Dick King-Smith Books

From the beloved author of Babe comes the last of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie would love to have a pony, but she doesn't think she'll ever be that lucky. She does get a lucky break, though, when Great Aunt Al invites her to Scotland! This charming, funny story beautifully captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh, contemporary look by a talented artist.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Dodos Are Forever, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

Whoever heard of a singing mouse? But Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse (named after the beginning of a name found on a scrap of sheet music) has a truly wonderful voice - a voice that thrills old Mrs Honeybee. Soon Mouse is singing daily while the lonely old woman plays the piano. But then - disaster strikes! Can Wolf's voice save the day?

A community of chickens continually preyed on by hungry foxes is saved by the birth of three wonder chicks, who grow into magnificent flying machines and lead a climactic barnyard battle.

Sophie's crazy about animals - snails and cats, rabbits and dogs, pigs and ponies. Read all about her family and friends (animal and human!) in the first three of the well-loved Sophie stories

'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your Children An exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers. Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes! He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose's little sister Roly goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose's sensitive nose save the day?

These are three fun loving stories about adventurous pigs.

"You are NOT keeping a mouse in this house!" Every Saturday - or Mouseday, as Pete calls it - Pete asks his mum and dad if he can have a pet mouse. And every week, the answer is the same. No. Then Pete gets a terrific idea. He could secretly keep a mouse in his tree-house...

First of 4 stories about Sophie, this follows the humorous adventures of four-year-old Sophie as she pursues her dream of becoming a farmer.

Mr Potter has waited 50 years to have a pet, and then he chooses a self-opinionated, bad-tempered mynah bird called Everest. But Everest's temper soon improves as he is allowed to come and go as he pleases, and the shy man and outspoken bird develop a tender, fun friendship.

This book offers a fresh and engaging perspective on guinea pigs, highlighting their unique qualities and characteristics. Through a blend of originality and affection, it elevates the status of these popular pets, showcasing their charm and the joy they bring to their owners. The narrative celebrates the bond between humans and guinea pigs, making it a delightful read for pet lovers and animal enthusiasts alike.

Do you love guinea-pigs? Dick King-Smith does. He's kept LOTS of them over the years, and he'd like to tell you about them! "A must for any child who is hoping to acquire one (or two)," - Practical Parenting

A collection of anecdotes about the author's encounters with animals beginning with his first elephant ride at the zoo and continuing through his years as a dairy farmer

Exploring the unexpected beauty of pigs, this book challenges common perceptions and invites readers to appreciate these animals in a new light. Through engaging illustrations and insightful commentary, it reveals the charm and unique characteristics of pigs, showcasing their intelligence and personality. This delightful journey encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation of these often-misunderstood creatures.

When Ned helps his grandmother clear out her attic, he finds an unusual Victorian doll - she speaks! Ned and Lady Daisy soon become fast friends, even though he's teased at school for owning a doll. Ned learns to stand up to his father and the school bully in order to protect Lady Daisy. But then the doll is stolen - will Ned ever find her again?

Eight-year-old Judy tries to convince her parents and classmates that her brilliant guinea pig can do all the tricks which she says it can

Small but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. She has herds of insects and acquires a snail, a rabbit, a cat and a dog. She also befriends a pony called Bumblebee and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be!

Laurence Higgins is an enormously fat black cat. His friends tell him to lose weight if he wants a girl friend. He gets thinner with one meal a day but the cat he fancies tells him she doesn't like slim boys. Triumphantly Lawrence returns to his four meals a day, spurred on by the thought of meeting Bella when he's back to his normal size. schovat popis

This title provides irreverent versions of such well-known children's stories as, "Red Riding Hood", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling" and "Hansel and Gretel".

A collection of stories about animals, written by different authors. Each story has its original illustrations. The list of authors includes Dick King-Smith, Susan Hill, Jane Gardam, Vivian French, Martin Waddell, Ann Pilling, Michael Rosen, Jan Mark, Phillips Pearce, Sarah Hayes, Brian Patten, Robert Leeson, Ann Jungman, Sam McBratney, Berlie Doherty and Gillian Cross.

