New Releases by Peter Bently

A hilarious rhyming retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Princess and the Pea, with a modern twist! “There''s something I heard in a very old tale – a test you can do that will work without fail. Under her mattress I''ll slip a small pea. A princess who''s perfect will feel it, you see.” Prince Fred decides it''s time he got married – to a genuine proper perfect princess. His best friend, Prince Zac, warns him that such a bride might be hard to find . . . Enter Princess Ardwenna, who turns up at the palace to ask for shelter from the storm. Prince Fred can''t believe she''s a real princess – she''s not fussy or proud AT ALL – so Ardwenna decides to play a trick on Fred, involving one little pea and a whole pile of mattresses! But Prince Fred might not need a princess after all. Perhaps his own handsome prince has been there all along . . . This irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s classic fable defies traditional fairy tale conventions. With a pitch perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, it is an unmissable treat.

Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it''s time to show everyone how useful her stink can be! Multi-award-winning author Peter Bently teams up with illustrator Laurie Stansfield to teach us not to judge a skunk by its stink!

The animals were in a funk. The poop was EVERYWHERE. It stuck to paw and claw and trunk, To tail and horn and hair. Dung beetles love to chew on other animals'' tasty poo. But when the monkeys make fun of them for having such a stinky lunch, the beetles decide to munch elsewhere. What the monkeys didn''t realise is that without the beetles, there''s no one to clean up their business. And so, the pile of poo grew and grew and GREW. In this hilarious picture book, Peter Bently imagines what might happen if dung beetles stopped doing their job and shows children that every creature is important to our environment, even those that are small and smelly.

A frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at Halloween and beyond! Where do werewolves get their greens? Where do banshees buy their beans? Where do ogres get supplies of tasty ear-and-eyeball pies? Welcome to the Spookermarket, where ghouls and frights shop by night. But when a mischievous genie escapes to cause chaos in the supermarket aisles, can everybody work together to outwit this troublesome customer? A laugh-out-loud adventure from award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator Steph Laberis.

"Charmingly silly...features bouncy, rhyming text that will enchant readers." —Kirkus Reviews An octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village’s children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back?

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.

A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat''s point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series. I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be. I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap! Join one cheeky little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing . . . Being head of the house is a full-time job! With a hilarious rhyming text and warm, funny illustrations, I am Cat is the perfect book for cat lovers of all ages. Just right for reading together, young children will love spotting all the little details and joining in with the rhythmic words. Also look out for I Am Dog!

Fred the Giant''s off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine . . . you''d be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium!

Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog''s head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story! I am Dog. Dog is me. I like walkies. I like tree. I like rolls in foxy pong. Foxy pong is nice and strong! A day in the life of a dog... told from the dog''s point of view. Follow one cheeky little dog, as it sniffs, rolls and races through a fun-filled day. There are sticks to fetch, ducks to chase, tasty treats to chomp... and of course, cuddles! I Am Dog is the perfect book for dog lovers of all ages. Created by Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.

King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third had SO many clothes it was simply absurd ... So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won''t end up looking red-cheeked ... ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s classic fable ''The Emperor''s New Clothes'' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with special music and sound effects.

The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Pum Ping. She''s starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn''t be a problem though, as everyone knows princesses don''t fart... A new laugh-out-loud new text from Peter Bently, author of Meet the Parents and Dustbin Dad.

Dad started the engine. It made two loud sneezes - CHITTY! CHITTY! - and two small explosions - BANG! BANG! - and thundered into life! Join Jemima and Jeremy on a madcap adventure in the world''s most famous flying car! A stunningly illustrated picture-book retelling of Ian Fleming''s timeless classic - a must for every child''s bookshelf! Stunning illustrations throughout bring this classic tale to life for the youngest of fans. Retold by the much-loved children''s author Peter Bently and beautifully illustrated by Steve Antony, the creator of Mr Panda.

Daisy lacks confidence in her abilities. But when a landslide blocks the road, Daisy must put her skills to the test.

Dylan tries to be a good dump truck, but he gets distracted easily! When there''s an accident at the academy, can he focus on saving the day?

Tess thinks she can do anything! But when she takes a shortcut across a muddy field, will she remember to drive slowly and steadily?

Fergus is ready to learn how to be a fire engine, but is he ready to face a real emergency on his first day?

Se pare că toată lumea a uitat că azi e ziua Bursucului și se pregătește să participe la ceaiul organizat de hermină în pădure. Însă pe el nu l-a invitat nimeni... O poveste despre prietenie și magia zilelor de sărbătoare petrecute alături de cei dragi

Dodie Smith’s classic tale adapted into a playful and stylish new picture book Dalmatians Pongo and Missis live in London with their beloved owners. When Missis finds out she’s going to have puppies, they’re all thrilled! But, Missis doesn’t just have one puppy . . . or two . . . or three . . . she has fifteen! When the puppies go missing, Pongo and Missis know that there’s only one woman who can be behind the dognapping: the notorious Cruella de Vil. They strike out across the city and—with a little help from the street dogs of London—rescue their pups and many, many more from a terrible fate.

Meet Dylan the dump truck—Whizzy Wheels Academy''s latest recruit! Follow him as he learns all about his role as a construction vehicle and what his job entails. This sweet story explores Dylan''s journey of discovery as he learns all about himself and his capabilities. Join Dylan as he overcomes a challenge and learns a valuable lesson in this delightful picture book, part of a fun new board book series for vehicle-mad preschoolers. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story on a favourite topic, this board book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination, and supports emotional intelligence.

Meet Daisy the digger—Whizzy Wheels Academy''s latest recruit! Follow her as she learns all about her role as a construction vehicle and what her job entails. This sweet story explores Daisy''s journey of discovery as she learns all about herself and her capabilities. Join Daisy as she overcomes a challenge and learns a valuable lesson in this delightful picture book, part of a fun new board book series for vehicle-mad preschoolers. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story on a favourite topic, this board book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination, and supports emotional intelligence.

The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Par Ping. She''s starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn''t be a problem though, as everyone knows princesses don''t pump... A new laugh-out-loud new text from Peter Bently, author of Meet the Parents and Dustbin Dad.

Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently, teams up with the creator of Little Wombat, Charles Fuge, for this heartwarming story. It''s a big day for Bramble - it''s his birthday! The only trouble is, his woodland friends seem to have forgotten all about it! It''s beginning to look like poor Bramble will have to celebrate all alone - but perhaps there''s a special surprise in store for him after all... Other titles in the series: A Home Full of Friends A Home on the River

Sur la plage, trois enfants jouent aux pirates. Heu, pardon ! Trois marins courageux, Jules, Léo et Gaspard, construisent un fier galion et partent à l''aventure, prêts à braver l''ouragan et à affronter l''ennemi. Levons l''ancre ! A nous le butin !

Într-o zi, animalele din pădure descoperă că nu curge apa. Și nici nu e de mirare – râul a secat! Bursucul pleacă să afle de ce și pe drum își face un nou prieten. O poveste fermecătoare despre generozitate și grija față de ceilalți.

Digger! Fire Engine! Monster Truck! Tractor! Can the busy vehicles save the day? It''s time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom and zoom! This action-packed activity book is crammed full of things to find, amazing vehicles to colour in, and games and puzzles to entertain - perfect for rainy days! Each adventure story is followed by fun activities, to engage and delight your young vehicle-lover. From rescue vehicles to monster trucks, the activities use plots and themes from within the stories, encouraging reluctant readers to engage with the text and find out what happens next!