Books by Kes Gray

Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure for readers of 6-9, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!It's Gabby's birthday and Daisy is the GUEST OF HONOUR at her party!!!What's even more exciting is that Gabby has been given TWO TOY UNICORNS for her birthday.They're so sparkly and soft and fluffy and cuddly!!!Trouble is, these unicorns are also MAGIC - and very chatty. And they're giving Daisy all sorts of troublesome ideas...

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Book SynopsisFrom the award winning creators of Oi Frog! comes an hilarious counting picture book about our four-legged - and two-legged and eight-legged - friends! How many legs would there be if a polar bear came for tea? How high would the leg count go if a squid rode in on a buffalo? As more and more animals join in the fun, count along if you can! Praise for Oi, Frog! also by Kes Gray and Jim Field: ''An absolute treat.'' - Daily MailKes Gray is a bestselling, multi award-winning author of more than 70 books for children. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and lives in a place called Different. Jim Field is a lead-driven, pencil-pushing, 25-frames-per-second Led Zeppelin fan. He is also a hugely talented illustrator and animation director. His first picture book Cats Ahoy! won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! are a top ten bestsellTrade ReviewA chaotically funny counting rhyme with a difference. * The Bookseller *You get so distracted by the laugh-out-loud and quirky illustrations that you forget about counting * londonmumsmagazine.com *Another hilarious picture book that has just about everything you could want: great rhymes, Field's uniquely playful illustrations and counting to boot. Charming and original * huffingtonpost.co.uk *Picture book perfection * Books For Keeps *Each spread is a riot of colour and movement, with small details to be discovered on each re-reading. Children will revel in the anarchy created by the animal guests; this is a joyful story of fun and friendship, with an absorbing built-in mathematical challenge * The School Librarian *With wonderfully wacky guests splendidly attired, and scenes full of delightfully exuberant eccentricities, this...is a cracker * Red Reading Hub *Another hilarious page-turning book sure to have both adults and children in stitches * Families Bedfordshire *

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!The absurdly funny sequel to the bestselling Oi Frog, this hilarious rhyming story will have children rolling around with laughter!*Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury''s Book Award*Cat is a stickler for rules: cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs and, however irritating, dogs must sit on frogs.That''s until Frog decides to change the status quo ...But will Cat want to sit on gnats instead of cushy mats? Will spiders like sitting on gliders? Will whales like sitting on nails? And, most importantly, where is FROG going to sit?This is a gigglingly delightful book, a perfect match of words and pictures to entertain again and again. Daily MailCan''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling seriesTrade ReviewIt's not often I laugh out loud when reading picture books. This was one of those rare occasions...Great stuff -- Ann Giles * Book Witch *A gem of a book which gets funnier and funnier as you read through the outrageous suggestions. * Parents In Touch *I think perhaps the Gray/Field team have, between them, managed to out-dog Oi Frog with Oi Dog! It's absolutely un-missable * Red Reading Hub *I simply implore you to buy it so you can enjoy it for yourself! I simply want to say that this was my most anticipated book of the year and it hasn't disappointed. It has exceeded all expectations...And I think it is my 'Book of the Year'! * Book Bairn *This is a gigglingly delightful book, a perfect match of words and pictures to entertain again and again * Daily Mail *This is a side-splitting follow up to the hugely popular Oi Frog! which blends the winning formula of bright eye-catching illustrations with witty rhyming text. * Book Trust *A sequel to the phenomenally successful Oi Frog, this vibrantly illustrated and brilliantly funny rhyming book will have kids laughing out loud * Huffington Post *A wonderful and sophisticated rhyming game of a book * Love My Books *Hilariously crafted and engagingly illustrated by its creators, this stunning picture book ensures a simple and highly enjoyable read * Teach Early Years *Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening! * The School Run *If there was an award for the funniest picture book of the year, it would go to Oi Dog ... it's got the 'again' factor in spades * Irish Independent *Bold, bright and creative, it's funny too! * Hexham Courant *Such fun! * Newbury Weekly News *I defy anyone not to like this wonderful book. The punchline is hilarious and brings the house down every time I read it to children and adults. an essential buy for EYFS and KS2 class libraries * School Librarian *This word-twisting, rhyme-busting story (a sequel to Oi Frog!) is beautifully written and drawn, packed with animals all sitting on things they rhyme with. There's something to enjoy on each page. * Smallish *

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure for readers of 6-9, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is off to actual, actual London for the day!!!Nanny and Grampy are taking her to see the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and lots more.Trouble is, all Daisy really wants to see is Cooey the pigeon . . .

