Nick Bland

Brand-new illustrated junior fiction from the bestselling creator of the Very Cranky Bear series! Meet Bling Jollygood: half-penguin, half-canary, full-time undercover reporter. Bling discovers that an egg-shaped comet is hurtling towards Earth! So, she puts together a makeshift crew to blow it up and save the planet. Everyone they meet along the way is extremely helpful. Perhaps too helpful ......

A brand-new series from bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator Nick Bland When Bunny arrives at the park wearing Grandpa's hat, he thinks it has made him invisible. But Bird can still see him! The more Bunny tries, the less invisible he seems. The best friends enjoy the hat even if it's not magical. But are they sure it's not a magical hat?...

A brand-new series from bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator Nick Bland Bunny and Bird: Bunny has found a hole in the forest. A magic one! But Bird is confused. Bunny says there is a tiger, a bear, and a bull inside the hole. What are they doing in there? And how can a hole help make a snowman? From Australia's bestselling picture-book...

A brand-new series from bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator Nick Bland Bunny and Bird are best friends. When Bunny buys Bird a present, Bird is surprised to receive an egg. But it's no ordinary egg. It's a dragon's egg. While the egg hatches, the two friends learn that if the dragon is blue, it will make a fantastic pet. But if it's...

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he is itchy, brave, and clever! Find out what happens next in three more favourite stories by bestselling picture book creator, Nick Bland. Includes The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Brave Bear, and The Very Clever Bear.

Knock, knock, knock. Pack up your games, dismantle your toys, practise your manners and muffle your noise. Straighten your face, where your smile used to be, for coming this way are The Aunties Three! Watch the mayhem unfold as three bold aunts enter the house of three unruly children who try their very best to welcome the guests for tea....

Two Cranky Bears, written by Nick Bland, tells the story of two bears and one hill. Everything was fine as they made their way to the top, but once there, things quickly turned into a struggle over ownership and the word ‘Mine!’ rang out. Can these cranky bears learn to share?

Some Dads... offers a delightful exploration of fatherhood, highlighting how some dads are sporty, some dads are naughty, and some dads just brighten your day. Best-selling picture book creator Nick Bland brilliantly captures the simple joys all dads bring to everyday life with his engaging storytelling and charming illustrations. This edition now includes an adorable Some Dads Father’s Day Card,...

Some Mums by Nick Bland explores the delightful variety of mums through charming and expressive illustrations. Each mum is unique in her own delightful way. Some mums are graceful and others are tough, showcasing the different yet wonderful ways a mum can be. Celebrate the diversity and joy of motherhood with this beautifully crafted book.

"What are you doing here?! This is supposed to be a scary book!" Nicholas Ickle is back, and this time he wants to show us a very scary book. However, as much as he tries, he can't keep away all the lovely and happy things from appearing on the pages. Discover the twists and surprises in The Unscary Book by...

When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words. That is, until a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to...

The Very Brave Bear follows our familiar friend, the Very Cranky Bear, who is back for another adventure. This time, he squares off against Boris Buffalo in a thrilling battle of bravery! However, will an unexpected twist send both characters fleeing through the forest? With vibrant illustrations and an engaging story, this book is perfect for reading aloud. Now available...

When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don't quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to...

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear.

The circus has arrived in the Jingle Jangle Jungle and Bear’s friends have the perfect circus acts. Can Bear come up with a very clever trick of his own? The Very Clever Bear is a delightful tale by Nick Bland that invites young readers into a world of imagination and fun. Join Bear as he endeavours to showcase his cleverness...

The circus has arrived in the Jingle Jangle Jungle and Bear’s friends have the perfect circus acts. Can Bear come up with a very clever trick of his own? Discover the fun and whimsical adventure in The Very Clever Bear by Nick Bland, where ingenuity and friendship take centre stage in the enchanting world of the Jingle Jangle Jungle.

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller.

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Moose had marvellous antlers and Lion, a golden mane. Zebra had fantastic stripes and Sheep...well, Sheep was plain. When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up. But it...

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Moose had marvellous antlers, and Lion, a golden mane. Zebra had fantastic stripes and Sheep ... well, Sheep was plain. When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up....

Join the Very Cranky Bear and friends for lots of colouring and activity fun! With 48 pages of puzzles, mazes, activities, and more!

Are you ready to adventure with Bear and his friends? Complete the activities and colouring on each page to help Bear go from very cranky, to happy! Enjoy a creative journey with The Very Cranky Bear: Giant Activity Pad by Nick Bland, featuring fun and engaging activities that children will love.

Join the The Very Cranky Bear: Super Sticker Book and friends for lots of super sticker adventures! With over 100 colourful stickers for sticker activity fun!

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the The Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for— a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. This is the third...

