Inspired by ESA astronaut Tim Peake and his sons, and featuring an introduction from Tim, this is the perfect bedtime book!Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . .Tim Peake is the first official British ESA astronaut. He left Earth on 15th December 2015 to begin a six month long mission aboard the International Space Station. His time in space has been watched by millions and he is inspiring a new generation of explorers, adventurers and questioners.Goodnight Spaceman is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. Look out for Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate and Goodnight Santa too!

With a recording of the story read by ESA astronaut Tim Peake, from the International Space Station!Inspired by Tim and his sons, and featuring an introduction from the astronaut, this is the perfect bedtime book, and the first bedtime story ever to be recorded in space!Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . .Tim Peake is the first official British ESA astronaut. He left Earth on 15th December 2015 to begin a six month long mission aboard the International Space Station. His time in space has been watched by millions and he is inspiring a new generation of explorers, adventurers and questioners.Goodnight Spaceman is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. Look out for Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate and Goodnight Santa too!

"Our day together's almost through. Goodnight, Grandchild, I love you."Goodnight Grandchild is the perfect bedtime story for grandchildren everywhere.A celebration of the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, this joyful bedtime story is about all the fun to be had and memories to be made when staying over at a grandparent's house.With a gentle, soothing rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect story for little ones winding down before bed.Look out for other Goodnight books:Goodnight DiggerGoodnight SpacemanGoodnight PrincessGoodnight Pirate

"Of all the trucks, I love you best.Goodnight, bin lorry, time to rest."Join two little children as they say goodnight to all their toys, including their beloved bin lorry, in this playful and soothing adventure.Told in lyrical read-aloud rhyme, alongside stunning illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime story for vehicle-obsessed little ones.Discover other Goodnight stories:Goodnight DiggerGoodnight TractorGoodnight SpacemanGoodnight Grandchild

"Goodnight digger, time to sleep."Join a little boy as he says goodnight to all of his toys in this playful and soothing story, now available as a board book.Sending little ones to sleep for generations, this beloved story is packed with delightful illustrations, large easy-to-read text and gentle rhymes.Discover other Goodnight stories:Goodnight TractorGoodnight SpacemanGoodnight Grandchild

Forget heroes, meet Shady the sneaky squirrel thief and hisrelentless rivals! A hilarious, highly illustrated, black-and-whitecrime caper for readers of 6+ by Nick East, illustrator of Totothe Ninja Cat.While normal squirrels are out stashing nuts for winter, Shadyloves collecting treasure. The shiny kind. The kind that belongsto someone else. Yes, Shady is a shameless crook, and that's exactlyhow he's landed back in Badun Island Prison. There's only oneway out... escape! Unfortunately, tortoise crime boss Naughty Tortie wants Shadyfor her latest job: stealing the Golden Acorn of Destiny from BigCity Bank. And Shady can't refuse. Reunited with his old partnerin crime, Roxy 'the Paws' the raccoon - and a series of criminalcritters who may be heroes or rivals - Shady is off on the mega-heistof his career... But will he actually get his paws on the loot? Starring a squirrel supervillain and a hilarious cast of unexpectedanimal crimelords...The perfect read for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat, BadGuys, The Terrible Trio and Grimwood, with theanarchic energy of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.Packed with Nick East's stunning illustrations throughout inblack and white.

Goodnight Santa is a fabulously festive bedtime story from Michelle Robinson and Nick EastIt's Christmas Eve, and time to go to sleep. But while children all over the world snuggle up and close their eyes Santa is getting everything ready for his busiest night of the year. With a lyrical rhyme and adorable illustrations, this festive book is the perfect bedtime story.Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk.Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.Look out for the other Goodnight books:Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate

A fantastic rhyming picture book story from Roald Dahl Prize award-winning Amy Sparkes and the illustrator behind the hugely successful Goodnight series for children, including Goodnight Tractor and Goodnight Spaceman.Ellie Pengelly is fed up and bored, until she gets a pair of MAGICAL new wellies!When Ellie goes out to explore in her new wellies she jumps into a puddle but … something jumps out!When the strange Flibberty-Gibberty starts juggling with jam, guzzling and gobbling food and squeezling toothpaste he makes quite a mess! Will Ellie manage to clean up all the mess before mum gets home?Action-packed storytelling is perfectly paired with Nick East's high-energy illustrations in this fantastic picture book that fizzes and whizzes with fun! Children will love the Flibberty-Gibberty – a wonderful character who is similar to Dr Seuss's Cat in the Hat and the Psammead from Five Children and It – and the rollicking, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud and ideal for children 3 years of age and up.Amy Sparkes is a talented storyteller and is the author of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize nominated Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. She lives in Devon with her husband and five young children. Amy enjoys having adventures and writing stories about other people having adventures. She is a passionate supporter of baby charities and 5% of author royalties from Ellie’s Magic Wellies is being donated to baby charity ICP Support.Nick East has worked as a museum designer for many years but his love of children’s books has always been a huge part of his life. He illustrated The New Royal Baby, The Mouse Who Sailed the Seas, and Do Not Wash This Bear for Egmont, and has also worked with publishers including Little Tiger Press, Puffin, Penguin and QED. He loves using his drawings to communicate his ideas and passions and has always used them to tell stories. He lives near York with his wife and children.

