Peter Bently

"Charmingly silly...features bouncy, rhyming text that will enchant readers." --Kirkus Reviews An octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village's children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back?

A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be.I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap!Join one cheeky little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing . . . Being head of the house is a full-time job!With a hilarious rhyming text and warm, funny illustrations, I am Cat is the perfect book for cat lovers of all ages. Just right for reading together, young children will love spotting all the little details and joining in with the rhythmic words.Also look out for I Am Dog!

A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming story from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be.I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap!Join one cheeky little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing... Being head of the house is a full-time job! With a hilarious rhyming text and warm, funny illustrations, I Am Cat is the perfect book for cat lovers of all ages. Just right for reading together, young children will love spotting all the little details and joining in with the rhythmic words.Also look out for I Am Dog!

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.

Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine . . . you'd be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium

The classic tale of the marvelous magical flying car! Retold for younger readers with stunning illustrations by the creator of Mr Panda.

An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond!

Voi, mikä hässäkkä! Oisko arvannut kukaan? Housut tempaavat hiiren ja kissankin mukaan... Jalmari Jätti on matkalla kalaan. Hän ei huomaa, että ongenkoukussa roikkuvat valtavat alushousut, jotka kahmivat mukaansa kaikkea vastaantulevaa - hiiren, kissan, leipurin herkkuineen, keltaisen kaivurin... Voi, mikä kalsarikaaos! Pystyykö kukaan pakenemaan Jalmarin ahneita alkkareita? Hilpeästi kuvitettu ja riimitelty ilottelu onkii hymyn kaikenikäisten lukijoiden huulille.

Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog's head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!I am Dog. Dog is me. I like walkies. I like tree.I like rolls in foxy pong. Foxy pong is nice and strong!A day in the life of a dog... told from the dog's point of view. Follow one cheeky little dog, as it sniffs, rolls and races through a fun-filled day. There are sticks to fetch, ducks to chase, tasty treats to chomp... and of course, cuddles!I Am Dog is the perfect book for dog lovers of all ages. Created by Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.

Farm animals take on Britain's Got Talent, in this laugh-out-loud funny rhyming romp! From Peter Bently and Jim Field - illustrator of the bestselling Oi Frog books.Then Buttercup Jersey, the moonwalking cow, caused cries of 'Incredible!', 'Knockout!' and 'Wow!'She glided and twisted and then did the splits. It was utterly stunning. They loved her to bits!Old Farmer Clegg may be tucked up for the night, but down in the farmyard, a talent show is about to take place. Who has what it takes to be a star? The break-dancing cow?The honky-tonk geese?Meg, the egg-laying, Mozart-singing hen?Or maybe a certain sleep-walking farmer...With a bouncy rhyming story and lively, comedy-packed illustrations from the bestselling Jim Field, this is the perfect read-aloud treat!

Incredibly clever and funny - Picture Book SnobJust brilliant - Rascals and RainbowsYoung readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog-------------------------------------------------------King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Thirdhad SO many clothes it was simply absurd …So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won't end up looking red-cheeked … ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.

Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that's just as good as Earth!But everywhere she lands is too cold or too hot, too slimy or too scary, too wobbly or too full-of-aliens.Will she ever find a planet that's just right? An interstellar adventure with a timely environmental messgage from award-winning author Peter Bently.Goldilocks in Space is the first in a new series of futuristic fairy tales, set in outer space. Featuring favourite fairy tale characters as super-cool astronauts leading their own missions and learning about cosmology along the way, this book is a must for little space fans!

Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that's just as good as Earth! A futuristic fairy tale with a timely environmental message from award-winning author Peter Bently.

A funny, rhyming tale about friendship, kindness... and witches! From Peter Bently and Jim Field – the illustrator of the bestselling Oi Frog books.There once were twin witches named Rita and Rose, who each had a wart on the end of her nose...Twin witches Rita and Rose couldn't be more different. Rose is poor and helps others for free, while Rita is rich and charges clients huge fees. When Princess Anna Lucinda Cecilia Grace is too glum to even smile, Witch Rita is summoned to cheer her up. She conjures up exquisite tiaras, fabulous frocks, delicious treats and even a pet dragon – with no success.But, as Witch Rose knows, sometimes you don't need an expensive wand to work magic!A hilarious story about the importance of being kind and making time for others – the perfect book to read together at Halloween, or any time of the year.

One brave little sea otter is on a quest to find the place where the sea meets the sky. But however far she travels, home is never far away.Sophie's mum says that no one can reach the horizon, and no one should try. But Sophie reckons it doesn't look that far! She sets off on an exciting journey, meeting all sorts of sea creatures on the way - walruses and whales, lobsters and starfish . . . and someone a little more dangerous . . . A beautiful rhyming underwater adventure, stunningly illustrated by talented debut artist Riko Sekiguchi, winner of the 2018 Carmelite Prize.

A brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof, by two award-winning and bestselling picture book creators.When a giant octopus arrives, the children LOVE their new friend; it makes the perfect slide and is fantastic at football! But some of the grown-ups aren't so pleased. Will they drive it away . . . or will they realise just how helpful an octopus can be?A warm and witty rhyming story about welcoming newcomers. Sunglasses at the ready - this book has zingy fluorescent ink on the cover and inside illustrations.Peter Bently has won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and his book with Helen Oxenbury, King Jack and the Dragon, was named an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year.Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the Shifty McGifty series by Tracey Corderoy, and also illustrates books by David Baddiel and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith's Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Millie and Billy want to become great inventors, just like Grandma, and her shed is the perfect place for them to work on some really clever ideas! It’s filled with materials like rock, wood and metal which they can use to invent just about anything. But will any of their inventions actually work? Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 4–5 Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Science and the topic of everyday materials Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools ‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

Down at the bottom of the deep, dark sea, something big, mean and terribly greedy is stirring. . . It's the shark in the dark! The poor fish in the sea live in fear of the nasty shark. They don't want to be his dinner! Just as the shark is closing in, the fish meet a clever squid, who hatches a plan to teach the shark a lesson once and for all. It involves a shadowy head, a shadowy tail, and a huge amount of teamwork! Can the flustered fish pull it off?The Shark in the Dark is a tremendously funny book written by Peter Bently and illustrated by Ben Cort – with a biting twist!

Join Tess the tractor as she learns all about becoming a farm vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. The story explores her journey of discovery--she learns not just about her purpose but about herself. She must overcome a challenge and learn a valuable lesson, encouraging the reader to cheer her on as the story unfolds. With colorful illustrations and an engaging story on a favorite topic, this book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination, and supports emotional intelligence.