Bear is here... and here is Flea (but Flea’s a little small to see). This is Flea about to bite, but not because he’s impolite. He’s biting Bear to say, ‘Hello!’, biting high and biting low. In The Very Cranky Bear, Bear’s cave was invaded by four playful animals. In The Very Itchy Bear, there is just one creature bothering...

Bear is here ... and here is Flea (but Flea’s a little small to see). This is Flea about to bite, but not because he’s impolite. He’s biting Bear to say, ‘Hello!’, biting high and biting low. In The Very Cranky Bear, Bear’s cave was invaded by four playful animals. In The Very Itchy Bear there is just one creature...

The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back! There's music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bear's friends help him find the perfect instrument to play? This is Nick Bland's fifth book featuring the delightful and endearing very cranky bear. The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has since become an international bestseller....

The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back again! There's music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bear’s friends help him find the perfect instrument to play? This is Nick Bland’s fifth book featuring the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear.

On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks, a sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late. Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with...

There’s a monster in the jungle and it’s gobbling up the trees! It sounds like a job for The Very Super Bear! Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster?

On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks, a sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late. Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Sleepy Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with...

There’s a monster in the jungle and it’s gobbling up the trees! It sounds like a job for The Very Super Bear! Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky, yellow monster?

The Wrong Book is a delightful tale where Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story, but he keeps getting interrupted by characters from other stories—a pirate, a queen, even some monsters! To get a chance to tell his story, Nicholas has to convince the others that they are in the wrong book!

Nicholas Ickle is trying to tell a story, but he keeps getting interrupted by characters from other stories—a pirate, a queen, and even some monsters. But they are all in the wrong book! This special 15th Anniversary Edition of The Wrong Book by Nick Bland provides readers with a delightful and humorous tale of unexpected interruptions and chaos as characters...

With a BING! and BOOM! and BAM! and BLAST! Each trick was more dazzling than the last... "We haven’t got one single trick. Teach us, Wizard, teach us, QUICK!" Three little wizards are in a hurry to learn all of the Wise Old Wizard’s magic tricks... but everybody has to start at ONE.

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he's hungry! When the Very Hungry Bear goes fishing, he ends up catching more than he bargained for—a polar bear, with an armful of fish, who needs help finding a new home! Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. This is the third book about...

Vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging stories make these seven books perfect for reading aloud. The Very Super Collection includes beloved stories that delight and entertain children. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller.

The Very Itchy Bear is here... and here is Flea (but Flea's a little small to see). This is Flea about to bite, but not because he's impolite. He's biting Bear to say, 'Hello!', biting high and biting low. There is just one creature bothering Bear: a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away, but Flea just won't leave him...

Some Dads (15th Anniversary Edition) by Nick Bland celebrates the various ways dads can be; some are sporty, some are naughty, and some just brighten your day. Each dad has his own way of being a dad, and they are all delightful! This much-loved picture book brilliantly captures the simple joys all dads bring to everyday life, commemorating 15 years...

The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back! There’s music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bear’s friends help him find the perfect instrument to play? This is Nick Bland’s fifth book featuring the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has since become an international bestseller....

On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks, a bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late, winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Sleepy Bear is back and this time he has a mischievous fox to contend with... This...

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends found a cosy place to play. Moose had marvellous antlers, and Lion, a golden mane. Zebra had fantastic stripes and Sheep...well, Sheep was plain. When four friends encounter a cranky bear, Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up. But it...

In the jingle jangle jungle, four friends encounter a very cranky bear. Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up, but it's plain, boring Sheep who has the answer. Read the original The Very Cranky Bear book and then complete the 60-piece jigsaw, featuring a favourite scene from the book.

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make the book perfect for reading aloud. This is the fourth book about the delightful and endearing Very Cranky Bear. The Very Cranky Bear...

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear... Follow the very cranky bear in five favourite stories by best-selling author, Nick Bland. This board book box set includes: The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Hungry Bear, The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Brave Bear and Two Cranky Bears.

Two Cranky Bears tells the tale of two bears and one hill. Everything was fine until they reached the top, and that's when fine quickly turned into... 'Mine!' Can these cranky bears learn to share?

Some Mums by Nick Bland explores the diverse nature of mums, highlighting how each has her unique way of being a mum. Some mums are graceful, while others are tough. Regardless of their differences, all mums are delightful! This book is yet another instant classic from Nick Bland that readers of all ages will cherish.

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and now he is sleepy and super and twice as cranky! Find out what happens next in three more favourite stories by bestselling picture book creator, Nick Bland.

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, there were bells in all the trees. They jingled and they jangled as they dangled in the breeze . . . But all the Very Cranky Bear wants is a quiet place to read! Can Bear’s friends help him have a very merry Christmas?