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!
The classic tale of the marvelous magical flying car! Retold for younger readers with stunning illustrations by the creator of Mr Panda.
A laugh-out-loud picture book all about when the dung beetles went on strike and its disastrously, pooey results! From bestselling creators Peter Bently and Nick East.
Underpants wonderpants! Join in the adventures of a zebra and his friends in this vibrant and humorous picture book perfect for children ages 3-6. With vibrant illustrations and fun, easy to read text, it's the perfect sequel to Underpants Thunderpants.
For train lovers everywhere, comes a fabulously energetic adventure written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011.
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.
When an octopus comes to live on the roof, the children LOVE their new friend; he makes the perfect slide and is fantastic at football! But some of the grown-ups aren't so pleased. Will they drive him away . . . or will they realise just how helpful an octopus can be?
Incredibly clever and funny - Picture Book Snob Just brilliant - Rascals and Rainbows Young readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog ------------------------------------------------------- King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third had SO many clothes it was simply absurd ... So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won't end up looking red-cheeked ... ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.
Train is speeding through the countryside when Dog sees a red signal. There's a fallen tree and the mail train is stuck! How can Train help to keep the mail moving? It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children tom understand what makes up the machines and help familiarise them with vehicle vocabulary and noises.
A funny rhyming story about a greedy ogre who takes up yoga with hilarious consequences.
The atmosphere is electric out in the farmyard. Old Farmer Clegg may be tucked up for the night, but there’s a talent show about to take place and all the animals are desperate to win. Will a break-dancing horse take the top spot? Will the pop-singing sheep twins be offered a record contract? Competition is fierce, but nobody’s counted on a certain farmer with a sleepwalking habit! With laugh-out-loud text from Peter Bently and lively, comedic illustrations from Jim Field – not to mention a pig mariachi band – the fun-packed Farmer Clegg's Night Out will delight both boys and girls alike.
An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond!
A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.
Snow White is on a mission to defeat the wicked Queen Mortilda of Planet Zo and her robot army! A futuristic fairy tale reimagining Snow White as a super- cool astronaut, from award-winning author Peter Bently.
A funny and affectionate look at all the things your parents do for you. It's not all tidying up and making you brush your teeth ...
From the author of the acclaimed King Jack and the Dragon comes a tale of two of kids' favorite things—diggers and dinos Diggory and his faithful friend Morris the Mole have found a very mysterious tunnel and are itching to investigate. Down, down they go until they come across a rather stubborn boulder blocking their path. Then the boulder went GRUNT! Then it snorted and growled! Then it opened one eye, then another and HOWLED! Diggory cried, 'That’s no boulder before us!' 'No!' squeaked the Mole. 'It's a— DIGGEROSAURUS!'
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It's time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done!
A beautifully illustrated story about one brave little sea otter, from award- winning author Peter Bently
The latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.
Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it's time to show everyone how useful her stink can be!
Your little one will adore this fun board book of Wonderpants to the Rescue with a plush dog finger puppet attached.
Provides a comprehensive discussion of the key themes in Egyptian history over 3000 years, from the time before the Pharoahs to the era of the Ptolomies. The text includes cutaway illustrations of the temple of Karnak and the Great Pyramid and previously unpublished photographs of important sites such as the tomb of King Ay and the desert burial at Naqada. The contributors Dr James P. Allen of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Dr Christopher Eyre of the University of Liverpool; Professor Fekri Hassan and Dr Ian Shaw of University College, London; and Dr Zahi Hawass, Director-General of the Giza pyramids and Saqqena and responsible for finding the new pyramid at Giza.
It's not easy to relax on holiday when you're as famous as Santa . . . Santa Selfie is a brilliantly fun, festive story written by award-winning picture book author, Peter Bently, with a smart message about the perils of being famous. Illustrated with great humour and warmth by exciting talent, Anna Chernyshova.
The Shark in the Dark is heading this way - and he's HUNGRY!
Tess the tractor embarks on a journey of self-discovery at the Whizzy Wheels Academy, where she learns about her purpose as a farm vehicle. Facing challenges along the way, Tess gains valuable insights that resonate with young readers. Vibrant illustrations complement the engaging narrative, fostering creativity, imagination, and emotional intelligence. This delightful story not only entertains but also encourages children to explore their own identities and the world around them.
When there's a panic at the palace, two witches take two very different magical approaches Twin sisters Witch Rose and Witch Rita are relaxing at home when the king arrives at Rita's front door looking terribly worried. The princess is refusing to smile! Will Witch Rita be able to solve the problem by conjuring up exquisite tiaras, fabulous frocks, and boxes of chocolates? Or will Witch Rose save the day with a very different approach? A fantastically funny fairytale from past winners of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
Cleo is a toy horse all alone in a new house! There's no such thing as monsters, is there? This picture book makes a great bedtime story for children of all ages to share in Cleo's fear of the dark and her joy in finding a new friend. This book's whimsical illustrations and simple text make it ideal for beginning readers.
