New Releases by Ross Collins

"We agree: This is a delightful holiday tale." --Kirkus Reviews Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it''s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, bunny. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .

A festive follow-up to There''s a Bear on My Chair and There''s a Mouse in My House Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it''s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

A fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn''t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up. Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what''s that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear''s HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016. Look for the sequel, There''s a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won''t leave! Can''t get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You, What Does an Anteater Eat?, and This is a Dog.

Uh-oh! An excitable (but very lovable) dog has found his way into this book of animals, and he will not let any of the other animals share the spotlight. Dogs are far more important, after all! And when the other animals get angry, this dog comes up with a cunning plan to outwit them.

"¡Pobre Ratón! Un oso se ha sentado en su silla favorita, y los dos no caben. Ratón emplea todo tipo de tácticas para echar al molesto Oso, pero no funciona nada. Cuando Ratón se marcha, Oso se levanta y se va a casa. Pero ¿qué es eso? ¿Hay un ratón en casa de Oso?"--Provided by publisher.

"The silliness should have little listeners asking for repeat readings." —Kirkus Reviews Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled, and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Whatever will Anteater do? It isn''t until the ants all run for their lives that Anteater remembers what he should be eating . . . and it’s not what you think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

Siem krijgt telkens nachtmerries als hij kaas eet voor het slapengaan. Hij besluit om achter het geheim te komen van zijn ''kaasmerries''. AVI-E5. Vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

When a platypus wanders into a zoo one day, the animals want to know why he should be allowed to join them.

Bursting with joy and adventure, this brand new story from picture book star Ross Collins is a celebration of all the colour in our lives. Emmy and Jeff live in a black and white world. But suddenly, the week has started with a splash of yellow and each new day brings a new colour into Emmy and Jeff''s lives. Join them as they explore all the colours in the rainbow! An appealing and evocative introduction to colour for young children. Part of Barrington Stoke''s picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.

Quando foi levado para a Academia dos Germes, Popó ficou muito triste. Ele não queria ser como os outros germes, que se divertiam transmitindo doenças. Um dia, porém, foi obrigado a infectar Mirtes. Mas, em vez de fazer a menina ficar doente, Popó expulsou os outros germes que queriam instalar-se no corpo dela. Vitoriosos, os componentes do Sistema Imunológico convidaram Popó a se alojar em Mirtes, e ele ensinou tudo sobre germes aos novos companheiros. Desde então, a garota ficou conhecida como a menina que nunca fica doente.

What do you do when a ghostly elephant won’t leave you alone? When a phantom elephant turns up uninvited and starts getting a little girl into trouble, she has no idea how to make him go away. But her grandmother happens to have a menagerie of phantom pets herself, so she knows just who to go to for help—the shopkeeper at Spectral & Son. He gives her a box. . . . Does it hold the solution?

"This book gives a great insight into the art of kicking and catching of a Rugby League ball. Whether you are a beginner or a First Grade player, these easy, well put together drills will improve your basic understanding of kicking and catching. These skills have become increasingly more important in the modern game of Rugby League."--Graham Murray"I have worked with Ross over the past two NRL seasons and there is no doubt his expertise in the area of kicking and catching has improved our team. He has a critical eye for detail and has designed practice routines for individual players with great results."--Neil Henry

In Coldpole everyone loves to receive a hellojar. Just open the lid to hear its frozen message news good wishes or simply hello Kiko sets sail for an adventure in this warm hearted polar story. A beautifully illustrated picture hardcover storybook perfect for everyone to share.

Whenever there''s a pong, poo or puddle that can''t be explained, Norman and Ringo are the hounds that take the blame. Determined to exploit their status for profit, Blamehound Inc. is soon in business and small dogs the world over are admitting responsibility for accidents, eruptions and even the occasional war.

Green grannies. Hungry pies in the toilet. Cats with sixteen eyes. Why does cheese give Hal such bad dreams? Hal and his fat dog Rufus must take on the most evil cows on earth to find out.

Mum has just one thing to tell Harvey on Doodleday - no drawing allowed But surely one little fly won''t hurt? Not until Harvey''s fly comes to life and starts to wreck the kitchen, that is What can Harvey draw that will catch it? A spider, of course. But the spider proves to be even more trouble.

The Pires are cursed with new neighbors. Things were just fine on Nostfer Avenue until the Wolfsons arrived. There seems to be no end to the new family''s strange rituals. They stay up all day long, lock their windows at night, and bathe—in sunshine. What''s a nice vampire family to do? Ross Collins has created an ironic, laugh-out-loud story that invites you to think about accepting others—perhaps your neighbors are less different than you think.