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Unhappy with his short hair, Ben wishes for fast-growing hair. His hair grows so quickly with such unexpected results that everyone in the neighbourhood ends up wishing for it to return to normal.

Two traditional tales that combine humour and horror.

Based on a true story in Queensland, a colony of wonderfully hairy-nosed wombats decide to move homes. But could there ever be another home to make them happy.

With his mother, ten year old Hamid flees Eritrea to escape the war and the government threats to his family. In his own words, Hamid reveals the hardships and suffering experienced by refugees, trying to rebuild their lives. With little understanding of the language and culture in a new country, Hamid's life is very challenging. Even when things start to get easier, the horrors of the war are never far from his thoughts.

Hamilton, the dog, is amazing. Holly says he can even do handstands. Everybody watches and everybody waits.

When cousin, Weston, from Sydney is coming to stay, Ben is worried. He's told a lot of fibs about his life in Melbourne and Weston is about to find out.

Tomorrow, Hannah can move out of the room she shares with her sisters and into a special place of her own. But things don't go as planned and someone else needs the room. She has to get it back.

When Hannah learns her mum is expecting another baby, she is convinced it will be another set of twins, leaving her as the odd one out. But Hannah has her pretend friend, Megan, to talk to and together they get into all sorts of mischief.

A faithful retelling of this famous, dark fairytale but with unique, modern illustrations.

That meanie, Lewis, always teases Gilbert at school. When Gilbert receives an invitation to Lewis's birthday party, Gilbert goes, armed with a cheerful grin, a brightly wrapped package and a plan to get even for Lewis's rotten behaviour. But, this birthday has a much bigger surprise in store for Gilbert.

Cousin Cuthbert's magical trumpet almost ruins the amazing garden party that Winnie is throwing for herself to celebrate her birthday . Winnie must find all her disappearing guests and pull some other magic out of the bag.

Being one of a set of triplets can be great fun, especially at birthday time. Three times the presents, three times the guests, three times the party food. Each sister goes searching for exactly the right present for the others.

Elma Mitchell warns that poems should come with government warnings because words can seriously affect your heart. This is a collection of poems to make you happy. Poems that can be read aloud. Poems to be read silently. Poems to share with others. Poems to discover the world and joy others feel too. These poems have been collected and compiled by Roger McGough and feature famous writers from the past and new poets waiting for you to discover. From William Blake to A F Harrold.

A small boy named Harry and his pet dog, Hopper, have done everything together, ever since Hopper was a jumpy little puppy. But, when the unthinkable happens, Harry must learn to say goodbye to his mate.

People in the town have always worn their pants at different heights. Some wear them low, some a little high and, in Harry Highpants' case, very high. It hasn't been a problem until Roy Bland decides to stand for council and wants everyone to wear their pants the same, 'normal' way. The town is divided and into the battle comes Harry Highpants.

To most people, Harry Highfield is just an ordinary boy who wears his pants a little higher than you'd expect. During school holidays, however, Harry gets out his cape and becomes a superhero. When his brother loses his best cricket ball over the fence, Harry has a chance to use his superhero powers to retrieve it.

Grace can't have a puppy of her own, but she loves walking the dogs at the local animal shelter; her favourite is Harry, a lively Jack Russell puppy. Harry loves going for walks with Grace, and soon the two are best friends. But then Harry is rehomed and Grace is heartbroken.

Harry has a secret. He loves to draw and is very good at it. You wouldn't think it would be a problem but Harry's friend, Gav, thinks skateboarding, footy and fishing are cool, but art is definitely not. Harry really wants to enter the local art competition but he is worried what his friends will think and say.

Captain Teggs and his crew of astrosaurs are trying to transport some very rare and precious eggs across the galaxy to a safe haven where they can hatch. But, their mission is under threat from some rather greedy, egg-eating oviraptors. When Teggs and his team arrive at their destination, they find that the planet is not quite what they were expecting. It's much larger and strangely egg-like.

Hattie lives just outside of nowhere, right next door to no one at all. Her house is red and has its own name. There are jabbering ducks in the duck house and hens that wander and poop in her mother's flowerbeds. Hattie has a dog called Tacka and own stripy outdoor cats, Havana and Stick. Hattie has been waiting forever for school to start. She's looking forward to it so much, she might burst.

When Jamie, Tom and Wanna decide to hunt for prehistoric minibeasts they get more than they bargained for. There are no such things as minibeasts in the Permian - just megabeasts! As the boys run away from the enormous dragonflies that are dive-bombing them, they find a cave to hide in. But what they don't realize is that the cave is home to a giant spider and they're caught in its web. Will the boys and Wanna be able to get free? There's not much time . . . as today is the day of the end-of-the-Permian mass extinction event!

