Most Popular Books by Ian Whybrow

This baby lion is ready to go. He wants to find his friends and say hello. From the hungry baby giraffe to the baby elephant playing in the mud, toddlers will love saying hello to all the animals and joining in with the noises in this fun savannah story. With simple rhyming text from Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book, and warm, expressive illustrations from Ed Eaves, Say Hello to the Baby Animals is a charming story and a favourite of parents and children alike.

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 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 Harry hears that Mr Oakley has been robbed by a nasty crook, he hopes that he and his friends - Jack, Charlie and Siri - can solve the crime. And after a night-time visit from a grateful Spinosaurus, Harry discovers that he now has a whole pocketful of back-up . . .

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 ...?

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.

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!

When Father Christmas sets off to deliver the presents, poor Bear is left behind in the workshop! How will he make it to Tom''s house in time for Christmas morning? Lift the flaps to find out as he chases Santa''s sleigh through icy seas and snowy forests, all the way from the North Pole to Tom''s cozy bedroom. This fun board book features a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details. The Christmas Bear is a Christmas book with a difference--and there''s a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun! Read other Tom and Bear books: The Bedtime Bear and The Tickle Book.

KER-POOM! Tom swerves his bike, narrowly avoids a tree, and crashes into a silver spacecraft. Hang on, a SPACECRAFT? Next to the spacecraft is Wayne, who looks just exactly like that footballer on the telly, except for being bright blue. Tom couldn''t be talking to an ... ALIEN, could he? Ian Whybrow''s BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK''s best-loved authors - collect all sixteen!

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!

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!

Henry''s mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad''s got worse problems at work. If he doesn''t win the charity go-kart race, he might lose his job! There''s trouble ahead, that''s for sure. But nobody reckons on a mystery boy racer who turns up at the track. He''s got a surprise in store for everyone ... 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.

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!

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.

An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird. When Harry is chosen to be class football captain, he''s worried that his team will be rubbish during the football competition. Luckily, Mr Oakley and the dinosaurs are there to help! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird''s best-selling series. For over thirty five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Harry and the Dinosaurs United is a Level 4 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to read independently.

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

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!

A wonderful rhyming picture book full of cuddly winter animals!Take a trip to the north pole and join the little husky as he scampers off on the snow and ice to say hello to all his animal friends. Meet a polar bear, a snowy owl and a cute little seal too! Toddlers will love to join in calling out the animals'' noises as they turn the pages of this beautiful book and discover the winter wonderland inside.The satisfying rhyming text by Ian Whybrow, author of the bestselling The Tickle Book, and the cuddly animals, beautifully illustrated by Ed Eaves, make Say Hello to the Snowy Animals the perfect present for young children and a book to be enjoyed all year round.

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.

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.

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!

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 . . .

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''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!

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.

Bitesize, the little raccoon, has a painful splinter in his paw and hides under the bed, where his friends eventually find him.

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.

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

Follow one small bear on his wacky way to bed.

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.

The Wolf family has got no food, so Little Wolf and Smellybreff are sent to get a piggy for supper. But piggies prove extremely hard to catch and it is getting late...What will the wolf cubs take home to eat?

BABY BOOKS. Look out - there''s a Ticklemonster about! And he''s off to tickle all his animal friends, from the pigs on the farm to penguins at the zoo. Join Tom and Bear as they follow him on his adventures, but watch out - you might get tickled too! This fun board book features a laugh-out-loud text by Ian Whybrow that is full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios, and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. Bursting with funny details, The Tickle Book is a bedtime book with a difference - and there''s a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun!. Ages 0+