A charming collection of stories created by John Barnett and Alice Jamieson. Perfect for young readers, this bundle brings together four heart‑warming adventures filled with friendship, fun, and festive magic.
The Sumatran jungle is noisy today. There are hoots and squawks, peeps and howls. All of the animals are being so loud. The birds, frogs and gibbons are in the trees and the streams, enjoying the sound of their own voices. But Graham the orangutan is not enjoying all of the noise because he is hungry and tired. He has spent the morning swinging through the treetops, and he just wants to go home for a snack and a sleep. He is getting grumpy because all of his jungle friends are being so noisy, and he cannot get to sleep. Graham’s friend Julie comes to visit and reminds Graham of a special event. She invites him to listen more closely to what his friends are singing about. After Graham has lunch and a nap, he joins his friends for a wonderful time celebrating, playing, and singing.
Have you felt tired and grumpy before? When you are feeling hungry, do you have a hard time concentrating? Maybe your friends are trying to tell you something important, but you just cannot hear them. Join Graham the Sumatran orangutan on this special day and learn how to listen.
Dive into the underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef and discover a splashing adventure with Mermaid Mia in her playful tail.
If Mia becomes a mermaid for a day, how close will she get to the giant whale sharks?
Why do merm-spells grow as Mia discovers an underwater paradise?
A new danger washes over Ningaloo Reef. Find out what mermaid magic can do!
Jacko the Baby Chimp Jacko lives with his family deep in the heart of the forest.
Jacko is a small clumsy chimp with a very mischievous nature, he always takes his special blue blanket with him wherever he goes, which keeps him safe, cosy and warm.
Jacko was very excited about going on his first camping adventure with his Mummy, Daddy and big brother Boris. Due to Jacko’s playful character, his adventures take him to a world beyond imagination!
Jacko makes friends with Kate and Susie who help him on his mission to find his lost ‘special blue blanket’ also with a little help from a bird with super eyesight called Roo.
Jacko is finally reunited with his wet and muddy special blue blanket!
A story of snot, bogeys and dog poo! A disgusting, rhyming story book, The Adventures of the Snot so Scary Bogeyman, sees a hungry young Bogeyman on a hilarious trip to find friends, but more importantly, to keep his bogey safe. Follow him through the ups and downs of his journey as he loses a tooth, then worse his bogey.
After scaring the Tooth Fairy, who is new at her job, his little adventures put him in some rather funny yet yucky situations.
Will he find lifelong friends in the end?
Meet Mischievous Mackie, the little brother with a knack for crafting chaos and calamity. As his sister’s patience wears ever so thin, the sibling rivalry reaches new heights.
Who will triumph in this household hustle?
Dive into tales of Mackie’s cheeky escapades that drive his big sister up the wall. Discover, through rhythm and rhyme, whether she finds a clever solution to tame his wild ways.
Mischievous Mackie offers a whimsical look at family dynamics, perfect for anyone navigating the adventures of having an irresistibly annoying sibling.
Where do spiders like to play? This delightful book, filled with charming rhymes and vibrant illustrations, provides some playful answers! Parents, family, and friends will love sharing this book with their little ones.
Count the spiders hiding in each scene! From the farm and the seaside to a potter’s studio and a donkey sanctuary, these playful spiders can be found everywhere – even packing for an adventure!
This cheerful, interactive book is perfect for bedtime reading and guaranteed to bring smiles to faces young and old.
Why does everything seem to go wrong for eleven-year-old Max?
All he wants is to fit in at school, have a few good friends and not be made fun of by the ‘cool kids’. Even his budding friendship with Cleo, a new girl in his year six class, ends in disaster.
When his mum starts seeing a new boyfriend, Max’s life only gets worse. He doesn’t like Jeff, and Jeff certainly doesn’t like him. Jeff makes it plain Max is in the way, and to make matters worse his mum spends so much time with Jeff she doesn’t have much time for Max any more. His feelings of isolation lead him to befriend a group of older boys and join in some of their activities. But are they really friends?
Then Max meets some-one who takes a real interest in him. Could this be the turning point in his life?
The Wisdom of Harold
‘It’s true, I carry man’s burdens, but burdens are easy to carry for people when you love them.
And if I, a donkey, can so easily carry the burdens of men out of love… then how much more would God the Lord of everything be able to love men, too.’
What you need to know:
Harold, the thinking donkey, is a thoughtful story about resisting injustices and being kind to others. An important message is how moral attitudes are conveyed with the knowledge and use of a wide vocabulary, and therefore of how vital the importance of reading is becoming in a world of emoji mobile dialogue and poor literacy.
Young minds can be easily influenced, and persuaded about many things, but sometimes they need to resist the persuasion of peers trying to take advantage of any intolerance leading them into quick judgements, for by encouraging their tolerance they cannot be so easily persuaded, and will begin learning to think for themselves.
A rhyming counting book from 0-10, all about Cockapoos and what they like to do.
Anyone who has met a Cockapoo will know the funny things they do. If you don’t, count along with this book to discover the entertaining things they get up to. Cockapoos are a crazy but delightful breed of dog, certain to make you laugh or put a smile on your face.
In Blue: Tiny Tales of Friendship, children will learn about the qualities that make a good friend through seven heart-warming stories featuring three animal friends – a small grey mouse, a robin, and a fat ginger cat. Set in a village where magic and mystery abound, these tales follow the characters as they discover the power of kindness and friendship and are changed forever by the events they experience. From helping a stranger with an extraordinary gift to learning to love and respect one another at school, these stories will teach valuable lessons about friendship and the importance of being kind. Along the way, secrets are kept and lives are saved – and kids will even find out what all that blue wool is used for!
Think you know the story? Think again. Jane is nothing like Jack. She is bold, brave, polite, and definitely not a thief. Forget golden harps or chickens that lay golden eggs – this is a fresh twist on the tale.
When a giant beanstalk mysteriously appears in her back garden, Jane and her mother are faced with a dilemma. Should they chop it down, or should Jane climb to the top?
Get ready to laugh, be amazed, and be completely enthralled as Jane makes her choice and discovers what lies beyond the clouds in this quirky and humorous adventure.
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