Ghost hunter extraordinaire or lost soul forever! You've heard spooky stories about the old house on the hill in your street. It's been said that a man was found mummified inside the house long ago. Your friends dare you to go inside and investigate. Do you really believe that it's haunted? There's only one way to find out. This could be your chance to be a hero. Do you change the course of history or do you meet a ghostly fate?

Jamie and Tom are night fishing and decide to visit their secret dinosaur world in the dark! As they emerge into the Triassic, they hear the night-time sounds of the prehistoric jungle. Together with their dino friend, Wanna, they set up a camp and settle down to tell scary ghost stories, but when some noisy Triassic frogs start up their mating call, it makes the boys jump! And just as they get back to their stories, a sharp-toothed Coelophysis runs past their lantern and they discover they're surrounded . . .

Members of the school population state their ways to have fun at school. A play version is also presented.

Cora Bell has discovered she is full of magic, powerful magic. When she loses her protection bracelet she struggles to control her powers, especially the dark magic she stole from a warlock. Can Cora find a way to fix her magic before it takes control of her and she becomes a havoc?

Bracket Wood is a strict school. Particularly under the lead of the new headmaster, Mr Carter. But when he swaps bodies with the naughtiest boy in the school Ryan Carter, a hilarious chain of events begins. With the naughtiest boy as Head Kid, the only question is, will Bracket Wood survive?

When the local horses fall victim to a thief, Annie is determined to solve the mystery. But by getting involved, has she put her own horse in danger?

Keely always looks after her twin brother, Aaron. But, in the dark forest, it's Aaron who knows just what to do.

A boy inherits a toy tiger who shares his experiences of a different world where there were trees. The boy comes to experience a new and vibrant world and learns about destruction of environments, aging, wisdom and new beginnings.

Tam, Nina and Chiz finally discover the secret of the Wolf-King's power.

Every night before she falls asleep, Kate talks to God. She tells God about school, her friends and she asks lots of questions especially about Stephanie, her friend, who is seriously ill. When Kate doesn't get any sign of answers, she is ready to give up. But, then she finds her answers in a surprising place.

Voices from all over the world including English, Scottish, Caribbean, Hungarian and American, are represented in this lively poetry collection, all linked by the word 'new'.

Do you know what is a computer, and what's inside? Join Ruby and Mouse for a playful adventure with craft and activities, discovering the parts, functions and names of most parts of a computer. Cute, fun and colourful.

Explore 15 of Sydney's most iconic locations with the help of six cheeky seagulls on this look-and-find adventure. From Taronga Zoo to Bondi Beach, there are delightful quirks of the city to spot on each page as well as fun facts to discover.

The girls can't wait to start having fun by getting involved in all the exciting Brownie activities. They're desperate to get some badges. It's Brownie thinking day and the girls are thinking up ways to celebrate.

Five year old Henrietta is full of questions, sometimes confident and assertive, sometimes not quite as much. With a new baby about to join the family Henrietta is worried about being a good big sister. When the time comes it is not at all as she expected. Starting school is also not as easy as she thought, but throughout Henrietta's positive go-getter spirit shines through.

Henrietta talks about her life, her family, her pets, her best friend and her imaginative play.

Everybody loved Herbert, a small dog, but the person who loved him most was his owner, Tim. One day, Herbert set off on a boat trip with Tim's father but the short journey soon turned into the biggest adventure of Herbert's life. A true story of a remarkable dog's voyage at sea.

While not particularly frightening, the poems in this British anthology are delightfully appealing to children because they appear so distasteful to adults. Topics include being left out, making mistakes at school and those niggling night-time fears.

As the seasons change, a boy shares the magic of his garden with a special friend.

This is a tale about a big city, hotdogs and music. It's a tale of ringing on rooftops and it's the tale of Herman and Rosie.

Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries and the people of Offley Street are in need of a detective.

It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble. To save his dragon, Toothless, from being banished, Hiccup must sneak into the Meathead Public Library and steal the Viking's most sacred book. But the Vikings see books as a dangerous influence, and keep them locked up and under heavy guard. To save his friend, Hiccup must brave the Hairy Scary Librarian and his dreadful army of Meathead Warriors and face off against the formidable Driller-Dragons. Will he make it out and live to see his next birthday?

Extraordinary Ernie and Marvellous Maud have a good chance of winning the Heroes of the Year award. That is, until a pencil-wielding fiend starts to wreak havoc in Baxter. Ernie and Maud must stop Pencil Pete and win the golden trophy.

Mouse is sure that cat supports his daring and creative lifestyle. But all is not what it seems. A rollicking cat-and-mouse story with a twist or two in the tale.

