Most Popular Books by Martin Waddell

Charlie always finds unorthodox ways of completing the tasks Farmer Oldboots gives him to do, from getting mud out of the bottom of the well to driving the wagon home from the fair.

A little girl chronicles the hardships encountered during her family''s journey west by wagon train.

Most pigs don''t swim, or so it''s said. But on this hot summer day, the pig on Neligan''s farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure the heat no longer--Splash!--this sweltering pig takes a dive, throwing the entire farm into an uproar. Full color.

Katy Mouse teaches her younger brother, Tiny, the names of some of the things they see, including a boot, a snail, and a pheasant, when they go to the wheat field to play games.

Ronald the lamb is bored by being "cute and cuddly" and goes looking for new adventures, but when he strays from the flock and meets the "Big Bad Wolf" his life changes drastically.

While Mum puts the new baby to bed, Rosie talks about her babies, a cuddly bear and rabbit - but what she really wants is her mum''s attention!

Every night Daisy has a different dream until December 24, when her dream of Christmas comes true.

The pig''s in the pond! The pig''s in the pond! At Neligan''s farm the pig''s in the pond! Neligan''s pig knows that pigs don''t swim. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, she just has to take a dive—and she''s not the only one at Neligan''s farm who''s sweltering!

Alice''s friends offer her suggestions for improving the picture she is painting, with unexpected results.

With full colour illustrations by Charlotte Voake, a picture book in which Amy, along with her brother, gets up to all sorts of trouble when she goes to stay with Gran.

Greedy Guzzley Bear steals honey from three cubs, but Mummy Bear comes to the rescue.

Little Bear wants to go exploring deep in the woods. Luckily, Big Bear is always there to look on, encourage him, and help!

A mouse''s search for someone with whom he can play introduces him to a variety of animal sounds, not all of which suit him very well.

Kidnapped by amateur thieves and taken to a remote shed, Suzie Quinn makes a brave effort to escape.

Six simple and colourful stories - perfect for early reading. Read about Milly Bean, Jungle Queen: snakes, bears, tigers, lions... she''s not scared of nuffink! Or Herbie Monkey, up his tree dropping nuts onto Granpa. Can''t catch me up my tree! calls Herbic Monkey. But Granpa knows better! Two stripy socks, three torn tickets, four freckled frogs... how many things are in my pocket? Count them and see! Meet my dog; a loud-barker, a tail-wagger, a cat-chaser - he''s all these things and more! Or Joe at the Cup Final, with only minutes to go; United are losing, so - give it to Joe! Written and illustrated by a superb combination of well-established and up-and-coming names in the children''s book world, the simple words, funny stories and colourful pictures make these books ideal for children learning to read.

Little Bear does a good job of climbing rocks, bouncing on a tree branch, and crossing a stream, but Big Bear is always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

As a mouse family prepares to celebrate Christmas, its youngest member asks his oldest sister for a special favor.

A celebrated picture book is brought to life as a Mini Pop-Up Classic. When Mummy Bear comes out to play with her baby bears, she finds three small snow bears instead. They don''t look like her baby bears - but they love to play just the same games! Three little bears, a game of snowballs and hot toast by an open fire are the magical ingredients brought together in this wonderful family tale. This timeless and well-loved story is exquisitely brought to life in a special Mini Pop-Up Classic edition, making it the perfect gift book to treasure, time and time again.

Now available in a convenient, affordable, adorably miniature book-in-a-greeting card format, these complete, full-color bear stories each come with a space for a personal message from the sender and an envelope for gift-giving. Full color.

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When Harriet hides a circus horse in the closet at school, its nocturnal wanderings start a rumor that the building is haunted.

There''s a terrible storm at Cold Creek and the river floods, destroying everything in its path.

A dog and a rabbit become great friends.

Entertaining reads for children of high reading ability, average maturity and interest level at KS1 Two Brown Bears: Flying Bears and Harriet Bear Explores Harriet Bear is a very clever bear. In Flying Bears, she makes a flying machine with Joe Bear. In Harriet Bear Explores, Harriet and Joe go exploring and get lost. They must find their way home.

After night falls and their owner is asleep, three toy animals decide to go to the park and play.

When Little Bear is frightened by the noises he hears while walking in the snowy woods, his friend Big Bear reassures him.