Peter Bently crafts narratives primarily for children, often drawing on a playful engagement with language. He keenly observes how children learn and perceive their surroundings. His writing aims to be both entertaining and stimulating to a child's imagination.
A night of crime leaves Inspector Keyhole in no doubt who is to blame - dogs! The great detective Purrlock Jones doesn't agree - this looks like the work of arch-villain Moggiarty... Can she bring this feline mastermind to justice before the dogs are done for?
The day has arrived for the Dogs' Summer Ball. It's so high class that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the frivolity something unexpected happens and the dogs have to make a hasty exit...with or without the correct bottom!
'A lamb for my supper will taste mighty fine!' thought a wily old wolf by the name of Lou Pine as he sneakily, slyly snuck up on the flock. But it wasn't the sheep that were in for a shock. With a cunning plan, Lou Pine, finds a disguise that is sure to deliver a lamb stew or two. But this flock of sheep aren't quite the dumb mutton they seem.
The classic tale of the marvelous magical flying car! Retold for younger readers with stunning illustrations by the creator of Mr Panda.
An infectious rhyming story about a Dad whose penchant for eating leftover food soon lands him in trouble.
Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently, teams up with the creator of Little Wombat, Charles Fuge, for this heartwarming rhyming story.
For train lovers everywhere, comes a fabulously energetic adventure written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011.
A notorious outlaw is terrifying the locals and the king has ordered Sir Percy to track him down. Cedric and his master head off into the depths of Grimwood in search of the Ghost and his gang. But there are more than just robbers lurking in the fearsome forest... Yikes!
A frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at Halloween and beyond! Where do werewolves get their greens? Where do banshees buy their beans? Where do ogres get supplies of tasty ear-and-eyeball pies? Welcome to the Spookermarket, where ghouls and frights shop by night. But when a mischievous genie escapes to cause chaos in the supermarket aisles, can everybody work together to outwit this troublesome customer? A laugh-out-loud adventure from award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator Steph Laberis.
Sir Percy has a plan to woo a wealthy princess, and it's Cedric's job to see off the other potential suitors. What could go wrong?