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Jack and his friends love birthday parties, camping holidays and building hide-outs. If there's an adventure to be had, Jack will be there.

Jack has found some insect eggs in his backyard. He can't wait for them to hatch. But what's inside? Jack is a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing soccer and always tries to be brave. Each down-to-earth story in the series follows Jack on a fun new adventure that kids will love and relate to.

Jack's whole class is coming to his birthday party. It's going to be awesome. But what will he do when his best friend is too sick to come.

Jack loves camping. Sleeping in a tent, toasting marshmallows and especially going on adventures. But will one of his adventures take him a little further than he planned.

Jack's filming a cooking show with his best friend Billie. But what will happen if he messes everything up?

When Jack hurts his ankle, he tries really hard not to cry. After all, he's not a baby and he must be braver than that.

Jack can't wait to stay at the farm. But when he gets there, the animals are a bit bigger than he imagined. Will he be able to face his fears and still have an awesome time.

Jack's new babysitter is awesome, but a bit crazy. Pizza for dinner, juggling lessons and sleeping outside with no tent. But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of having fun.

Jack's class is voting on what to do for their end-of-term party. And Jack has the deciding vote. How will he know what to choose? Jack is a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing soccer and always tries to be brave. Each down-to-earth story in the series follows Jack on a fun new adventure that kids will love and relate to.

Jack's in the mood for mooching around, not playing with his crazy cousins. Jack's bad mood is likely to spoil the whole day.

Jack finds spelling hard and he has to go to a special spelling group. But, he's worried that the other kids will make fun of him.

Kids LOVE Hey Jack! Join in with this hilarious blockbuster series from the award-winning Sally Rippin, author of the Billie B Brown and School of Monsters series! Jack's going to visit a fire station ?dash; all by himself! But can he still have fun without his best friend Billie?

Jack can't wait to give his best friend, Billie, her Christmas present. He made it himself. But, Billie's present for him so much cooler.

Jack has found a lost puppy. It's so cute. But, Jack wonders how he can convince his mum and dad to let him keep it.

Jack's class has a new teacher who seems really cool. But then Jack breaks a rule he didn't even know existed. Maybe the teacher's not so great after all.

Jack's friend, Rebecca, is having a birthday party but he's not invited Jack wonders if they aren't friends anymore.

Jack's friend Billie is away, so Jack hangs out with Alex instead. They have heaps of fun together. But what will happen when Billie comes back.

Jack is invited to a costume party and he's made an awesome robot suit. But, he's worried that the other kids at the party will think it's lame.

Jack desperately wants to be selected for a solo part in the school concert. When he misses out and his best friend, Billie, gets a solo, Jack is really upset about it. But, when things go wrong on concert night, Jack gets his chance to save the day.

It's Jack's turn to look after the class toy for the weekend! But things don't go as he planned. Will it be a disaster? Jack is a friendly, everyday kid who loves playing soccer and always tries to be brave. Each down-to-earth story in the series follows Jack on a fun new adventure that kids will love and relate to.

Jack is extremely excited. He has been chosen as Star of the Week at school and he has a very special job to do. But, he wants to be a good friend too. . . . .

Jack wants to win the maths competition at school, but it's not his best subject. Luckily, he's been paired with a maths whiz. They will need to work together to win.

Jack is selling the toys that he doesn't play with anymore. There's some old lego, a scruffy teddy bear and a robot dog that doesn't work. But, then Jack sees the other kids having fun with his stuff.

It's Jack's first day at soccer and he really wants to kick a goal. But, the coach has made him goalie and Jack thinks there's no glory in goal keeping.

Jack hates spelling. He has a test coming up but he doesn't want to practice for it. Jack had better be careful, he might leave it too late.

Jack is having a sleepover at his friend's house. He can't wait. It's going to be the best fun ever.

Striking collages, set above and below the water level off the coast of Tasmania, tell the story of Ben, a rather thoughtless boy, who sets out to catch as many fish as he can. Unexpectedly, Ben learns the value of marine life communities.

Hiding a horse, even a very small one, isn't easy. Tim and Mr Conroy have to use all their wits to keep little Percy from being caught by horse-hating Ranger Dooley.

David and Bernice's detective agency is open again. Mrs Butterworth's two goats are missing, Mr Bottle wants help with a flower-napping and the police are investigating a huge theft from the bank. Meanwhile, David is sure he saw a boy in the upstairs window of a house. No-one believes the boy exists and the adults in the house are very unfriendly. Even Bernice thinks that David is imagining things.

Dad is an inventor but everything he makes goes wrong. Eventually, he invents something that works and is successful.

Dad's a truckie and he, mum and the kids are going on a very different holiday, a trip down the highway on an overnight run. The illustrations capture all the wonders of a child's journey of discovery.

