New Releases by Jane Clarke

Pumpkin the hamster is very excited to be joining Dr KittyCat''s stargazing outing. When he trips over, Peanut the mouse thinks it''s just because of the dark. But then Pumpkin can''t see the stars through the telescope, either. Perhaps Pumpkin needs a pair of glasses? It''s time for Dr KittyCat to investigate.

Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She''s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. We''ll be there in a whisker!All the little animals of Thistletown are having fun at Nutmeg''s birthday party. But when she starts to feel dizzy, the festivities have to stop. Luckily, Dr.KittyCat and Peanut are close at hand to help, so hopefully Nutmeg can have a happy birthday after all!Nutmeg has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn pink line art for a completely unique look.

Old MacDonald and his farm animal friends introduce the numerous vehicles that are on the farm, from bicycles and tractors to buses, boats, and airplanes.

Discover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler''s life, with lovable animal characters, and a playful rhyming text. Each story features a child and their very own baby animal. Cheeky little Monkey wants something to eat! How will she fill her rumbly tummy?

Feathers will fly if this feline vet can’t cure a baby duck’s stage fright in this delightful adventure from the author of Daisy the Kitten. We’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. All the little animals of Thistletown are putting on a show. Dr. KittyCat is on hand to make sure everyone stays safe. When Willow the duckling feels sick just before she’s supposed to go on stage, she’s worried she’ll miss her big moment. Dr. KittyCat must get quacking and figure out what’s wrong! Willow has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn orange line art for a completely unique look. Praise for Posy the Puppy “Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly “Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews

The animal kingdom’s first aid feline must solve a medical mystery at a baking competition in this pawtastic adventure from the author of Clover the Bunny. We’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. All the little animals in Thistletown are competing in a Bake-Off. Daisy the Kitten is determined to make the purr-fect cupcakes! When an injured paw slows her down, Daisy knows just who to call—Dr. KittyCat! Daisy has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn orange line art for a completely unique look. Praise for Posy the Puppy “Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly “Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews

The pets’ favorite vet must jump to it when a bunny is in distress and an outbreak of pawpox threatens Thistletown! From the author of Posy the Puppy. We’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. Clover the bunny and his friends are on their first camping trip. But when itchy spots appear on Clover’s paws, only Dr. KittyCat knows how to make him better. Clover has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn green line art for a completely unique look. Praise for Posy the Puppy “Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly “Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly We’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed. When a call comes in that Posy the puppy has hurt her leg at the Paws and Prizes field day, Dr. KittyCat rushes to the scene. Without Dr. KittyCat’s help, Posy will be disqualified! Posy has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn purple line art for a completely unique look. “Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews

First published in Great Britain in 2015.

"Little Croc''s been crunching, snip, snap, Snip! How will she clean her teeth?"-- Back cover.

Dr KittyCat is always ready with her furry first aid! In Daisy the Kitten the little animals are taking part in a bake-off when Daisy suddenly complains of a sore mouth and paws. Dr KittyCat and Peanut have to keep their cool to solve the problem of Daisy''s painful mouth and make her better so that she can put the finishing touches to her cupcakes and be in with a chance of winning the competition. ''We''ll be there in a whisker!'' This series follows the first-aid adventures of Dr KittyCat and Peanut the mouse, who''s always at her side. Each book is about a small furry patient who badly needs Dr KittyCat''s help. With fun and familiar contexts that children can relate to, lovable characters, and strong storylines around each medical emergency, the Dr KittyCat series has real appeal for children. There is just the right mix of compelling first-aid detail combined with a delightfully surreal furry world. The books share a unique visual identity - they are highly-illustrated in two colour, combining photo

Collins Big Cat readers and workbooks help children to learn how to read in English - accurately, fluently and with enjoyment. Contains the following Readers and Workbooks: · Bert''s Band (blue) · Robots (blue) · New from old: recycling plastic (blue) · The fantastic flying squirrel (blue) · The lonely penguin (blue) · Mole and the New Hole (blue)

"Jane Clarke is an exceptional nutritionist. She loves food and is a great cook!" Jamie Oliver Eating a good balanced diet is the single biggest contribution you can make to your own health and that of your family’s. Food is a truly empowering force and yet, sadly, many people are both ignorant of its benefits and scared and intimidated by its potential impact. This approachable and informative volume from Jane Clarke, takes us through the ages of our lives – Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Middle Age, Retirement and Old Age. Each section explains what is going on in the body, shares challenges and joys, informs us which foods are best, what to focus on in our diets and the beneficial effects we can expect. Bursting with vital information, sound advice and helpful tips, Good Food for Life is all you need to ensure you eat well, stay healthy and, most importantly, enjoy your food.