This beautiful new edition features the enchanting tale of Warlock Watson, crafted by the acclaimed author of Babe The Sheep-Pig, Dick King-Smith. The story promises to captivate readers with its charm and whimsical narrative, inviting them into a world filled with magic and adventure. Ideal for fans of imaginative storytelling, this edition is a delightful addition to any young reader's collection.

Billy Bird's sister Mary is very surprised to learn that he has the power of flight. Each night when the moon rises so does Billy - right out of his bedroom window. Ages 6 - 9.

In this book she gets a dog that she calls "Puddle", makes friends with a Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig and has her first ride on a pony!

Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young owner Johnny Skinner, she's the cleverest pig in the whole kingdom. When people stare into Lollipop's eyes, it seems to change them for the better. But will Lollipop win over spoilt Princess Penelope?

Sophie is small but very determined. She loves animals and is going to be a lady farmer when she grows up. On her fifth birthday, she gets a model farm and lots of toy animals. What she wants most of all, though, is a real animal - like a cat.

Magnus was a large mouse, a fearless mouse, a real powermouse. Fattened on patent Porker Pills. he just grows and grows - and so do his problems.

What happens if you fall into a river full of piranha fish? Do man-eating tigers eat only men? And why should you thank your lucky stars you're not a pigmy shrew? These are some of the topics which arise in this collection of animal poems by the author of The Sheep-Pig.

Young Max Hedgehog solves the problem of how his family can get across the road safely. Suggested level: primary.

Unlike most kittens, Martin doesn't like eating mice - let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding - and then Drusilla's babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice? From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin's Mice.

Connie Button amazes her parents when she begins to speak - somehow she can add up even the biggest numbers in her head! And when Rollo says HIS first words, they are all in rhyme. But will Connie's brainy tricks get her into trouble? And can Rollo live a life in verse?

Invisible, that is, to everyone except Janie and old Mrs Garrow who lives in the end cottage. Janie loves Henry, but will she ever have a real dog ? And how does Mrs Garrow know what's going to happen ?

When babe, the orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep pig.

All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life . . . The Catlady - Muriel lives alone with lots and lots of cats. But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once knew reincarnated in feline form! The Guard Dog - The story of a scruffy little mongrel with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. Could such a small and scruffy dog really guard a home? Hairy Hezekiah - Hezekiah lives a quiet life, and seems to be the only animal in the zoo without a friend. So he decides to escape and go on the run! Horse Pie - Jenny the donkey finds herself unwelcome at the Old Horses' Home, but when rustlers start looking for horses to make into pies, it's up to Jenny to save the day.

Contemporary / British EnglishOne day, Farmer Hogget wins a young pig. He likes the pig, but he is a sheep farmer not a pig farmer. Mrs Hogget wants the pig for the dinner table. The little pig has other ideas, and hes a very clever pig ...

There are six puppies in the pet shop; five posh pedigreed ones, and a scruffy little mongrel with a grand ambition — to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. How can such a small dog possibly guard a home? Especially when his bark is the most earsplitting racket they have ever heard!

Reveals the truth behind Robin Hood and his band of Inlaws. In fact, Robin was no good at bows and arrows and he insisted on robbing the poor to give to the rich. Yet somehow his miserable men established his reputation as a hero. Other stories include The Sleeping Beauty.

The story begins with a mysterious egg washed up on a Scottish beach, the morning after a great storm. Kirstie and her brother Angus find the egg and take it home. The next day it has hatched into a tiny greeny-grey creature with a horse's head, warty skin, four flippers and a crocodile's tail - but the trouble is, it just doesn't stop growing.

The runt of the piglet litter is nicknamed Saddlebottom by the rest of the farm animals because the white marking of a saddleback has slipped a bit. Since he's no good for showing, Saddlebottom is destined for the butchers. But he runs away and makes friends with a one-eyed cat called Bendigo.

The Excitement of Being Ernest (Yellow storybooks) - Dick King-Smith - Paperback - B12-S3

In this "warm fuzzy tale full of poignance, humor, and magic" ( School Library Journal ), eight-year-old Harriet Butler isastonished to meet a space alien who's vacationing in her dad's wheat field! "Children will be delighted by the charm, compassion, and wit of Harriet and Wiz...and find themselves completely drawn into their wonderful fantasy adventures"-- Booklist , starred review. First time in paperback! A 1995 Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award winner.

