New Releases by Debi Gliori

One dragon looking for an egg + one lonely egg in need of a mommy = one delightfully perfect adoptive family. In this heartwarming story, a dragon in need of an egg finds an abandoned egg in need of a mommy. It seems like the perfect fit, but when that egg hatches, the little baby doesn''t look like all the other dragons. In fact, he looks a lot like a penguin! Of course, his mommy loves him no matter what. But the other young dragons aren''t so sure. Little do they know that their feathered friend''s differences will save the day! Sometimes things happen for a reason . . . and some families are just meant to be together.

_______________ ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent _______________ Mr Wolf is revealed to be not quite so big and bad as you might imagine in this charming picture book, from the author of the bestselling No Matter What. What''s the time, Mr Wolf? It''s story time with Debi Gliori! Accompany Mr Wolf as he goes about his daily routine from breakfast to bedtime - and get to know the real Mr Wolf! Little ones will enjoy recognising familiar faces from a plethora of nursery rhymes, including Little Red Riding Hood (masquerading as the post girl), three cheeky little pigs (who make prank calls), a cat who''s a dab hand at the fiddle, plus four and twenty blackbirds . . . An enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time. The stunning artwork reveals something new with every reading and the many fabulous details will keep you turning the pages again and again. _______________ Brilliantly read by Emilia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Debi Gliori''s delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children''s books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island''s ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now become world famous. Young children will love this counting book in which the Tobermory Cat wakes up hungry and explores the town in search of something to eat.

When dragons cut down too many trees, blow out too much hot air, and do other environmental damage, the future looks grim, but other animals advise them on how to mend their ways and save the planet.

Eu sou um bebe raposo muito malvado. Por isso, ninguém quer estar ao melado - disse o bebe raposo. Mas isso não e verdade, e a mamãe raposa esta determinada a prova-lo. Um livro encantador que fala sobre o grande amor entre mãe e filho

Tudo em Pepê era pequeno, menos a lista de coisas das quais ele tinha medo. Ela era ENORME! Mas então, uma noite em que Pepê se encontrou sozinho na floresta escura, ele descobriu que a Coisa Mais Assustadora de Todas não era tão assustadora quanto ele imaginava. Uma linda e encorajadora história sobre um pequeno coelho com uma grande imaginação.

NOMINATED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL _______________ ''Gently introduces pre-schoolers to global warming ... It ends with the reassuring hope that we can change and make our world better'' - National Geographic ''Delightfully illustrated'' - The Sunday Telegraph _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a cautionary tale for readers young and old about the use and misuse of the planet - featuring dragons! The world is populated by some beastly dragons who care nothing for how much they pollute the oceans, chop down the trees, gobble up all the food and use everything up without stopping to think. Those dragons need to wake up to what they are doing to their world before it is too late ... An energy-filled picture book that addresses concerns about the environment in the most child-centric and delightful way possible. _______________ ''Tackles global warming for pre-schoolers: no easy task but beautifully done as an allegory of wasteful dragons who heat the world by breathing fire'' - Sunday Express magazine Brilliantly read by Emilia Fox. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

_______________ Cuddle up and share in the charms and delights of this irresistible bedtime story, from the author of the bestselling No Matter What. Story-time will be eagerly anticipated when you read this wonderful lullaby picture book, populated with a rich cast of animals, from rabbits and bears to owls and seals, as every parent and child prepares for a safe night''s sleep. With boundless energy, the text takes a ride through a night-time of possibilities as stormy weather assails the characters. Each fearful moment is calmly laid aside with warm cuddles and sweet caresses of reassurance. Combining soothing text that gently addresses bedtime fears with adorable art that will be familiar to Debi''s many fans, this picture book is sure to become a firm family favourite along with hot milk and bedtime kisses. _______________ ''A perfect bedtime story that is as good as her bestseller No Matter What ... Delightful!'' - The Bookseller _______________

A tale about worries and fears familiar to all pre-school readers, by bestselling author and illustrator Debi Gliori

It''s a rainy spring-time, coming up to Witch Baby Daisy''s second birthday. Her nursery class are putting on a musical performance, helped by the older children, including big sister Lily. Meanwhile Mum is trying to potty train Daisy, unaware that as soon as she succeeds, Daisy will be reclaimed by the witches who live on the hill, who''ve only been waiting for their little protegee to be out of nappies before they take her ''home''. Happily, Daisy is so rubbish at toilet training that Lily persuades Mum to drop the idea, and the day is saved! The concert is a great success, despite Daisy turning Lily''s bagpipes into a spider, and the witches are distracted by spells for romance. Another charming, brilliantly plotted and gorgeously illustrated gem of a book by this outstandingly talented author/illustrator.

Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she''s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she''s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof...

The hugely popular Mr Bear is back - and it''s his birthday! But poor Mr Bear, Mrs Bear has been far too busy to bake him one of her special cakes and he hasn''t received even a single birthday card. Just as begins to think that this could be his worst birthday ever, Mr Bear''s friends rally round to give him a party he''ll never forget.

Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she''s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she''s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof... The sisters have now settled into their new home and so it''s time for Lily to start at her new school. Can she survive being the new girl? Will Daisy be a help or a hindrance...?

Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she''s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she''s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof... The sisters have just moved to a new neighbourhood, and their mum wants them to make friends. She decides to throw a party and send Lily and Daisy out to deliver the invitations. They meet some odd characters along the way... Will the party be a big success or will Daisy''s magic mean things are even more chaotic than normal?

Help Mr Bear find Baby Bear in this irresistiby simple and sturdy lift-the-flap book that''s perfect for sharing with young children.

After a vacation in Italy, the Strega-Borgia clan arrives home to a shocking discovery: their faithful butler Latch lying comatose on the front doorstep, reeking faintly of sulphur. Horrified and troubled, Titus and Pandora suspect this may be an omen of bad fortune, but both are soon distracted by their own problems. Only Nanny McLachlan realizes the truth: Whatever it was that came for Latch is coming back. And when it does, will she alone be strong enough to protect the family?

Debi Gliori presenta una selecció de les seves millor històries, plenes de màgia i de tendresa. Cinc preciosos contes creats per ser llegits i explicats amb els més petits perquè aprenguin el significat de l''amistat, l''esperança.

The Strega-Borgias make one last stand to defend their home against invaders who seek the Chronostone--and one little baby who may not be what he appears.

"How can someone so small make so much noise?" wonders Mr Bear. Mr and Mrs Bear and their woodland friends try everything, but nothing, it seems, will quieten the baby - until her big sister has an idea. Every parent will smile at Mr Bear''s familiar predicament, told in this tender story illustrated with warm, glowing artwork. Created by award-winning Debi Gliori, the lovable Mr Bear and his family have delighted children for over ten years. Full of warmth and everyday domestic humour, each Mr Bear book captures the essence of family life and is a classic to be treasured and read time and time again.

It is a wild and windy night in the forest, and Mr Bear is snug and warm indoors - until his woodland friends need help, and Mr Bear sets out through the storm to rescue them. But will he find the smallest, missing bunny in time?

It''s holiday time for Mr Bear and his family as they set off for a lovely few days camping. Map reading, tent erecting, burnt cooking and a terrifying monster ensure that the Bear family struggle home - in need of another holiday to recover!

This is an epic tale of a final battle between good and evil. The Strega-Borgias are in deep fear for their lives! The forces of evil are converging on StregaSchloss - demons, the Mafia, a changeling with a nasty bite - and the wild and weird Strega-Borgias must gather together their allies to fight back. But there are just a few too many distractions, with Damp, the toddler-witch missing in action and a house full of wolves and bickering teenagers getting in the way. Can the family keep it together - even when they''re scattered over time and place?

When their beloved nanny disappears and their father is imprisoned for her alleged murder, Titus, Pandora, and Damp become increasingly gloomy until mysterious signs and messages that may help them resolve their terrible dilemma begin to appear around their Scottish castle home.

When she wakes up early one morning, Willa questions her big brother about what it will be like to be a grown up.

When the Strega-Borgias return from holiday to find that their faithful family retainer, Latch, has collapsed from unknown causes, it is only the start of their problems. Signora Strega-Borgia is feeling very peaky in the mornings, Titus is trying to save the world and Pandora has an embarrassing crush on the new butler (to say nothing of the fact that a demon is trying to invade StregaSchloss). Only Ffup the dragon is truly happy, due to her forthcoming marriage to the Loch Ness Monster. A fantastically epic plot, culminating in Flora McLachlan making the ultimate sacrifice, which will have committed fans and newcomers turning the pages late into the night.

The Strega-Borgia children are still reeling from the shock of their nanny''s disappearance at the end of DEEP TROUBLE. Without Flora to tend to them the kids are growing up fast. Indeed, Titus is in the throes of a deeply embarrassing and magically accelerated puberty, while all around the usual chaos reigns. Baby Damp is learning to fly under the tutelage of a bat called Vesper, Ffup, the dragon is struggling with the Atkins diet and Tarantella, the tarantula, is trying to teach her daughters the rudiments of mascara. So far, so StregaSchloss, but add in an arrest for murder, a demon intent on revenge and a suicidal deep-frozen ancestor and you have a recipe that could only be cooked up in a Gliori-cauldron.