Nature and animal stories Books

Worldwide bestseller Holly Webb makes her Barrington Stoke debut with a truly adorable sausage dog tale! Ruby’s dad has arrived home with a wonderful surprise – Coco the sausage dog puppy! And when the family go on holiday to the seaside, of course Coco...

Jack's about the get the pet he's always wanted – and many, many more … A furry and funny gem from King of Comedy Jeremy Strong. Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere!Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is...

Two super-smart kids triumph in these perfectly packaged tales with a twist from multi-award-winning and bestselling author Michael Rosen It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a...

A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies. Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There's nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his...

Roll up! Roll up! For the second exciting instalment in The Big-Top Mysteries series, packed with all the fun of the circus and an intriguing new mystery to be solved … Roll up! Roll up! A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus!...

Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Gill Lewis takes to the picturesque Scottish Highlands for a stunning new wildlife adventure. Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled in the forest near her family's...

Upper Dab is under attack from a mysterious invasion of toads in this hilarious adventure from award-wining author Patrice Lawrence. After a toad lands on his head as he leaves his house one morning, Leo is determined to find out where it has come from...

Another hilarious Little Gem from Jeremy Strong, the master of comic writing for children, with character-packed illustration from Jamie Smith. When Captain Beardy-Beard rescues Nellie from the North Pole she's ready to be safe and sound back at...

Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo spins the tender yet humorous tale of a bully who gets his comeuppance. Class bully Darren is challenged to a face-off with Olly the bull. Darren has no idea that Olly's a gentle giant. And the boy who set the...

A glorious sequel to Good Dog McTavish, this endearing story is brimming with Meg Rosoff’s stylish prose, quirky humour, astute eye for the details of canine-human dynamics, and the oddities of family life. It's summer and the Peachey family...

A hilarious Little Gem from Jeremy Strong, the master of comic writing for children, with character-packed illustration from Jamie Smith. Plucky young penguin Nellie Choc-Ice goes on an epic adventure when her iceberg floats off to the North Pole...

A charming and witty take on a family going to the dogs and the dog who must save them, from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner. Filled to the brim with Meg’s wry humour and beautiful prose and illustrated throughout in black and...

Warm, magical and funny family tale from an award-winning author. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ Tom, Ellie and Whiskers the Cat have to go and live with witchy Aunt Tab when their parents set off on a raft...

A warm, charming and ever-so-slightly batty celebration of family love, inspiring teachers and the great characters who make all our lives more interesting. Shona likes most creatures in the world but for some reason she's terrified of bats, and so...

Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all. When Joe's teacher announces the new class...

Uh oh – the nits are in town! Support severely struggling readers with this rollicking rhyming tale. A gang of nasty nits are in town and no matter how much the mummies go mad with mayonnaise and nit-combs, they think they're here to stay!Particularly...

Tickle the soft patches to hear the rhino and its friends make adorable sounds in this hilarious baby book. You'd better not tickle the rhino... because it just might snort if you do! Babies and toddlers will love exploring the hilarious world of this...

Add stickers to show the amazing variety of animals and plants in different parts of the world. From a dusty desert to the deep blue sea, discover wonders of nature from all over the world in this inviting sticker book. Children will love filling each...

Lift the soft flaps in this delightful novelty book to find a family of playful little bears playing hide and seek. Table cloths, coats, laundry on the line... there are all kinds of soft things that bear cubs just love to hide behind! Each time you...

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees – full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary...

Bees! Butterflies! Ladybirds! Join Dr. Seuss’s Lorax in this exciting new book about incredible insects and how best to protect them! With unique rhymes, spectacular information and heaps of brilliant images, children will love learning about the...

Inspiring puzzles, activities, experiments and ideas for helping the planet. The activities, puzzles and experiments in this book will show children how people can help the planet. Follow pigeons as they measure air pollution over London. Investigate...

Another collection of five hilarious rhyming tales to appeal to beginner readers. Five funny stories that make reading a joy. In this collection you'll visit the unicorn hotel, go to the water park with a gang of skunks and take to the air in Spider's...

Hungry Lion is on the hunt for food in this fun, cheeky and vibrant lift-the-flap story! It’s dinnertime and Hungry Lion is in the mood for something to eat… but his prey see him coming! Will Lion end up with anything to munch?With six spreads and five...

Frog and Toad stories have delighted both children and adults for more than fifty years, celebrating friendship and life in the most joyful and heart-warming way. This charming collection, which brings together three springtime stories, is the perfect...

A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. Three flightless friends long to feel the wind beneath their wings. So, they try,...

A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy...

Your baby loves black and white! New bubs see the world differently, and this high-contrast board book is perfect for engaging their developing eyesight, strengthening their cognitive abilities and encouraging their gross motor skills.Bond with your...

A nature board book for little children with peep holes, showing the incredible life cycle of a chick. Watch a chick develop inside her egg, hatch and totter around exploring, as a curious ball of fluff, before growing into a pullet and then an adult...

It’s Easter with a twist in this hilarious mix-up of eggs with legs and hot cross BUMS… Easter is a SPRINGY time of year! But SOMETHING doesn’t look right here . . .Spring into Easter with this laugh-out-loud journey through all things eggs, rabbits and...

Solve the puzzles to find out where the story will take you next with this ultimate Pokémon adventure! Ash, Pikachu and friends head out on an adventure to discover an unusual Pokémon in the cold mountains of the Crown Tundra. Meanwhile Lillie searches...

Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Cherished Stories. This beautiful Heirloom edition features illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore and...

Your baby loves black and white! New bubs see the world differently, and this high-contrast board book is perfect for engaging their developing eyesight, strengthening their cognitive abilities and encouraging their gross motor skills. Bond with your...

This is a snoot. Snoots need boops.A boop is a pat. A gentle tap. Get your finger ready and . . . BOOP!There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the...

A special new edition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the much-loved Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris. Ruby Red Shoes and her grandmother are on holiday in Paris!Ruby is fizzing with excitement; her smart red shoes are aflutter as she explores cafes...

Lift the soft blankets in this irresistible novelty book to find four cheeky bear cubs who aren't quite ready for bed! Lift the soft blankets in this irresistible novelty book to find four cheeky bear cubs who aren't quite ready for bed! Each page has a...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels...

Rob Scotton, beloved author of the bestselling Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep series, returns with Max and Moonbean, the first book in a brand-new picture book series about a timid young dog and his out-of-this-world friend.It’s the night before...

A spellbinding and poignant new adventure from Susanna Bailey, the critically acclaimed author of Snow Foal.Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Hannah Gold ‘Haunting and lovely’ – Anthony McGowan“A truly inspirational story about finding the...

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Peru, are brought together in this entertaining concept book. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good...

The latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise. A fun-filled look into the hilarious and heroic world of hamsters, as they battle...

A creative and fun picture book about the world’s most beloved animals!Meet four-legged, two-finned, and webbed-toe friends in this word-as-image introduction to the animal world, chock-full of interesting facts. In what looks like a simple image,...

You don't have to be big to be brave! A brand new inclusive series full of heart-warming adventure perfect for young readers You don't have to be big to be brave!A brand new inclusive series full of heart-warming adventure perfect for young readers.Tiny...

Make your way through more than 50 mazes in this adventure story! When you are magically transported to a world where the food eats you, you must find a way to escape!Can you make your way through over 50 foodie mazes to get away from the hungry Feast...

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity. One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just...

Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald.Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, exploring,...

A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost.   Luckily Mouse...