Best Selling Books by Ian Whybrow

hi ludo dont be sad im your friend This was my first text message to the boy. Not bad, was it? Not for a hamster. Ludo says I''m a genius, but I know he is as well. We have something else in common, too ... we both want to escape, and to explore the Outside. Just two problems. His parents ... and the cat. Ian Whybrow''s BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK''s best-loved authors - collect all sixteen!

Harry thinks he''s too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they have other ideas. He looked after them when he was little and now they''re determined to stick by him . . . for life. And Harry is not the only one who''s got a lot bigger! When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry soon finds that he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. It only takes a rub with his finger to call up some MONSTER-sized muscle! When a big snow storm blocks the roads, the residents of Huntingdon village are trapped. Harry and his friends - Jack, Charlie and Siri - want to deliver emergency supplies. But it would take the strength of a triceratops or the enormous bulk of an apatosaurus to help them . . .

Join the baby tyrannosaurus rex as he meets lots of other dinosaurs in this prehistoric adventure. From the hungry diplodocus to the powerful triceratops, toddlers will love saying hello to all their favourite dinosaurs and joining in with the noises. With simple rhyming text from Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book, and bright, expressive illustrations from Tim Warnes, Say Hello to the Dinosaurs! is a fun-filled introduction to the world of dinosaurs, perfect for reading together. Enjoy the other books in the Say Hello series: Say Hello to the Snowy Animals, Say Hello to the Animals and Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals.

From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books. Nicholas only wanted to take a little peek. After all, Aunty Boots'' cauldron was making a very strange sound. But as soon as he moves the lid ... AH-WISHOO! Aunty''s spell goes straight up his nose. Now all his wishes come true! No one, not even the villainous Baron Grimace is safe ... especially when Nicholas sneezes!

Ben''s in trouble again! The local gamekeeper''s on the warpath. And who does he blame but Sniff, Ben''s faithful dog! It sounds like a quest for the Knights of the Brown Table. After all, they can''t let all that knightly training go to waste ... From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books.

Thomas can''t work out what goes on in the tiny minds of his toddler twin sisters. They sing all the time but never get the words right. They think cats enjoy being dressed up as fairies. But who else can Thomas turn to when they all get locked out of the house? Besides, it''s a brilliant idea to pop them through the cat-flap and tell them to look for the keys. Isn''t it ...?

When Rollo rescues a girl called Rory from life with her wicked uncle and aunts, little does he realise what he''s taking on. Before long he''s teaching her to row, making her a wooden pirate''s leg and cruising the river in search of hidden treasures. But with pirate Black Jack and his crew on their tail, Rollo and Rory must keep their wits about them to survive ... Ian Whybrow''s BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK''s best-loved authors - collect all sixteen!

Raymond is Alan''s new step-dad. He doesn''t know much about Alan, like what football team he supports. In fact, he doesn''t know much at all. So he''s in for a real surprise, because Alan has super-powers. But dare he share his secret? From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books.

From football to go karting, and real heroes and aliens, Books for Boys are packed with high action, adventure and humour, ideal for turning reluctant boy readers into lifelong bookworms. Ideal for fans of HARRY AND THE DINOSAURS who are ready to move on to chapter books. Do you know everything there is to know about Robin Hood and his Merry Men? Well, think again! Before they were famous, battling the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham, this famous band of heroes were normal boys with normal names. So how did they come to be called Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John? Well, it''s quite a story, and certainly not one for the faint-hearted!

Help the Christmas Bear find his way from Santa''s workshop to Tom''s house in time for Christmas morning, in this fun sticker activity book, based on the bestselling festive favourite, The Christmas Bear by Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler. Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, The Christmas Bear Sticker Book is perfect for cosy winter evenings, car journeys or as a stocking filler - a great gift for any child.

Little Wolf gets a job at Weekly Wolf magazine dispensing advice in response to readers'' letters, such as a skunk who wonders if she should change her perfume. Original.