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Book SynopsisDon't panic, but you're in danger.At least, you would be, if Jack Beechwhistle wasn't around to protect the world from alien attacks, zombie sweet-shop owners, and exploding conkers - with a bit of help from his trusty sidekicks, Colin and Harry (as long as it's not past Colin and Harry's bedtime). Their missions are daring, dangerous, and deadly. They even have top-secret headquarters (the shed by the rhubarb patch).But now Jack's about to face his most challenging challenge yet. The Attack of the Giant Slugs.And they're on their way to Jack's school - right in the middle of maths!

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Book SynopsisDaisy's back, and running into trouble again . . . this time at the funfair! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy cannot wait to go to the funfair!But the trouble with funfairs is, there are coconuts there. And coconuts are THE WORST TYPE OF NUTS. Daisy very firmly believes that they shouldn't be allowed at a funfair. They're too big and too hairy, and if you win one they just get you in trouble. Which DEFINITELY isn't Daisy's fault!Trade Review"Gray manages convincingly to get inside the seven-year-old mind to create a laugh-aloud read for newly independent readers." --Irish Independent

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Book SynopsisAnother hilarious DAISY adventure from the bestselling author behind the OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy is going on a school trip to Bobbington Hall! But the trouble with school trips is that teachers will be there too. So Daisy can't go exploring! There will be: Suits of armourOlden toiletsSecret passages The trouble is, they're proving really hard to find! But what will happen when Daisy does find the secrets of Bobbington Hall?

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Daisy does NOT like peas. And there is NOTHING that will get her to eat them. Mum says she can have an extra pudding, a chocolate factory or a space rocket with DOUBLE RETRO LASER BLAMMERS - but it just won't work! Can quick-thinking Daisy save her tea time and come up with a cunning plan to turn the tables on Mum? This wickedly funny story will appeal to cheeky children everywhere (especially fussy eaters!).Trade ReviewBrilliantly illustrated, this bright and jokey book is a winner -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *Daisy, with her perfectly round face, determined, beady eyes and severe Joan of Arc coif, is a veritable icon of juvenile intransigence * Publisher's Weekly *A brilliantly funny book that will strike familiar chords with both parents and children * Junior *Hilarious * Sunday Express *A winner in any early years classroom * Early Years Educator *

