Childrens fiction books

My name is not actually Penny Dreadful. It is Penelope Jones. The Dreadful bit is my dads JOKE. But it is not even true that I am dreadful... honest. You see, the DISASTER with Rooney, our class rat, might » ...mai mult

Holly and her friend Puck, the fairy pony, are visiting the Pony Queen when a magical necklace is stolen from the palace. Can Puck and Holly help to track it down before the thief uses its magic? The Fairy » ...mai mult

Compton Valance has an incredible secret: he can travel through time using a stinky old sandwich. But now he’s in the biggest pickle ever! Compton’s evil brother Bravo has stolen the time machine sandwich » ...mai mult

Meet Knitbone Pepper, the dead special ghost dog haunting Starcross Hall! Knitbone has a problem. His beloved owner Winnie and her bonkers parents may be forced to move and leave Knitbone behind! Can the » ...mai mult

Far out in the ocean live the Shell-Keeper mermaids. While the rest of the world sleeps, one little girl joins them for some magical mermaid adventures. Molly is like any other little girl when her family » ...mai mult

Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day’s work – but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhyming story, containing vivid illustrations and phonic repetition, is specially » ...mai mult

Once, Kangaroo couldn’t jump. Find out how that changed in this charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this » ...mai mult

A colourful wipe-clean activity book that helps young children start learning how to spell. Each page has words to trace and spaces to write the words, helping children gain confidence in spelling simple » ...mai mult

This fun book is a perfect way to introduce young children to read and write their first verbs. Illustrated with a colourful team of busy monsters, children can use the special pen to draw over the dotted » ...mai mult

This fun book is a playful way for young children to develop their counting, observation and pen control skills. Spot the differences between snakes, join the dots to create a sloth, count parrots sitting » ...mai mult

With over 75 flaps to lift, this charming book will help children learn about routine and everyday events such as getting dressed, eating lunch and going to bed. Each page is filled with things to spot » ...mai mult

Spider wishes she could fly, so she builds her very own glider. But when danger strikes, can Spider save the day? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations » ...mai mult

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. » ...mai mult

This humorous short story collection contains Giraffe in the bath, Chimp with a limp, Spider in a glider, Hyena ballerina, Seal at the wheel and Ape’s great escape. Includes a CD with charming readings » ...mai mult

Discover the magic of the night in this enchanting sound book. Little children will love listening to sleeping cats purring, owls twit-twooing and bats squeaking when they press the sound buttons on the » ...mai mult

Once, when the world was new, Camel had no hump. This is the tale of how that changed. A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved Just So Stories, specially written for children who are » ...mai mult

It’s market day! There’s a goose on the loose and a lonely little duck. Can Poppy and Sam help? Find out in this delightful story from the much-loved Farmyard Tales series, charmingly illustrated by » ...mai mult

Ears the donkey is up to mischief! Will she still be able to win a prize in the village show? Beginner readers will love this lively story from the popular Farmyard Tales series, delightfully illustrated » ...mai mult

Gertie is the grumpiest goat at Apple Tree Farm. No one knows why until Poppy and Sam discover her secret! This charming story from the Farmyard Tales series, delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, » ...mai mult

Ape’s in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish » ...mai mult

Sam’s pet kitten has gone missing. Can Sam, Poppy and Ted find her? This delightful story from the popular Farmyard Tales series has been specially written for children who are learning to read and includes » ...mai mult

Cheeky Chimp has a limp…or does he? Follow his extremely tall tale as he explains why he cannot possibly help Cheetah. This fun story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, features simple » ...mai mult

Little children can help the characters in this book dress up for their dream jobs, with over 100 big, colourful stickers specially designed for little hands. Includes a wide variety of different professions » ...mai mult

Little Miss Muffet is in for a surprise – a great big spider wants to join her picnic! A charming extended version of the classic nursery rhyme specially written for beginner readers ready to tackle » ...mai mult