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Children's reading lists

9 books for fans of pirate stories

Goodnight Grandchild

"Our day together's almost through. Goodnight, Grandchild, I love you." 
 
Goodnight Grandchild is the perfect bedtime story for grandchildren everywhere. 
 
A celebration of the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, this joyful bedtime story is about all the fun to be had and memories to be made when staying over at a grandparent's house. 
 
With a gentle, soothing rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect story for little ones winding down before bed. 
 
Look out for other Goodnight books: 
Goodnight Digger 
Goodnight Spaceman 
Goodnight Princess 
Goodnight Pirate

Michelle Robinson (Author) 
Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset, with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East (Illustrator) 
Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

The Hat That Zack Loves

This is the hat that Zack loves 
This is the dog that races past 
 And snatches the hat that Zack loves! 
 
Join Zack as he chases his hat in this riotous rhyming adventure - a total joy to read aloud!

Michelle Robinson (Author) Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset, with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk.

This is the hat that Zack loves 
This is the dog that races past 
 And snatches the hat that Zack loves! 
 
Join Zack as he chases his hat in this riotous rhyming adventure - a total joy to read aloud! 
 
 
Written by picture-book superstar Michelle Robinson and stylishly brought to life by the phenomenal Robert Reader, greetings-card designer extraordinaire.

Goodnight Spaceman and Other Stories

A complete collection of 'Goodnight' Stories for your little one. Includes brand new readings of Goodnight Santa,Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Pirate, Goodnight Princess, and Goodnight Tractor. Also includes a special recording of Goodnight Spaceman, by astronaut Tim Peake - recorded live from The International Space Station!

Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset, with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk.

Chicken Nugget: Scrambled Egg

My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget . . . 
 
It's not easy being the smallest chick in the family, but Nugget has had some good news: he's going to be a big brother! Little baby Benedict is still an egg at the moment and it's Nugget's job to look after him. What could possibly go wrong? 
 
Another cracking story from bestselling duo Michelle Robinson and Tom McLaughlin.

Michelle Robinson (Author) 
 Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset, with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Tom McLaughlin (Illustrator) 
 After studying illustration at Falmouth College of Arts Tom worked as a full-time political cartoonist before he stumbled into the world of animation when he won a bursary to direct his short animated film, The Girl With The Pink Shoes, as part of the Animated Exeter festival. Since then he has gone on to design and create a number of animated TV concepts with Honeycomb Animation, including the Molly Little Mysteries. Tom lives in Devon.

Chicken Nugget

My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget. 
This is my family. 
I'm the smallest. 
 
And when you're the smallest, nobody ever listens. 
 
When Nugget's long-lost-cousin Franz turns up, all isn't quite as it seems. There's definitely something fishy - or foxy - about this chicken. This is Nugget's chance to save the day, because sometimes the bravest hero of all is just a little chicken. 
 
A hilarious and commercial new picture book by Michelle Robinson, fantastically illustrated by Tom McLaughlin.

Goodnight Tractor

Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

A little boy says goodnight to all his toys, but who is the favourite? Why, it's Tractor of course! With a rhyming text, atmospheric illustrations and plenty of animal sounds to join in with, Goodnight Tractor will help your little darlings go to bed and stay there.

Goodnight Spaceman

Book and CD

Inspired by ESA astronaut Tim Peake and his sons, and featuring an introduction from Tim, this is the perfect bedtime book! 
 
Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . . 
 
Tim Peake is the first official British ESA astronaut. He left Earth on 15th December 2015 to begin a six month long mission aboard the International Space Station. His time in space has been watched by millions and he is inspiring a new generation of explorers, adventurers and questioners. 
 
Goodnight Spaceman is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. Look out for Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate and Goodnight Santa too!

Michelle Robinson (Author) Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset, with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. Nick East (Illustrator) Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . . 
 
This is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. With a lyrical rhyme and evocative illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime book.

Goodnight Pirate

The perfect goodnight story for every child who wishes they were a pirate! 
 
Ahoy there! As a little boy says goodnight to his dressing-up clothes and toys he is transformed into a swashbuckling pirate. Michelle Robinson's beautiful rhyming text is perfectly accompanied by Nick East's gentle and atmospheric illustrations, which will delight and soothe little ones everywhere as they snuggle up in bed. 
 
This is the fourth instalment to the brilliant Goodnight... series, and is the perfect book for bedtime! 
 
Other titles to look out for: 
Goodnight Digger; Goodnight Tractor; Goodnight Princess 
 
Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

Ahoy there! As a little boy says goodnight to his dressing-up clothes and toys he is transformed into a swashbuckling pirate. Michelle Robinson's beautiful rhyming text is perfectly accompanied by Nick East's gentle and atmospheric illustrations, which will delight and soothe little boys everywhere as they snuggle up in bed. 
 
This is the fourth instalment to the brilliant Goodnight... series, and is the perfect book for bedtime!

Goodnight Santa

Goodnight Santa is a fabulously festive bedtime story from Michelle Robinson and Nick East 
 
It's Christmas Eve, and time to go to sleep. But while children all over the world snuggle up and close their eyes Santa is getting everything ready for his busiest night of the year. 
 
With a lyrical rhyme and adorable illustrations, this festive book is the perfect bedtime story. 
 
Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family. 
 
Look out for the other Goodnight books: 
 
 
Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate

Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East has worked as a museum designer but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

It's Christmas Eve, and time to go to sleep. But while children all over the world snuggle up and close their eyes Santa is getting everything ready for the busiest night of his year. 
 
With a lyrical rhyme and adorable illustrations, this festive book is the perfect bedtime story.

Goodnight Digger

Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Sadly, they have no pet elephant, since one can't fit in their house. But it does save on squashed toes. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 Nick has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family. This is his exciting first picture book for Puffin.

"Goodnight fire truck, Goodnight train. Goodnight bus and even bigger... Best of all, say goodnight digger!" 
 
A little boy says goodnight to all his toys, but who is the favourite? Why, it's Digger of course! With a rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations, Goodnight Digger will help your little darlings go to bed and stay there.

Goodnight Princess

The perfect bedtime book from Nick East and Michelle Robinson - Goodnight Princess 
 
As a little girl says goodnight to her dressing up clothes and dolls she is transformed into a princess in a magical realm. A beautiful rhyming text is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations which will delight and soothe all little girls as they snuggle up in bed. 
 
A follow-up to the wonderful Goodnight Tractor and Goodnight Digger, this is the perfect bedtime book. 
 
Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. 
 
Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

As a little girl says goodnight to her dressing up clothes and dolls she is transformed into a princess in a magical realm. A beautiful rhyming text is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations which will delight and soothe all little girls as they snuggle up in bed. 
 
A follow-up to the wonderful Goodnight Tractor and Goodnight Digger, this is the perfect bedtime book.

Michelle Robinson

Nick East

"Of all the trucks, I love you best. 
Goodnight, bin lorry, time to rest." 
 
Join two little children as they say goodnight to all their toys, including their beloved bin lorry, in this playful and soothing adventure. 
 
Told in lyrical read-aloud rhyme, alongside stunning illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime story for vehicle-obsessed little ones. 
 
Discover other Goodnight stories: 
Goodnight Digger 
Goodnight Tractor 
Goodnight Spaceman 
Goodnight Grandchild

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