Most Popular Books by Angela McAllister

Four stories about Little Wombat and his friends.

Abandoned to the workhouse after the death of her guardians, Cora Parry refuses to accept her fate. Under the tuition of persuasive street-rat Fletch, Cora finds herself reluctantly drawn deep into the Victorian underworld. As she is gradually seduced into a life of crime, Cora creates a persona for herself - Carrie - allowing her to separate her uneasy conscience from her actions. But soon things are spiralling out of control. Carrie is committing acts of crime that Cora knows she can''t possibly have done. Where does Carrie end and Cora begin? Who is really in control, and where will it end? An atmospheric page-turner from a talented storyteller.

Join Jim on a pirates'' picnic in this brand-new blue Early Reader by KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL-shortlisted author, Angela McAllister.

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist''s daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist''s niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favorite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths, and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow''s Tail is Forked, and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

Lilly the babysitter comes to the rescue when pirates kidnap the babies of Cockle Bay.

Ally has just stepped off a plane to spend a holiday with her pen friend, Nancy. From the moment they meet, they want to do absolutely everything together. In fact they feel almost like sisters and Ally’s boundless enthusiasm turns whatever they try into a triumph. By the end of the week the two girls have danced together, shopped together, roller-skated together and lost count of the tubs of ice cream they’ve shared. They’re closer than ever so it’s really hard to say goodbye. But Nancy and Ally refuse to let their spirits be dampened, after all, “sisters are together, even when they’re apart!” Angela McAllister’s laugh-out-loud story and Sophie Fatus’s sunny pictures create a real celebration of friendship for little girls (and reptiles) everywhere!

Today is Ollie’s very first trip to the store by himself. His mom has taught him well, so he knows exactly what to do: be safe, be polite, and never talk to strangers. But what will Ollie do when he is faced with a bug-eyed monster, a cackling witch, or two threatening aliens? Mom didn’t warn him about them! But Ollie isn’t worried; he knows just how to handle these kinds of calamities… With a little luck and imagination, an ordinary errand becomes an adventure in this silly story for kids who really can take care of themselves—no matter what comes their way.

It’s time for Bear’s winter sleep, but he’s hungry. Millie Mouse is determined not to let her friend go to bed with a rumbly tummy, so she sets off to find some food. But gathering food is hard when you’re so tiny. Millie won’t give up though. She may be small – but she’s got a BIG heart. Children will love this feisty mouse who is utterly determined to help – and to do everything herself. Follow Millie as she scampers through gorgeous autumnal scenes awash with gold and oranges. An adorable, warm story – perfect for snuggling up and sharing with your little one this autumn. From the author of Leon and the Place Betweenand the illustrator of Don''t Wake the Bear, Hare!

La școală înveţi lucruri interesante, te joci și îţi faci prieteni buni. Când Digby, un puiuţ de cârtiţă cu ochelari roșii, refuză să meargă la școală fiindcă se teme că nu va putea să se descurce, mama lui găsește cea mai ingenioasă soluţie: îi strecoară câţiva pupici în buzunarul hăinuţei, ca să-l încălzească și să-i dea curaj de-a lungul zilei. „Angela McAllister a reușit să ascundă în paginile cărţii o îmbrăţișare caldă pentru copiii și părinţii încercaţi de emoţiile primei zile de școală. Buzunarul cu pupici este o poveste-talisman pentru toţi cei care pornesc în cea mai frumoasă și mai palpitantă aventură a vieţii: școala.“ — OLGA GUDYNN, autoarea cărţii Aventurile râmei Oli

When Mr and Mrs Monster''s three eggs hatch, the first two monsters are frightful and horrid. Mr and Mrs Monster are delighted But then the third monster hatches - and he''s fluffy and cute and pink Oh no

Barkus and Sly are foxes who have the unfortunate habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from around and about. On one of these night-time excursions they find themselves the proud owners of three chickens. One for supper for three whole days! Yum. But the chickens have no intention of being eaten and pretty soon they''re masterminding a brilliant war of resistance to the foxes rumbling tummies.

