Kes Gray

From the author of the bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heart-warming lift-the-flap picture book about two best friends, who just happen to be giraffes. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who is... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must figure out how to rescue her friend, but despite her best efforts, Torla remains resolutely stuck.How will Smorla get her out?! Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla, and a BIG surprise, this book is packed with uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages. Beyond the laughs, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others as Smorla works tirelessly to save her friend Torla from a tricky situation. This lovable series will get children thinking about the world around them in a fun and engaging way. This is the second book in a laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright and witty illustrations from award-winning artist Chris Jevons. Designed in a unique, narrowed portrait format to emphasise the giraffes' height and the hole's depth, this playful picture book includes four gatefolds, offering a special and interactive reading experience that actively engages children. At times whimsical and at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows Torla and Smorla on their extraordinary adventures. Their love and trust take their unlikely friendship to exciting new heights.

Find joy in the everyday with this glorious and light-hearted picture book which asks even more questions than children do! From Kes Gray, author of the multi-million copy selling Oi Frog and Friends series.The Quiet Bench in the playground is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. It's a place to listen, think, and ask yourself questions such as . . .What are thoughts made of? Where does the air stop being invisible and turn into blue sky? Can the wind blow in two different directions at once? So next time you see someone sitting quietly, why not join them? Because there's always room for one more friend on the Quiet Bench.This mindful picture book from award-winning duo, Kes Gray and Nila Aye (People Need People) is the perfect book to encourage children - and adults - to slow down and start noticing the world around them.

From the author of bestselling Oi Frog comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who's... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must find a way to rescue her friend... but despite her efforts, Torla stays resolutely stuck. How best to get her out? Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla, and a BIG surprise, this book is full of uproarious deadpan humor that will have kids and grownups giggling as they turn the pages. As well as being a very amusing read, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla out of a tricky situation. This loveable series will get children thinking about the world around them. This is the second book in a laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, humorous drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons. With a stand-out, narrowed portrait format to emphasise the height of the giraffes and the depth of the hole, this playful picture book includes four gatefolds, creating a special and interactive reading experience that children will be actively involved in. At times whimsical, at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.

A mouse in a house. We've all been there. It's a relatable tale. But this time, it's different... this mouse stops at nothing. She's even nibbled this book Her first course was my skirting boardYou know the shapes mice makeI thought one hole was all she'd do.But that was my mistake.She waited till I'd gone to bedAnd then without me knowingShe made another mousey holeAnd then just kept on going.This is a riotous rhyming picture book that builds and builds, growing ever more outrageous, in a genuinely hilarious building of momentum that will have readers laughing out loud.

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series!According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . .Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?And Triceratops didn't sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Guaranteed to get little dinosaurs-fans giggling.Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!Praise for Oi Frog:'An absolute treat.' Daily Mail'Hilarious.' Guardian'The most outstanding children's book.' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2

Prepare for a laugh-out-loud adventure with A Mouse Just Ate My House! the latest tail from the multi-million copy bestselling children’s author Kes Gray. Mice eat cheese, right? Not this mouse! Our mischievous little nuisance is so hungry she will stop at nothing until she’s full up. She’s even taken a big bite out of this very book - just look at the missing piece and all the little nibble marks! In this hilarious story, a hungry little mouse simply cannot stop eating. From doors to sofas to chairs – even stairs! She has a rumble in her tummy that won’t go away. Her first course was my skirting board You know the shapes mice make I thought one hole was all she’d do, But that was my mistake! She waited till I’d gone to bed And then without me knowing She made another mousey hole And then just kept on going! Told from the perspective of a frustrated little boy whose house is being eaten bite by bite, A Mouse Just Ate My House! is a riotous rhyming picture book promises a joyous time for readers young and old.

