Swapna Haddow

The first in a terrible, terrific, funny and heartwarming new series by award-winning children’s author, Swapna Haddow, hilariously illustrated by Minky Stapleton. In a world where all animals have superpowers, café workers Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin and Barry the lemur have been given the worst powers of all. Watching all the other superheroes save the world, day in...

Help! There are zombie animals in the garden! Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.) But a cookie's a cookie, and Dave can't resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to turn into a zombie? Or are those animals actually just in...

Oh no! The zoo is going to close! And all of the animals will be sent back to where they came from. Lin the Bad Panda is happy about the idea of being returned to the panda sanctuary from where she came. She can't wait to be reunited with her beloved brother, Face-Like-A-Bag-Of-Potatoes. But Lin is definitely NOT happy about...

The fifth book in the best selling Dave Pigeon series. A guaranteed laugh on every page! Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely... And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh. But then...

Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!) follows Dave Pigeon and his best friend, Skipper, as they take in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace in search of high-brow snacks, they encounter Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts. Raju, tired of royal life, longs to see beyond the palace...

Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings by Swapna Haddow introduces Doctor Diplo, the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist. Meet him and ten of his Jurassic friends: Steggie the Angry Dinosaur Rex the Scared Dinosaur Bruno the Sad Dinosaur Minka the Happy Dinosaur Poppy the Lonely Dinosaur Percy the Shy Dinosaur Terrie the Excited Dinosaur Trev the Overwhelmed Dinosaur Iggy the Bored Dinosaur Nino...

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including: Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it? Is it ever good to lie? Why do bad things happen? What is fairness? How...

Most people know Rama and Sita as the good guys and VIP guests at Diwali. But once upon a time, Rama and Sita were just a little boy and girl. Sure, he was the reincarnated god Vishnu, and she was a champion archer with super strength, but in lots of other ways they were just like you. But they grew...

Help your little one feel calm, grounded and focused with this boxed deck of 30 mindfulness activity cards, inspired by Dr Diplo and his friends. Full-colour illustrations on both sides of the cards break down each practice into easy-to-follow steps. A booklet is also included to help guide carers through the activities. More in the Series If you enjoyed these...

Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments. No grannies were harmed in the making of this book! Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train! Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics. Sounds unbelievable? Test...

Are you sick of being utterly adorable? Tired of being cuddled and hugged? Fed up of having your head confused for your bottom because you just so happen to be SOOOOPER-DOOOOOPER fluffy? Lin: If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you're in the right book. Everyone thinks that Lin is the cutest panda in the world. So...

Bad Panda: The Cake Escape by Swapna Haddow tells the story of Lin the panda, who embarks on a mission to find her best friend, Fu. He's disappeared from the zoo! Has he been stolen by the Horrid Human, the boy who was looking to add to his sinister collection of stuffed animals? Can Lin and her animal friends find...

When Zeb uses his superpower to blend in with a zebra crossing to play tricks on unsuspecting pedestrians, he finds himself in hot water with a very angry lion who threatens to eat him! In an effort to extricate himself from the cooking pot, he promises Marge will make endless mac’n’cheese to feed Lion’s whole pride. Not a great time...

A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the best Diwali ever! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll, and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to throw their biggest Diwali celebration yet? The Night Before Diwali presents a heart-warming story...

Little Rabbit's Big Surprise tells the charming story of Little Rabbit, who is bored because everyone else is too busy to play. Her grandfather, Big Rabbit, suggests she help him out for the day, as he has lots of jobs to do. Little Rabbit is unsure what her grandfather does, but together they visit their woodland neighbours. She soon realises...

The third hilarious adventure featuring loveable Lin, everyone's favourite Bad Panda. A documentary crew have come to the zoo to film everyday life with the animals. The only thing is that the reality is a bit boring, so they ship in some animal actors. Lin and her best friend Fu are less than impressed with the prancing lion that wants...

'Well, you probably won’t believe me if I say it’s a snake—a huge, child-swallowing anaconda,' said the librarian. A child visits the library with their mum, who tells them to find a book and stay out of trouble. Almost immediately, the librarian warns the child against doing certain things, like climbing the shelves, peeling up the carpet, or taking a...

The far-fetched, tall tale of why a library book is 293 days overdue! “A seal came flying out of the water at us. ‘I like stories,’ she said and snatched up the book in her jaws ...” A child and their grandfather are returning a book to the library. When the librarian points out it’s 293 days overdue, Grandad recounts...

The far-fetched, tall tale of why a library book is 293 days overdue! But Then . . . tells the story of a child and their grandfather who are returning a book to the library. When the librarian points out it’s 293 days overdue, Grandad recounts an outrageous, funny, and far-fetched story of why it took so long to get...

A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi – and all the fun it brings with it! The Night Before Holi follows the story: ‘Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight! Everyone was awake to plan the biggest colour fight. Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the best Holi ever!...

Barry finds a lost cape that gives him the power to fly and secretly enjoys a day as a flying lemur. He becomes hooked on being a hero, saving lives and basking in the fame of being a mysterious masked crusader. When the cape’s emu owner and a reward-hungry Zeb close in, a struggle over the cape causes it to...

What on Earth? The Human Lady has brought home another injured pigeon... and the imposter looks a little bit like Dave! When fierce competition erupts between the two birds, it's up to Skipper to find a way to prove who is more Dave, once and for all! With black and white illustrations throughout, bringing this hilarious story to life, Dave...

This book is in Pigeonese. The following words are a test: cats smell of farts and cabbage. Could you read all the words? Are you sure? Do you want to try that fourth word again? If you managed to read ALL those words, you may turn the page... Dave Pigeon is BACK! And so is his side-kick Skipper. But trouble...

Meet Diplo Dinosaur Wants a Roarsome Friend by Swapna Haddow. Join Diplo and his best pals, Spike and Mina, as they navigate dinosaur-sized firsts and all the big emotions and questions that come along their way. Diplo is a small dinosaur with very big feelings. He's feeling as jolly as a Gorgosaurus after a perfect morning having a cuddle with...

A powerful story about Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. When a line divides the country of India, a little girl and her family are forced to leave their home. On her journey, the girl thinks about what she would do differently if she was in charge of a line with so much power. She would draw lines...

Have you ever sat in a shoebox? Of course you have. But have you ever sat in one when your best friend Dave has spread his feathery self out so wide that his cheesy feet are right up your beak and there also happens to be an old banana in the corner taking up the rest of the space? I...

If you can read this, you obviously understand Pigeonese. You may read my book. If you're a cat and you've learnt Pigeonese... (HA HA HA! As if a cat would be smart enough to learn Pigeonese). This must mean if you are a cat and you are able to read this, you have taken a pigeon hostage so that you...