'T rex! T rex! Run!' The terrible Tyrannosaurus rex is scaring all the dinosaur families that live on the Great Plain. Nosy, the little pterodactyl, and his great friend Banty, the apatosaurus, agree that T rex has got to be stopped. But how? Luckily, Nosy has a plan.

Zeta meets Marinus the merman whilst on holiday in Scotland. They make friends and Marinus helps her lose her fear of water. Then, when the time comes for Zeta to leave, he gives her the secret of summoning the merpeople.

Damaris, a bright young duck, and her sheepdog friend, Rory, devise a plan to teach a pompous old boar a lesson. But when the pigs break for freedom, they are captured. Out of pity, Damaris finds a way of returning them to the farm, and with bellyaches and bruises the herd finally comes home.

I've got a chicken that wants to be a duck! No, Frank wants to dabble about in the lovely duckpond, splashing himself with water. Can Jemima, the farmer's daughter, find a way to help Frank? And if Frank CAN swim like a duck, what will happen when he grows up to be a cockerel?

Ulf, the finger-eating troll, bites off more than he can chew when he meets the plucky Gudrun! 7 yrs+

Laura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It's a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday - when he makes a speech to his startled family. schovat popis

In 2011 the world's population exceeded 7 billion. By mid-century we will require twice as much food and double the energy we use today. Australia will be deeply affected by these trends. Dick Smith is convinced that if we are to ensure the survival of our civilisation and the health of the planet then we must put a stop to population growth, now.

One of a series for children who are starting to read on their own. Blessu is a very small elephant who suffers from dreadful hay-fever. Although he is small he has a very large sneeze. Blessu does not grow very fast except for one part of him - his trunk.

'I want to sail the seas,' said Jackson. 'I want to see the world...' Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - a rabbit with a dream. He spends his days watching the tall sailing-ships coming and going. He LONGS to go to sea too. So one day - with his girlfriend, Bunny - Jackson stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life...

This beautifully illustrated edition of Tumbleweed showcases the enchanting storytelling of Dick King-Smith, celebrated for his charming animal tales. Readers are invited into a whimsical world filled with adventure and heartwarming moments, characteristic of the author's beloved style. Perfect for young readers, this edition captures the magic of the original story while providing a visually stunning experience.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Friends and Brothers, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Paddy's Pot of Gold, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Pigs Might Fly, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Julius Caesar's Goat, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Find the White Horse, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.

Lottavim and Normus do everything together: waking up, going to sleep, even sneezing. So when they reach the age of 20 and the height of 12 feet, it's not surprising that they each think the same thought at exactly the same time - finding a wife. But how is it possible to find not one but two of the giantesses of your dreams?

Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of the litter, is in danger. The pigman, who takes all runts from their pens, is coming for him! But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he's not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, he runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent -- a talent he'll need to save the entire farm...An ALA Notable Book, and a Booklist Reviewer' Choice.

Auch wenn die Eltern ihn ein schwarzes Schaf der Familie nennen, Penny kann an ihrem lange verschollenen, lustigen Onkel nichts unehrliches entdecken. Doch dann überrascht Penny Onkel Bumbatz, wie er ihr Sparschwein plündern will...

Nach einem heftigen Sturm finden Kristie und ihr Bruder Angus am Strand ein kleines, fast quadratisches Päckchen, das die Farbe von Seetang hat. Die Kinder bringen den Fund heimlich nach Hause und legen ihn in die mit Wasser gefüllte Badewanne. Am nächsten Morgen schwimmt dort ein Baby-Seeungeheuer! _Liebevoll kümmern sich die Kinder um Crusoe, der bald so groß geworden ist, daß er zu einem tiefen See, einem richtigen 'Loch' gebracht werden muß. Und als in der Zeitung erstmals vom Ungeheuer von Loch Ness berichtet wird, wissen Kristie und Angus genau, daß nur ihr Crusoe gemeint sein kann. David Parkins arbeitet als freier Illustrator, hat zahlreiche Bücher bebildert und viele Preise gewonnen. Für die Fischer Schatzinsel hat er auch Sophies Kater und Sophies Schnecke illustriert.

