McLaughlin Tom Books

A vibrant picture book story to help encourage picky or reluctant eaters, perfect to read together with children aged 3+ "I can't eat peas!" exclaimed Milo. "They're too GREEN! Greener than a stinky, swampy pond, greener than a giant dragon, greener than a fleet of space-sick aliens." It's fair to say that Milo doesn't like peas! Is it possible that his sister could help him change his mind by showing them how cool they can be? A fun, fantastical picture book which might just encourage little ones to give peas a chance!

Grown-ups have had their turn at running things, and let's face it, they've been rubbish! It's time that a kid was in charge. Where there is grumpiness, may we bring giggles, where there is jelly, may we bring ice-cream, where there are chairs, may we bring whoopee cushions!

When Tyler is sent to summer camp, she can't resist packing one of her latest science projects - the Hologramaphone 3000. Problem is, some the phone's functions have EXTREME side-effects, the kind that can turn your best-friend into a ferocious werewolf!

A young inventor navigates a chaotic day filled with robot antics in this humorous picture book. Its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative are designed to captivate emerging readers, making it an entertaining choice for children who love adventure and creativity.

The story follows Alan, a power-hungry cat, and his lovable dog sidekick Fido on their ambitious quest to take over the universe, all while ensuring they return home in time for tea. This humorous adventure is presented in a vibrant two-colour graphic novel format, making it an engaging read for audiences of all ages.

Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy. This Read with Oxford Stage 6 collection is ideal for children who are reading independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

Unlucky Bertie has gambled away the family fortune! So it's goodbye to the palace, hello to a little house on King Street for these royals. Who knew living like commoners could be so hard? A hilarious new story from the bestselling author of The Accidental Prime Minister, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper from author-illustrator Tom McLaughlin. The Goodfellows are the perfect family. From helping the local community to scooping up prizes in school, there's nothing they can't do. And they've just won the holiday of a lifetime to the Big Apple! When the family touchdown in New York and overhear a gentleman looking for the goodfellas, they can only assume he's there to pick them up. But soon they're involved in a diamond robbery and a gangster named Big Tony is thanking them for their impeccable work. It looks like everything for the Goodfellows is about to go very, very wrong ..

Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy. This Read with Oxford Stage 6 collection is ideal for children who are reading independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.