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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide on career change after one bungled burglary too many - proving that crime doesn't pay, but cupcakes certainly do!

From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school? Strictest head ÷ naughtiest boy = chaos. Bracket Wood is about to be visited by the school inspectors. But there’s one big problem: Ryan Ward.The maestro of practical jokes, Ryan has played so many tricks that in the end the Head Teacher just walks out. And then the new Head Teacher, Mr Carter, arrives. A man so strict even the teachers are scared of him. So imagine his surprise – and Ryan’s – when they swap bodies.Now Ryan is Head Teacher – and his mortal enemy is one of his pupils. It’s every naughty kid’s dream!But soon Bracket Wood School is in a total mess – and only its worst ever pupil can fix it…

A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023 From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton. MEET ALFIE… THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines.But then one day Alfie’s babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie’s parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn’t do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that’s when things start to go weird.Does everything get hilariously out of control? Yes.Does Alfie learn a valuable lesson? Nah. This isn’t that kind of story…DISCOVER CHRISSIE… THE GIRL WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON A TRAIN!Chrissie loves trains. She has train books, train pictures – and, of course, model trains. But Chrissie has never been on an actual train. In part, because Chrissie doesn't find getting around as easy as other people. Then, Chrissie finally gets on a train, with her Grandpa Henry, to go down to London for an important operation. Her parents and Henry hope the journey will take Chrissie's mind off things.And they're right: but in a way they couldn't possibly imagine. Because Chrissie's trip from Scotland to London turns out to be quite literally magical – and changes her life forever.MARVEL AT ARIEL… THE CHILD WHO HAD NEVER BEEN ON HOLIDAY!Every year, Max, Lily and Jack are taken to Snoring-On-Sea for their holiday – quite possibly the most boring town in the world. There’s nothing to do and nothing to see – even the beach at Snoring-on-Sea is dull and grey.But this year, something DOES happen. The children meet someone on a tiny island out at sea – a mysterious child called Ariel. Ariel claims to have never left their tiny island, and to Ariel, everything about Max, Lily and Jack’s lives is amazing – fish and chips, fizzy drinks… even the view of the brick wall out of their bedroom window.And their new friend forces Max, Lily and Jack to see Snoring-On-Sea in a whole new light… Three hilarious, heart-warming and adventure-filled stories that will have you laughing out loud!

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud and inspiring new adventure for all readers of 8 and up that is ahead of its time – 1,001 years ahead, to be precise… The year is 3020.Pip@256X#YY.3_7 is lonely and bored: she goes to virtual school on her G-Glasses, she only has a talking cat and parrot to hang out with, and she can’t even leave her LivingSpace due to the extreme heat and floods outside.Until the day that Pip explores a glowing ring in a lab and finds herself in a warehouse, in 2019.Where she meets boy-inventor Rahul – who is also lonely and bored.Together, Rahul and Pip are no longer lonely. But they have a whole load of new problems, including hiding talking animals from Rahul’s parents, and finding a way back to the future.Plus – just maybe – saving the world…Future Friend is a terrifically entertaining time-slip adventure that combines action, laugh-out-loud humour and the importance of friendship, in a story that asks the question – what would happen if your best friend came from the future?

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship… Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy’s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes.Billy shouldn’t stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto – the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price…The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question – what if everyone suddenly knew your name…?

The HILARIOUS new novel and the year’s most perfect festive gift – from million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel It used to be the most WONDERFUL time of the year, but for years Christmas has been taken over by Winterzone.All the things that made Christmas special are gone: the human connection, the baubles passed down through generations, even the rubbish cracker jokes.Instead, Christmas is run by robots, while 3D holograms of Santa Claus called Santavatars check if you’ve been naughty or nice – and on Christmas Eve, all of the presents are delivered by ZoneDrones instead of Santa’s reindeer!But when they stumble on a curious clue, eleven-year-old Etta and her friend Monty find themselves thrown into a fight to bring back Christmas. Racing against time and against the might of Winterzone, they must find the real Santa – before the true meaning of the festive season is lost forever . . .

It’s the latest Brilliant Blockbuster from bestselling Baddiel! A non-stop thrill-ride adventure that will have readers young and old racing to the finishing line.The Taylor TurboChaser is a road-trip rollercoaster… with a twist.At its heart is the unforgettable Amy Taylor. Amy loves cars, and dreams of being a driver. But there’s a major catch: her slow old wheelchair with its broken wheel. When Amy finally gets a new electric one, it’s exciting… at first.But standard engines only have so much power. And that’s where Rahul comes in – Amy’s best friend and genius inventor. Soon Rahul turns a wheelchair into… a supercar!And so the Taylor TurboChaser is born. But when it all goes suddenly wrong Amy is going to have to hit the road – and drive…

A funny rhyming story from an exciting new author and illustrator team. Perfect for Halloween!When Cress starts Witch School, she soon finds out she’s not like the other pupils. Her clothes are wrong, and she can’t fly a broom or make potions. In fact, the only witchy thing about Cress is her green fingers. But, when there are no pumpkins for the school Halloween party, it’s Cress’s turn to show off her own magic and be top of the class!A fun rhyming story about finding your strengths, showing that there’s a little bit of magic in everyone!

From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school?

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven LentonWelcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see!Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmations picture book.

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees!A story that celebrates problem solving, kindness and resourcefulness. An unexpected delivery of dragodil seeds provides the perfect chance for Sarah and Mr Pottifer to grow helpful dragon pets for their customers - or does it? It turns out that these fiery dragons are not very well-behaved at all... and everything soon spirals into smoke-filled, out-of-control DRAGON CHAOS!Can Sarah's quick thinking and green fingers save the day?The second magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling How to Grow a Unicorn.

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees!A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given too much sugar, their vines spread throughout the town, flooding the streets and causing a whole heap of MER-MAYHEM!Can Sarah and her new friend use their quick thinking and green fingers to save the day?This hilarious story celebrating friendship and kindness is the third magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling stories How to Grow a Unicorn and How to Grow a Dragon.

*** Voted Best Kid's Christmas Book Overall 2025 by the Independent ****Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow on trees!It's nearly Christmas Day when an unexpected visitor arrives – it's Santa, and he needs their help!His reindeer are in bed with Antler Flu and without them, he can't deliver his presents on time. But growing well-behaved reindeer isn't as easy as it seems. . . and before long the mischevious creatures have created a rather MERRY MESS!Can Sarah figure out a way to save Christmas before it's too late?This rhyming story full of festive fun celebrates being different, and the importance of teamwork.Other stories in the How to Grow series:How to Grow a UnicornHow to Grow a DragonHow to Grow a Mermaid

The first book in a brand new chapter book series for 5+ readers from bestselling author and illustrator duo Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton! The perfect new magical read for fans of Claude, Shifty McGifty and Isadora Moon.When Mr Pottifer tries to teach Sarah’s class how to grow magical beanstalks, some mischievous garden gnomes cause havoc and suddenly Enchantment Primary has a giant beanstalk in their school garden!Join Sarah and her friends on an adventure full of imagination and wonder with a GIANT surprise is in store . . .'BRIMMING with magic and FIZZING with fun! This is one of the most fantastical books I’ve read in ages. Everyone will want to visit Enchantment Street!' Harriet Muncaster, creator of Isadora MoonTwo-colour illustrations – Bursting with incredible illustrations from Steven Lenton, each page is a delight!Accessible and engaging - Designed with easy-to-read font, clear spacing and pale cream background to help dyslexic readersPage-turning adventure – Short chapters full of fun keep readers hooked and create a sense of achievement chapter by chapterCollectable appeal – This is the start of a series, with many more magical adventures to come!

A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hi, I'm Ruby! And I've got a big secret . . . everyone thinks my dad is an amazing dinosaur expert at our local museum. And he totally is! But he's also . . . a POOPA! And so am I!What's a POOPA? Well, it means he's a Protector Of Our Prehistoric Allies. When me and Dad touch his special, magic ammonite shell, we travel to an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there, we turn into dinosaurs too!We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read Ruby's second dino-tastic adventure - Dino Dad: Ice Age - and look out for the next book, Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show, out in February 2025.Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him”“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy”“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling”“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it”“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

A magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously!Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!I can't wait to tell you all about our amazing frozen adventure. We had to rescue a baby woolly mammoth, and make sure it got back safely to its mummy - as well as un-freeze Dinotropolis! It was pretty roarsome - now let me tell you all about it!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read Ruby's first adventure - Dino Dad, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Big Dino School Talent Show, coming February 2025.Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him”“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy”“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling”“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it”“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

A magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, with amazing illustrations from illustrator powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. You might remember me and my dad - we're famous POOPAs. What do you mean you've not heard of us? And you don't know what a POOPA is?! It means we're Protector Of Our Dinosaur Allies - obviously!Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!Let me tell you about the time I spent the week at Pangea’s Largest Outstanding Prehistoric School - or PLOPS, as we call it, ha! - AND took part in the Big School Talent Show. I was quite nervous about starting school - and there were a few dino-tastic surprises along the way - but in the end it was totally roarsome!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read Ruby's first two adventures - Dino Dad, and Dino Dad: Ice Age, out now - and look out for Dino Dad: Dino Detectives, coming Summer 2025. Here's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him”“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy”“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling”“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it”“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

