Philip Ardagh

Watch out! Move out of the way! Hold onto your tails! Now in board book edition, there are Bunnies on the Bus! And they aren't stopping for ANYONE! The bunnies have taken over the bus and they're on a wild ride across the streets of Sunny Town! They whizz past the bus stop, swerve around corners, and zoom over crossings...

Watch out! Move out of the way! Hold onto your tails! There are ... BUNNIES ON THE BUS! And they aren't stopping for ANYONE! The bunnies have taken over the bus and they're on a wild ride across the streets of Sunnytown! They whizz past the bus stop, swerve around corners, and zoom over crossings on a non-stop roller coaster...

The Sunnytown bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure, and it might just be their best one yet! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue chaos at...

Old MacDonald on the Move by Philip Ardagh presents a delightful twist on a beloved nursery rhyme. Old MacDonald's farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud, and it’s raining on the cows. What will Old MacDonald do? Surely he won't move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel? Imagine the cows ordering grass in the...

If you enjoyed Bunnies on a Bus, then you're going to LOVE this, because – hold onto your tails! – the bunnies are BACK! And this time, they're in ... a BOAT! It's time for another wild bunny-tastic adventure! And this time, the bunnies have commandeered a BOAT! All across Sunnytown Beach, the Bunnies are dashing and a-splashing on a...

Another hilarious sword-swinging adventure of little hero Norman from the riotously funny comedy dream team in a full-colour Little Gems package. Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess sees Norman at it again! This time, the Duchess of Normandy is determined that her William should have little Norman helping with this "Conquest thingy". After all, he is Normandy's bravest...

A counting story that goes wrong when one hungry little T-Rex can't help himself from gobbling up the other dinosaurs!Let's count dinosaurs! Rex the T-Rex is 1. Add Patty the Diplodocus, that's 2. And here's comes Brian the Anklyosaurus to make 3. But wait, where's Brian gone? Rex? Rex! You didn't EAT him, did you? Oh NAUGHTY Rex! The truth...

Fact meets fiction in this thrilling story of 18th century smuggling and intrigue! Kitty Cask is a smuggler's daughter. In the Cornish coastal village of Minnock, Kitty and her family make their living as "free traders"—secretly bringing contraband goods into the country while evading the corrupt Redcoats who work for the King. Kitty isn't supposed to be involved in any...

The third book in this superlatively silly series sees the gloriously grubby Grunt family head to a country fair so Mrs Grunt's mother can enter her homemade jam in the Preserves, Jams and Jellies Competition. There's nothing in that plan to suggest they'll encounter sabotage, bad poetry and prison, is there? Hmm. This is The Grunts we're talking about.

A hilarious Little Gem from children's comedy legend Philip Ardagh about a fighting-mad little Norman called Norman. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all. Norman the Norman from Normandy is a fun-filled adventure that is sure to entertain children and adults alike. With its engaging story and charming characters, this...

The animal kingdom is filled with curious creatures – but the stariest of starers turns out to be something quite unexpected! Have you ever been stared at by a big brown bear? From a gawping gibbon to a leering lion; a frowning frog to a peering python, the animal kingdom is filled with curious creatures – but the stariest of...

'...Out glides a limo, as sleek as a plane,With big gleaming hubcaps as bright as champagne'The first in a comic 'What's in the?' picture book series, children will delight in this silly tale of a dog prince in his truck with a very special delivery . . .With each page turn a new vehicle pops out of the last. This...

Discover everything you need to know about sharks and sea creatures with Henry and his dog, Mothball. A humorous, accessible entry into the world of facts for inquisitive young readers, this book is presented in full colour with a simple glossary and index. Step inside Henry's House and join Henry, his dog Mothball, and a quirky cast of characters as...

Now in a sturdy board book edition with rounded corners for reading (and chewing!) on the go. Praise for Bunnies on the Bus: "A thrilling ride for younger children and their tongue-twisted parents" The Times, Children's Book of the Week For lively, wriggly kids who love rhyming books, animals, and all things-that-go, this fun summer holiday read has a place...

A must-have for fans of Bunnies on the Bus, Bunnies in a Boat, and Bunnies in a Sleigh, as well as for brave space explorers! The Sunny Town bunnies are BACK! They've been on a bus, in a boat, on Santa's sleigh, and now, in their greatest and most epic adventure yet, they are going to ... THE MOON! They've...

A funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob! Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Laura James. Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one EXTRAORDINARY cat with nine EXTRAORDINARY lives! Just like every other cat,...

The hilarious, rollicking adventures of mighty (but little) Norman the Norman, brought together for the first time in this bumper paperback edition. Norman the Norman from Normandy and his not-so-wild boar, Truffle, are off on a sword-swinging adventure! But little Norman has inherited his father's huge sword … and that can only spell trouble. Join the jaunty duo as they...

Watch out! Hold onto your tails! The bunnies are back. And this time they're in ... a BOAT! The bunnies are back! And this time, they've commandeered a BOAT! Watch out, Sunnytown beach, as the bunnies are dashing and splashing in a speedboat frenzy. They whoosh past the sailboats and zoom across the sand. Then it's up onto the jetty...

Meet Mr and Mrs Grunt and their son, Sunny, who isn't really their son because they stole him off a washing line when he was a baby. Follow their adventures in their homemade (badly-made) caravan, drawn by Clip and Clop (whom the Grunts took to be one donkey until they realised that they could see them both at once) then...

The purrrrfect new story for young readers this Halloween! From Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob, comes a charming new series for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Mr Dog! Meet Furry Purry Beancat – one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives!   Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a...