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?!And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE...This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

Meet Zebracadabra - the greatest magician in the WHOLE WORLD! Or he would be, if only he knew more than one spell... A laugh-out-loud picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series!According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . . Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?Triceratopses didn't sit on lollipopses?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Guaranteed to get little dinosaur-fans giggling!Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog!, Oi Dog!, Oi Cat!, Oi Duck-billed Platypus!, Oi Aardvark! and Oi Puppies!Praise for Oi Frog!:'An absolute treat.' Daily Mail'Hilarious.' Guardian'The most outstanding children's book.' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2

From the author of bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends, who are out on a walk together.Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who’s…well, smaller than average. Right at the very beginning of their walk, Torla’s longer-than-average neck gets stuck in a very stubborn cloud. These loveable giraffes have to work together, with Smorla guiding Torla past some very funny obstacles.Featuring three lazy lions, two bingo-playing hippos, a silly sunbathing elephant and more, this book is full of uproarious humour that will have kids and grownups giggling as they turn the pages.This is the first book in a new laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, bold and beautiful drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons.As well as being a very amusing read, The Lower than Average Cloud teaches children the importance of being considerate and helpful to others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla out of a tricky situation.At times whimsical, at others deadpan, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. One is a taller-than-average giraffe, the other is a shorter-than-average giraffe! Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.

From the author of best-selling Oi Frog comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends, who are out on a walk together. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who's... well, smaller than average. Right at the very beginning of their walk, Torla's longer-than-average neck gets stuck in a very stubborn cloud. These loveable giraffes have to work together, with Smorla guiding Torla past some very funny obstacles... Featuring three lazy lions, two bingo-playing hippos, a silly sunbathing elephant and more, this book is full of uproarious deadpan humor that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages. This is the first book in a new laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, humorous drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons. As well as being a very amusing read, The Lower than Average Cloud teaches children the importance of being considerate and helpful to others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla out of a difficult situation. At times whimsical, at others hilarious, Kes Gray's Torla and Smorla series will tickle children and adults alike with its quirky observations and uplifting portrayal of enduring friendship. At times whimsical, at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. One is a taller-than-average giraffe, the other is a shorter-than-average giraffe Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.

Meet Zebracadabra, master of magic. Watch as he transforms his animal friends before your very eyes!"ZEBRACADABRA!"Pink flamingos turn into... black-and-white stripy flamingos!"ZEBRACADABRA!"A green alligator turns into... a black-and-white stripy alligator!"ZEBRACADABRA!"Colourful chameleons turn into... you guessed it - black-and-white stripy chameleons!How does Zebracadabra do it? By being the best magician in the world, of course! Or he would be, if only he knew how to turn the animals back to their original colours...A laugh-out-loud picture book from Kes Gray, author of Oi Frog, with gloriously silly illustrations by Fred Blunt.

Ahoy there! But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one?! No matter how hard he looks, Jake cannot see the mysterious hoys he keeps hearing so much about. How can he ever be a proper pirate if he can’t see a hoy? With his parrot on his shoulder, he walks gloomily across the sand dunes. Until something quite unusual catches his eye. This atmospheric and beautifully illustrated book will spark imaginations and help inspire: Open-mindedness Creativity Inclusivity Curiosity …and of course, wordplay, wit and whimsy! This vibrant new picture book from bestselling author Kes Gray is perfect for pirate fans everywhere, at any time of day.

Celebrate the 10th birthday of bestselling rhyming story, Oi Frog, with this special new edition! Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!'An absolute treat.' Daily Mail'Hilarious.' Guardian'The most outstanding children's book.' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends . . . Also look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies, Oi Aardvark

Ahoy there But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one? No matter how hard he looks, Jake cannot see the mysterious hoys he keeps hearing so much about. How can he ever be a proper pirate if he can't see a hoy? With his parrot on his shoulder, he walks gloomily across the sand dunes. Until something quite unusual catches his eye. This atmospheric and beautifully illustrated book will spark imaginations and help inspire: Open-mindedness Creativity Inclusivity Curiosity ...and of course, wordplay, wit and whimsy This vibrant new picture book from best-selling author Kes Gray is perfect for pirate fans everywhere, at any time of day.

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN'THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock 'n' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay, hilarious illustrations and the most magical, musical unicorns you've never heard of! It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.

Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN'THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock 'n' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay, hilarious illustrations and the most magical, musical unicorns you've never heard of! It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.

Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in this roaringly funny picture book from the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to space.