Join in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND!Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends join them, the band keeps getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER!But there's one band member missing . . . Who could it be?Count and jiggle along with this toe-tapping rhyming celebration of music and rhythm from stand-out pairing Giles Andreae (Giraffes Can't Dance) and Nick East (Christopher Pumpkin).

Join in the counting musical fun with this brand-new picture book from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance! When a music-loving dog meets a fox with a fiddle, they decide to start a BOOGIE-WOOGIE ANIMAL BAND!Before long, the pair are joined by a lion with a lute, a tiger with a tuba, and a piano-playing penguin. As more friends join them, the band keeps getting bigger and bigger and BIGGER!But there's one band member missing . . . Who could it be?Count and jiggle along with this toe-tapping rhyming celebration of music and rhythm from stand-out pairing Giles Andreae (Giraffes Can't Dance) and Nick East (Christopher Pumpkin).

Meet Christopher Pumpkin - the Halloween pumpkin who doesn't want to be scary! A funny rhyming story from the authors of Supertato and the creators of Simon Sock.

From the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with dinosaurs . . . Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can't knit, can they? Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in an out-of-this-world adventure, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to outer space. Kes Gray's OI FROG AND FRIENDS series has sold over 1.5 million copies.

From the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with dinosaurs . . . Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can't knit, can they? Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in an out-of-this-world adventure, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to outer space. Kes Gray's OI FROG AND FRIENDS series has sold over 1.5 million copies.

A wonderful new character from the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of Goodnight Digger.Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match? A hilarious story celebrating friendship and difference from an exciting new picture book partnership.Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet's hilarious books have sold over 1 million copies!

From bestselling children's author and broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure. A snake has escaped London Zoo and it's up to Toto the Ninja Cat to find it! Toto is almost totally blind but learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master. By day, Toto seems to be an ordinary cat, but by night, she and her brother Silver love to have adventures!One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a new friend and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners, we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading these adventures.'Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief, The Legend of the Wildcat and The Pirate Treasure Hunt are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. (The books can be read by themselves or as part of the series - so pick up the title that sounds the most fun to you!) Dermot O'Leary has also written Wings of Glory and Spy Fox - funny action-adventure stories set during the Second World War.

From bestselling children's author and broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure. When all the cheese in the world disappears, it's up to Toto the Ninja Cat to sniff it out! Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is almost blind, but that doesn't stop her having brilliant adventures.Something CAT-ASTROPHIC has happened: ALL the cheese in the world has been stolen. Join Toto, her brother Silver and their best friend Catface on a secret mission to save the day. Toto is going to need all her ninja skills to defeat the fur-midable cheese thief . . .Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief, The Legend of the Wildcat and The Pirate Treasure Hunt are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. (The books can be read by themselves or as part of the series - so pick up the title that sounds the most fun to you!) Dermot O'Leary has also written Wings of Glory and Spy Fox - funny action-adventure stories set during the Second World War.

A hilarious rhyming superhero counting book - perfect for fans of the Ten Littles series!Knock, knock! There's a superhero at the door! Pasta Man has run out of Pasta Power. . . Can our young hero help him to get his powers back and defeat evil Madame Chilli, who wants to rule the world with lashings of chilli sauce?With action-packed adventure and bright, detailed artwork, this is the ultimate fun-filled counting storybook!Also look out for:Knock Knock DinosaurKnock Knock PirateKnock Knock Alien

From bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure. Toto the Ninja Cat is on holiday . . . but evil never takes a break! After months of keeping London safe from notorious animal bad guys, Toto the Ninja Cat is going on a well-earned holiday to the animal music festival, Catstonbury!But a villain has a dastardly plan to hypnotise the crowd when a world-famous band is on stage, turning them into evil minions. How can Toto possibly prevent the catastrophe when everyone thinks the band is the cat's pyjamas?It will take all Toto's ninja skills - and some help from a friendly otter - to save the day . . .Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief, The Legend of the Wildcat and The Pirate Treasure Hunt are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. (The books can be read by themselves or as part of the series - so pick up the title that sounds the most fun to you!) Dermot O'Leary has also written Wings of Glory and Spy Fox - funny action-adventure stories set during the Second World War.