Shiloh Gordon – illustratör

When rule-loving, leaf-collecting, piano-playing Jigsaw was naughty for good, he dropped his Ratbag friends in a bit of bother – he gave them a good reputation! This nightmare situation needs fixing, pronto, and Ripple and Onion are the best ratbags for the job. But while performing some rat-tastic mayhem, they fall into Cracker the cat’s claws… Will their midnight mischief turn them into a midnight snack? Only Jigsaw can help them now!

“The Underdogs will have young readers HOWLING with laughter, SNIFFING for clues, and BARKING with delight.” —Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of the Real Pigeons series Perfect for fans of comical animal do-gooders like The Bad Guys, The InvestiGators, and The Chicken Squad, this hilarious chapter book series follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest recruit—a cat! In this first case, the Underdogs are hot on the tail of a cat burglar.Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it’s all thanks to a mysterious cat burglar! They’ve stolen everything from handbags to ham sandwiches, and nobody has been able to catch them. Now The Underdog Detective Agency is on the case . . . but as their name might suggest, they aren’t exactly the best sleuths in town.  Barkley and the other dogs at the agency have been in a bit of a slump, but this latest case could turn it all around. So to catch this menacing cat burglar, they may have to do the unthinkable and hire their first-ever cat detective. Enter Fang, a street-smart, one-eyed feline and the newest member of the team. Being a cat in a dog’s world isn’t easy, but Fang is determined to prove she’s got what it takes. Will Fang and Barkley be able to work together to solve the case and help make Underdogs the top dogs once again? You’ll have to read to find out in this paws-itively hilarious mystery!

Perfect for fans of comical animal do-gooders like The Bad Guys, The InvestiGators, and The Chicken Squad, this hilarious chapter book series follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest recruit—a cat! In their third case, the Underdogs must fetch the identity of a tennis ball thief.Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it’s all thanks to a doggone thief! It’s nearly time for the Dogtown Tennis Grand Slam, but all the balls have gone missing. Could Boris Barker, the famed international tennis pro, be behind it all? Or what about Steffi Gruff? Or Novak Dogavic? No matter who the culprit is, if they’re not stopped, the tournament will be ruined.So it’s time to call in the Underdog Detective Agency: with Barkley the German shepherd, Carl the Chihuahua, Dr. Spots the Dalmatian, and Fang . . . the cat. (Yes, a CAT!) What the Underdogs lack in skill, they make up for in grit and determination. And they jump on the case like a dog with a ball, but can they save the day and serve up the criminal mastermind in time? Or will it be game, set, match? You’ll have to read to find out in this paws-itively hilarious mystery!

Let’s face it – rats are mischief. Rats are rule-breakers. Rats are ratbags. They’re all the same. All, that is, except one...When Jigsaw runs into two of the most ratbaggy Ratbags known to rats, his orderly world is turned upside down and he pulls off one of the best pizza heists EVER! Will his newfound pizza obsession make Jigsaw the naughtiest Ratbag yet? Or will Jigsaw figure out how to be naughty – for good?!Brace yourself for a rip-roaring ride into the world of the Ratbags.

Humans have had enough of rats and their ratbag ways. Even Mr Pecky has stopped giving them pizza. But things get taken to a whole new level when robot minks with laser eyes roam the streets, ready to destroy all ratbags, stray cats and jazz musicians! How are the ratbags to survive the humans’ latest pest control? By joining forces with their enemy, naturally! With Cracker and the ratbags on the same team, things are about to get really hairy!

The Ratbags are on holiday on the trash-filled Scum Island, where everything is just how the ratbags like it – terrible! Even cats are kept in line by a high-flying falcon, who puts on a show for the ratbags! But when Cracker is carried away to the falcon’s lair, Jigsaw starts to worry… is the pesky falcon a feathery friend or foe? One thing’s for sure, with the ratbags in town, the holiday is packed with action, danger and VERY bad manners.

The Ratbags have their hands full when a toddler ratbag crashes into town. But where did he come from? Between the muffin mayhem and hairy heists, can Jigsaw and his friends find the missing parents in time? Or will they have to deal with the dreaded dummy spit?

Swept down the drain, the ratbags are trapped in the city sewers - the deep, dark realm of Crusher the Crocodile. How will they get out? Will infamous sewer-rat Sludge help them escape Crusher''s hungry jaws? Or will Jigsaw find a way to get them all flushed out?

Oh, hi! Thanks for being here. Do you know what a rooster says? I OBVIOUSLY do. I'm a rooster, after all! I say it first thing every morning. Ready?COCKADOODLE ...UH-OH! It looks like the rooster can't remember his line! It's all up to you, dear reader, to come to the rescue ... A very funny picture book that will have you crowing!This book is perfect for: - parents who love to read out loud to their kids - kids who love to predict what comes next, and correct their parents' mistakes- extending literacy and word-prediction skills- fans of interactive books like Do Not Open This Book and The Monster at the End of This Book - anyone who has ever bombed on stage, or sucked at their job

A fun picture book about the magic of taking it slow, with lovable characters and a catchy refrain!Bear and Mouse are about to climb the Amazing Mountain.But Mouse is in such a hurry, he doesn't have time to stop along the way – not for this, not for that, not to play, not to chat!Will Mouse find what he's looking for on top of the mountain? Or will he need some help from Bear to slow down ... An energetic and fun read-aloud story about enjoying the journey, helping others, and the friends you make along the way, from Beck Blake and Shiloh Gordon.