In Walrus Joins In everyone in the North Pole is very excited about the 'Big Show in the Snow'. Anyone can be in it. The trouble is, Walrus wants to take part... TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!
Mr. and Mrs. Deer would love a baby, and one day they find a little antlered bundle on the doorstep. Mrs. Deer thinks their wish has come true; Mr. Deer thinks the baby is very peculiar. When the baby won't stop roaring, Granny Bear spots the problem: the baby's not a baby - it's a little monster.
A fabulously funny farmyard story, from established author, Simon Puttock, introducing a wonderful new character - Louisa the letter-writing pig!
Isa is looking for clues, Cass is giving flowers to her worst enemy's mum, there's something Tom's brother hasn't mentioned to their dad and Gregory's mum is finally getting the message. Eight original stories with lesbian or gay characters.Getting the messages / Anne Fine;Saying it with flowers / Vivian French;Beautiful people / Andrew Matthews;Beginnings / William Taylor;Mardi Gras / Jacqueline Woodson;Faggot / Alan Durant;Another door / Jan Mark;Looking for clues / Margaret Mahy.
A quirky Valentine's Day comedy from Simon Puttock and Russell Ayto, both children's book award winners.
When an annoying guest comes to stay at Mr Moot's house, his pet, Fluffywuffy, has a snappy solution.
When Hippo dies, Monkey is devastated - he'll never hear her beautiful stories again. As Monkey sits weeping by the river, Chameleon comes along and helps to make him understand that they can best remember Hippo by continuing to tell her stories.
The fox invites his friend the stork to dinner, but serves the stork his meal on a flat plate. Find out how the fox and the stork play tricks on one another at dinnertime. This retelling of a traditional tale is retold by award-winning author Simon Puttock.
Meg and her mum go to the market with their donkey, but find that listening to everyone else's advice along the way doesn't always make for a smooth journey. This humorous fiction story is based on Aesop's fable The Farmer, His Son and the Donkey and is written by Simon Puttock.
A gentle, reassuring tale which is perfect for all little ones who are about to start school.