New Releases by SALLY GRINDLEY

Running away from rebels who attack their village, young Pascal and his friends struggle through numerous dangers before finding themselves enslaved on a cocoa plantation from which Pascal resolves to escape in order to find his family. Original.

A gorilla, a witch, a ghost, then a fierce scaly dragon hungry for his tea. Who will be next? Each time there''s a knock at the door, there''s a different monster, but each time they''re wearing the same tartan slippers. Of course, it''s just Dad, playing an hilarious bedtime game!

Someone keeps scaring the villagers by shouting BOO! But who? The Bear Detectives are on the case!

Father Christmas, a sickly Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, an elf who gets locked in the workshop, the story of the birth of Jesus . . . the list goes on in this wonderful volume of stories for young readers all about Christmas. Lavishly illustrated throughout by a plethora of brilliant artists, including Sue Hellard, Michael Foreman, Eleanor Taylor and Ian Beck.

The delightful story of Scruff, the under-appreciated talented, singing cat.

Nasty Captain Pepper orders his poor crew to help him find a pet. The crew try hippos, tigers, and monkeys, but will a very hungry snake be the perfect pirate pet?

A powerful story of two brothers surviving on their own on the streets of an Indian city. Written by Sally Grindley, winner of the Gold Nestle Book Prize.

16 favourite animal stories.

Figgy Twosocks, the fox, is curious. Just what is a friend for? Jefferson Bear helps her find the answer. Together they discover all of the special qualities that make up true friendship -- playing, sharing, helping -- and forgiving.

Dear D.J.,We saw my uncle Derek in a play at Christmas. He was so funny, Mum had tears rolling down her cheeks.Now I want to write a really funny play to make her laugh some more.Please, will you help me?Love from MaxAnd so continues Max1s funny correspondence with his favorite author, D.J. Lucas. As Max reveals his secrets and worries, a story about love, sharing, and growing up begins to emerge.Bravo, Max!will have fans cheering for Max all over again!

One day a rather unpleasant giant called Mouldylocks decides it is time for him to find a good wife. He comes across three cottages - inhabited by three Clares - Great Big Clare, Tiny Wee Clare and Medium-sized Clare. He puts each of them to the test in turn. He discards Big Clare and Little Clare but decides that Medium-sized Clare is just right. There''s a twist in the tale though, when Medium-sized Clare decides that Mouldylocks is not at all right for her.

D. J. Lucas es una autora famosa, y Max adora sus libros. Cuando Max decide que él también quiere escribir un libro, le envía una carta a D. J. para pedirle ayuda. Así comienza una divertida correspondencia entre Max y D. J. no sólo sobre libros e historias, sino acerca de la vida diaria de Max. Una historia conmovedora sobre la escritura, la amistad y ser pequeño. Tomado de: http://66.132.164.165/castillo/catalogo_d.asp?ID=55&cat=lij&menu=&tienser=1 .

Tom is not happy that his younger sister, Alice, is starting kindergarten at his school and doesn''t understand why he has to share his school with his annoying little sister.

Mungus is the perfect monster - he knows rude words and throws his food. but can he teach goody-goody Emily to be naughty too?

La escritora famosa D.J. y Max son amigos por correspondencia. Max quiere escribir una obra de teatro y pide a D.J. que lo ayude. D.J. siempre está lista para apoyarlo. Una novela sobre los cambios, la aceptación y la escritura.

This is a book to celebrate the rose-tinted reality of a grand-parents love.

Toc ! Toc ! Qui est là ? Tantôt un gorille, tantôt une sorcière, tantôt un fantôme, pour ne citer que ceux-là... tous plus menaçants les uns que les autres... Et si ce n''était qu''un jeu ? Qui oserait faire peur à une petite fille sur le point de se coucher ?

After her father''s death, Lu Si-Yan''s uncle sells her to a rich family who expect her to work as their servant until she is old enough to marry their son, but when she runs away things only get worse.

Grandfather Bear thinks his cubs are so wonderful, he cannot imagine them being naughty even though pictures show the little mischief-makers having a pillow fight, snatching jam from the kitchen, and sneaking outside while they''re supposed to be in bed. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

"A little girl skates for the first time, meeting Arctic animals in her imagination."

Captain Pepper''s demand that his three sailors find him an unusual pet has unexpected consequences.

Peter helps clean up the disaster when an oil tanker spills its cargo on his shoreline, but only time will truly heal the place.

Boris the vulture sulks because he doesn''t like the food his parents eat or the games his friends play, and even a cuddle from his mother gives him a reason to fuss.

Best animal friends Jefferson Bear and Figgy Twosocks discuss their friendship, spend some time apart, and experience forgiveness in this collection of three stories.

A magical collection of magical tales, chock-full of witches, princesses, princes, and fairies. Seven enchanting stories, set in such romantic faraway places as India, Egypt, Spain, and Japan, span the ages, taking in ancient folktales as well as contemporary offerings. Jewel-toned illustrations complement the works of such authors as Jane Yolen, Joan Aiken, and Vivian French.

For two little bear cubs, the idea of going outside is a scary one. Outside is big. Bigger even than their mum. But, as they soon discover, outside can be fun too. A short, easy to read text, with repetition and colourful illustrations.

All sorts of scary creatures knock on the door and ask to be let in but the door only opens for Daddy who comes in with hot chocolate ready to tell a story.