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The classic story about a cat in danger of using up all of her nine lives from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.Suzy is a little striped cat, who lives in a French seaside village with a fisherman and his four sons. Like all cats, Suzy is very inquisitive, which causes problems when she climbs into the basket of a hot air balloon – and is carried off over the channel to England! How will she ever get back to France? It won't be easy, but Suzy refuses to be put off by a bit of water.Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories?The Owl Who Was Afraid of the DarkThe Cat Who Wanted to Go HomeThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow UpThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give UpThe Otter Who Wanted to KnowThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find OutJill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.

The second story about Widget and her little brother Tim who moved from the city to the idyllic countryside of Devon, based on Gene Kemp’s own life.When Widget sees an ancient tower on the old map, she is determined to find it. Together with the dogs, Hanna and Frizzy, she tracks it down, through the brambles and woods. Once she finds the Wishing Tower, it becomes her secret place, a place where she knows that all wishes will be granted – trouble at school and at home can be resolved. But when Mum falls ill, Widget is afraid. She goes to the Tower to wish for Dad to return from sea, but there’s someone else there…A heart-warming story from one of today’s best-loved authors – Carnegie medalist Gene Kemp.

A humorous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written by an internationally bestselling authorAbigail Crumb is forever making mistakes at the veterinary surgery where she works after school, and now she’s on her final warning. So when she loses – and then finds again – one of the puppies in her care, she doesn’t tell her boss; she’s saving up for a houdah for her elephant, after all, and knows she has to hide the puppy if she wants to keep her job. But how will she keep her secret?After several chance encounters with Henry Brocket – a forlorn little boy who’s always dressed as a pilot and is obsessed with Biggles – and discovering why he’s so sad, Abigail suddenly realises what she must do.

A board book edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers. Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark … The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries… · A sumptuous slipcased hardback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book. · This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. · Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.

Meet the Burpee Bears in this glorious picture book created by “the Nation's Favourite PE Teacher”, Joe Wicks!For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery. True to Joe’s ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story. With added exercises –including burpees – and recipes, this book is perfect for families to share and enjoy together!The Burpee Bears is the first book in the series and is infused with Joe’s signature sense of fun. Join the bears as they explore the everyday ups and downs of family life. Children will fall in love with the Burpee Bear characters; they bring a little bit of Joe magic and a whole lot of Wicks energy to delight and engage children as they read, laugh and leap into action!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure – especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow that Granny Bear can’t get to their house. It won’t be a proper Christmas without her – so, with the help of their sledge, the Burpee Bears are soon ready, steady with a plan to take Christmas to Granny’s house!With fabulous exercises and festive recipes, this fun and feel-good book is bursting with Joe Wicks energy and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe’s ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and recipes – perfect for families to share and enjoy together!The Burpee Bears is the first book in the series and is infused with Joe’s signature sense of fun. Join the bears as they explore the everyday ups and downs of family life. Children will fall in love with the Burpee Bear characters; they bring a little bit of Wicks magic and a whole lot of Joe energy to each and every page. The Burpee Bears will delight and engage children as they read, laugh and leap into action!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure – especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow that Granny Bear can’t get to their house. It won’t be a proper Christmas without her – so, with the help of their sledge, the Burpee Bears are soon ready, steady with a plan to take Christmas to Granny’s house!With fabulous exercises and festive recipes, this fun and feel-good book is bursting with Joe Wicks energy and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

The beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers. Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark … The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries… · An ebook edition of the much-loved abridged picture book. · This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. · Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.

Official World Book Day £1 book Get ready for bed with the Burpee Bears in this fun-filled picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!“ARE WE READY?ARE WE STEADY?ARE WE REALLY OFF TO BED?”The Burpee Bears love to have fun – and that includes bedtime! From trying to brush their teeth without squirting toothpaste everywhere, to putting on their pyjamas the right way round, there’s certainly a lot keep everyone busy. But the best part of all is settling down together for quiet time before they finally close their eyes.Global fitness phenomenon Joe Wicks invites you to join this delightful bear family in a fun-filled story of the ups and downs of everyday life. Including fabulous exercises and recipes, perfect for sharing!

Discover a brand-new stunningly foiled slipcased hardback edition of the beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers or nostalgic older ones! Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark … The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries… · A sumptuous slipcased hardback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book. · This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. · Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.

A beautifully illustrated collection of three of Jill Tomlinson’s beloved animal picture books, filled with gentle humour and comfort – perfect for bedtime! A great-value paperback collection, stories stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard:• The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkfollows Plop, a baby owl afraid of the dark, as he discovers the magic of nighttime adventures and meets new friends along the way.• In The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out, young Otto the penguin faces life’s challenges at the bottom of the world and learns the importance of caring for others.• In The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home, curious Suzy the striped cat is carried across the Channel in a hot air balloon, embarking on a charming adventure full of humour and determination.Perfect reading for bedtime for ages 3 and up!

The beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl – the perfect gift for young readers. Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark … The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries… · A paperback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book. · This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. · Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.

A heart-warming classic full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson.Otto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment’s notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do – by looking after each other.A perfect story for animal lovers young and old, filled with tenderness and love combined with a subtle humour. Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition of The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she's determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm?Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories?The Owl Who Was Afraid of the DarkThe Cat Who Wanted to Go HomeThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow UpThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give UpThe Otter Who Wanted to KnowThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find OutJill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.

A charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat's quiet life is turned upside down when she gets caught up in a pretty scary adventure. Suddenly she doesn't have time to ask any questions, and even if she did, no one would know the answers. This time Pat just has to find things out for herself!Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories?The Owl Who Was Afraid of the DarkThe Cat Who Wanted to Go HomeThe Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow UpThe Hen Who Wouldn't Give UpThe Otter Who Wanted to KnowThe Penguin Who Wanted to Find OutJill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling children’s books for nearly four decades.

A heart-warming classic children’s story from Jill Tomlinson about a Gorilla who’s looking to the future.Pongo is a young gorilla who lives in the mountains of Africa. He has long glossy black hair and a black shiny nose. But Pongo can't wait to grow up, when he will have a silver back like his father's and a big chest that he can thump.Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition is stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard, making it an even more enjoyable story for young readers.

“One of our absolute favourites” – Zoe Ball ‘‘Utterly beguiling’ – Lucy Mangan, Guardian Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark."Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.Perhaps there is magic in the dark after all …Filled with gentle humour and giving comforting reassurance to nightime fears and anxieties, Jill Tomlinson’s animal bedtime stories have been enjoyed by children for decades.This edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

A celebration of family time, sharing food together, and a Grandma's hug full, full, full of love.For Jay Jay, the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be full indeed — full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and full, full, full of love. With a special focus on the bond between little Jay Jay and his grannie, Trish Cooke introduces us to a family we are sure to want more, more, more of.

I went to see Santa and I got ...When a brother and sister go to see Santa, they compete to see who can be given the most bizarre and brilliant things. As they try to remember all the Christmas gifts, everything escalates until ...It''s CHRISTMAS! MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with reindeer, penguins, a gingerbread tree and much, much more!From the illustrator of the bestselling The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark and the hilarious follow-up to I Went to the Supermarket.

I went trick-or-treating and I scared... a naughty, warty toad, a sliding, gliding ghost, a howling, growling wolf and some super silly skeletons...When a brother and sister go trick-or-treating, they compete to see who can scare the creepiest creatures. As they try to remember each hair-raising encounter, everything escalates – until they get the biggest fright of all! A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with ghosts, skeletons, a spooky pirate ship and much, much more!From the illustrator of the bestselling The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, this is a hilarious follow-up to I Went to the Supermarket and I Went to See Santa.

I went trick-or-treating and I scared... a naughty, warty toad, a sliding, gliding ghost, a howling, growling wolf and some super silly skeletons...When a brother and sister go trick-or-treating, they compete to see who can scare the creepiest creatures. As they try to remember each hair-raising encounter, everything escalates – until they get the biggest fright of all! A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with ghosts, skeletons, a spooky pirate ship and much, much more!From the illustrator of the bestselling The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, this is a hilarious follow-up to I Went to the Supermarket and I Went to See Santa.

I went trick-or-treating and I scared... a naughty, warty toad, a sliding, gliding ghost, a howling, growling wolf and some super silly skeletons...When a brother and sister go trick-or-treating, they compete to see who can scare the creepiest creatures. As they try to remember each hair-raising encounter, everything escalates – until they get the biggest fright of all! A new take on an old favourite, children will love this laugh-out-loud, test-your-memory story, with ghosts, skeletons, a spooky pirate ship and much, much more! From the illustrator of the bestselling The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, this is a hilarious follow-up to I Went to the Supermarket and I Went to See Santa. This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with spooky Halloween sound effects.

1, 2, BOO! Learn to count with this spooky Halloween board book that will have little ones scared silly!Watch out! Halloween is here, and all kinds of creepy creatures are out to play. Join the fun and count to ten with all the ghouls and ghosts we meet when we trick-or-treat! Full of spooky Halloween fun, this silly board book is perfect for little monsters learning to count.

1, 2, BOO! Learn to count with this spooky Halloween board book that will have little ones scared silly!Watch out! Halloween is here, and all kinds of creepy creatures are out to play. Join the fun and count to ten with all the ghouls and ghosts we meet when we trick-or-treat! Full of spooky Halloween fun, this silly board book is perfect for little monsters learning to count.

‘I loved this book as a little girl and listening to my own children reading it has brought back so many wonderful memories. A comforting story to help children face their fears and grow in confidence with the help of others.’ – HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark … The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries… · An ebook edition of the much-loved abridged picture book for children. · This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. · Filled with Jill Tomlinson’s gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard.