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Where the Wilderness Lives
By Jess Butterworth. 2020
An epic race for survival that follows four children and their dog through treacherous waterways, dense forests and the deep,…
dark wilderness of Wales. From author Jess Butterworth comes a beautifully written adventure story in a vibrantly described setting - perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.One day, as Cara and her siblings are trying to clean up the canal where they live, they pull out a mysterious locked safe. Though none of them can open it, they're sure it's something special.That night, a thief comes after the safe. The children flee, traveling with their boat as far as they can, before continuing into the forest on foot. But soon they're lost in the mountains with a snowstorm about to land and food supplies running low. Will Cara and her siblings be able to survive the wilderness with nothing but their wits, their bravery and one very large dog to help?Where the Wilderness Lives
By Jess Butterworth. 2020
An epic race for survival that follows four children and their dog through treacherous waterways, dense forests and the deep,…
dark wilderness of Wales. From author Jess Butterworth comes a beautifully written adventure story in a vibrantly described setting - perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.One day, as Cara and her siblings are trying to clean up the canal where they live, they pull out a mysterious locked safe. Though none of them can open it, they're sure it's something special.That night, a thief comes after the safe. The children flee, traveling with their boat as far as they can, before continuing into the forest on foot. But soon they're lost in the mountains with a snowstorm about to land and food supplies running low. Will Cara and her siblings be able to survive the wilderness with nothing but their wits, their bravery and one very large dog to help?(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedPeep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty (Peep and Egg)
By Laura Gehl. 2018
Peep says it’s time for Egg to start using the potty. But Egg does not want to use the potty—and…
no amount of lemonade-drinking, running water, or toilet-paper tutus can change that! When things start to get a little uncomfortable, Egg realizes that when nature calls, sometimes you can't say no. Peep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty is the fourth book in the Peep and Egg series, and will be relatable to parents and children alike.Pugtato Babysits the Snouts
By Zondervan. 2021
What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? ...Pugtato,…
a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato as he takes on the job of babysitting the Brussels Snouts.Pugtato thinks babysitting will be easy … how much trouble can baby Brussels Snouts get into? But as the day unfolds, the rambunctious little Snouts decide to show Pugtato they are not little babies, and prove that size doesn&’t matter when it comes to having lots of fun with your good spuddies.Pugtato Babysits the Snouts delivers:A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful, eye-catching cover, rich with color and embossed textureYoung children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:FriendshipAcceptanceResponsibilityCreativityYou&’ll also want to follow Pugtato&’s adventures in Pugtato, Let&’s Be Best Spuddies, Pugtato Finds a Thing, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.&‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.&’ Richard Osman&‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.&’ Liz Pichon, author of…
Tom GatesLaugh your head off with this fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are on the run from Princess Buttons, the scariest street cat in the Big City. They flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, Nancy and Ted and the animals of Grimwood must unite in a mind-bending race against time . . . This memorable, distinctive and warm-hearted comedy series will have kids begging to read more. Nadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf, and her latest, Barbara Throws a Wobbler, has been described as a &‘little doorway of joy&’ by Caitlin Moran. She&’s also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers.PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.' ? The Bookseller 'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' -- The Times 'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' -- Rob Biddulph 'Like Watership Down, but funny. You&’ll laugh hysterically on every page.' -- Caitlin Moran 'Fantastic.' -- Lauren Laverne 'Pure genius!' -- Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' -- Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'You&’re in for a treat!' -- Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways 'Utterly HILARIOUS' -- Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz PRAISE FOR NADIA SHIREEN: 'Shireen&’s latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today ... Sensational.' - Observer