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Book SynopsisDaisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy is going on holiday! In an actual plane to actual Spain! It's so exciting! She's going to do so many INCREDIBLE things like:See a palm treeEat octopusPlay Zombie MermaidsThe trouble is, there are lots of small and cute and furry kittens on Daisy's holiday too. And guess who wants to be their new mum?!Trade ReviewGray's instinct for irony goes hand in hand with Parsons' and Sharratt's senses of humour, making the book a worthy and hilarious successor to all the other Daisy books that are available. The book is great fun for reading aloud, or even on one's own -- Rudolf Loewenstein * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisFrom Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun and action-packed picture book that will get kids reading, and running too!So, what are you waiting for? Warm up, do the MOBOT, and then ...Run on the pavementRun on the grassRun in the playgroundPerhaps not in class!Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.The perfect book to share and read aloud. With vibrant illustrations and a rhyming text. The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he''s been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous picture book father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.Children''s books by Mo Farah: Ready Steady Mo!, Go Mo Go: Monster Mountain Chase!, Go Mo Go: Dinosaur Dash!, Go Mo Go: Seaside Sprint!Trade ReviewReady Steady Mo! is a comical book that will keep kids happily reading for hours - and hopefully inspire some running games, too. * Book Trust *Each page is vibrant and action packed and you and your children can do the actions to make it an active experience. Ready Steady Mo is the perfect book to share with all of our little runners. Read together, run together and then do the Mo-Bot! * Run Mummy Run *Bursting with beautiful illustrations * Evening Echo (Cork) *This picture book, using Farah's name, image and trademark gesture, Gray's exhilarating rhyme and Kissi's cheery energetic, diverse illustrations, will inspire kids to run everywhere, around the house, the park, across country -- even into outer space * The Sunday Times *The racy, rhyming text is designed to get kids reading and running and the entertaining illustrations by Marta Kissi make the pages spring into life. My youngest loved this and it got her really enthused about the forthcoming games * Made For Mums *The ... rhythm combined with the energetic and bold illustrations will kick start a new generation of runners and encourage early readers * South Wales Evening Post *Bursting with beautiful illustrations ... The catchy rhymes will encourage little runners to get outside and get active -- meaning they're handily out of puff by bedtime. Genius. * Belfast Telegraph *Ready Steady Mo! is an antidote to too much sitting and watching TV and you can bet the feet of the four/five year olds will be twitching to get up and go as they read Mo's encouraging book. * Newbury Weekly News *Packed with bright pictures and guaranteed to inspire kids to get moving anytime and anywhere * TheSchoolrun.com *Love, love love him and this book with its terrific, brimming over with energy, illustrations from Marta Kissi; she really has done him proud; and Kes Gray's rhyming text, that really does make you wanna get up and go - with little MO! Like the inspirational Mo himself; it's a real winner * Red Reading Hub *Bright backgrounds to every page set off the action-packed drawings and fast-paced rhyming text to great effect...a super book * Parents In Touch *It's the spirit of London 2012 in picture book form * Evening Standard *This adventurous and exciting story becomes a fun and action-packed picture book with vibrant illustrations. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Daisy’s mum has been taken off by a herd of elephants! So Daisy does the only sensible thing: she joins a pack of tigers, and learns the ‘tiger way’ to survive. It’s not all bad. She gets to live in a cave, sleep in trees and - best of all - she doesn’t need to take a bath because EVERYONE knows ALL cats are afraid of water! But Daisy can’t stay as a tiger forever . . . can she? A grrr-eat story that will appeal to wild children everywhere (and the grown-ups who tame them!).

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator of Oi Frog comes a must-have stocking filler this Christmas. Full of festive fun and frolics, find out whether Santa and his team of elves and reindeer can get everything ready in time for THE BIG DAY.Trade Reviewa high-energy, laugh-out-loud delight from start to unexpected finish...a must in the build-up to the Big Day * The Daily Mail *It is December 23 and Santa and the elves are preparing for the big day. There are presents to wrap, reindeer to feed and a sleigh to polish. Will Santa be ready in time? * S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 10th birthday of bestselling rhyming story, Oi Frog, with this special new edition! Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''The most outstanding children''s book.'' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends . . . Also look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies, Oi Aardvark

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Book SynopsisIce Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny story of Christmas chaos starring the one and only Daisy, from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.Daisy is SOOOOOOOO excited about Christmas! She loves the carols, the crackers, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She's got SEVEN whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has chosen to play the Baby Jesus is a bit . . . well, boring, Daisy comes up with a plan that will mean TROUBLE!Trade ReviewA high octane, very funny story about the run-up to Christmas and the excitement of being in the school's seasonal production * Carousel *If an ability to get a reader hooting out loud is the sign of a successful book, then this is it * Sunday Business Post (Eire) *

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Book SynopsisAccording to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn''t been invented. So . . .Pterosaurs didn''t sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn''t sit on plug adaptors?And Triceratops didn''t sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun in this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series. With over 1 million copies sold, this hilarious rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling.Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends. Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''

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Book SynopsisNelly isn''t scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes the third book in this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.''If monsters are real, how come I''ve never seen one?''''Because they never go out.''''Why don''t monsters ever go out?''''Because they can never get a babysitter.''Ever swum with a Water Greep, or played hotscotch with a Hott Hed? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family''s doorbell she''s up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny third book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent''s top ten children''s authors, and winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.This is a brand-new story in the Nelly the Monster Sitter series, never before published, and illustrated by the hugely talented Chris Jev

