Best Selling Books by Nicholas Allan

Never before have the facts of life been presented in such an accessible—or novel—way. Our hero is Willy, a little sperm who lives inside Mr. Browne with 300 million friends. Every day Willy practices for the Great Swimming Race. And when the day arrives, he swims faster than his 300 million friends to win the prize—a marvelous egg. Then something wonderful happens, and eventually Mr. and Mrs. Browne have a baby girl who has the same winning smile as Willy and who grows up to be a great swimmer. Hilariously funny, warm, and endearing, this is a picture book that appeals on different levels to both children and grown-ups. “Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan’s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan’s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement.” —The Guardian (UK)

It''s a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! Will they be her ''at home'' knickers - adorned with corgis - or her ''garden party'' knickers, or perhaps her woolly Balmoral ones...? Both children and adults will love this very special and endearing insight into a child''s imagination, from the best-selling author-illustrator of Father Christmas Needs A Wee and Jesus'' Christmas Party. Recently, the Queen visited a nursery in Norfolk and enjoyed a display based on the book: "...just to make it special, there was one element that was not quite so traditional: pants. These were not just any pants, either. They were the Queen''s Knickers, and at Dersingham Infant and Nursery School, in Norfolk, they were put on special display in honour of their royal visitor" ~ Valentine Low, The Times

A special new enlarged edition of the bestselling Christmas story told from the point of view of the grumpy innkeeper. When a night of angels, shepherds and bright stars keeps him from his sleep, is there anything that will cheer him up?

"At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realizes that he''s forgotten to do something rather important - AND he really, really, really needs a wee ..."--Back cover.

A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen''s Knickers, Nicholas Allan. It''s time for the prince to use his potty, so it''s off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties! But it''s hard work finding the perfect potty for the job ... especially when disaster strikes. Can the Royal Baby find his own solution? Praise for The Royal Nappy: "Lots of fun" The Sun

Aunt Edna has created a no-nonsense nanny android to make sure Billy and Alfie don''t have any fun. But then Alfie discovers how to override Auntie Anne-Droid''s programming and nothing can stop them eating all the Cheeki Choko Cherry Cakes they like ... until the real aunt Edna is kidnapped!

"The world is a finite body, and therefore has finite power." John Philoponus is remembered for using this Aristotelian premise to break ranks with Aristotle and argue that the world is not everlasting. This investigation reconsiders Philoponus’s arguments from finite power, and then explores the aftermath of this line of thinking in the works of three lesser-known Arabic intellectuals active in the generation before Avicenna (d. 1037): Abū l-Ḫayr Ibn Suwār (d. after 1017), Abū al-Ḥasan al-ʿĀmirī (d. 992), and Abū Sahl al-Masīḥī (d. after 1025). Each engaged with this dictum in unique and novel ways, and in so doing anticipated a number of central features of Avicenna’s writings. The history of this argument is of crucial importance for understanding the evolution of natural philosophy and metaphysics in this formative period, away from tedious and simplistic arguments about creation and towards a more robust modal ontology based on intrinsic and extrinsic necessity.

Father Christmas is back, and this time he''s had three helping of sprouts! As he tries to deliver the presents, his tummy rumbles, gurgles and groans, but Father Christmas knows he must keep it in - he doesn''t want to wake anyone up! Will he come up TRUMPS?

Meet the Royal Baby and of course, Nanny, who looks after the Royal Baby and the all-important Royal Nappy Cabinet! A funny, warm look at the royal nappy through history - from Henry VIII to the present day and a very special new arrival... Find out where the royal nappies are made, the different kinds for every occasion (parachuting nappies say, or shiny nappies for palace floors - whee!), and what happens when the royal nappies... run out!

Jeffrey''s Aunt Julia is so house-proud that she won''t let him do anything, so he has no friends. Then he finds a thick yellow goo in his great-grandfather''s cabinet which makes things come alive. When Aunt Julia forces him to pour it down the lavatory, that in turn comes alive, and eats her.

Fat fairy is not allowed to collect milk teeth, gets her first chance when she finds a brand new coin. For over 5''s.

Originally published: London: Hutchinson, 2006.

When super-neat Aunt Julia throws Jeffrey''s magic potion down the toilet, the toilet, much to Jeffrey''s delight, comes alive and terrorizes the neighborhood.

A picture book which tells the story of Diana, Princess of Wales, from childhood pleasures to marriage to the heir to the throne, high-profile involvement in charity work, and the many problems of adult life and fame.

