Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Shirley Hughes

Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members!A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

Alfie and His Very Best Friend

Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip! 
 
Join our little hero and his friends and family in a celebration of all things Alfie...

All About Alfie

Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! Whether it’s saving the day and finding a lost pet, or exploring indoors and out, Alfie loves being with his grandma. 
 
A special edition of previously published stories collected together in a celebration of grandmas and grandchildren from Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.

Alfie and Grandma

Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that. 
 
Alfie and Mum love to tell stories together, to explore and have adventures - over fields, across streams, and even into big dark houses! But Alfie isn't ever frightened when he's with Mum - she'll always be there to take care of him. 
 
Two previously published stories from Shirley Hughes, gathered together in one special celebration of Mums.

Alfie and Mum

Michael Bond

Emily Sutton

From the creator of Paddington Bear comes a tale of dastardly villains and unlikely tiny heroes... 
 
The Perk family live in a doll's house in a castle. The castle is their home - but when someone new with devious plans comes to rule the roost, will our family of mice come up trumps? 
 
Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond is brought to life with exquisite detail by Emily Sutton.

The Ups and Downs of the Castle Mice

Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. 
 
Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He's there to reassure Alfie during a restless night; he's there to find Alfie's favourite toy Flumbo when he gets left on the bus; and most of all he loves spending time with his children and they love spending time with him! 
 
Celebrating that special relationship between children and their dads.

Alfie and Dad

Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. 
 
Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... 
 
Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.

Alfie Outdoors

Alfie is heading off to the seaside with his grandma, and makes a new friend on the beach! 
 
But unfortunately all's not fair in love and friendship, and Alfie - with a little help from Grandma and Bernard - has to discover what a true friend looks like. 
 
A summer adventure which speaks to our experiences making friends from national treasure, Shirley Hughes

Alfie on Holiday

Mum is ill and Dad has to go to work, so Lily will have to go to Melanie's house for the day. Dad says she'll have lots of fun, but there's a problem: Lily doesn't want to go! 
 
Join Lily as she braves Melanie's house, and realises that doing new things needn't be scary after all...

Don't Want to Go!

Mini Grey

Once upon a time, Little Red set off into the woods to catch a wolf . . . 
 
But the woods aren't all they seem - and are there even any wolves left? Mini Grey re-imagines the classic Little Red Riding Hood fable in an entirely new way. Can Little Red help her new friends in need and recover the wild days of the past? 
 
This is a powerful, moving and funny picture book which will have children and adults revisiting its exquisite pages time and time again, and discussing the important message it holds. From the award-winning author/illustrator of The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, The Pea and the Princess and Biscuit Bear.

The Last Wolf

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