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Book SynopsisThis comforting, reassuring picture book will help young children come to terms with divorce and separation.A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. But, as he learns, even though his parents'' relationship may be broken, their love for him is not. An excellent book aimed squarely at young children. Nursery WorldResonates with empathy and poignancy. JuniorTrade ReviewWhile the text carries the message, the pictures contribute significantly to this excellent story ... for the child facing parental breakdown, it could be a lifesaver * Carousel *Incredibly powerful * The Bookseller *Understanding and honest * The Bookseller *It has the usual message that Mum and Dad still love the little boy ... but its key meaning is something more than that. This book shows how the strength to come to terms with a divorce is within the child and not dependent on the love of the parents. This is an important message for a child to learn at any age and in any circumstance * INIS *An excellent book aimed squarely at young children * Nursery World *Stunning ... resonates with empathy and poignancy * Junior *Insightful and at times heartbreaking view of separation from a child's perspective that will offer reassurance to anyone going through this process * Evening Echo *The integrated text and child-centred artwork make this a special production * Books For Keeps *The artwork is engaging, the text has subtle rhythms and rhymes * School Librarian *Essential reading for any family going through a separation * Angels & Urchins *"An incredibly powerful book about a boy coming to terms with his parents' divorce: a difficult subject treated with a wonderfully light touch. I'm a huge Lee Wildish fan and think he's definitely a name to watch for the future. I defy you to read this without a lump in your throat." * Kate Skipper, Waterstones Buyer *Lee Wildish's illustrations are lovely. The characters have a rough charm that really draws you in - there are hints of Quentin Blake's ink drawings, but Wildish's style is very much of its own. * Bookbag *An excellent book aimed squarely at young children. * Nursery World *A touching tale that resonates with empathy and poignancy. * Junior *A touching, tender book. * Angels & Urchins *While the text carries the message, the pictures contribute significantly to this excellent story. * Carousel *"An incredibly powerful book about a boy coming to terms with his parents' divorce: a difficult subject treated with a wonderfully light touch. I'm a huge Lee Wildish fan and think he's definitely a name to watch for the future. I defy you to read this without a lump in your throat." * Kate Skipper, Waterstones Buyer *Lee Wildish's illustrations are lovely. The characters have a rough charm that really draws you in - there are hints of Quentin Blake's ink drawings, but Wildish's style is very much of its own. * Bookbag *An excellent book aimed squarely at young children. * Nursery World *A touching tale that resonates with empathy and poignancy. * Junior *A touching, tender book. * Angels & Urchins *While the text carries the message, the pictures contribute significantly to this excellent story. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisDaisy's getting into so much trouble over the Easter holidays! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble! Daisy is usually happy with her strawberry Dip Dab lollies or Crunchy Cream biscuits, but when Easter comes round, it's all about chocolate. And the trouble with chocolate is, it's TOO DELICIOUS. So when Daisy's mum tells her they're going to Chocolate Land as a special treat, she is REALLY excited! PLUS she has been chosen to look after the class hamsters, Pickle and Pops! This could be the best Easter ever. But the trouble with hamsters and chocolate is, the two shouldn't mix...

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Book SynopsisDaisy's getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether she's tracking down thieves in Daisy and the Trouble With Burglars, or starring in her school nativity play in Daisy and the Trouble With Christmas, one thing's for sure - there's always trouble when Daisy's about.

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Auntie Sue is getting married and she's asked Daisy to be her bridesmaid! But Daisy doesn't do dresses and she CERTAINLY DOESN’T DO LOVELY. She WILL wear: A football kit Scuba gear Her leopard skin suit But Mum and Auntie Sue STILL drag her to a dress shop! And everything in there is ‘YUK!’ Can Daisy strike a deal and wear a dress that is perfect for her? A laugh-out-loud story that will appeal to cheeky children everywhere (and their extremely patient grown-ups!).Trade Review. . . brilliantly structured so that it holds the interest when read aloud rather as a good joke must before arriving at its punchline . . . Nick Sharratt's bright, simple pictures look almost as though an inspired child had produced them - and that may well be why children respond to them so warmly * Observer *

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Book SynopsisAccording to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn''t been invented. So . . . Pterosaurs didn''t sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn''t sit on plug adaptors?Triceratops didn''t sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun in this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series. With over 1 million copies sold, this hilarious rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling.Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award! The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends. Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian<