In England in the 1800s, a dark stranger leaves his magnificent horse, Black Bess, in the care of a boy he's never met. As dusk falls, the stranger has still not returned and the loyal boy has declined many offers to buy the animal. Then soldiers arrive, demanding to know where the horse's owner has gone. There's mischief in the air, but it isn't entirely clear who's causing it.

In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive - and closer than ever - as they document their hike and take their place in family history.

When a strange boy in silver underwear falls from the sky D.J. and his friends think it is pretty cool to have a new kid at school that can do crazy things, even if he can't remember anything about where he came from. But when evil robots start appearing to destroy the earth, this new boy could become the most important or the most dangerous friend the gang has ever had. A graphic novel.

Simple, factual information about hippos, with beautifully presented photographs and illustrations. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

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In March 1942, an aircraft prepares for a desperate midnight escape, taking refugees to safety in Australia. Just before take-off, the pilot is entrusted with a mysterious, wax-sealed package.But when the plane is shot down by the enemy and crash lands on the Kimberley coast, the package is forgotten. Until someone stumbles across the find of a lifetime . . .

A young, out of work seventeen year old Queenslander rides out into the centre of Australia on horseback to find adventure. He returns with meal bags of rubies and fantastical tale of an Australian gold reef bigger than any ever seen. This is the story of Harold Lasseter and the financed exploration party who returned over thirty years later and what they found.

In 1936, hunted and trapped by European farmers, the last few Tasmanian Tigers take refuge in the forests of Tasmania. But even after the last-known tiger dies alone and neglected in a zoo, people claim to have sighted this amazing creature. No one can prove it still exists, until a determined searcher and modern science provide a glimmer of hope.

In 1848 the famous explorer Ludwig Leichhardt sets out on an epic journey. His aim is to cross Australia from east to west, but he never reaches his destination and no one from his expedition is ever seen again. Countless search parties set out to look for the expedition but no trace is ever found. Until a young boy is given an artefact with an incredible story...

Mrs Emmeline Arbuckle looks in the newspaper to find a new hobby with the help of her different pets.

Polly and James overhear a gang of bushrangers plotting to kidnap the Governor. Before they can tell anyone, they discover their father will be driving the Governor's coach and fear he is helping the bushrangers.

If you were walking through the woods and a hole you came upon, would you stop and take a look? Or simply carry on?

Holly's family is set to spend their holidays at the caravan park again. Holly is outraged, wishing that she could have an exotic island summer holiday like her classmates. Xavier comes to her rescue but island bliss is hard to find.

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War ends, yet its dark shadow remains. A family is forced to flee their home. As they journey through hunger, long cold nights, and homelessness, a heart locket whispers words of hope. And a country that's far away calls for those that are no longer wanted. It offers new beginnings and a precious place, once more to call home.

The gnomes have always lived in Miss Mackie's garden. She looks after them and the gnomes work hard to keep her big garden beautiful. When Miss Mackie falls ill and has to leave her home, the gnomes promise they will care for the garden and look after each other. But, when developers come to knock the house down, the gnomes realise Miss Mackie isn't coming back.

On holiday at the seaside, Anya is excited when she meets a friendly family with children her own age - playing with them and their gorgeous puppy, Molly, is so much fun. But when she returns to the beach the next day, she discovers the pup all on its own. Anya sets out to look for her owners, but when she eventually tracks down the family, they're very surprised. Molly isn't their dog - they thought she belonged to Anya. With her holiday drawing to a close, can Anya needs to find Molly's real owners.

Light, a white pigeon, flies away and is lost in the city of New York. He is rescued by a young boy but Light must return to his real owner, Mike, to be free to fly. The story is illustrated with Jeannie Baker's beautiful collages.

A Dreaming story retold. Jadianta, his sister Lande and brother Jalmor are fishing when a storm blows their walpa out into Balanorga, the great lake. A gentler wind blows them on shore and they must journey back to their people, the Kadimakara.

One day, Robbie, who is always left out, gets his chance to join in and to hit a grand slam. The team is losing, so it can't hurt to let Robbie play. Robbie's difference, the reason for his rejection, is handled with subtlety.

Three girls are taken from their mothers in the 1930s and are sent to a camp. They decide to escape and follow a rabbit-proof fence to find their way home.

Lily and her family are going for a walk with their dog, Hugo, when Hugo sniffs out an amazing secret. A litter of kittens have been abandoned in the woods! Without their mother the kittens may not survive the night, so Lily's family take them in. Lily loves caring for the kittens - and even Hugo does his best to protect the new arrivals. But her little sister is afraid of cats and Lily knows all along that she won't be able to keep any of the kittens - even her favourite, the adorable Stanley. All too soon the time comes for them to go to new homes. How can Lily persuade her family that Stanley's perfect home is with her?

