New Releases by Peter Bently

The sheep on the hillside were munching away, much as they always did, day after day, when suddenly something went . . . ZOOM overhead! "Let''s go and see what it is!" they all said. And so begins a ripping, round-the-world adventure as the magnificent sheep take to skies in their spiffing, yellow flying machine...

Cedric Thatchbottom can’t wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud – a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn’t all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master. In Book 3 of the Knightmare series, a wealthy princess is visiting the kingdom in search of a husband, and Sir Percy has a plot up his sleeve to see off the other potential suitors. As usual, Cedric has a key part to play in his master''s plan. Ugh! Dressing up as a maiden in silk bloomers wasn’t quite what he had in mind when he signed up to be a squire. A hilarious new series following the misadventures of a trainee knight. Packed with comical characters, battles, puns and poo, these books are irresistible to young readers aged six to eight years.

When Simon the squirrel''s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset''s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . .

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! Beaver and Dumper Truck are busy moving heavy loads for the new town hall. But it starts to rain, the river bank starts to overflow. Can Beaver and Dumper truck stop the river from overflowing and save the town from flooding?Busy Wheels SeriesIt''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colorful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done! Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children to understand what makes up the machines and will help familiarize them with vehicle vocabulary and noises. Busy Wheels Series includes:Fire Truck is Flashing (978-1-60992-228-3) Digger to the Rescue (978-1-60992-229-0) Tractor Saves the Day (978-1-60992-230-6) Race Car is Roaring (978-1-60992-231-3) Police Car is Chasing (978-1-60992-436-2) Dumper Truck Dash! (978-1-60992-437-9) Ambulance in Action! (978-1-60992-439-3) Monster Truck Mountain Rescue! (978-1-60992-438-6)

Is it an eagle? Is it a plane? No - it''s Underpants Wonderpants to the rescue again! He swoops in with a pantachute for a queen in distress, puts out a fire with his super-pant-scoop ... But that''s not the end of his super-pants day. The aliens are heading toward Earth! Read along to find out if Wonderpants'' Underpants Power can save the world in this laugh-out-loud rhyme to share by author Peter Bently!Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the world and a global leader in innovative digital books for children in many languages. Welcome to the world of Parragon!

Koen is de koning. Hij vecht met zijn vriendjes tegen een draak. Maar is Koen net zo dapper als het donker wordt? Prentenboek met zachtgekleurde illustraties en tekst op rijm. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Do you leave food on your plate at mealtimes? If you do, beware, it could lead to all sorts of trouble . . . The dad in this book has a penchant for leftover food - even the bits that are soggy and chewed! He eats EVERYTHING - unfinished sandwiches, cold soggy fries, unwanted broccoli, half eaten pies! But when, one day, he accidentally guzzles the cat''s Puss-Pep-Up Powder, strange things start to happen . . .

Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they''d choose for themselves

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! Mouse and Monster Truck are driving home after a race, but the road is closed. A climber is stuck on the mountain but no one can reach her! Monster Truck to the rescue! It''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done. The Busy Wheels series includes: Ambulance in Action: 9781781710937 Digger to the Rescue: 9781848358201 Dumper Truck Dash: 9781781710913 Fire Engine is Flashing: 9781848358195 Monster Truck Moutain Rescue: 9781781710920 Police Car on Patrol: 9781781710906 Racing Car is Roaring: 9781848358225 Tractor Saves the Day: 9781848358218

It''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom in this colourful vehicle adventure. There are sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children to understand what makes up the machines and will help familiarise them with vehicle vocabulary and noises.

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! Someone is stealing famous paintings, but who is it, and where are they hiding them? Join the cats in a Police Car chase to catch the sneaky thief! It''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done. The Busy Wheels series includes: Ambulance in Action: 9781781710937 Digger to the Rescue: 9781848358201 Dumper Truck Dash: 9781781710913 Fire Engine is Flashing: 9781848358195 Monster Truck Moutain Rescue: 9781781710920 Police Car on Patrol: 9781781710906 Racing Car is Roaring: 9781848358225 Tractor Saves the Day: 9781848358218

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! A call comes in to the ambulance station. It''s an emergency! Ambulance and the meerkat crew spring into action and hurry to the accident... It''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done. Ambulance in Action: 9781781710937 Digger to the Rescue: 9781848358201 Dumper Truck Dash: 9781781710913 Fire Engine is Flashing: 9781848358195 Monster Truck Moutain Rescue: 9781781710920 Police Car on Patrol: 9781781710906 Racing Car is Roaring: 9781848358225 Tractor Saves the Day: 9781848358218

Le roi Jules et ses chevaliers, Léo et Gaspard, ont passé un jour entier à tenir en respect de terribles dragons. Mais, horreur, le soir venu, des géants kidnappeurs arrivent pour mettre les chevaliers au lit l’un après l’autre...

The day has arrived for the Dogs'' Summer Ball. It''s so high class that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the frivolity something unexpected happens and the dogs have to make a hasty exit...with or without the correct bottom!

Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere.

Disaster strikes when the lead in the school play, Snow Fright and the Seven Dwarfs, loses her voice on the morning of the play. But Lee, Bella and Billy concoct a plan to save the day . . . and encounter Miss Gargoyle''s mystery guest!

Ogden the Ogre was worried one night. His jim-jams had grown far too short and too tight. The people said, "Jim-jams too tight and too short? Overweight ogres should take up a sport." But finding the perfect sport for a big, bumbling ogre isn''t that easy, as everyone soon finds out! Another infectiously funny picture book from the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011.

A confident wolf named Lou Pine is in for a surprise when he disguises himself and tries to outwit the "dumb" sheep.

We all know how it is when we cook. We make a mess. But at St.Orlok’s School for young vampires - that mess can become magical mayhem! This book is the perfect recipe for belly laughs with your favourite characters.

Say Please, Little Bear is a wonderful book that shows the importance of sharing and taking turns.

Brave King Jack and his faithful knights, Sir Zack and baby Casper, spend all day fighting fierce dragons and terrible beasts in their homemade fort. But night is falling, bedtime is looming, and playtime is nearly over. When Sir Zack and Caspar are taken inside for bed, King Jack - alone on his throne - finds himself feeling a bit less brave . . . especially when he hears a thing approaching, a thing with four legs. A fantasy adventure and comforting bedtime tale in one. With Helen Oxenbury''s spare, expressive illustrations, this classic in the making is perfect for imaginative preschoolers everywhere, and certainly for fans of There''s a Nightmare in my Closet and Where the Wild Things Are. From the Board edition.

Leo and his best friends Billy and Bella are on the St. Orlok''s casketball team. They''re all getting ready for the big game against the Chaney Street Werewolves. But when the other team arrives, it seems that some of them aren''t planning on playing fair. Lee needs a new plan - fast! Will he managed to foil the cheats before the final whistle?

lee and his best friends Billy and Bella head off on a class trip to the County Fair. But when they arrive, there are some very strange characters hanging around. Could they have anything to do with all the robberies in town? The vampire friends decide that it''s up to them to get to the bottom of this.

Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach the mean, greedy shark a lesson he’ll never forget? With atmospheric underwater scenes and a terrifically toothy villain, this captivating rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud. Tremendously funny – with a biting twist!

This series of wildlife stories combines photos with bright graphic images. The result is bright, engaging photo story books.

A highly original series of wildlife stories combining fantastic photos with bright graphic images – the result is bright, engaging photo storybooks.Brand-new animal picture story seriesAttractive blend of wildlife photos and artworkAmusing stories by popular children''s authorIdeal for small hands