Short Stories for Children

Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity istaking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime? Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... The third book in the outragously funny series from Dav Pilkey. Product Information: ISBN: 9781407186672 Author: Dav Pilkey Publisher: Scholastic Format: Paperback Pages: 253 Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1.5cm

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008524739 • Author:  Julia Eccleshare • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm 

The Maniacal Badger has arrived, and he's determined to take over the Woods! Wasn't that Monkey's plan?  This cannot happen! What japes await in this brand-new adventure, when Bunny and Monkey team up to beat this new menace?! They've never managed to work together before... And will Skunky rediscover his passion for evil inventions, to defeat his rival at their own game? One thing's for sure... Laughs are guaranteed!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781788452809 • Author:  Jamie Smart  • Publisher:  David Fickling Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  14 x 1.6 x 21 cm 

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinningout of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313493 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 15 x 1.4 cm

Lottie Brooks is BACK for more extremely embarrassing adventures as she goes on holiday and gets her very first boyfriend! Things that are rubbish in my life: Have the most disgusting little brother in the entire world, have to get braces when am on the brink of having my first kiss and mum is making cottage pie for dinner. VOM. Finally summer has arrived and Lottie has BIG plans - scrolling through Instagram, dreaming about MEGA-crush Daniel and sunbathing by the pool on their family holiday to France. Then Lottie meets new CRUSH Antoine. The language is a tiny bit of a barrier but does it matter when he's THAT good looking? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241562031 • Author: Katie Kirby • Publisher: Penguin • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 466 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 19.8 x 4cm

A mischievous bandit is wreaking havoc in Adventure Bay…this looks like a job for the Mighty Pups!  After Mayor Goodway is kidnapped and the Aventure Bay Bridge starts collapsing, Al and Garby need rescuing.  The team will need an extra pair of paws!  With the Mighty Twins' help, can Ryder and the pups save the day?  No job is too big, no mighty pup is too small! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008558604 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

What’s that creeping through the crooked creek? Is it a crocodile? Eek! Watch out, Mouse! Spot the hidden crocodiles in this fabulously fun romp. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788813990 • Author: Jonny Lambert  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.5 x 28 x 0.4cm

A family of unicorns decide to trial a Yes Day, meaning the parents must say yes to their kids' weirdest and wildest requests for 24 hours. The day promises a whirlwind of adventure, but will it bring them closer or end in utter chaos? Find out in this fun story about the importance of family. . . and boundaries! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836427209 • Author: Cara Jenkins • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 36 • Dimensions: 23 x 30 x 0.4 cm

'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529074932 • Author: Rod Campbell • Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books • Format: Board Book • Pages: 14 • Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.7 x 1.5cm

Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow, he's got three sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the school trip. Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407186733 • Author: Liz Pichon • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 16.5 x 2cm