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Selected for the UKLA Book Awards Shortlist for 2025.Shortlisted for the Oscar’s Book Prize, 2024.From the creator of Barbara Throws a Wobbler - the ultimate story to chase (and laugh) your worries away‘A wise and comical look at anxiety and how to banish it ... With funny pictures and a guide to different kinds of worries, this is soothing for all ages’ - The TimesGeoffrey's got the jitters! It started last night when he was thinking about school - a funny, wiggly feeling in his tummy that grew and grew. But when Geoffrey's tummy jitters started talking to him - that's when he knew they were out of control. Geoffrey had to do something...Through a laugh-out-loud story and loveable character, Nadia Shireen shows how to understand and dispel anxieties, one jitter at a time.Selected as one of The Sunday Times Best Children's Book of the Year. Selected for Book Trust’s Great Book Guide 2024-2025

Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is. She has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control! But what if Barbara and her Wobbler can work together, so she can be cheerful again?Winner of the UKLA Award and shortlisted for the Oscar's Book Prize and the FCBG Children's Book Award, Barbara Throws A Wobbler is a brilliantly funny and sensitive way to understand and deal with tantrums. "These are the most brilliant, beautiful and silly picture-books out there at the moment. Little doorways of joy." Caitlin Moran"This book is AMAZING. It will be a modern classic!" - Richard Osman

'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Uh-oh!But luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission... Join Billy for a fairytale adventure with a twist.

Return to the forest where anything can happen. An unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!'Wind in the Willows (with added wind) for a new, wilder generation' – The TimesPerfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh. Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most importantly, dance skills, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series. PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce ‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.’ – Richard Osman ‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates ‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.' – The Bookseller 'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' – The Times 'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' – Rob Biddulph 'Like Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page.' – Caitlin Moran 'Fantastic.' – Lauren Laverne 'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'You’re in for a treat!' – Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways 'Utterly HILARIOUS' – Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz ‘Every page of the book zings with invention and joie de vivre’ – The Financial Times

Return to the forest where anything can happen. An unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh. Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most importantly, dance skills, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series. PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce ‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.’ – Richard Osman ‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates ‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.' – The Bookseller 'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' – The Times 'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' – Rob Biddulph 'Like Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page.' – Caitlin Moran 'Fantastic.' – Lauren Laverne 'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'You’re in for a treat!' – Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways 'Utterly HILARIOUS' – Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz ‘Every page of the book zings with invention and joie de vivre’ – The Financial Times

Return to Grimwood in the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Bunny vs Monkey and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he’s had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With characters new and old throwing their hats into the ring, who has what it takes, who has a hidden agenda, and who is simply in it for the parties? The only people who can decide the fate of Grimwood are . . . the residents of Grimwood. Oh no. Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fifth title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series.PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: ‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.’ – Richard Osman ‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates ‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Return to Grimwood in the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he’s had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With characters new and old throwing their hats into the ring, who has what it takes, who has a hidden agenda, and who is simply in it for the parties? The only people who can decide the fate of Grimwood are . . . the residents of Grimwood. Oh no. Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fifth title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series.PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: ‘Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.’ – Richard Osman ‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates ‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Perfect for fans of Mr Gum and The Animals of Farthing Wood, this hilarious, irreverent series from picture book superstar Nadia Shireen follows two urban foxes who escape to the wonderfully weird forest of Grimwood!

Venture back to Grimwood in the rip-roaring second book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling illustrated adventure-comedy series.

Venture back to Grimwood in the rip-roaring second book in Nadia Shireenâ??s bestselling illustrated adventure-comedy series.

Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series.

Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series.

Even hairy, scary monsters need friends This heartwarming tale of unlikely playmates features bright artwork and a sweet message from the author-illustrator of Hey, Presto and Good Little Wolf. Deep in the forest lives the biggest, hairiest, scariest yeti anyone has ever seen. And he is also the loneliest yeti around. Then one day...THUNK Someone lands on Yeti's head. And that someone isn't scared of Yeti at all. Could that someone be a friend? This fun story of fur, feathers, and friendship delights and inspires--a welcome reminder that friends can be found in even the most improbable places.

Foxes on the run A crabby cat out for revenge Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are being chased by Princess Buttons--the scariest street cat in the Big City. Running for their lives, the pair flees for Grimwood--a peaceful town in the countryside. The only problem? Grimwood is NOT as they expected. When Ted and Nancy arrive in Grimwood, instead of peace and quiet, they're met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits, and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, they must unite with the other animals of Grimwood in a mind-bending race against time Dynamically illustrated and narrated by a hilarious cockroach (and bus driver) named Eric Dynamite, this chapter book series is perfect for young readers who love animals and are looking for big laughs. A story of friendship, humor, and adventure, Grimwood will delight both children and adults.

Foxes on the run A crabby cat out for revenge Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are being chased by Princess Buttons--the scariest street cat in the Big City. Running for their lives, the pair flees for Grimwood--a peaceful town in the countryside. The only problem? Grimwood is NOT as they expected. When Ted and Nancy arrive in Grimwood, instead of peace and quiet, they're met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits, and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, they must unite with the other animals of Grimwood in a mind-bending race against time Dynamically illustrated and narrated by a hilarious cockroach (and bus driver) named Eric Dynamite, this chapter book series is perfect for young readers who love animals and are looking for big laughs. A story of friendship, humor, and adventure, Grimwoodwill delight both children and adults.