Martin Waddell Books

On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home

The honour of class P6 is at stake when Ernie Flack and his friend Peanut Jackson take on Fishface Duggan and his gang from P7. Will Ernie's plan succeed? See who comes out on top in this lively school story with lots of illustrations.

When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town

After spending an enjoyable day on the farm, Sammy and his toy rabbit become separated but happily find each other at bedtime.

When Tom's mum and dad refuse to believe in their existence, the ghost family Robinson set out to show that they are real, with exciting and hilarious consequences.

A troupe of performing mice escape into a hotel lobby and proceed to wreak havoc all over the hotel. With each spread of Dupasquier's detailed drawings, particular areas of interest are pinpointed by questions on the whereabouts of key characters. This helps children follow the various storylines.

Harry the hedgehog loved to make a noise, so he made himself a big drum. Soon, all the other animals in the woods decided they wanted to join in. Lively colour illustrations.

It's Holly's bedtime and she plays her favourite go-to-bed game with mama. Who do you love? Mama asks and Holly names those she loves and explains why. But isn't there someone she has forgotten? It's Ma, of course, as Holly finally declares.

Once there was a baby in the house - and to that baby, Mum and Dad and Jill and John and Uncle Tom were giants. But little by little, that baby grew up - until she became a giant too. This book explores the stages of life and development.

Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear has things to do. So they decide to do them together. They fetch wood and water and tidy the cave, but Big Bear still has things to do, so Little Bear has to go off and play on his own. Finally Little Bear's wish comes true and the day has an idyllic ending.