After a hermit living on a desert island drives off an annoying bird, the results are unexpected.

Lily''s beloved dog Dill is off to heaven, and as they wait for the angels, Lily and Dill argue about what heaven is like, remember their lives together, and say good-bye.

HILLTOP HOSPITAL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR MATTHEWS A new killjoy doctor comes to Hilltop with a very different regime in mind; no disorder, no fun and definitely NO birthday celebrations! So when he discovers that the teds have been out to buy balloons for Dr Matthew''s party rathen than cough medicine - he''s furious! Luckily, Nurse Kitty comes to the rescue and Dr Matthews party goes with a bang!

In this riotous rhyme from Nicholas Allan, the queue for the loo gets very long indeed, as a series of multi-coloured animals impatiently join! Count, spot colours, spot animals, and all join in to find out who''s in the loo...

"First published in Great Britain by Hutchinson, an imprint of Random House Children''s Publishers UK"--Title page verso.

Babette and Bill are joined by a ribbon of hearts. They are always together through thick and thin. But when Babette falls ill, the two friends are parted and they are both broken hearted. Until they discover that even when they can''t see the ribbon of hearts it is always there pulling them together. Warm, poignant and funny, this book is a wonderful celebration of friendship. A sensitive and beautifully told story written in association with the International Children''s Heart Foundation that will touch anyone affected by illness. The mission of the International Children''s Heart Foundation is to bring the skills, technology and knowledge to diagnose and care for children with congenital heart disease to developing countries. ''Endlessly inventive, Nicholas Allan knows just what appeals to young children.'' Parents in Touch

It''s time for Polly to open her pet shop. The first customer of the day isMax the Magician, but which pet will he choose? The friendly-looking croc, the cheeky chimp, the smiley fishie, or the white rabbit? Next comesCowgirl Kate. Is she after a porky piglet, a slithering snake, a handsome white horse, or a wise brown owl? After Kate,Pirate Petestomps in. Polly offers him a great big green octopus, a teeny little mouse, a rainbow -feathered parrot and a cat - what do you think he will do? The last customer of the day isPrincess Pam. Will she choose a cuddly brown bear, a beautiful white bird, or a slimy frog? See whether you can guess and then lift the flaps to find out whether you''re right!

A big sister is horrified when she can''t fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice. There follows a wonderful romp through history and fairyland, as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom can be useful. Father Christmas needs one for crash landings and, if you are a queen, a big bum is vital to keep you comfy while sitting on your throne . . . Once again Nicholas Allan combines laugh-out-loud humour with real insight that cannot fail to raise a smile.

Jesus worked hard to make the world beautiful. He performed miracles, told fabulous stories - all for free - and generally spent his time spreading joy and light around the world. A tiring business, as Jesus had to admit when, one day, he had trouble getting out of bed. And worse - the miracles start to go wrong! But help is at hand. ''Take the day off, Jesus, '' said the doctor. ''Relax. Have some fun!'' So Jesus had some fun - but was it worth it? Dad, as usual, has the answer!

This rip-roaring, read-aloud delight follows a giant''s toilet roll as it goes on a crazy journey through town, leaving havoc in its wake. What will the townsfolk do with all the enormous sheets of paper? They could build a paper plane, or make 100s of pairs of pants. But will there be any paper left for the giant in his time of need?

From the creator of The Queenâe(tm)s Knickers comes a hilarious and charming look at what makes each dad different, and why dads are the very best! This dad can''t sing like a pop star or cook like a chef...but, he can help with tricky homework, tell amazing bedtime stories and give the best piggybacks! Find out what else makes dads the best in this special celebration of fathers everywhere! Both children and adults will love this hilarious insight into the special relationship between father and child.

HILLTOP HOSPITAL - HEART TROUBLE it''s St Valentine''s Day at Hilltop and hearts are pounding and pulses racing! Nurse Kitty sends a valentine card to Dr Matthews, but he''s asked Sally out on a dinner date, oh, and there''s that little problem of the cowardly lion who needs a heart transplant! Will there be heartache at Hilltop, or will it all end happily ever after?

Teenage novel about sex, personality and growing up

It''s Easter at Hilltop. Alberta the Ostrich is nervously waiting for her first egg to hatch, but then it goes missing Nurse Bunny has given Dily''s bouncing baby bunnies, chocolate eggs, and they''re about to roll them. Has Alberta''s egg got mixed up with the chocolate ones?