Fleeing a sick world, a family happen upon an enchanted valley of horses. Unable to leave, they live in paradise for seven years. Then Dad falls desperately ill and Honey must test her courage and resourcefulness to get help. Can she find a way back to the outside world, if it's still there? Readers will long remember this rich and enchanting adventure.

Ella loves her gorgeous tabby and white kitten, Honey, but Misty, the family's elderly cat, is not so keen. Honey just wants to play but Misty likes peace and quiet, so the two cats end up scrapping, much like Ella and her twin brother, Finn. The Kitten Club girls come up with ideas to help but nothing seems to help get the two cats to be friends.

While their parents are abroad for work, Willow and her brother Freddie are excited to be sent to the seaside village of Summertown to live with their Auntie Suzy. Aunt Suzy is a toymaker who owns the best toy shop in the world, full of all kinds of wonders. But, her best toys by far are the Hoozles, individually made for each child who wants one. Willow is about to discover that there is something very special about the Hoozles: something magical.

Everyone's excited about the wonderful Summertown Parade. But, the town's Mayor has disappeared so the parade might not happen. Is Croc the naughty Hoozle behind the trouble? And, can Willow and friends find the mayor in time for everyone to enjoy the special day?

When Jack comes to Aunt Suzy's special toy shop looking for a friend, Willow and Freddie know just what he needs, a Hoozle. But, soon, Croc the naughty Hoozle is making trouble for everyone.

Grouchy the penguin Hoozle is feeling poorly and naughty Croc is causing trouble all over Summertown. Willow and her Hoozle pals must help Grouchy get better before Croc makes things much worse.

Horrendo reveals strategies for overcoming fear and adversity when he finds creative solutions to problems caused by pirates, vile villains and volcanoes. Horrendo champions those who are different and non-violent.

Horrible Harriet lives in the roof of the school. She is mean and nasty and the other children are scared of her. When Athol Egghead arrives in a hot-air balloon, he is her first friend. Horrible Harriet is one in a million, even that's one too many.

You may remember Horrible Harriet - she's wicked, wild and larger than life, and she invented Mr Chicken. Well Harriet is back to claim her inheritance and fill in the gaps in her impressive family tree along the way. These include queens, warriors and yes, a vampire too. Horrible Harriet is going on a journey of a lifetime.

While his family appears to be going on a disastrous holiday, Kevin is having a good time, appreciating different things.

Horrid Henry tries to be as good as Peter Perfect but fails, especially when he is dragged to dancing lessons against his will.

Horrid Henry's plans to win the Snowman competition do not go quite the way he expected.

Horrid Henry hates babysitters. He isn't a baby and he doesn't need to be sat on.

Horrid Henry is furious. No way will Greasy Greta, the dinner lady, snatch his delicious sweets and crisps again. He tries hiding his food. He tries eating his desserts secretly. But it is no use. So Horrid Henry starts to plan his revenge.

Horrid Henry is up to his tricks with horrible results, usually for others, but sometimes, also for Henry himself.

Dial spun, buttons pulsed, Horrid Henry Time Traveller was ready to blast off.

Four stories including Horrid Henry's hobby, Horrid Henry's homework, Horrid Henry's swimming lesson and Horrid Henry and the mummy's curse.

Horrid Henry plans revenge when Moody Margaret won't let him into her secret club.

Four new stories in which Horrid Henry terrorises his classmates at a school sleepover in the museum; plays with Perfect Peter and tricks him into handing over all his money; gets out of writing his own story for Miss Battle-Axe by adapting one of Peter's; and meets the Nudie Foodie, a celebrity chef, who comes to the school to improve school dinners. No more burgers, no more chips.

Horrid Henry thinks of a brilliant way to get rich quickly. It involves selling off his little brother.

What has mummies and monsters, bogey babysitters and demon dinner ladies? It can only be a Horrid Henry Halloween story collection! In fact, it's Henry's spookiest collection yet, filled with his most hilariously horrid and frighteningly funny adventures.

Horrid Henry meets the Queen, and disaster follows.

Horrid Henry helps himself to all the money he needs to win his favourite board game, comes up with another spectacular money-making scheme for launching a newspaper with all the school gossip, vows vengeance on Perfect Peter when Peter nicks his birthday party theme and has his own Pirate Party - and gets it by taking over as Head Teacher when Peter plays school with his goody-goody friends.

Horrid Henry wants to go to the Killerboy Rats concert while his family want to go to the Daffy and her Dancing Daisies concert.

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It's Halloween. With a bag full of tricks and the best costume in town, Henry can't wait to go trick or treating. But, oh the shame. His Mum is expecting him to go out with Peter dressed as a fluffy pink bunny.