Lorsque Harry vit pour la première fois Madison, il fit la grimace ! Pourquoi son oncle d'Amérique, l'oncle Georges, lui avait-il donc légué un perroquet africain, âgé de quarante ans et muet ? Harry eut la réponse à cette question quand Madison commença à l'aider à faire ses devoirs, confia à sa mère le secret de succulents gâteaux et fit faire à son père de formidables progrès aux mots croisés... Car Madison était loin d'être muet !

Tierisch gut Freddie ist anders als andere Ferkel. Er ist kleiner und schmächtiger, und irgendetwas scheint mit seinen Vorderbeinchen nicht zu stimmen. Einen Mickerling nennen sie ihn, der nicht lange durchhalten wird. Aber da haben sich alle geschnitten. Denn Freddie strotzt vor Lebensfreude und besitzt noch dazu ein ganz außergewöhnliches Talent. Er kann nämlich schwimmen wie ein Fisch im Wasser! Und als er auch noch die ganze Schweinefamilie bei Hochwasser rettet, da ist Freddie ein Held. Zu diesem Buch finden Sie Quizfragen auf antolin. de

Freddie ist anders als andere Ferkel. Er ist kleiner und schmächtiger, und irgendetwas scheint mit seinen Vorderbeinchen nicht zu stimmen. Einen Mickerling nennen sie ihn, der nicht lange durchhalten wird. Aber da haben sich alle geschnitten. Denn Freddie strotzt vor Lebensfreude und besitzt noch dazu ein ganz außergewöhnliches Talent. Er kann nämlich schwimmen wie ein Fisch im Wasser! Und als er auch noch die ganze Schweinefamilie bei Hochwasser rettet, da ist Freddie ein Held.

Die zehnjährige Harmony Parker wünscht sich ein Haustier, doch ihre Eltern sind dagegen. Als Onkel Ginger sie besucht, schenkt er ihr eine Zaubermünze, mit der sie sieben Wünsche frei hat. Dabei wird die Nase der Queen entscheidend für ihre Abenteuer.

Trotz aller Schwierigkeiten und Streitigkeiten sind Willi und sein kleiner Bruder Charlie gute Freunde.

Dass Kreuz-As der Urenkel vom legendären Schweinchen Babe ist, merkt man sofort. Das kluge Schwein besitzt nämlich die außergewöhnliche Fähigkeit, die menschliche Sprache zu verstehen. Es kann sogar mit ja (zweimal grunzen), und nein (einmal grunzen) antworten! Richtig aufregend wird es, als das Fernsehen sich für das geniale Schwein interessiert.

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS: Der Elefantenritt. Das Schildkrötenei. Frosch. Die Jagd nach dem Dickkopffalter (Schmetterlinge). Ein Palast für Mäuse. Ein kurzes Gastspiel (Fasane). Ratten, Ratten und noch mehr Ratten. Kohl (Haie). Chamäleonjagd. Gestorben im aktiven Dienst (Hunde). Ben, der Faulpelz (Stiere). Susie (Hunde). Ein Klaps für den Dachs. Drei ganz besondere Katzen. Stella als Kaminkehrer (Katzen). Leo der Liebevolle (Katzen). Mama Anna (Hunde). Das Schweinegeschirr. Die Schwarze (Kühe). Der Ritt auf der Schildkröte. Der arme Satan (Frettchen. Marder). Ziegen im Bett. Der Fuchs im Baum. Ein Spaziergang mit Frank (Kaninchen). Leslie (Igel). Bestechung (Affen. Hunde). Eric (Schlangen). Der Anhalter (Enten). Salomon und Albert (Lamas. Zebras). Blinder Passagier (Tauben). Dodo, der Filmstar (Hunde). Joe, die Krähe

Eine hinreißend erzählte Tiergeschichte über einen kleinen Mäuserich, der seine Liebe zur Musik entdeckt und singen und komponieren lernt und schließlich sogar Mrs Honeybee, seine Lehrerin, aus großer Gefahr rettet.

Avec son visage rond et son petit nez écrasé, Georges, âgé de quatre semaines, a tout l'air d'un bébé comme les autres... Pourtant le petit frère de Laura parle comme un adulte, il sait lire, connaît ses tables de multiplication et a déjà des idées bien arrêtées sur son avenir. Les talents hors du commun de Georges vont provoquer des situations irrésistibles !