Puffin The Baby's Catalogue Ahlberg Allan, Ahlberg Janet

A wonderful rhyming story to read aloud, "Kicking A Ball" will not disappoint fans of Allan Ahlberg. First written as a poem, the little boy in the story has been brought to life perfectly by artist Sebastien Braun. Every parent will be able to immediately relate to the simple joy felt by a boy simply kicking a ball, and how there is nothing else quite like it • The incomparable Allan Ahlberg takes us on a journey from childhood to fatherhood full of humour, warmth, friendship... and football

This witty collection of school poems by Allan Ahlberg, has a cover refresh for a whole new generation of school children to take to its heart. It is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone - from never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrels, making-up, excuses and 'Please, Sir, it isn't fair', Please Mrs Butler accurately portrays everyday primary school life • Fritz Wegner's line drawings beautifully complement the hilarious and poignant verses

"All he does is dig holes - and bark!" • "Woof!" Barks the dog • When The Big Skeleton and The Little Skeleton become fed up with The Dog Skeleton they decide to swap him at the pet shop! • They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside • What do you think it will be?

Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton and Dog Skeleton are taking a spooky ride on the ghost train • Where they encounter monster collectors, ghostly train drivers and something even more terrifying! • Despite being set by the dark dark sea, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as • What goes ha ha bonk? • A man laughing his head off • and • What goes 99 bonk? • A centipede with a wooden leg • and • What goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt? • A bad golfer • and lots more besides! • This is an all-time classic favourite joke book for all the family to enjoy • Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children's writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman

The third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don't call her BUG!) • "Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series" - The Week Junior • "Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure, cheery joy" - Sophie Anderson • There's an exciting addition to the Upton Green family (and it's not whatever Mr Paws has left on the living room carpet...) • But getting a new little sister isn't nearly as straightforward as Billie expects. Why are there so many rules? It's been weeks and weeks, and she still hasn't been able to hold the baby up at Show & Tell • Luckily, the school musical is in full swing, giving Billie the perfect distraction. She just needs to watch out for Painy Janey, who has her eyes on the main part and doesn't care what gets in her way

A classic Happy Families story written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz • Mrs Lather is getting quite worked up in her laundry. She hates washing socks, she hates washing vests, she really doesn't much like washing trousers or dresses either. But her job gets rather more difficult when her customers start bringing in more unusual washing loads • The 'Happy Families' series is designed for use at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg

Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg • Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. Peepo! A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy! • Here's a little baby • One, two, three • Standing in his cot • What does he see? • Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come

Burglar Bill is an entertaining picture book by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo! • Who's that creeping down the street? Who's that climbing up the wall? Who's that coming through the window? Who's that? ... It's Burglar Bill • Burglar Bill lives all by himself in a tall house full of stolen property. Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things • But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed! • The Janet and Allan Ahlberg classic is the perfect bedtime story for all little readers everywhere

Puffin Classics bring together the very best children's stories for a whole new generation. In this sequel to FIVE CHILDREN AND IT, the magical adventures of siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother continue • It's startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space which, magic being what it is, rarely turn out as they were meant

A beautiful brand new cased board book version of this classic picture book by the iconic Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as the Three Bears, Mother Hubbard and Tom Thumb, and encourages children to participate and to find the characters hidden in the pictures. The text, with its strong rhyme and rhythm, is perfect to read aloud to very young children, while the game of 'I Spy' keeps children enthralled