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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A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a fast-paced race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner? 
 
It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree! 
 
Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down? 
 
A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas. 
 
“So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world.” 
Rob Biddulph 
 
“With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees.” 
Tom Percival 
 
"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!" 
Harriet Muncaster 
 
“A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing – including the cat!” 
Rachael Davis-Featherstone 
 
“If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place.” 
Paddy Donnelly

The Great Christmas Tree Race

Laura Bunting

Philip Bunting

Small words, big feelings! 
 
Each book includes two stories, and each stand-alone tale features a hilarious and relatable friendship story, featuring Ebb (stubborn lover of rocks) and Flo (expert in helping Ebb out of scrapes). Written and illustrated by wife-and-husband team Laura and Philip Bunting; picture book creators who want to bring fun and laughter to reading as a family. 
 
Woven into these stories are decodable phonetic words, common tricky words and high-frequency words . . . and lots of adventure! Learn to read! Love to read! 
 
Party Pooper 
When Ebb finds out there are no sweets at a party, he turns into a real party pooper. 
 
Cool Beans 
Flo does not see what is so cool about Ebb's new Cool Beans.

Ebb and Flo: Party Pooper and Cool Beans

Peppa Pig

Based on the number one pre-school and BAFTA winning TV animation, Peppa Pig, this wonderful story picture book is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! 
 
Once upon a time, there was a loveable, slightly bossy little piggy, named Peppa. She loved jumping up and down in muddy puddles. Peppa Pig and her little brother George don't mind rain, because rain means muddy puddles to jump in! But what happens when the rain is so heavy, torrential and even biblical? The result is a flood, and Granny and Grandpa Pig come to the rescue with their boat. And when the water disappears, it creates Peppa's dream come true - the world's biggest, muddiest puddle ever! 
 
This beautiful picture book is full of Peppa Pig humour and charm and will no doubt become a classic.

Peppa Pig: The BIGGEST Muddy Puddle in the World Picture Book

Join Peppa and her family in these beautiful storybooks. Perfect for piglets everywhere! 
 
Peppa, George and Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit and he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how the trip goes in this lovely little adventure.

Peppa Pig: Dentist Trip

Small words, big feelings! 
 
Each book includes two stories, and each stand-alone tale features a hilarious and relatable friendship story, featuring Ebb (stubborn lover of rocks) and Flo (expert in helping Ebb out of scrapes). Written and illustrated by wife-and-husband team Laura and Philip Bunting; picture book creators who want to bring fun and laughter to reading as a family. 
 
Woven into these stories are decodable phonetic words, common tricky words and high-frequency words . . . and lots of adventure! Learn to read! Love to read! 
Short Cut 
After a bad haircut, Ebb lets his hair grow long, long, long! 
 
Brain Freeze 
Ebb eats his ice-cream in one big gulp. Oh no! Brain freeze!

Ebb and Flo: Short Cut and Brain Freeze

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

When Holly is sent to Mrs Fig's Magic School, she learns that magic always leads to trouble, especially if the Wise Old Elf is involved . . . 
 
A brand new board storybook for Ben and Holly which is perfect for sharing with your toddler or pre-schooler. Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom airs daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: Magic School

In the Night Garden

Ten classic In the Night Garden stories to celebrate ten years of the show! 
 
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and all their friends as they play hide-and-seek with the Pontipines, search for Igglepiggle's blanket and work out why Makka Pakka's trumpet is making such a funny noise. 
 
This beautifully illustrated treasury of tales is the perfect bedtime book for In the Night Garden fans.

In the Night Garden: Bedtime Stories from the Night Garden

Small words, big feelings! 
 
Each book includes two stories, and each stand-alone tale features a hilarious and relatable friendship story, featuring Ebb (stubborn lover of rocks) and Flo (expert in helping Ebb out of scrapes). Written and illustrated by wife-and-husband team Laura and Philip Bunting; picture book creators who want to bring fun and laughter to reading as a family. 
 
Woven into these stories are decodable phonetic words, common tricky words and high-frequency words . . . and lots of adventure! Learn to read! Love to read! 
 
Reading Rocks 
Flo thinks reading rocks. Ebb thinks lots of things rock, but reading is not one of them. 
 
A Big Boo-boo 
Ebb can’t sleep without his snuggle toy, Boo. But where is Boo?

Ebb and Flo: Reading Rocks! and A Big Boo-Boo

Small words, big feelings! 
 
Each book includes two stories, and each stand-alone tale features a hilarious and relatable friendship story, featuring Ebb (stubborn lover of rocks) and Flo (expert in helping Ebb out of scrapes). Written and illustrated by wife-and-husband team Laura and Philip Bunting; picture book creators who want to bring fun and laughter to reading as a family. 
 
Woven into these stories are decodable phonetic words, common tricky words and high-frequency words . . . and lots of adventure! Learn to read! Love to read! 
 
Oopsy Daisy 
When Ebb squashes Flo’s flowers, Flo feels sad. And, maybe, a little bit mad. 
 
I Want That One 
Ebb wants a yumball. There are lots of green ones, but Ebb is set on purple. How can Flo help her friend see that all yumballs are yum?

Ebb and Flo: Oopsy Daisy and I Want That One

Matt Hunt

Charlie Green

It's time to CHOOSE. 
 
This laugh-out-loud book puts the power in your hands as you build your very own sloth squad. 
 
Which sloth would you choose to play hide and seek with? 
Which sloth would you choose to go camping with? 
Which sloth would you choose to read you a bedtime story? 
 
With five sloths to choose from on each page, each with their own individual style and personality, this is a hilarious, wacky and wonderful opportunity to promote discussion and decision-making skills. 
 
 
Also coming soon: Choose Llamas

Choose Sloths

Ladybird

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool's Day! 
 
With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere. 
 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 3+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, I'm ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures

Ladybird Funny Stories for 3 Year Olds

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
It is opening night of Miss Patel's Nativity play. 
 
The children have been rehearsing all December and the audience are taking their seats for this year's hilarious school performance. Mary is getting her costume on, the Star is putting on his face paint and everyone is very excited. 
 
Wait. Who brought that live donkey into the school? Why are both ends of the cow arguing? The Star is picking his nose! Nothing else could possibly go wrong... could it? 
 
This unbelievably funny story is written for children aged five and above and is perfect for family listening. Other festive Ladybird audiobooks include Ladybird Advent Stories and Ladybird Christmas Carol Treasury. 
 
 This Ladybird story is written by Louie Stowell.

Ladybird Funny Nativity Play

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool's Day! 
 
With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere. 
 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 5+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, I'm ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures

Ladybird Funny Stories for 5 Year Olds

Adam Guillain

Charlotte Guillain

Tony Neal

If you could choose your own story, what story would you tell? 
 
Join in and read along in this funny picture book where YOU pick the story. With over 60 funny story options to choose what happens next on each page, this interactive book encourages children to join in with the reading experience. 
 
With so many different story options to choose each time, these books can be read and enjoyed again and again and again!

Tell Your Own Story

Pick a new story again and again!

Brought to you by Ladybird. 
 
A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool's Day! 
 
With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere. 
 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
 
Other audiobooks in the Ladybird Audio Original series include Ladybird Stories for Rainy Days, I'm ready for Big School and the Ladybird Audio Adventures

Ladybird Funny Stories for 4 Year Olds

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