Diana Hendry

In search of the perfect holly with shiny berries to decorate his Christmas tree, Little Mouse begins to make his way home. Suddenly soft white flakes begin falling all around him. "The sky is coming undone " fears Little Mouse. As he hurries home to tell Big Mouse his imagination overwhelms him. First, he sees a "strange creature" waving its arms at him as he passes the water. Then when he turns around he sees that an invisible monster is leaving footprints right behind him Finally, after running circles Little Mouse arrives home only to find a giant "white monster" in front of the door. When Big Mouse finds Little Mouse outside he reassures him that the sky is not coming undone, but that it is snowing; after explaining away lIttle Mouse's fears, he shows Little Mouse that snow makes for a magical Christmas indeed.

When Little Mouse can't sleep because of all the noises he hears outside, it's Big Mouse to the rescue The soft padded covers make for a cozy, comfy bedtime read with little ones. Little Mouse can't sleep. He can hear huffing and puffing outside the house. Something is tapping on the window, and there's someone calling "Hoo-hoo Hoo-hoo " out there, too Little Mouse asks if he can sleep in Big Mouse's bed. But Big Mouse is determined that Little Mouse should sleep in his own bed. Can Big Mouse help Little Mouse with his fears or will they both be up all night long trying to get to sleep? The soft padded covers make for a cozy, comfy bedtime read with little ones.

Everyone knows that little sisters can be a handful. But this little sister is more - she's a zoo-ful ! A fresh and funny picture book from much-loved author Diana Hendry.This little sister is a monkey, a bear, a camel, a penguin, a crocodile... Her big brother just wishes she'd be a little girl now and again. After all, you can't cuddle a crocodile...A wonderful imaginative romp from an award-winning author and bestselling illustrator.Read more about Diana Hendry at dianahendry.co.uk

When Henry finds a strange baby hidden among the flowers in Aunt Agatha's garden, it looks like another adventure is in store - especially when little Sweetheart sprouts antennae!

Big Mouse is digging in the garden. "Come and help me, Little Mouse," he calls. But Little Mouse is too busy to help. He is dreaming something up. It involves daisies, lots of clover, and three snowy white feathers. What can it be, and will Big Mouse like it? Perfect for fans of The Very Noisy Night and The Very Snowy Christmas.

A charming story which captures the true spirit of Christmas and a must for every Christmas library!It’s Christmas Eve, and the house in Exeter Street is full to bursting! There’s a guest in every nook and cranny from top to bottom – and even a baby sleeping in the kitchen sink! Will Father Christmas be able to find them all? This gorgeously illustrated and atmospheric picture book about a house packed full of guests perfectly captures the sense of excitement and sharing that goes with this very special time of year.

When the story opens, Megan who is a foster mother, has two children in her charge: Anna a 12 year old who is, 'rather given to magical thinking' and Raymond who is 10 and never speaks to anyone.

It's the night before Christmas and Big Mouse and Little Mouse are putting up decorations. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but finds big white flakes falling from the sky. "Goodness me!" he cries. "The sky is coming undone!" And as Little Mouse's world is covered in snow he discovers strange things all around him... A board book edition of the hugely popular The Very Snowy Christmas by Diana Hendry (The Very Noisy Night) and illustrated by Jane Chapman (Bear Snores On and The Little White Owl). The chunky pages are easy for little fingers to turn and hard-wearing enough to be read again and again. A lovey wintry Christmas tale that would make a fantastic Christmas present or a lovely story to share in the build up to Christmas Day.

Desperate for Natalieââ?¬â?¢s friendship and respect, Lizzie soon discovers a side of the town ââ?¬â?? and of herself ââ?¬â?? that she had never imagined. As the girls grow closer, Natalie and her strange, eerie brother, Philip, reveal a shocking secret.

On the first night, Henry can't sleep a wink for the spooky moaning noises coming from somewhere within the house - and on discovering a hidden room with a ghostly secret, he knows he has to solve the mystery that the house - and the village - has been hiding for years. It's time to enlist the help of the extraordinary Harvey Angell .

There's a mysterious, magical new lodger at gloomy 131 Ballantyre Road: Harvey Angell, whose bright beaming, thousand-watt smile can somehow cheer the most miserable people - even cross, penny-pinching Aunt Agatha! Henry's determined to find out Harvey Angell's marvellous secret .

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It is a hot sunny day, and Little Mouse is busy 'dreaming up something'. The 'dream' involves a daisy chain, some clover and three snowy white feathers. What can the dream be, and will Big Mouse like it?

It's the night before Christmas. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but finds big white flakes falling from the sky. "Goodness me." he cries. "The sky is coming undone." And as Little Mouse's world is covered in snow he discovers strange things all around him.

When Mrs Mungo's pasta machine suddenly starts working all by itself, Mrs Mungo is surrounded by oodles and oodles of noodles. Soon she is tucked up tight in a noodle sleeping bag and the noodles have taken over the house and the streets! Can Lily and Ben save their mum and stop the flood of noodles?

Little Mouse feels scared when he's in bed. "Can I come into your bed?" he asks Big Mouse. But, Big Mouse is determined that Little Mouse should sleep alone.

It's the night before Christmas and Big Mouse and Little Mouse are putting up decorations. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but finds big white flakes falling from the sky. As Little Mouse's world is covered in snow he discovers strange things all around him.

It's the night before Christmas and Big Mouse and Little Mouse are putting up decorations. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but finds big white flakes falling from the sky. As Little Mouse's world is covered in snow he discovers strange things all around him.