Most Popular Books by Ross Collins

Takes a light look at parental incompetence. 4-8 yrs.

Alvie eats soup. That''s it. No swapping, no sampling. Just soup. Alvie''s parents are at their wits'' end. And then it gets worse. Granny Francesca, Alvie''s famous gourmet granny is coming to town. She''s a chef extraordinaire! What will she think? What will she say? The boy only eats soup?! This visit could be the icing on the...minestrone! Until Alvie discovers that his gourmet granny is more like him than his parents realise...

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.

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.

Little Monster is discovering opposites - from hot and cold to young and old, from good and bad to happy and sad. Join him as he explores his surroundings! A perfect board book for babies learning all about their world.

Little Monster is learning to count by watching the world around him - noticing apples in the tree, planes in the sky, balloon floating by, to name but a few! Join the fun in this wonderful little board book, perfect for babies learning all about their world.

BUG BATTLE: Josh and Danny have fallen foul of Petty''s SWITCH serum and have been turned into a spider and stag beetle! Will they stay out of trouble long enough for the potion to wear off?MAKE SOME NOISE: In their latest madcap mission, Max and Ben meet a brand-new Gargoyle friend in the most unexpected of places - the library!

Explains the origin and usage of numbers throughout world history, and describes the basic principles of calendars, measurement, and economics.

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.

Ben and his dog Belly live by the sea, and the sea is doing strange things. Ben and Belly set sail in their little boat, braving the rough seas until they find a hole, right in the middle of the sea.

"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

Little Monster is concerned about leaving his parents behind when he grows up to be an explorer in outer space.