Simon Puttock Books

A fabulously funny farmyard story, from established author, Simon Puttock, introducing a wonderful new character - Louisa the letter-writing pig!

Isa is looking for clues, Cass is giving flowers to her worst enemy's mum, there's something Tom's brother hasn't mentioned to their dad and Gregory's mum is finally getting the message. Eight original stories with lesbian or gay characters.Getting the messages / Anne Fine;Saying it with flowers / Vivian French;Beautiful people / Andrew Matthews;Beginnings / William Taylor;Mardi Gras / Jacqueline Woodson;Faggot / Alan Durant;Another door / Jan Mark;Looking for clues / Margaret Mahy.

A quirky Valentine's Day comedy from Simon Puttock and Russell Ayto, both children's book award winners.

When Hippo dies, Monkey is devastated - he'll never hear her beautiful stories again. As Monkey sits weeping by the river, Chameleon comes along and helps to make him understand that they can best remember Hippo by continuing to tell her stories.

It's Mouse's first day at Miss Moon's Moonlight School for all the small creatures of the night but she is very shy, too shy to even say hello. Luckily, with help from Miss Moon and her new friends Bat, Cat, and Owl, a game of hide-and-seek makes Mouse feel right at home.

Snoot is scared of everything! Can he be brave and save his friend from the big bad dream?Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imagination and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience.

Help! I am a little old lady and there is a wolf in my house. One little old lady, a van full of zookeepers, police, firefighters and a host of big hairy mystery guests come together with riotous consequences in this fun-packed take on a cautionary tale.

A gentle, reassuring tale which is perfect for all little ones who are about to start school. The gorgeous follow up to Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School. This paperback edition includes a free audio reading.

Mademoiselle Gorilla is not like other gorillas – she is a poet. Feeling ignored and misunderstood by her loud-mouthed, banana-guzzling family, Mademoiselle Gorilla sets sail for New York, where her artistic nature and true talent are quickly recognised and rewarded. But the fame and fortune of movie stardom isn`t everything, and Mademoiselle`s sensitive soul soon begins to yearn for her family, and the tumble and whoop of the jungle...

I am the fastest! I am the best! I should have a medal to wear upon my chest! chants Frog in Fast Frog. Frog likes being the best at things, but to be the fastest he has to find new ways to beat others. TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!

Eines Tages ist das Dings plötzlich da. Es bewegt sich nicht, gibt keinen Ton von sich. Niemand weiß, was es ist, woher es kommt und was es will - oder ob es überhaupt lebt! Während einige sich über das Dings freuen, gibt es auch diejenigen, die Angst haben. Was, wenn das Dings gefährlich ist? Noch während die zwei Seiten sich uneinig sind, verschwindet das Dings so unauffällig, wie es aufgetaucht ist. Und was bleibt denen, die sich in ihrer Fürsorge für das unbekannte Objekt näher gekommen sind?