A fantastic new magical dino-tastic adventure series from children's TV superstar Andy Day, paired with illustration powerhouse Steven Lenton!What if YOUR dad could change into a dinosaur?Hello! It's me, Ruby Thumb. Me and my dad have loads of amazing adventures in Dinotropolis - an incredible island, full of dinosaurs who live just like us humans do. And when we go there using our special magic Ammonite shell, we turn into dinosaurs too!I can't wait to tell you all about our next adventure. It was fantastic - I got to be a real-life dino detective! Me and dad had to solve the mystery of a missing fossilised dinosaur egg . . . and we discovered something amazing along the way . . . !We have so many amazing adventures . . . and I can't wait for you to join us!A hilarious and brilliantly illustrated easy-to-read story peppered with real dino facts - perfect for any young dinosaur-lover!Make sure you read the rest of Andy's brilliant Dino Dad stores: Dino Dad; Ice Age and Big School Talent ShowHere's what real readers are saying about Dino Dad!“My son loves both dinosaurs and Andy, so this book was an absolute hit with him”“A great way to help children transition into chapter books with beloved TV star Andy”“The story is fun and engaging, with just the right amount of humour to keep them giggling”“Great book for kids aged 5-8 years old. The artwork is great, the story is fun and there’s also a learning element to it”“A delightful and engaging story that’s perfect for young Andy Day or dinosaur fans”

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with this irresistible new edition fully illustrated by Steven Lenton.'Follow the yellow brick road!' Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

A stunningly beautiful and perfectly wicked hardback 'Glinda' gift edition of the classic much-loved story, with pink sprayed edges. Follow the yellow brick road!Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte's Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms' Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales

A hilarious rhyming story for princesses who are definitely NOT princessy.When a truly terrifying sound wakes everyone up, clever Princess Daisy soon figures out the problem, but her father, the King, just won't listen - how can a princess defeat a dragon? Then when the knights who come to the rescue prove to be a big bunch of nincompoop scaredy-cats, things start to look rather bad. Until . . . hang on . . . who's that mystery knight in the dragon's den? Why, it's Plucky Princess Daisy . . . OF COURSE! A feminist bedtime picture book that's just perfect for princesses and princes who don't need rescuing.Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the hugely successful Shifty McGifty series by Tracey Corderoy, and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club.Read all the Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam picture book adventures:Shifty McGifty and Slippery SamShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat BurglarShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond ChaseShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing MasterpieceHave you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers?Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky SchoolShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

The two adorable robber dogs are back in the kitchen, but they'd better watch out when Kitty-le-Claw is about!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped a life of crime for baking cakes in their café. But now there's a new robber in town - the infamous Kitty-le-Claw! When there's a midnight robbery at the bank, can the two baker dogs save the day? Find out in this hilarious, rhyming picture book adventure!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is a hugely successful, action-packed series about two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes!Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini.Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures:Shifty McGifty and Slippery SamShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat BurglarShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Diamond ChaseShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Missing MasterpieceHave you read Shifty and Sam's two-colour early readers?Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Up, Up and Away!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Spooky SchoolShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Aliens Are Coming!

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped their life of crime for a career in cupcakes. But when they're asked to bake for a seriously swanky party, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery. Somebody has taken Lady Kate's tiara. Can they catch the culprit?

The first title in a two-colour fiction series, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam don't just make amazing cakes. These two brave bakers solve wacky mysteries too!Halloween at St Spectre's school brings out the cheekiest of ghosts! And who is to blame when the weather goes CRAZY? A power-grabbing red panda, maybe? Certainly not the raccoon gang fixing the museum's toilets - they've got dastardly plans of their OWN!Look out for Shifty and Sam's other chapter book adventures:Up, Up and Away! The Aliens are Coming!Jingle Bells!

Three more stories of bravery and derring-do from our favourite baker boys! The much-loved picture book pair of pooches continue their adventures in a two-colour fiction format, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.In the title story, Shifty and Sam lead the way in a wacky race that has been sabotaged by the one and only Red Rocket! But they soon thwart his dastardly ways and the rightful winner takes home the prize. When a mysterious parcel is delivered to the cafe, both Shifty and Sam claim ownership. A rift grows between the boys until a small knight rides to the rescue. Rich old Lady Poshington is staying at the fanciest hotel in town, just as a spate of burglaries takes place. Can Shifty and Sam go undercover to catch the thief?Brilliant stories hilariously told by Tracey Corderoy and beautifully brought to life by Steven Lenton's delicious two-colour illustrations. Read the rest:The Spooky SchoolThe Aliens are Coming!Jingle Bells!

Three hilarious read-aloud stories following the adventures of our favourite baking dogs! The much-loved picture book pooches appear here in a two-colour fiction format, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.Shifty and Sam have a lot on their plates! Someone has stolen all of Santa's presents! A sea monster is spoiling fairground fun day. And a weird cat has cursed Sam! Pass the buns, it's going to be a rollercoaster ride!Brilliant stories hilariously told by Tracey Corderoy and beautifully brought to life by Steven Lenton's illustrations.Have you read Shifty and Sam's other fiction adventures?The Spooky SchoolUp, Up and Away!The Aliens are Coming!