Henry was sick of other kids flaunting their ugly wobbly teeth and disgusting holes in their games. He can't understand why he hasn't lost any teeth yet.

Horrid Henry finds a sure fire way of wielding the remote control to ensure he always watches his programme of choice, vies with Moody Margaret to become the head of the school, shows off his prowess as a magician in the school talent show, and battles it out with Perfect Peter over who gets the green dinosaur and who gets the purple one.

Henry can't wait for his birthday. His parents are dreading it. Every year, his parties end in mischief and disaster. This year, Mum and Dad have a cunning plan.

Four new utterly horrid stories; Horrid Henry's Bake-Off sees Henry and Margaret go head-to-head in a hotly contested baking competition, Henry triumphantly reveals his top tips in Horrid Henry's Extra Horrid Guide to Perfect Parents, he reads an interesting book about Evil Evie, a really naughty girl not too dissimilar to himself in Horrid Henry's Bad Book, and conjures up an ancient cannibal's curse to deal with his enemies and small, annoying brother in Horrid Henry's Cannibal Curse.

Horrid Henry celebrates Christmas is his hilarious way.

Henry was too frightened to move, something dreadful was moaning inside the wardrobe.

Horrid Henry is far too busy to bother with his stupid, boring spelling homework. He'll just have to come up with a spectacularly brilliant plan instead.

Discover the one thing Horrid Henry is scared of, watch out for the return of Rabid Rebecca, find out what happens when Henry makes a film about his family.

Four brand new stories in which Horrid Henry makes his own scary movie, The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die, persuades Peter to hand over his stash of Grump Cards (as a brilliant scheme to get him out of the punishments his parents give him) and spends a weekend at Aunt Ruby's where he has to share a bedroom with his two arch-enemies, Stuck-Up Steve and Bossy Bill. Then when Henry's school decides to have a mini-Olympics, he sets up his own Holympics, with medals for crisp-eating, TV watching, and Burping to the Beat.

Four hilarious new Horrid Henry stories - Horrid Henry's Mother's Day, probably not the day his mum looks forward to most in the year, Horrid Henry's Nightmare where Henry's chased by a ghost bunny with huge teeth, a wailing graveyard ghost and, for good measure, a slimy zombie, then a new story about one of his greatest enemies in The Return Of The Demon Dinner Lady and last but not least Fluffy Struts Her Stuff.

Henry's scratching, mum's scratching and dad's scratching. Surely it isn't nits.

Henry accompanies his father to the office, hacks into his parents' computer, meets the Demon Dinner Lady and plans the ultimate revenge on Perfect Peter.

Horrid Henry hates sports day. And he hates the cross-country run more than any other event. But just as he is heaving his weary bones to the starting line, he has a wonderful, spectacular idea of how to win the race.

Moody Margaret and Horrid Henry organise their secret clubs to cause havoc on each other. As usual things don't go according to plan.

Horrid Henry stared at the frilly pink lacy knickers, this was the worst present he ever received.

Eight year old Rebecca eats, sleeps and loves horses and one day turns into one. A simple, humorous story of Rebecca at school as a horse.

Ella's horse, Silver Hanjo, the Olympic show jumping champion, has been stolen. Mission Fox are on the trail. But, first, they need to get past an iron gate, an electronic lock, a huge stone wall and a pack of savage guard dogs.

What happens to a horse mad girl when she stops being horse mad? A story of Alice and her friends imagining they are horses on the school playground.

As three children prepare for a show, readers are introduced to the horses at White Lane Farm, one of whom is a difficult horse to ride. Preparations, basic events and horse care are included.

If you have always wanted to know what kind of pony lives near the North Pole or why horses wear shoes, read this beautifully presented book about horses, including simple and interesting facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

Hotdog and his friends are going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find his missing mum. They'll climb to crazy heights to find her. But, they'll have to handle a dirty nappy and a karate-chopping rooster to find her.

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Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie enter an art contest at the local museum. But what happens when someone steals the most famous painting in the world the Llama Lisa!? Can Hotdog and his friends chase down the robbers?

After weeks of wet weather, the sun is out! Hotdog and his friends are busting to get to the beach for some hot fun in the sand and surf! But will a toothache, an earache and an epic splinter RAIN on their plans!

Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev are going CAMPING! There will be wood-chopping, campfire singalongs and an EPIC biscuit-eating competition. Its going to be awesome! Can Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev learn the skills they need to survive in the bush?

Lizzie's joining the circus. Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzie's terrified of heights! She's going to be a clown- the funniest around! Hotdog and Kev can't wait to see the show. Will everything go to plan?

