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Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Very Bad Birthday Party
The sixth book in the hilarious Magnificent Mabel series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories - perfect for newly-confident readers.Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she has to invite EVERYONE in her class to her birthday party or she won't get any presents. And her school pack lunches are AWFUL. And when she goes on holiday she doesn't get a MINUTE to relax.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.With highly-relatable themes, brilliantly funny writing and wonderful artwork throughout, this is perfect for 5-7 year olds.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon RaceMagnificent Mabel and the Magic CaterpillarMagnificent Mabel and the Very Important Witch
£7.02
Andersen Press Ltd The Race to Hornswaggle Rock
Vic is from a family of pirates, and they are preparing to enter the Race to Hornswaggle Rock, the hardest, most dangerous pirate contest in the country. But the dastardly Captain Guillemot has stolen their ship and thrown their parents overboard. Together with siblings Bert and Maud, and annoyingly resourceful friends Arabella and George, Vic must come up with a plan to steal the ship back from their arch-enemy, join the race and win victory. But there are fearsome pirate crews, hungry sharks and some lovesick parrots in the way – will they be the rulers of the seven seas or the scurviest losers to ever walk the plank?
£7.78
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit Riot
Introducing a truly hilarious and one-of-a-kind new character: Magnificent Mabel!Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she doesn't have one SINGLE pet in her whole life. And ALL the people in her class are losing their baby teeth. And she doesn't EVEN have a sprinkler in her own garden. But none of that matters in the end... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.Three laugh-out-loud funny short stories, brilliantly illustrated throughout!With perfectly-observed, child-friendly humour, highly-relatable themes in each story, an incredibly distinctive voice, and stylish illustrations, these books are perfect for early readers.
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon Race
Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she ALWAYS comes last at sports day, even though it is NOT HER FAULT. And her family have not taken her to one SINGLE dog show. And she NEVER gets a good part in the school play.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The third book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.A wonderful introduction to independent reading and chapter books for 5 - 7 year olds, with hugely relatable and perfectly-pitched themes that every parent and child will recognise, and ideal for fans of Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series and Alex T. Smith's Claude series.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf
£7.62
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf
Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance a naughty Christmas Elf gets her into LOTS of trouble. And the new boy in her class at school REFUSES to be her friend. And no-one lets her look after her little cousin, even though she is BRILLIANT with toddlers. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The second book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
£7.62
Andersen Press Ltd The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Book Club Bank Heist
It is the holidays again and Joe Robinson and his cousins are back with Granny in Muddlemoor. The problem is... Muddlemoor is a hotspot for crime. When Joe, Tom and Pip discover that a dangerous gang of robbers is hiding in the local area they start an investigation straightaway. But hang on a sec. Granny’s Book Group seems to be acting RATHER suspiciously. For one thing they NEVER talk about books and for another thing they keep going on about a local bank. Oh no! What if Granny’s Book Group are the true-life bank robbers? There’s only one thing for it. The cousins must stop Granny getting arrested, even if it means putting themselves in danger.
£7.56
Andersen Press Ltd The Muddlemoor Mysteries: The Chicken Farm Fiasco
Joe, Tom and Pip are excited about spending the Easter holidays at Granny’s in Muddlemoor village. They plan to climb trees, eat chocolate and loll around on Granny’s sofa. But wait! They’ve forgotten that Muddlemoor is a HOTSPOT for CRIME… When a sign appears in Mr Draper’s cow field, announcing plans for a horrible battery chicken farm, the children are FED UP. They join a protest group to try to stop the farm and save the chickens. But they soon notice that Mr Draper’s enemies keep getting sick. Oh no! Is Mr Draper poisoning them? And, if so, is Granny in DANGER?
£7.03
Andersen Press Ltd The Muddlemoor Mysteries: Peril at the Bake Off
It is the summer holiday and Joe Robinson and his cousins are staying with their granny in Muddlemoor village. The problem is . . . Muddlemoor is a hotspot for crime. When Granny’s precious cake recipe goes missing days before the Great Village Bake Off, Joe, Tom and Pip are FLABBERGASTED. They KNOW that one of the neighbours has stolen it but the question is, WHO?
£7.56
Nosy Crow Ltd Suzy Orbit, Astronaut
A humorous, inspirational picture book that shows how determination and resourcefulness can save the day!When Suzy Orbit and her boss, Captain Gizmo, hear that aliens have been spotted near their space station, they must act fast! But Captain Gizmo has no batteries for his space pod, his swanky new spacesuit is far too small, and there's no chance of ordering a meteor blaster in time. Luckily, Suzy Orbit - astronaut and engineer extraordinaire - is on hand with her spanner and brilliant inventing skills. Suzy knows that a bit of quick thinking and ingenuity are even better than ordering new stuff. . . if only Captain Gizmo will listen!A story about girl power, resourcefulness and outer space, perfect for children aged 3-6.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£8.23
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance it is NEVER her turn to look after the class caterpillar. And she's not allowed a pair of glasses, even though she is SURE that she needs them. And her big sister Meg KEEPS ignoring her to do homework.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The fourth book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon Race
£7.62
Nosy Crow Ltd Magnificent Mabel and the Very Important Witch
The fifth book in the hilarious Magnificent Mabel series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories - perfect for newly-confident readers.Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she isn't allowed to go Trick or Treating on HALLOWEEN because she has to visit a relative instead. And even though there's a monster living under her bed, her parents STILL won't let her have a brand-new high-up bunk bed which wouldn't have ANY hiding spots for monsters. And NO-ONE at school believes her when she spots aliens in the playground. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon RaceMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar
£6.63
Nosy Crow Ltd You're Not a Proper Pirate, Sidney Green!
A hilarious read-aloud picture book for any child aged 3-6 with a big imagination!Sidney Green loves going on rip-roaring adventures with his dog, Jemima. Together, they race cars, sail all the way to Africa and build an enormous castle, complete with a moat full of crocodiles. But Captain Shipshape and his pirate band are NOT happy. They think it's time for Sidney Green to become a Proper Pirate - right now, not "in a minute". What will Sidney Green do?A witty and poignant tale by rising star Ruth Quayle and with artwork by award-winning Deborah Allwright, illustrator of The Night Pirates and There is No Dragon in This Story.
£7.62
