In this warmhearted middle-grade novel, Oona and her brother, Fred, love their cat Zook (short for Zucchini), but Zook is sick. As they conspire to break him out of the vet's office, convinced he can only get better at home with them, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook's previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook's lives has echoes in Oona's own family life, which is going through a transition she's not yet ready to face. Her father died two years ago, and her mother has started a relationship with a man named Dylan-whom Oona secretly calls "the villain." The truth about Dylan, and about Zook's medical condition, drives the drama in this loving family story.
It's Valentine's Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. But Kitten doesn't seem to like him at all-she always ties his tail and pokes his belly when she sees him. And then there's Splat's rival, Spike, who also likes Kitten. Will Splat's heartfelt valentine win Kitten's paw in the end?
In this funny follow-up to Splat the Cat, Rob Scotton captures the highs and lows of a first crush with humor and understanding.
It's the night before Christmas, and Splat wonders if he's been a good enough cat this year to deserve a really big present. Just to make sure, he offers some last-minute help to his mom and, in typical Splat fashion, he messes up completely! That night Splat stays awake hoping to see Santa Claus. But when Splat misses him, he's sure his Christmas is ruined-along with his hopes for a really big present. . . .
Everyone's favorite furry cat is back in a Christmas story perfect for any child anxiously awaiting Santa's arrival.
Splat does not want to have a playdate with Spike. Spike will break his toys and eat all of his candy fish! And he does not want to learn how to swim-water is horrible, scary, and wet! He's sure that this is going to be the worst day ever. But when the rest of their classmates rush straight into the pool, Splat and Spike find that they may have more in common than they thought. Will Splat overcome his fear of water and get into the pool? And how can he help Spike to do the same?
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
Deep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.
Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?
Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading dreary wearies isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that's sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.
The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
GET READY FOR AN EPIC UNDERWATER SHOWDOWN!
Gray and his alliance of peaceful shivers—Riptide, Coral, and AuzyAuzy—have beaten the bloodthirsty emperor Finnivus and his vicious Indi Shiver armada to smithereens, sending them swimming as fast as they can retreat. But there’s no time to party. Finnivus may have been humiliated, but he’s still out for revenge. This is the ruler who feasts on the heads of every shark he conquers, after all.
When the emperor’s gangs of soldier fish strike, Gray and his friends endure a tragic loss. This time, there’s no one left to tell Gray what to do. He’s got to lead the rebels into battle to vanquish Finnivus and his evil forces or else the ocean will turn red with blood. The fate of the entire Big Blue depends on Gray!
Letters home from an adventuring wolf cub, read by Griff Rhys JonesDear Mum and Dad,Please please PLEEEEZ let me come home. I only cleaned my teeth last week for a joke. And brushing my fur, and going to bed early, that was just tricks to trick you! Why must I go to Cunning College to learn Uncle Bigbad's 9 Rules of Badness?Yours fedupply, Little WolfLittle Wolf's very first adventurous journey to Cunning College now available once more on tape.A real treat to listen to, with specially composed music and sound effects, this narration by Griff Rhys Jones will be a favourite for the whole family.
Another Little Wolf story on tape - Arroooooooo!!!!READ BY GRIFF RHYS JONESLittle Wolf, his cousin Yeller, baby brother Smellybreff, Stubbs Crow and Normus Bear set up the Yelloweyes Forest Detective Agency . Following the departure of their main teacher and star attraction of Haunted Hall for Small Horrors, Little and chums close the school to become forest detectives. Their specialities are tracking and trailing with Stubbs Crow being the flying squad; Smellbreff specialising in small clues and Normus Bear specialising in large clues. Told in letter form by Little Wolf.
Peppa Pig comes to audio!
Peppa Goes Swimming and Other Audio Stories is a wonderful audiobook collection based on the hit TV show Peppa Pig, featuring newly recorded narration by John Sparkes, a full cast of voices from the original TV dialogue, music and special effects.
This collection contains:
Peppa Goes Swimming: In this piggy tale it's George's first visit to the swimming pool and he's scared of the water. How will Mummy and Daddy Pig ever convince him to get in?
Peppa Goes Camping: Peppa and her family are going on holiday to the countryside in their camper van. Find out what happens when they discover the delights of Mrs Camper Van - otherwise known as satellite navigation!
Recycling Fun: Peppa and George are learning all about recycling, and so they pay Miss Rabbit a visit. She loves to recycle everything . . . even cars!
Sports Day: Peppa and George aren't winning any prizes at school sports day, but there's one more event to go: the boys-versus-girls tug of war!
Daddy Pig's Old Chair: Naughty Mummy Pig has given Daddy Pig's favourite old chair to the jumble sale! How is he ever going to get it back?
READ BY ANTHONY HEAD.The second hilarious story about Splat the Cat, the irresistible character from Rob Scotton, bestselling creator of Russell the SheepREAD BY ANTHONY HEAD. Splat the cat is desperate to become friends with one of the girls at school! But he's much too shy to talk to her. However will he get her attention?Perhaps Valentine's Day will provide the perfect opportunity?
READ BY ANTHONY HEAD. Meet Splat the Cat! An irresistible new character from Rob Scotton, bestselling creator of Russell the Sheep
READ BY ANTHONY HEAD. It's Splat the Cat's first day of school and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends? Just in case, Splat decides to bring along his pet mouse, Seymour, and hides him in his lunch box.
The teacher, Mrs Wimpydimple, introduces Splat to the class and he soon starts learning all his important cat lessons. But when Seymour escapes and the cats do what cats do (they chase mice!), Splat's worried again. Maybe now he'll lose all his friends, old and new! Just in time, wise Mrs Wimpydimple takes charge and teaches everyone an important new lesson...
Maybe Cat School is going to be ok after all!
From the award-winning author of the Spy Dog series comes a wildly funny tale in HarperCollins' Awesome Animals series - the funniest fiction, starring the wildest of wildlife from leading authors.The Hole-in-the-Tree gang, led by Quickpaw Cassidy and The Sunshine Cub, is the most daring group of raccoons in town. But when these cheeky chancers carry out the biggest, boldest heist of their lives, they push the neighbourhood too far.The heat is on and the gang goes on the run in a wild adventure that ultimately teaches them that there's no place like home.
