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Mr Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs Silver, and Mrs Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day an amazing idea rushes into his head. With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart?

When a mysterious illness spreads through Rainwillow Forest, the lively evening chorus fades into fear and silence. The Brightleaf tree frog family †¢ Orin, Luma, Pip, Neri, and Grandmother Moss — begins recording symptoms, building open-air care shelters, and creating a network of bell vines to carry verified warnings across the canopy. Their greatest challenge is not only the sickness itself, but also rumor, false cures, exhaustion, inequality, shame, and conflict over changing rules.

On a quiet Mediterranean hillside, young Olivetta meets a tiny lizard named Pippo who changes her day in a gentle and surprising way. Together, they discover the beauty of slowing down, noticing nature, and finding friendship in simple moments. Olivetta and Lizard Friend is a warm and calming children’s story about curiosity, kindness, and the magic of the outdoors.

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Heist and Seek for the sixth adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called to the scene...

Our favorite sewer-loving secret agents between a rock and a hard place in InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder, the next chapter in the hilarious full-colour New York Times-bestselling graphic novel adventure series from John Patrick Green. The InvestiGators are having a hard time keeping a low...

InvestiGators Mango and Brash don their fanciest vests for InvestiGators: Off the Hook, the next mystery in the hilarious adventure series. Written by John Patrick Green and illustrated im full colour, perfect for emerging readers and fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man. Sewer-loving secret agents...

From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile, a fun-filled adventure starring the bravest and most loveable tooth fairy around! Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping...

The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. He's the greediest croc in the whole river, and he wants to eat something juicy and delicious. But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware! He's looking for someone to feast upon... someone who looks a lot like YOU!

These chapter books introduce beginning readers to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and someone is eating the flowers in Nate the Great's garden. A...

Dinge sind nicht immer so, wie sie auf den ersten Blick erscheinen... Nur wer genau hinsieht, kann in der täglichen Langeweile fantastische Abenteuer erleben. Dies ist die Geschichte von zwei Brüdern, die einen fabelhaften Freund kennenlernen. Gemeinsam prusten sie sich die Zunge labbrig, überstehen ein Wettrennen mit einem Wasserschlauch und leuchten sich den Weg zu einer Welt, die nur mit bunten Sinnen betreten werden kann.

Goat for Dinner, Please by Tao Nyeu is a forthcoming title from Roaring Brook Press...

Antonio is a young tortoise getting ready for his class’s exciting Shell Day Parade, where every student decorates their shell with designs that represent the things they love. His classmates quickly come up with creative ideas featuring suns, flowers, stars, waves, and more. But Antonio has a difficult time deciding what his own shell should look like. He wants to make his friends happy and worries that choosing one idea might disappoint someone else.

The Magnificent Five: The Frogs Who Crossed the Sea is a heartwarming, hilarious, and beautifully uplifting adventure from Froggy’s Law CIC. When a simple misunderstanding at the Canal Café sends five frogs into a panic about “frogs’ legs,” a tiny ripple becomes a fullblown movement—and a journey that carries them far beyond the quiet English canal they call home.

The Winking Stork says, “This is a tale that takes place twice upon a time in a magical, enchanted land." The Winking Stork remarks, “Froggy do you remember now that you were once a human prince who lost his memory?“ Froggy replies, “What are you talking about?” Froggy says, “All I can remember is that I’ve always been a frog who loves to eat flies, sing, and dance” The Stork says, “Let me tell you your story as a prince before you ever became a frog.”

Meet Gavin, better known as Gav! Gav is a friendly turtle who loves helping others and making new friends, but he has one little problem he just can’t control… sometimes his gas slips out... and it’s loud! As Gav tries to fit in, he worries his embarrassing moments might push others away, but along the way he discovers something important: being different might just be what makes him special. This silly and heartwarming story is filled with laughter, friendship, and an encouraging message about being yourself. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms.

Mut beginnt im Kleinen – und ist für Kinder eine große Entdeckung. In diesem liebevoll gestalteten Vorlesebuch begleiten wir Freddie Frosch und seine Freunde durch fünf herzerwärmende Geschichten voller Gefühl, Freundschaft und Mut. Ob Sissi der Schmetterling ihren ersten Flug wagt, Kater Klaus sich entschuldigt oder Pelle der Igel lernt, „Nein" zu sagen – jede Geschichte zeigt auf kindgerechte Weise, wie wichtig es ist, sich selbst zu vertrauen und füreinander da zu sein.

Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols, and enjoying a holiday feast...

Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs.

Elba has a big block. She's been dragging it around for a long time. It makes her walk slowly. It makes her think darkly. It is heavy. Norris dances everywhere he goes, even uphill. He is always surrounded by a happy cloud of butterflies. When the two meet, Norris wants Elba to accompany him on a trip to the ocean. But she just wants to sit on her block. "I feel something in there," Norris says. "What?" asks Elba, who doesn't feel a thing. "Something sad," says Norris. "I think it wants to come out."

A tank-bred axolotl, Zephyr, finds himself in a fight for survival between warring axolotl factions in Book 2 of the New York Times bestselling series. This action-packed adventure is perfect for fans of Warrior Cats, with 24 black-and-white illustrations throughout. Zephyr isn’t out to make...