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!The board book edition of the hilarious rhyming story. The absurdly funny sequel to the bestselling Oi Frog, this will have children rolling around with laughter!*Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury''s Book Award*Cat is a stickler for rules: cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs and, however irritating, dogs must sit on frogs.That''s until Frog decides to change the status quo ...But will Cat want to sit on gnats instead of cushy mats? Will spiders like sitting on gliders? Will whales like sitting on nails? And, most importantly, where is FROG going to sit?This is a gigglingly delightful book, a perfect match of words and pictures to entertain again and again. Daily MailCan''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and FrieTrade ReviewIt's not often I laugh out loud when reading picture books. This was one of those rare occasions...Great stuff -- Ann Giles * Book Witch *A gem of a book which gets funnier and funnier as you read through the outrageous suggestions. * Parents In Touch *I think perhaps the Gray/Field team have, between them, managed to out-dog Oi Frog with Oi Dog! It's absolutely un-missable * Red Reading Hub *I simply implore you to buy it so you can enjoy it for yourself! I simply want to say that this was my most anticipated book of the year and it hasn't disappointed. It has exceeded all expectations...And I think it is my 'Book of the Year'! * Book Bairn *This is a gigglingly delightful book, a perfect match of words and pictures to entertain again and again * Daily Mail *This is a side-splitting follow up to the hugely popular Oi Frog! which blends the winning formula of bright eye-catching illustrations with witty rhyming text. * Book Trust *A sequel to the phenomenally successful Oi Frog, this vibrantly illustrated and brilliantly funny rhyming book will have kids laughing out loud * Huffington Post *A wonderful and sophisticated rhyming game of a book * Love My Books *Hilariously crafted and engagingly illustrated by its creators, this stunning picture book ensures a simple and highly enjoyable read * Teach Early Years *Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening! * The School Run *If there was an award for the funniest picture book of the year, it would go to Oi Dog ... it's got the 'again' factor in spades * Irish Independent *Bold, bright and creative, it's funny too! * Hexham Courant *Such fun! * Newbury Weekly News *I defy anyone not to like this wonderful book. The punchline is hilarious and brings the house down every time I read it to children and adults. an essential buy for EYFS and KS2 class libraries * School Librarian *This word-twisting, rhyme-busting story (a sequel to Oi Frog!) is beautifully written and drawn, packed with animals all sitting on things they rhyme with. There's something to enjoy on each page. * Smallish *

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Book SynopsisDid you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who''s Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN''THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock ''n'' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who''s Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay, hilarious illustrations and the most magical, musical unicorns you''ve never heard of! It''s also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children''s creativity and imagination.

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Book SynopsisNelly isn''t scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.''If monsters are real, how come I''ve never seen one?''''Because they never go out.''''Why don''t monsters ever go out?''''Because they can never get a babysitter.''Ever played hide and seek with an oozy orange Squurm, or ice-skated with a baby Thermitt? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family''s doorbell she''s up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny second book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent''s top ten children''s authors, and winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Wat

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Book SynopsisA thought-provoking new picture book about finding joy in the everyday from Kes Gray, author of the multi-million copy selling Oi Frog and Friends series.The Quiet Bench in the playground is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. It''s a place to listen, think, and ask yourself questions such as . . .What are thoughts made of? Where does the air stop being invisible and turn into blue sky? Can the wind blow in two different directions at once? So next time you see someone sitting quietly, why not join them? Because there''s always room for one more friend on the Quiet Bench.This mindful picture book from award-winning duo, Kes Gray and Nila Aye (People Need People) is the perfect book to encourage children - and adults - to slow down and start noticing the world around them.

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Daisy's Mum tells her: “Don't pick your nose!” “You do!” says Daisy! Daisy’s Mum tells her: “Don’t slurp your soup!” “You do!” says Daisy! EVERY TIME Daisy’s Mum tells her off for a bad habit, Daisy reminds Mum of when she did the same! Daisy is certainly very observant. . . A hilarious story that will appeal to cheeky children everywhere (and their long-suffering grown-ups!).

