Once, many years ago,there was a baby,in his pram,with his sistersand their sandwiches and lemonadeand toys . . .A lyrical and epic story about a baby and a trio of toys, and their adventure on the hi
The first of Allan Ahlberg's mini-masterpieces for early readers, with striking illustrations by Katharine McEwen.Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, this book is the first in a series of b
The second of Allan Ahlberg's mini-masterpieces for early readers.One lucky morning ... Mrs Gaskitt opens the post and finds she's won a prize! Next she kisses the postman! Never mind, though - the po
Daisy Dirt's dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke and is a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doesn't know whether she's coming or going, whether she's rich or poor - until ever
Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too - even Growler, his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea aft
Mrs Vole the vet works day and night, helping unhappy hippos, poorly penguins and every animal in between. Pant! Pant! Ruff! Her children think she deserves some attention too and decide that what she
Master Track's train is steaming down the tracks and it's crowded with crooks! Oh no! Chug! Chug! Puff! Luckily he knows just how to deal with villains and can drive the train (even if he doesn't know
Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandm
Master Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz. Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed. When he's only four years old, he finds buried treasu
This is the story of ups and downs, and tangles, in the life of the keen mountain climber, Clara Cliff. She marries, has children, divorces, remarries, has more children and all in all has more than t
Daisy Dirt's dad is a dustman on the dole, but her mum has remarried a Duke, so she's a filthy rich Duchess. Poor Daisy doesn't know whether she's coming or going, whether she's rich or poor - until e
Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too – even Growler his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea afte
‘I say, I say, I say, have you heard the story of Mrs Jolly’s Joke Shop? No? Well, here it is!’ The Jolly family love jokes and they know how to keep laughing, even when life gets tricky. Based on the
Sammy Salt's mum and dad say he's too small to sail the seas with them in their ship the Jolly Jack. But when they try to say goodbye before setting off on an exciting voyage to Coconut Island, Sammy