When Dan dips his net into a rock pool, he finds Nip. Will Dan successfully reunite Nip and Nip''s dad? This beautifully illustrated story is written by Jane Clarke. -Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 1A / Pink A, which offers emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations, and an interest level of Band 8 / Purple. -Text type: A humorous story -A story map on pages 14 to 15 enables children to recap the story and discuss each stage. -Curriculum links: Citizenship

Collins Big Cat readers and workbooks help children to learn how to read in English - accurately, fluently and with enjoyment. Contains the following Readers and Workbooks: · The Sneezles (white) · Fossils (white) · The Amazing Adventures of Batbird (lime) · Blood (lime) · The Monster Under the Bed (lime)

Little Knight and Little Dragon can''t wait to start school. But Little Knight goes to school in the day time and Little Dragon goes to school at night... An adorably sweet story in which these very different friends with very different experiences make sure they have time for each other. With an adventure, a feisty princess and a glorious sparkly night scene, this is a wonderful follow up to the hugely successful Knight Time.

David and Lucy have got a new dog from the Rescue Centre, but they don''t know what his name is. What they do know is that he''s ace at digging and he''s got a good nose for fossilized bones. In this humorous holiday adventure story, set on the Isle of Wight, David and Lucy are determined to find out if the bones their dog digs up are real dinosaur bones. Imagine if they''ve discovered a new kind of dinosaur! A dramatic storm and encounter with a local beachcomber eventually lead to the discovery of a complete dinosaur skeleton in the rock cliffs -- and the right name fortheir keen-nosed dog.

Dunkan Dabble won''t answer to his name as he believes he''s Batbird, a superhero that he and his friends watch on TV. Dunkan''s family and friends find him very difficult to live with as Batbird. He plays too roughly and insists on sleeping upside down. But Dunkan becomes a hero overnight by unwttingly saving his family from a prowling fox.

Shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2012 http://yearbook.managers.org.uk/the-commuters-read-shortlist Dealing with office politics, conflict and difficult people at work, without compromising your values and integrity, can be tricky. With case studies and examples, Savvy will help you understand colleagues'' behaviour and power dynamics at work, and learn how to negotiate them successfully. Practical and insightful, Savvy will enable you to master the necessary skills to deal with difficult situations. It includes step-by-step advice on how tobuild a network, develop the right mindset, handle conflict, manage your boss, influence others and deal with a bully. Savvy is the essential office survival guide that will help you to boost your career and ensure your professional success.

From a tango by a T. Rex to a line dance with Danny Ig, dinosaurs demonstrate their talents on Dancing with Dinosaurs, while the judges mysteriously disappear.

This fantastic rhyming romp is a magical mix of dinosaurs and dancing competitions. Each type of dinosaur has its own dance style, from tapping raptors to body popping triceratops. But why do the judges keep disappearing? The funky artwork is packed with crazy colours and deliciously funny outfits. Come on! Dance with the dinosaurs. You could be a winner. It''s tons of fun for everyone, until it''s time for ...

Zebra is longing for a cool drink at the water hole, but can he escape both Lion and Crocodile!. The Tiddlers series features fun stories with a word count of fewer than 50 words for children who are just starting to read. A word list at the beginning of the story allows for a quick check of the reader''s ability to read and understand words before reading, and a puzzle at the end of the story encourages rereading for pleasure.

From the time Gilbert the Great White Shark was a tiny pup, Raymond the Remora stuck to him like glue. But then one day, Gilbert wakes up to find that Raymond has gone . . . This touching tale about love and loss will warm the hearts of adults and children alike. "Tenderly told . . . A cosy and witty picture of shark life." Guardian

Eating a good balanced diet is the single biggest contribution you can make to your own health and that of your family’s. Food is a truly empowering force and yet, sadly, many people are both ignorant of its benefits and scared and intimidated of its potential impact. This approachable and informative volume from Jane Clarke, takes us through the ages of our lives – Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Middle Age, Retirement and Old Age. Each section explains what is going on in the body, shares challenges and joys, informs us which foods are best, what to focus on in our diets and the beneficial effects we can expect. Quick and simple ideas will help you or a member of your family feel better right now. As importantly as clinical expertise this book is about eating well, delicious and simple recipes that incorporate all of Jane’s good advice show that it is easy to love food, eat well and stay healthy. "Jane Clarke is an exceptional nutritionist. She loves food and is a great cook!" Jamie Oliver

Dare you visit Creaky Castle When the day becomes the night? Dare you find out what''s inside? Are you ready for a fright? Discover a host of spooky characters as you lift the flaps in each ghostly room of the Creaky Castle. There are skeletons in the cellar, werewolves in the shower, and a vampire hiding in the clothes chest. And they are all getting ready for some bone-shaking fun at the Creaky Castle party.

The Chameleons series presents appealing full colour chapter books for young children learning to read by themselves.