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Be careful what you wish for!Rita really really really wanted a rabbit.Spike was NOT a rabbit.He was scaly, scary, scratchy, scrabbly, scrawny, speckled and spiky.Rita is so very sure she wants a fluffy pet rabbit and NOT a scaly, scratchy bearded dragon called Spike . . . But when a fussy, grouchy, messy rabbit comes to stay, she discovers they aren't necessarily as adorable as they seem. Spike saves the day and Rita is very glad to be rid of the rabbit and very in love with her speckled, scrawny, spiky pet.A very funny text wonderfully complemented by Hannah Peck's witty artwork.
With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming information story for children who love the outdoors and all its incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!
Reporter-in-training Kate is back for a new adventure! Be swept downriver on this exciting jungle cruise in search of the mysterious Silver Wibbler bird... When Kate and her mouse Rupert sail through the jungle home of the legendary Silver Wibbler, they know there's a story to be sniffed out. Why else would the Bird Brigade be on board? Their fearsome leader General Hornbill is convinced the Wibbler is a myth but young Bird Brigader Bertie is determined to prove him wrong. Can Kate help Bertie uncover the truth? Full steam ahead for friendship, mystery and some ruffled feathers... A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations! Praise for KATE ON THE CASE: "Exciting" Big Issue "Beautifully illustrated" Teach Primary "Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" Armadillo
The first biography of Annie Smith Peck, an early feminist and accomplished adventurer who changed the rules for women.
This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace... Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery? 'A thrilling read...flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart.' M.G. Leonard
Ed is at his happiest when winter comes because he can play on his fast, sleek sled. The one day, some faster, newer sleds whizz by, and just like that, Ed's happy feeling disappears. But, luckily for Ed, not even the greenest envy will stick around for ever. Like the seasons, there is always something new around the corner...
Everyone says Peter is the baddest boy in school. He likes strange food, wears strange clothes and does strange things. In fact, Peter is a vampire. So when the class gerbil goes missing, Lucy lets Peter take the blame, even though she knows Peter had nothing to do with it. That's what happens when you're the only vampire in the school.
A breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling SCARLET AND IVY series, beautifully illustrated by Hannah Peck.
I spy a cloud go floating byWhere do you go, Cloud, so high?To the seaShe singsWhere the wild gulls flyThen catch me if you canI cryWe race each other to the seaCan''t catch me, CloudCan't catch meA boy and a dog follow a cloud out to sea, but as the weather worsens he relies on the whales and waves to bear him home.