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Pip Jones

    This author crafts whimsical and imaginative tales, often drawing inspiration from the boundless world of childhood fantasy. Her narrative style is playful and accessible, making her a beloved voice for young readers. Through her work, she celebrates the power of imagination and the joy found in everyday moments.

    Squishy McFluff, the Invisible Cat: Meets Mad Nana Dot
    Mummy's Suitcase
    Izzy Gizmo
    Reading Planet - Lila Scamp and the Magic Wand - Orange: Galaxy
    Terrific Trees
    Squishy McFluff, the invisible cat - Secret Santa
    • 2024

      An adorable picture book about warmth and togetherness that's perfect for fans of Oi Frog. Nitwig is tired of being alone, so she sets out to find a friend. And when she does, she uses her click-clacking knitting needles to make them something special. But Nitwig doesn't stop there - she knits mittens for mice and cowls for kittens, beanies for bunnies and blouses for baboons... She's on a mission to knit the whole world warm! A delightfully charming story about friendship from acclaimed author Pip Jones and Waterstones Children's Book Award shortlisted illustrator Robert Starling. Also by Pip Jones and published by Simon & Schuster, illustrated by Sara Ogilive: Izzy Gizmo Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention

      Click Clack
    • 2023

      Ava is off on her first camping holiday! Luckily Idris and his invisible puppy Farida are staying at the same campsite and they are expert camp builders. So ensues some competitive camp building which becomes more and more far fetched - until Ava hits on a cunning plan to win the day some other way.

      Squishy McFluff's Camping Adventure!
    • 2023

      A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. A little sausage dog discovers that she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. Peggy the sausage dog feels really sad when she finds she's too small to really compete with the other dogs at puppy school. Her little legs and long body make it hard for her to jump high or run very fast. But when one of her school friends has a dangerous fall, it's Peggy who comes to the rescue, proving that heroes come in all different sizes!

      Peggy Little-Legs
    • 2022

      Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Little Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff.

      Dimple and the Boo
    • 2021

      Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor - there should be plenty of food for Minetta the mouse to eat in Hollyhock House ... But the Ruling Rats are running rampage every night, taking the best of everything for themselves. Minetta has decided that enough is enough - it's time the rats learn to share. The trouble is, Minetta is so small and her voice just a squeak. How will she ever make them listen ...?

      Madame Squeaker
    • 2020

      Inuk cannot get to sleep. Where he lives in the Arctic Circle, it doesn't get dark in the summer months - even at night! But, his mum and dad hatch a plan to bring the darkness back for bedtime. The Bright Polar Day is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading 5-6 years

      Reading Planet - The Bright Polar Day - Blue: Galaxy
    • 2020

      Sprint is the speediest sloth in the jungle. She's so much quicker than Mama sloth and her brother and sister. She races up the tallest trees to find the biggest mangoes, beating everyone else to it. But one day, Sprint goes too far and encounters someone less than friendly. Maybe Sprint isn't the speediest sloth after all ... Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6-7 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Science and the topic area of life cycles Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools 'These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

      Bug Club Shared Reading: The Speediest Sloth (Year 2)
    • 2020

      Its your birthday, oh hooray! And you can pick a pet today! When Flora blows out the candles on her birthday cake, theres nothing she wants more than her own pet. With the help of Uncle Midges magic bangle, her wish might just be about to come true. From a rabbiphant to a gorilligator, an eaglion to an octoquokkapus, Flora can create any pet she can imagine! But will she ever find her perfect pet Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 45 Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Science and the topic area of animals Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying. - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

      Bug Club Shared Reading: The Perfect Pet Problem (Reception)
    • 2020