Hotdog, Lizzie and Kev are training for GAME DAY! They want to win the big prize - an awesome trip to Rainbow Island! That's where Kev's mum lives! They'll need skill, speed and strength. Do they have what it takes to win?

The lolly shop's having a contest to see who can come up with the best new candy! Meanwhile, it's Halloween and there's a ghost on the loose! Can Hot Dog and his friends create a winning treat and capture the spooky stranger?! It would be sweeeeeet!

Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie want to be MOVIE STARS! But first they'll have to try-out with all the other actors to find the perfect roles. Do Hotdog and his friends have what it takes to get the parts?

It's Kev's birthday, so Hotdog and Lizzie are throwing him a surprise party! There'll be cake, games and magic tricks! But will a rude rooster and a cranky donkey ruin the day?

Hotdog and his friends want to win the Toy Town Talent Show, but the competition is tough! Do they have what it takes to impress the crowd?

Hotdog and his friends think they're headed for the hot sun and sand of Rainbow Island . . . but they end up in SNOWVILLE instead! Brrrrrr! Can they make the most of their icy holiday? And maybe even compete in the Snowville Games?

Hotdog and his friends are training for the Kicker Cup! But Hotdog has little legs and can't kick very far. Lizzie isn't much better. Kev can really boot a ball ... but can't control where it goes! Will their new Bounce Boots help kick the team to victory?!

Hotdog and his friends want to go to GRIZZNEY LAND, so they need to make money FAST! They decide to fix things with their tools! Will they nail it? Or will it be one AXE-ident after another?

When young Anna inherits a dilapidated once-grand hotel from her Great Aunt Mathilde, she's determined to restore it to its former glory. But this is no ordinary hotel - all of her staff and guests are animals! Anna soon rises to the challenge. Whether it's a flamingo, a penguin or a hippo knocking at the door, Anna is ready to welcome them all - with the help of her trusty sidekicks T Bear the doorman, Squeak the friendly mouse elevator, and Lemmy the lemur receptionist ... As she soon finds out, though, running an animal hotel is no easy task. Can Anna make Hotel Flamingo a success once more?

It's a blazing summer on Animal Boulevard and Hotel Flamingo is buzzing with excitement. The King and Queen Penguin are coming to stay. It's been a long time since the hotel had royal guests and there's a lot for Anna and her team to do. But looking after penguins in the middle of a heatwave is not easy task.......

When Kiki finds a crown in the woods, a group of mushroom people rushes to call him their ruler. Now the quirky residents of Hotel Strange have to find the real king before things get even crazier.

Since ancient times, people have been fascinated by how things work. This series features the design and technology of machines that are part of our daily lives, and explains where and how they are used and the materials from which they are made.

From the cities to the skyscrapers- reveal the secret workings of the city. Lift the flaps to see what is inside buildings and unfold pages to find out what's going on above your head and under your feet. It's the city like you have never seen before.

The (unauthorised) biography of you, and the story of all of us. Charting from the Big Bang to birth, Philip Bunting takes us on a journey back to the start of time (in about the time it takes to eat your breakfast!) A hilarious, and beautifully illustrated book, designed to raise more questions than it answers.

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Flick a switch...the light comes on. Press a button...the TV comes on. Turn the tap....clean water comes out. Take a drink from the fridge...it's cool and fresh. Just how do all these clever things happen in your home? Go on a fascinating journey, behind the walls and under the floor of this home to find out about the energy that makes it all work.

If you have always wondered how flowers grow in deserts and rainforests, how animals help to spread seeds and which flowers we can eat, read this beautifully presented book about flowers that includes simple facts, an index, a glossary and web links.

A baby describes their journey from conception via birth to their homecoming in this wonderful tribute to the miracle of birth.

Tom, Babia, Anabelle, Nicky and Luke talk about how they get to school. Includes great photographs and extra information.

What is light? Where does it come from? And how does it work? Lift the flaps to discover the extraordinary science of light, from dazzling rainbows to powerful lasers.

Follow the mad antics of Sloth and his sidekick, Sengi, as they try to find their way out of the zoo, with the help of some machines.

Jim is not quite sure that he's ready to move from the baby pool to the middle-sized pool. Can a group of splashing dinosaurs help him face his fear?

Based partly on historic fact, thirteen year old Mary travels by steamship with Mrs Finnegan and her six other children from Ireland to Australia in 1913. Lots of explanatory notes on Irish history, customs and recipes included in this book.

Told by George Lirrmiyarri of the Kija people to children living in Warmun, Western Australia. One of a series of Aboriginal stories about animals and birds. A battle of wits, between a hills kangaroo and a plains kangaroo over some bush honey, leads to an interesting outcome.

A pigeon comes from a famous family. They have been famous for generations. But, he is particularly famous and he wants to tell you why.