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Over 1 million copies sold!Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''The most outstanding children''s book.'' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!Trade ReviewYou'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining book than this stunningly illustrated story... Field's illustrations are bursting with energy and silliness... an absolute treat. * Irish Daily Mail *I adore this fantastic picture book... Jim Field's strong and amusing illustrations bring this hilarious rhyming story to life... no doubt going to be the favourite choice for bedtime... for both children and adults! * Bath Chronicle *Kes Gray and Jim Field make an excellent pairing in this picture book perfectly aimed at young children... a series of increasingly funny scenes, making this a picture book that is fun to share. * * * * * Books for Keeps *Hilarious illustrations and rhymes... everyone will love it. * Libby Allman (Children's Book Specialist) *I absolutely loved Kes Gray's hilarious rhyming tale... terrific. * Red Reading Hub *Delightfully wicked, will have the whole family laughing! * Norwich Evening News *Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations. * Carousel *gets our vote for funniest book of 2014. A brilliant, brightly coloured gift that is guaranteed to have you in stitches. * Mumsnet *Perfect for 3-5 year-olds... an hilarious re-readable future favourite. * Waterstones (Leilah Shelton) *A very funny book with a lovely twist to the tale. Really entertaining... perfect for bedtime. * Books for Keeps *Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations * Carousel *Storytime will never be the same. Impossible to resist * Kirkus *Great fun * independent.ie *Delightfully mad * telegraph.co.uk *[A] hugely enjoyable piece of rhyming fun..."This is simply an absolute delight to read aloud with your child and became a firm bedtime favourite with my 6 year old daughter Coco" commented radio 2's Jo Whiley * Teach Primary *A fun and welcome addition to the world of rhyming animal books * School Library Journal *Expect lots of laughter * Booklist *Children will adore joining in with the strong rhyming patterns as well as loving the ridiculous scenarios * Teaching English (Primary Matters) *This is a book that's been made to be read out loud....Taking the cat sat on a mat as a starting point, we find out what different animals sit on. But what does frog sit on? It's simply brilliant. * The Independent *It's simply brilliant * The Independent *In this wonderfully silly sequel, Frog is changing the rules ... Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening * TheSchoolrun.com *In picture books, the Oi! Frog series (Hodder) by Kes Gray and Jim Field began to challenge Julia Donaldson (and her various illustrators) in popularity * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisDaisy's getting into some seriously spooky trouble on Halloween! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.It's Halloween and Daisy is going trick-or-treating for the very first time. In the dark . . . in the fog . . . with a VAMPIRE . . . armed only with a torch and some silly string. GULP!The funny, spooky and totally troublesome tale from the bestselling Daisy series.

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Book SynopsisKes Gray is one of the UK's bestselling writers for children, with over two million copies of his stories sold. He is the author of the award-winning DAISY picture books and fiction, as well as the creator of the chart-topping OI! series with illustrator Jim Field. Kes lives in Essex.Trade ReviewWittily written by Kes Gray and illustrated with colourful bravado by Garry Parsons, this book is a cunning way to introduce your youngster to a variety of marine life . . . It also happens to be an absolute scream * Unison *A humourous tale about the power of our imagination and what happens when parents don't do as they're told! * With Kids *Brilliantly illustrated, bright and jokey * Bournemouth Daily Echo *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with dinosaurs . . . Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can''t knit, can they? Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in an out-of-this-world adventure, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to outer space. Kes Gray''s OI FROG AND FRIENDS series has sold over 1.5 million copies.

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Book SynopsisHe didn''t! He hasn''t! He wouldn''t! He isn''t!Yes, he REALLY is. Ned is running riot - in the nuddy!Skipping down the garden path, cartwheeling along the high street, spinning into the pizzeria - Ned just can''t be stopped!I''m Nuddy Ned, I''m Nuddy Ned, jimjams aren''t for me!I''m never wearing clothes again, the nuddy life''s for me!Can ANYONE convince Ned to put his clothes back on?A laugh-out-loud riotous romp with an energetic rhyming text, and strategically placed flaps to protect Ned''s modesty.

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Book SynopsisFrom Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!Mo and his friends are jogging in the local park when Mo suggests they run backwards for fun. But what they hadn''t bargained for was running back in TIME. There are DINOSAURS everywhere ... and they are hungry. Luckily Mo and his friends are wearing good trainers. It''s a good job they love to run! Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.The perfect book to share and read aloud.The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he''s been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo Farah, combines two lifelong passions - literacy and exercise.Children''s books by Mo Farah: Ready Steady Mo, Go Mo Go: Monster Mountain Chase!, G

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Book SynopsisFrom Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author of Oi Frog!, Kes Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and running too!After returning home from a long cross-country run, it''s time for Mo and his friends to decide where to go on their next running adventure. Sandwiches at the ready, the friends head somewhere beautiful, with glistening snow and sparkling lakes ... The Rocky Mountains!But crossing states is tiring work, and with lots of new creatures (and monsters!) to meet along the way, will Mo and friends ever get time for a sandwich break?Here comes Bigfoot ... RUN!Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as his running skills go from strength to strength.The perfect book to share and read aloud.The nation watched with bated breath as Mo Farah seized Olympic gold in the 10,000m and 5000m - he''s been a national treasure ever since. In this adventurous series father of three, Mo

