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In Dirty Beasts we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfully comic animals that can only have been invented by Roald Dahl. There is the toad that jumps to France - at his own peril; the pig who ponders the meaning of life; the anteater who gets the wrong end of the stick; and many more. Snigger, titter and laugh at their antics in this collection of irreverent and absurdly comic verse!

From Jack in the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears to Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, wicked beasts, brazen crooks and a ghastly giant star in these hilarious nursery rhymes with BITE!

Every Saturday morning the Gregg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry that she's put the magic finger on them all. And very strange things have begun to happen.

Was that CROCKY-WOCK galumphing up the stairs? Is STINGALING hiding in your bed? And what foul fate has PIGGY planned for Farmer Bland? WARNING! This book contains wickedly funny verse, prickly surprises and the most despicable creatures you could ever hope (not) to meet.

Mr Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs Silver, and Mrs Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day an amazing idea rushes into his head. With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart?

The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. He's the greediest croc in the whole river, and he wants to eat something juicy and delicious. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware! He's looking for someone to feast upon... someone who looks a lot like YOU!

The exceptional talents behind some of the nation’s best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children’s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children’s literature. It’s been 20 wonderful years of the Laureateship and now all 10 former honourees have banded together to celebrate the only way they know how: through stories and poems.

A collection of 17 wonderful children's stories from award-winning author Quentin Blake. Including: Angel Pavement, Angelica Sprocket's Pockets, Angelo, A Sailing Boat in the Sky, Fantastic Daisy Artichoke, The Green Ship, Jack and Nancy, Lester and the Unusual Pet, Loveykins, Lester at the Seaside, Patrick, Simpkin, Snuff, The Five of Us, The Weed, Mr Filkins in the Desert and Zagazoo.

The alphabet in rhyme – A is for Actor/who's learning his part; /B is for Baker/who's baking a tart.

Inspired by the work of the world's number one storyteller, this audiobook is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way; a celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store—from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo. Along with a reminder that the very best grown-ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature.

A collection of gorgeous stories from Quentin Blake and John Yeoman. Including: 'The Bear's Winter House', 'Beatrice and Vanessa', 'The Heron and the Crane', 'Mouse Trouble', 'Mr Nodd's Ark', 'Rumbelow's Dance', 'Sixes and Sevens', 'Up With Birds', 'The Wild Washerwomen', 'The Young' and 'Performing Horse'.

The bear has organised a picnic on the river for his friends. It's the perfect day, and everything is going swimmingly until they are disturbed by a loud croaking noise from among the lily pads. It's the frogs! They want to join in, but the friends don't fancy putting up with the noise, so they move on to a quieter part of the lake. Unfortunately, they soon find themselves stuck on a sandbank, and only the frogs can help them!

Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks: Angelo can even dance on a rope! So, when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle's house, Angelo knows just how to help ...

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Corky and Loopy are two perfectly normal girls. They like chocolate biscuits, fizzy drinks, screaming at one another and drawing. But they are also a LITTLE BIT special ... because Corky and Loopy are angels. But, when Corky and Loopy decide to help a pavement artist named Sid, a very COLOURFUL adventure begins. Because ANYTHING can happen when you start drawing!

A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone …

Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk. In a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first?

We are 5 friends who are just having fun, Talking about anything and everything! Including fun memories, discussions, debates, and just plain stupid stories to make you laugh. Our journey is something you wont regret listening in on!

Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her uncle Gilbert for Christmas. Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert’s prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her - until, one night, their antics come in very handy.