'Hazel Morrison has a secret habit that no one knows about. She makes pretend videos about her everyday things. When Hazel's family has to move, she has to cope with leaving her best friend and starting at a new school where she doesn't actually feel welcome. She manages to make a new friend, her elderly next door neighbour Veronica. But then Veronica has to move too. As Hazel settles in at school, she meets Laura. Together they create a real video. It is a how to guide for being the new person because everyone at some time, will meet one or be one.

Eli's famous for dreaming big. Sometimes too big. But this time, the mouse has a plan-to build a real race car. If he can get his friends Phoebe and Hank to help, it might just work. And together, they can really go places. Through hard work and perseverance, the three friends learn all about car mechanics and teamwork as they work together to build a miniature racer.

Simon and his class are being taught how to cross the road without ending up as flat as a pizza. This is an important thing to know.

Zazie has begun writing in her new diary, filling it with all her thoughts and feelings about her friends, school and family, knowing that at least here she will not get into trouble for speaking her mind. School has become much harder work now that their regular teacher is away and the replacement is a particularly strict task master who just happens to bare a striking resemblance to the main character of the book Zazie is currently reading - Dracula. Zazie determines it is up to her to save the situation, using the advice contained within Dram Stoker's book. However not all goes according to plan, with one mishap after another.

From award-winning author Meg McKinlay and celebrated artist Matt Ottley comes a moving and visually stunning picture book that celebrates the transformative power of the creative process from inception through recognition to celebration and releasing into the world. We shadow the protagonist as she contemplates the blue print of an idea, collects the things that inspire from the natural world to shape a bird. And breathes life into it before letting it fly free. It shows how small things, combined with a little imagination and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic.

Have you ever wanted a pet monster? Artie and Willow find an ancient spell book which shows them how to make real monsters. They make Hodgepodge, who is a bit furry and a bit stinky. He is Artie's best friend. Willow wants to make a best friend too. Now that Artie knows that monsters are real, what if this new one is really dangerous? He is really worried.

Artie and new step-sister Willow discover a book of spells to create monsters in their attic. What follows is a combination of experiments (part disaster/part success), leading to monster creation with some new step-sibling bonding along the way.

After their last monster creation bonded with the neighbour, Arabella-Rose, the Monster Club are set to try again with full intentions of making a monster for Willow. With the unexpected arrival of new friend Zayn and souffle making mayhem in the kitchen, will Willow get her monster or will an eggtastrophy ruin everything?

Viking Berk heir Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his dragon, Toothless are target of dragon rebellion -- filled with the meanest Razor-wings, Tonguetwisters, and Vampire Ghouldeaths. Only a King can save them, a champion with all of the King's Lost Things. Hiccup will have to outwit a witch, fight his arch-enemy, and beat back an army of bloodthirsty dragons with just one sword.

Tarantula is the fastest lizard that Bern and Cody have ever seen. But, that doesn't mean he can win the big race. Not without Cody's secret weapon.

Fearsome Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong is sick of Tom messing around so she organises Captain Najork and his sportsmen to play womble, muck and sneedball. Tom may not be able to defeat these formidable opponents.

Come with us on a deep dive through the ocean zones. Meet some of the most unusual creatures from the sea and hear their stories about how they have changed over millions of years to survive in the inky ocean depths. Why is the deepsea flounder as flat as a pancake and why are yeti crabs so hairy?

A book about trying to describe the impossible, the highly improbable and the most likely to be extinct creature, rarely ever seen.

Kids all over the world play cricket. Follow their game around the globe.

Sadly, the Able Ants are not the best soccer team in the district and Hubert is not the best player. He loves soccer but his skills are getting worse, not better. Maybe, magic glasses could be the answer.

A story about a likable child with rich parents who solves their problems when their money runs out.

Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is an exceptionally responsible child. Unfortunately, his parents are exceptionally irresponsible. These stories explain how, through lots of wacky adventures, Hubert Horatio had to raise his parents rather than the other way around!

Contains factual information about the human body with plenty of descriptions and images.

Join the craziest creatures as they follow hunches in bunches. Ideal for beginning readers with lots of rhyme, rhythm and repetition.

At twilight, the mother tawny frogmouth owl goes hunting, looking for food for her chicks. Each tasty morsel she spies seems to disappear. A moth looks like the tree bark, a cricket like a curled leaf and you need to look very carefully to find them.

Alice is a dreamer. Everyone is always hurrying her along but, one day, she comes first by being last.

Hyram and B, two bears in a second-hand shop, have lived on The Shelf longer than any of the other toys. They sit quietly, hoping to be bought by the right person. When Catherine buys B, he wonders if he will ever see Hyram again.