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Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Daisy is back and this time she's not just Daisy, she's 006 and a Bit, spy EXTRAORDINAIRE. With her black felt-tip moustache, dark glasses, secret spy gadgets and special spy code, she's poised and ready for action! There's just one problem: nobody can understand a word she's saying! Poor 006 and a Bit is about to abandon her mission, UNTIL a mysterious stranger with a blue moustache and purple beard pokes his head around the door . . .A hilarious story for super-sleuth children everywhere (and their super-dooper-sleuth grown-ups!).

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!Phew! Now that the presents are all delivered, Santa and his elves can enjoy their own festive fun! With crackers and presents, dance-offs and light shows, Santa''s Boxing-night party is the North Pole''s biggest event of the year! A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. This rhyming picture book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa gets up to once all the present are delivered.

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Board book edition of the brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, guaranteed to get children giggling! From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*According to Frog ...Cats sit on gnats,Dogs sit on logs,Raccoons sit on macaroons,Armadillos sit on pillows andChicks sit on bricks.But wait! Cat doesn''t like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules?''This animal rhyming silliness goes from strength to strength.'' The Guardian''Will have children in fits of giggles.'' Parents in TouchCan''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the LaughTrade ReviewThis animal-rhyming silliness goes from strength-to-strength. * The Guardian *This joyful rhyming text will have children in fits of giggles, and adults enjoying the cleverness of the text. * Parents in Touch *Oi Frog! was - and still is - a genius concept. The finale will have your little ones (and grown-up readers) giggling in delight. Truly fabulous. * Wales Daily Post *It's a brilliant premise that can run and run, and with such appealing illustrations from Jim Field and such clever rhymes from Kes Gray, here's hoping it does... Colourful, witty and silly. * Book Trust *The combination of Gray's writing and Field's illustrations work wonderfully once again, no matter what Gray fires at Field, he can draw it. Fans of the series will love this outing as it is essentially more of the same, but delve a little deeper and it is playing with the lore of the world. Not many children's books create a universe in which the characters inhabit, but Gray has achieved it. Fans should grab this with abandon, they will especially love the ending. * The Book Bag *The rhymes in this book are enormously enjoyable and will have children giggling with delight. Another wonderful book to support phonics, rhyme and early reading, but most of all, to hook in young. * The English Association *

