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Philip Ardagh

    September 11, 1961

    Philip Ardagh is a storyteller whose writing deftly balances silliness with seriousness. His narratives often explore the unexpected, weaving humor and genuine emotion into tales that captivate readers of all ages. Ardagh's unique voice and engaging style make him a distinctive presence in contemporary literature.

    Philip Ardagh
    The Truth about Fairies
    Dreadful Acts
    The Library Cat
    What's in the Truck?
    Heir of Mystery. Unlikely Expoits 2
    You Can't Count on Dinosaurs
    • 2025

      The Hieroglyphs Handbook

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This guide offers a straightforward approach to learning ancient Egyptian, making it suitable for readers aged 8 and up. It is filled with engaging facts that simplify the complexities of the language, encouraging young learners to explore the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt.

      The Hieroglyphs Handbook
    • 2024

      The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley

      80th Anniversary Edition - A stunning gift book containing everything you need to know about the Moomins

      • 391 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      This anniversary edition offers an official guide to Tove Jansson's enchanting Moominvalley, beautifully presented in a hardback format. It features original illustrations that capture the charm of the Moomin universe, making it a delightful keepsake for fans.

      The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley
    • 2023

      It's Christmas Eve and Santa's elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just who gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue chaos at every turn - hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings, and having the time of their lives on Santa's sleigh.

      Bunnies in a Sleigh: A Crazy Christmas Story!
    • 2022

      Watch out! Hold onto your tails! The bunnies are back. And this time they're in ... a BOAT! The bunnies are back! And this time, they've commandeered a BOAT! Watch out, Sunnytown beach, the Bunnies are dashing and a-splashing on a speedboat frenzy. They whoosh past the sail-boats, and zoooom across the sand, then it's up on to the jetty where silly billy Bunnies get all covered in spaghetti! But watch out, oh no, where are the bunnies off to now? To the airport, across the tarmac ... it's bunnies on the PLANE. Here we go again...

      Bunnies in a Boat
    • 2021

      In the melting pot of London in 1839, two young dock workers chase a tiger on the loose - a dangerous splash of colour in a world of soot and grime!

      Mistaken for a Bear
    • 2021

      The fourth book in a charming young fiction illustrated series, from bestselling author Philip Ardagh, and illustrator Rob Biddulph.

      The Witch's Cat
    • 2021

      You Can't Count on Dinosaurs

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A counting story that goes wrong when one hungry little T-Rex can't help himself from gobbling up the other dinosaurs!Let's count dinosaurs! Rex the T-Rex is 1. Add Patty the Diplodocus, that's 2. And here's comes Brian the Anklyosaurus to make 3. But wait, where's Brian gone? Rex? Rex! You didn't EAT him, did you? Oh NAUGHTY Rex! The truth is, you just CAN'T count on dinosaurs. In this counting book with a difference, Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick bring prehistoric chaos and trouble-making dinosaurs to every page for a truly fun, interactive way to learn how to count to 10.

      You Can't Count on Dinosaurs
    • 2021

      The Library Cat

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.3(20)Add rating

      Meet Furry Purry Beancat - one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives!

      The Library Cat
    • 2020

      A romping, riotous read-aloud from best-selling author Philip Ardagh and award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.Bunnies on the bus!Bunnies on the bus!No wonder there’s a fussabout the bunnies on the bus!There are bunnies on the bus, and they’re causing mayhem in Sunny Town! Watch as they whiz past the bus stop, fly by the swings, and zoom over the crosswalk — these bunnies aren’t stopping for anyone. They finally reach the station, but where are they hopping off to now? Uh-oh . . . Acclaimed author Philip Ardagh’s rhyming, high-energy text and “Bunnies on the bus!” refrain is ideal for library or classroom read-alouds, and Ben Mantle’s colorful illustrations are chock-full of zany details perfect for repeat reads.

      Bunnies on the Bus
    • 2020

      Losing the Long Game

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(210)Add rating

      The definite account of how regime change in the Middle East has proven so tempting to American policymakers for decades - despite never achieving the aims it hopes to accomplish - and how it's finally time to forge a new path forward.

      Losing the Long Game