For Little Mist, the snow leopard cub, the wonders of his world stretch far and wide. Guided and protected by his mother, Little Mist discovers the glistening snow, the mountain streams and the cloud forests. The world may look big to a little cub but one day, his mother tells him, he will be the king of the mountains. Safely curled up in his mother''s paws, Little Mist can''t wait for his journey to begin . . .

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day.Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist''s daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist''s niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home.Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

Jack is four and his little sister Lily is two, and their world will be utterly familiar to all small children. A new washing machine being delivered; choosing new shoes; making friends with a dog in the park; a new babysitter; helping in the kitchen; hiding something and forgetting where: all these themes and more are covered in the stories. Written and illustrated with the greatest charm, they are warm and comfortable in tone, with a gentle humour and appealing characters that children of Jack and Lily''s age will relate to. This is a lovely family book, reminiscent of Shirley Hughes''s bestselling Alfie and Annie Rose books. Angela McAllister writes out of her own experience as a mother of small children, and Phillida Gili illustrates each page with delightful colour pictures of the children, their toys and pets, and their small adventures indoors and outdoors.

An imaginative little girl and her mother come home from shopping to find a lion playing in their house, so they must stay--and play--outside until bedtime, when the lion must go home.

Join Rufus on an exciting Christmas adventure! Rufus is a terrible fidget, but when he plays hide and seek with his brothers and sisters, he manages to keep so quiet and still in his hiding place, that he falls asleep. And when he wakes up there''s a real surprise in store for him as he''s flying through the air...in Santa''s sleigh! When Santa realises what a special little fidget Rufus is he realises that, with Rufus'' help, he''ll be able to deliver the presents quicker than ever!

Three inventive chickens find an ingenious way to escape from the two foxes that intend to eat them.

A perfect introduction to the world''s greatest evolutionary biologist for all young explorers in a charming, fictional story illustrated in full colour, about an inquisitive boy who meets Charles Darwin and discovers a shared sense of wonder for the natural world. Antonio lives in the Galápagos Islands and wants to know everything about everything – he never stops asking questions! One day he meets a stranger called Mr Darwin who also asks a lot of questions. Antonio shows him the wildlife around the island, including the cactus trees and lizards and the tortoise eggs which have yet to hatch. In return Mr Darwin shows Antonio all the things he has collected on his travels, like his beetle collection. When the tortoises hatch, Antonio gives one to Mr Darwin as a present, so that he always remembers his visit to the Islands and his young friend.

A well-behaved boy learns to have a bit more fun when a new babysitter arrives.

Scurry is going to grow a sunflower for his mommy. But disaster strikes when his little brother, Scamp, eats the only sunflower seed! The pair set off in search for more and embark upon a very big adventure. A warm and sunny sibling tale about growing, giving, and sharing.

Charming story with beautiful art to reassure young readers about starting school When Digby goes to school for his second day he is beset with worries. He can''t remember where to line up, or hang his coat, and he thinks that no one will play with him. To reassure him his mother blows a dozen kisses into his pocket telling him that if he feels worried he should take a kiss from his pocket and imagine his Mother with him.

"Esta recopilación de 50 cuentos, fábulas, mitos y leyendas te hará viajar por todos los rincones del mundo y... ¡te pondrá los pelos de punta! ¿Qué le prometió una joven al malvado Rumpelstiltskin? ¿Qué poder tenía el espíritu de la casa de las canciones? ¿Quién fue la dama del lago? ¿Cuál es la historia de la calavera parlante?"--Amazon.com.

In verse. Ella, half-awake, half asleep floats off into magical dream worlds; she dives down to coral caves, rows on a boat downstream, but finally she falls asleep in her own bed at home.

Sir Cob and Sir Filbert battle over territory until each makes a discovery about sharing.