New Releases by Liz Pichon

Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an ''Activity Break''! Which should be fun. As long as I don''t get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . . . . Marcus Meldrew.

Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that''s nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he''s going to compete at my Sport''s Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we''re really ready for the school Talent Show.

Back to school, but it''s not all bad. We''re entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term''s going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia''s not invited to any of these. There''s only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she''s going to cook . . . uh oh!

No school for two whole weeks! (Yeah!) I can concentrate on good stuff like: band practice for DOGZOMBIES (with my mate Derek). Watching TV and eating caramel wafers. Excellent. Unfortunately a couple of small problems called the dentist and my big weirdo sister, Delia, seem to be getting in the way of my BRILLIANT plans . . .

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children''s Book Award, the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013 comes the third, highly illustrated, ebook in the Tom Gates series.

A BRILLIANT new TOM GATES book for World Book Day 2013 crammed with Tom''s stories and doodles. It''s BOOK WEEK in Oakfield school and EVERYONE is very excited. Including all the teachers, who are making costumes of their own. Mr Keen says there''s an EXCELLENT prize on offer for BEST costumes worn on BOOK DAY. So suddenly making a good costume is VITALLY important, but tricky and Delia''s not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that HE is a super hero and can''t understand why ''Super Marcus'' isn''t the best name.

Tom Gates, master of excuses, expert doodler and hilarious story writer is back -- and making the most of his holiday! No school for two whole weeks leaves Tom with tons of time for the important things in life. He can forget all about school and the irritating Marcus Meldrew, and save his energy for the good stuff! Stuff like: inventing new ways to annoy his sister Delia (so many); band practice for the Dogzombies (rock stars in the making!); watching TV and eating caramel wafers; eating caramel wafers and watching TV. Excellent. Of course, he still has to do his book report for Mr. Keen... Full of Tom''s honest, silly, laugh-out-loud funny scribbles and stories -- and a doodle-filled glossary to help Canadian kids make sense of British terms (what IS a caramel wafer, anyway?) -- this follow-up to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is guaranteed to have readers in stitches!

This is crammed with Tom''s stories and doodles. "It''s BOOK WEEK in Oakfield school and EVERYONE is very excited. Including all the teachers, who are making costumes of their own. Mr Keen says there''s an EXCELLENT prize on offer for BEST costumes worn on BOOK DAY. So suddenly making a good costume is VITALLY important, but tricky and Delia''s not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that HE is a super hero and can''t understand why ''Super Marcus'' isn''t the best name."

Tom''s looking forward to the Book Parade ... though he''s not sure about wearing a biscuit tin costume, Delia keeps laughing at him and Marcus Meldrew keeps going on and on about how good his costume is and how he''s going to win a price.

The top-selling U.K. series for middle-grade readers now crosses the pond Meet Tom Gates. When his teachers don''t have their beady eyes on him, he likes to draw pictures and write about stuff, like last summer''s worst camping vacation ever (five merits ), or how much he hates sitting next to nosy Marcus Meldrew, the most annoying boy at school. All Tom really wants is to score tickets to see the best band ever, Dude3, when they come to town, and to impress Amy Porter, who is very nice and smart (but is currently ignoring him). Tom''s teachers think he is easily distracted and "lacks focus," but that''s a bit harsh -- can he help it if his grumpy big sister, Delia, made him late for school (again), or that last night''s homework had to be sacrificed to stave off a vicious dog attack? Master of excuses, creative storyteller, and middle-school comedian extraordinaire, Tom Gates is guaranteed to get kids turning the pages -- and keep them laughing.

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader.

When Mr Troll threatens to eat the three Billy Goats Fluff for trip-trapping over his bridge too loudly, Mother Goat comes up with a fluffy plan to keep everyone happy

Cinderella may be beautiful but she is a miserable little madam When her Fairy Godfather makes her go to the ball, she is in a very bad temper. She stamps on the prince''s foot and eats all the food. But Cinderella is about to have a big surprise.

Penguins at the zoo have an exciting afternoon when one finds a camera left behind by a visitor.

Mother Pig has had enough of her three horrid little pigs, so she packs their bags and sends them on their way. The first two little pigs build their houses by stealing straw and pinching twigs. The third little pig is so lazy, he moves into a hen house Will the big, friendly wolf help them see the error of their ways?

Little Croc is no longer the baby of the family! In this hilarious sequel to the award-winning My Big Brother, Boris, Little Croc learns how to be a big brother himself! When Little Croc hears his Dad say, "soon we''ll hear the pitter patter of tiny little feet," he can only imagine that his wish for a brand new pet has come true. He didn''t expect a brand new baby sister! What''s a big brother to do? Once the egg has hatched and Doris is here, Little Croc realizes being a big brother is definitely not fun. Doris bites his snout, cries in the night and destroys his toys and prized guitar! Aunty Floris and Uncle Noris think she''s cute, but they don''t know how she really is, says Little Croc. In the end, big brother Boris steps in and Little Croc makes amends, finding out that Doris is pretty cool for a little sister.

Bill, a very bored dog who resists taking part in his busy owner''s many activities, has a major attitude change after his unexpected visit to a planet populated by bored aliens.

Fluffy and Scruffy were neighbours, but they were certainly NOT friends. Not, that is, until an army of mice drives them both to distraction, and they have to join forces to pit their wits against their rodent rivals.

A very ugly bug thinks that if she looks like her pretty friends, she will be more beautiful, so she makes herself a disguise. But now she''s even tastier looking to the birds. When something strange happens, the ugly bug learns that just being herself is the best defense. Full color.

Pat loves watching TV. He''s like to watch it all day, every day. But when he is found watching twenty-five TVs all at once, something has to be done. What will Pat do if he can''t watch TV?

Young children will love Miss Polly Had a Dolly. It''s great fun following the rhyme and doing all the actions alongside Miss Polly. Read the rhyme together and touch all the different textures. Then encourage your child to do the actions shown in the pictures.

These frisky felines know how to relax and have fun. But when some mischievous mutts come along and try to liven things up, the fur really starts to fly!