Daisy the digger embarks on a journey of self-discovery at the Whizzy Wheels Academy, where she learns about her purpose as a construction vehicle. As she faces challenges, the story emphasizes valuable lessons, encouraging readers to support her growth. With vibrant illustrations and an engaging narrative, this book fosters creativity, imagination, and emotional intelligence while providing insights into the world of construction.
When the Tooth Fairy gets lost on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus comes to the rescue.
A hilarious tale of rivalry, boasting and custardy chaos from the bestselling creators of The King's Birthday Suit.When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog compete to show the King who can jump the highest, it causes CHAOS in the royal dining hall. Who can jump the highest? Can the clever leap-frog use his wits to win?And will the Emperor's dog EVER get rid of the flea?This funny and irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable, 'The Leap Frog', will make children laugh - AND show them that brains are sometimes better than brawn! With a pitch-perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, this is an unmissable treat.
A day in the life of a dog... told from the dog's point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton - illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.
Cruella and Cadpig
Celebrate World Book Day 2019 with this wonderful new picture book, based on the much-loved characters from The Hundred and One Dalmatians. When Cadpig gets lost playing hide-and-seek, she stumbles into the path of evil Cruella de Vil …But can her new furry friends help her to escape?
Nervous about attending a royal ball, the princess worries about the possibility of embarrassing bodily noises like farts and toots. Despite the common belief that princesses are always graceful and ladylike, she grapples with the fear of being caught in an awkward moment. This humorous tale explores themes of self-acceptance and the lighthearted realities of being human, even for a princess.
A hilarious rhyming story about a cheeky little cat, written by Peter Bently and illustrated by the bestselling Chris Chatterton.
Oh, Pantemonium! Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His giant pants are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine... you'd be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium!
These gorgeous storybooks aim to extend young reader’s literacy skills but are also destined to become firm bedtime favourites! Beautiful illustrations bring each uplifting tale to life.
Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that's just as good as Earth! A futuristic fairy tale with a timely environmental message from award- winning author Peter Bently.
Symbolen verschenen voor het eerst in paleolithische rotsschilderingen, duizenden jaren geleden. Als de diepzinnige uiting van de menselijke ziel behouden ze hun kracht door de tijd heen en hebben ze betrekking op ons intellect, onze emoties en onze gedachten. Verborgen taal van symbolen bevat honderden kleurrijke illustraties en een heldere uitleg over de symbolen die hebben bijgedragen aan de beschaving van deze wereld.
Jules, Léo et Gaspard, trois courageux petits marins, construisent un galion au bord de la mer. Une chemise fera la voile, un bavoir le pavillon et pour les canons, trois seaux conviendront. «Hissez la grand-voile, en route pour le tour du monde !» L’intrépide Jules navigue avec sa bande d’aventuriers sur des océans inconnus. Dans la mer déchaînée, ils abordent un bateau ennemi et échappent au naufrage...
Jack, Zack, and Caspar build a castle fort, then spend a day fighting dragons and beasts, but at day's end giants carry away first Sir Zack, then Caspar, and King Jack is left to face night creatures alone.
Overzicht van leven en leer van Jezus Christus en van de uiteenlopende wijzen waarop zijn persoon en gedachtegoed zijn geïntepreteerd door evangelisten, theologen en kunstenaars.
Buster Bunny loved books. He read stories of princes ... and pirates ... and witches and wizards ... he read books about trains ... and dinasaurs.'You read so many books your head will explode', said his sister Bella.His friends want him to play outside with them ... until it rains, and they all discover what fun reading can be.
Som králiček Kornel a chodím do školy. Jedného dňa priniesla pani učiteľka škatuľu historických kostýmov. Presvedčí vás tento príbeh, že aj história môže byť zábavná? Jedného dňa prídu králiček Kornel a jeho priatelia Max, Viktor a Žofka do školy a pani učiteľka má pri stole veľkú škatuľu historických kostýmov. Každý z nich si má vybrať jeden, nájsť čo najviac informácií o tom, za koho sa prezlečie, vyrobiť si nejakú vec z toho obdobia a nakoniec svojim spolužiakom o ňom aj porozprávať. Za koho sa králiček a jeho kamaráti prezlečú a o kom vám budú rozprávať? Stanú sa starovekými Egypťanmi, princeznou, rytierom alebo Vikingom? Presvedčí vás tento milý príbeh o tom, že aj história môže byť zábavná?
Jsem zajíček Kája a moc rád píšu. Poslední dobou rádi čtou i všichni moji kamarádi - sestřička Bela, veverčák Váša, žabka Žofka i myšák Max. Ale psát vlastní příběhy? To nevím. Co kdybych to zkusil? Nerad bych svůj příběh, který jsem vymyslel, zkazil... Podaří se to nakonec Kájovi? A jaké to bude čtení? To už si budete muset v této knížce s veselými obrázky přečíst sami. A kdo ví, třeba to inspiruje i vás k psaní vlastních příběhů!