Harry thinks he''s too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he''s wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . . When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle! In this adventure, Harry and his friends are kayaking when they discover someone is stealing rare birds'' eggs. But there''s a SURPRISE in store for the thief!

Jack Lewis is short. REALLY short. So short, in fact, that Mr Bullock, the St Saviours football coach, doesn''t want him on the team. But when Mr Willis discovers Jack''s ''footballing brain'' ... and Jack''s mum steps in with a few tips ... it looks like the School Cup may be just the beginning!

A brand new adventure for Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs - this time involving saving animals! On a trip to the safari park, Harry and his dinosaurs are horrified to discover that some animals are in danger of becoming extinct. Harry wants to help save them but Sam says he''s too small and won''t be able to do anything that will make a difference. But Harry is desperate to do something and gets to work making some posters for the window. He takes them off to a local shop who won''t put them up because they''re too small to be seen - but when Harry goes back the week after, his posters have been made into cards and are selling like hot cakes! He quickly discovers that it doesn''t matter how small you are - you can be a tiny as a tick on a turtle''s tail and still make a big difference!

The meerkats are back in the hilarious Awesome Animals series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.

Jake Treasure loves football - and so would his dad, if he wasn''t working all the time. When Jake and his dog go into the woods in search of their football, a lucky shot by Jake changes everything. But can a cranky parrot and his ghostly owner rescue the town''s football club, and make things right for Jake ... both on and off the pitch? Ian Whybrow''s BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK''s best-loved authors - collect them all!

Harry thinks he''s too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he''s wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . . When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle! Dangerous dogs are worrying sheep near where Harry lives. He calls on Charlie, Siri and Jack to help investigate. But it''s going to take a rather special FLYING friend to save the day!

The first animal in the hilarious Awesome Animals series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. The third Meerkat Madness book in the hilarious Awesome Animals series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.

This uplifting story about a big sister who welcomes her new sibling into her family makes an ideal baby gift or for preschoolers who are expecting a new baby brother or sister. Full-color illustrations.

It''s night-time and Cat is going to say goodnight to all her animal friends. Meet a dog, a barn owl and even some fluffy little rabbits. Toddlers will love joining in with all the animal noises in this delightful story – perfect for reading at bedtime! With simple rhyming text by Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book and The Bedtime Bear, and lots of cuddly animals, beautifully illustrated by Ed Eaves, Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals! is favourite with both parents and children. Enjoy more books in the Say Hello series: Say Hello to the Snowy Animals! and Say Hello to the Animals!

Look out! There''s a Ticklemonster about! Pull the tabs, lift the flaps and discover how very tickly a book can be.

Rhyming text invites readers to find the animals, machines, and buildings of Faraway Farm in this kid-friendly picture book. Bright cut-paper illustrations make the search especially fun.

Lonely Miss Lollipop buys a truck which quickly fills with animals in this rhyming tale that introduces counting.

Harry''s robot has to go to the robot hospital to get fixed. So Nan and Harry decide to make their own robot while he''s being mended. Then when Nan has to go into hospital (to get mended as well), Harry knows exactly what to do to help her get better!

Here comes Harry with his bucketful of dinosaurs in this specially produced book just for World Book Day 2006! Anyone who loves books as much as Harry loves his dinosaurs will enjoy this one. Join in the singsong story about Harry''s adventures and learn all the dinosaurs'' names before tucking up in bed with them all at the end.

Follow one small bear on his wacky way to bed.

Sammy finds toy dinosaurs in the attic that come to life when he names each one.

Little Joe stays on his aunt''s farm and learns to overcome his fears of the animals and of being away from home. Full-color illustrations.

Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs are going on holiday to Australia and can''t wait. But everything is very different down under. There are lots of new sights, sounds and experiences and, without Nan there to comfort them, Harry AND Tyrannosaurus begin to feel a bit homesick. Luckily, a surprise gift makes all the difference and they soon all have a raaah-tastic time!

Harry has been made captain of his class football team. With the school football competition just around the corner, can Harry and his friends - raaahed on by their loyal mascotauruses - play like a real team and win their big match?