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Beasts in My Bedroom
While living as a lad in Nigeria, Malcolm meets and interacts with a host of different animals. There’s the ever-loyal African Bush dog, Poucher, who becomes an integral part of the family and surviving a savage attack by a wild animal goes on to save his mother’s life: Polly, the parrot, who always kept a beady eye on him: the baby Patas monkey, hand-reared when abandoned by its mother: the camel of a visiting trader with a sore toe: the desperate attempt by his father to operate on a gored ostrich at the local zoo: and many more adventures.
These exciting encounters illustrate how they help to fuel Malcolm’s passion for such animals and form the basis of his lifelong love of them. Readers will be enthralled to share his experiences.
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Bob the Bear's Continental Adventure
“Bob crept upstairs and into the spare bedroom. There on the bed, next to the suitcases, was Nanny’s open handbag. He climbed up onto the bed and tried to climb inside, as he pulled himself up, he suddenly tipped forwards and ended up head first in the bag with his legs in the air, no matter how he tried, he found he was stuck fast and the more he wriggled the worse it got.”
If bears could blush, then Bob would have been red from the top of his ears to the tips of his toes, even so he felt himself go hot with embarrassment.
Meet Bob the Bear and join him as he meets with his new family and then goes on an exciting journey with them, where he not only hears strange new languages, but he also gets to see many amazing sights and fascinating places. It is a voyage of discovery.
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Voyager 2
Join Tod the squirrel and his woodland friends on an exciting adventure as they build their very own spaceship-shaped treehouse!
With the help of their new neighbours, the weasel brothers Sammy and Jimmy, they paint their creation in vibrant red, blue, and silver. But the fun doesn't stop there – a wise old raven named Zander takes the friends on thrilling flights through the sky.
Filled with laughter, friendship, and colourful illustrations, Voyager 2 is a delightful tale that will spark the imagination of young readers as they follow these lovable characters on their quest to build the treehouse of their dreams.
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Wilson and Woody
Dogs who can talk? Surely not! But what if they could? Have you ever wondered what a dog might have to say?
The truth is, dogs have a whole lot to share! From alien invasions (or are they really aliens?) to the challenges of being Superwoman or even a Vampire, these canine companions have seen it all. They’ve experienced the thrill of cold, white dust and pondered the mystery of those so-called uncomfortable beds. Wilson’s life is turned upside down time and time again, but with a little love and brotherhood, he starts to see things differently. Meanwhile, Woody, the master of trouble and mischief, leads the pack in all sorts of shenanigans, but just how big is his heart?
Troublesome or entertaining? Sleepy or playful? Mischievous or endearing? Dive into Wilson and Woody’s world, where not a day goes by without an adventure, a run-in with the postman, some fox poop, or even a loaf of bread… Sour Dough to be precise! Get ready to experience life through the eyes of these unforgettable canine characters.
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Champion Chums
Prepare to be captivated by a delightful cast of cartoon creatures eagerly waiting to spring to life and share their tales with young readers.
Spud the Shetland pony, Sid the Spider, Toby the Tortoise, Arthur Dogsbody, and four other charming characters draw from real-life experiences to create stories that will resonate with children for years to come.
While each story may begin with a challenging situation, these resilient creatures demonstrate how positive transformations can occur in their lives. In a time when supporting children’s personal well-being has never been more crucial, these tales serve as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, unexpectedly good outcomes can emerge from difficult circumstances.
Jill hopes that these ‘Champion Chums’ will become cherished companions to children as they navigate an increasingly demanding world, offering comfort and encouragement along the way.
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Percy's Purr
These are the stories of two best friends. Percy is a young black cat and Pilot a bouncy black Labrador. These are heartwarming, amusing stories to curl up with and enjoy.
Who has stolen the Halloween treats and exchanged them for stones?
On a visit to Witch Tree Woods, will they solve the mystery of the woo noise? Can they escape Hogwood the grumpy wild boar?
Will they save the baby owls from the nasty crow Corvus?
At the Oakwood Green village fete they enter the pet talent competition with hilarious results and Pilot steals a hot dog.
On holiday to Fossil Bay, Pilot digs up an enormous bone. What is it?
At Christmas, they get up to mischief and have to help Santa as a consequence.
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Heart of Wild
“Here it was. The forest’s edge. No one had ever dared to set paw here.”
When a young wolf named Minty is forced to leave his pack and everything he’s ever known, he must venture on an epic journey to find himself a new home and life, far from the wolves who haunt his past. As he travels through the new world evolving around him, he encounters many challenges, and becomes faced with the ultimate choice; return to the pack and rival his greatest enemy to save his pack, or continue running from his fears.
Will he make it back home in time to save the ones he loves from a great evil, or will he leave them to face this threat themselves and carry on the life of a lone wolf? Come join the world of a wild wolf and discover a wilderness of both wonder and woe, as Minty embarks on a quest throughout the dark and mysterious forest, meeting new and dangerous challenges around every twist and turn.
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Goodnight, Little One: Oakleigh Owl
Bedtime isn’t bedtime without an adventure with Oakleigh Owl.
He’s on his way to take you on a moonlit journey, soaring through the twilight sky exploring all sorts of magical places.
As your head touches the pillow, you’ll feel oh so sleepy and dream of the glistening moon and gentle ocean waves.
An enchanting lullaby story for little ones at bedtime.
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Bump
Being smaller than a normal horse had never really been a problem for Bump; and although other horses laughed at her, and some of the children in the yard made fun of her because of her bobbly head, she was just happy to have a home and feel loved, some of the time at least.
However, Bump longed to have her own special human friend one day, just like all the other horses had; and one day, when two new girls came to the yard, something truly magical happened...
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Diary of Two Idiots Who Know Zero About Cats, And Have Never Particularly Liked Them.
This is a story of a homeless cat who came to visit at our stables just before Christmas, twenty-two years ago. She was very thin, hungry, and nervous. We left food outside which she ate, and then came closer to us and gradually became more friendly, so we put the food inside the animals’ storage shed, where we kept the hay supplies. Being December, the weather was cold and wet and she stayed in the shed on top of the hay. We called her Lucy, and in the Spring, she gave us an incredible surprise. Read the story to find out what this was.
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Niles, the Cat
Niles is a young kitten who, along with his mother and sister, are abandoned to fend for themselves in a big city neighbourhood. Distrustful and afraid, they are captured by a human rescue organization and are taken to their facility. The kind staff wins over their trust and prepares them for adoption into their perfect home. Along the way, Niles learns some important life lessons about love and friendship, the consequences of being adventurous and the importance of always being charming.
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Desty the Pirate Cat
A mystery cat with only on eye, nothing gets in her way.
You are always safe when she is around, who will she help today?
A curious kitten goes out all alone, to see what he can find.
But danger lurks in the world at night, and not all those you meet are kind!
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