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Book SynopsisAnother brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness, from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they''re supposed to! They''re getting a little out of hand - but luckily Frog''s got a cunning plan . . .The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and FriendsPraise for Oi Frog!: ''An absolute treat.'' - Daily Mail''Everyone will love it.'' - GuardianOi Frog and Friends is a Top Ten Bestselling series. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Awards (among others). And Oi Goat! was the number one bestselling 2018 World Book Day Book.Trade ReviewThe latest in the deservedly award-winning Oi series introduces us to an unruly gaggle of puppies who refuse to sit on guppies, as instructed, and instead run riot. Fortunately, the ever-resourceful frog has the answer in this laugh-out-loud rhyming book that plays hilariously with words. * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisDaisy's guide to life - cheeky, extremely readable and very funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Here comes trouble! Daisy isn't have a very good time of it lately. She's been GROUNDED. And the trouble with being grounded is, she can't:HopSkip Fly ParachuteMum says she's lucky that she's been allowed out of her bedroom AT ALL. But just what has she done that's so bad? And will she ever be allowed to have fun ever again?Trade ReviewDaisy, with her perfectly round face, determined, beady eyes and severe Joan of Arc coif, is a veritable icon of juvenile intransigence * Publishers Weekly *Full of humour, this is great for newly confident readers * The Children's Bookseller *This is a great book to encourage new readers and to bring on those who enjoyed the previous Daisy books * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *I would recommend this book * Junior Education *Highly recommended * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness. From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog! Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they''re supposed to! They''re getting a little out of hand. But luckily Frog''s got a cunning plan . . .Praise for Oi Frog!: ''An absolute treat.'' - Daily Mail''Everyone will love it.'' - GuardianOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series which has sold 1.4 million copies to date. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Awards (among others), and Oi Goat! was the number one bestselling 2018 World Book Day Book. Oi Frog! won a Silver Award at the Nielsen Bookscan Awards 2019, and Oi Duck-billed Platypus! was shortlisted for theTrade ReviewThe latest in the deservedly award-winning Oi series introduces us to an unruly gaggle of puppies who refuse to sit on guppies, as instructed, and instead run riot. Fortunately, the ever-resourceful frog has the answer in this laugh-out-loud rhyming book that plays hilariously with words. * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThis absurdly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to get children giggling! From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*Trade ReviewThis animal-rhyming silliness goes from strength-to-strength. * The Guardian *This joyful rhyming text will have children in fits of giggles, and adults enjoying the cleverness of the text. * Parents in Touch *Oi Frog! was - and still is - a genius concept. The finale will have your little ones (and grown-up readers) giggling in delight. Truly fabulous. * Wales Daily Post *It's a brilliant premise that can run and run, and with such appealing illustrations from Jim Field and such clever rhymes from Kes Gray, here's hoping it does... Colourful, witty and silly. * Book Trust *The combination of Gray's writing and Field's illustrations work wonderfully once again, no matter what Gray fires at Field, he can draw it. Fans of the series will love this outing as it is essentially more of the same, but delve a little deeper and it is playing with the lore of the world. Not many children's books create a universe in which the characters inhabit, but Gray has achieved it. Fans should grab this with abandon, they will especially love the ending. * The Book Bag *The rhymes in this book are enormously enjoyable and will have children giggling with delight. Another wonderful book to support phonics, rhyme and early reading, but most of all, to hook in young. * The English Association *

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Book SynopsisThe team behind the bestselling favourite OI FROG! is back with another hilarious picture book that is guaranteed to get little ones laughing out loud. Join in with the fun and silliness, and meet a whole host of crazy creatures from aardvarks to zebras, along the way. The perfect riotous read for all OI! fans - the laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends . . .Praise for OI FROG!''An absolute treat.'' - Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' - Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!The board book edition of the bestselling rhyming story. Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter!Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''The most outstanding children''s book.'' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!Trade ReviewIn this wonderfully silly sequel, Frog is changing the rules ... Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening * TheSchoolrun.com * It's simply brilliant * The Independent * This is a book that's been made to be read out loud....Taking the cat sat on a mat as a starting point, we find out what different animals sit on. But what does frog sit on? It's simply brilliant. * The Independent * Children will adore joining in with the strong rhyming patterns as well as loving the ridiculous scenarios * Teaching English (Primary Matters) * Expect lots of laughter * Booklist * A fun and welcome addition to the world of rhyming animal books * School Library Journal * [A] hugely enjoyable piece of rhyming fun..."This is simply an absolute delight to read aloud with your child and became a firm bedtime favourite with my 6 year old daughter Coco" commented radio 2's Jo Whiley * Teach Primary * Delightfully mad * telegraph.co.uk * Great fun * independent.ie * Storytime will never be the same. Impossible to resist * Kirkus * Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations * Carousel * A very funny book with a lovely twist to the tale. Really entertaining... perfect for bedtime. * Books for Keeps * Perfect for 3-5 year-olds... an hilarious re-readable future favourite. * Waterstones (Leilah Shelton) * gets our vote for funniest book of 2014. A brilliant, brightly coloured gift that is guaranteed to have you in stitches. * Mumsnet * Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations. * Carousel * Delightfully wicked, will have the whole family laughing! * Norwich Evening News * I absolutely loved Kes Gray's hilarious rhyming tale... terrific. * Red Reading Hub * Hilarious illustrations and rhymes... everyone will love it. * Libby Allman (Children's Book Specialist) * Kes Gray and Jim Field make an excellent pairing in this picture book perfectly aimed at young children... a series of increasingly funny scenes, making this a picture book that is fun to share. * * * * * Books for Keeps * I adore this fantastic picture book... Jim Field's strong and amusing illustrations bring this hilarious rhyming story to life... no doubt going to be the favourite choice for bedtime... for both children and adults! * Bath Chronicle * You'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining book than this stunningly illustrated story... Field's illustrations are bursting with energy and silliness... an absolute treat. * Irish Daily Mail *

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