Pip Jones

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A delightfully silly picture book about teamwork, perseverance and making the impossible possible.

An adorable picture book about warmth and togetherness thatâ??s perfect for fans of Oi Frog.

A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. A little sausage dog discovers that she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. Peggy the sausage dog feels really sad when she finds she’s too small to really compete with the other dogs at puppy school. Her little legs and long body make it hard for her to jump high or run very fast. But when one of her school friends has a dangerous fall, it’s Peggy who comes to the rescue, proving that heroes come in all different sizes!

Our second Squishy McFluff picture book sees Ava and her invisible cat go camping.Ava is off on her first camping holiday! And of course Squishy will come too . . . But when Ava repacks Dad's bags with FUN camping accessories like her teddy, she forgets to include . . . the TENT!Luckily Idris and his puppy Farida are staying at the same campsite and they are expert camp builders. But when Idris explains his puppy is the best and he says he can't SEE Squishy, Ava decides to introduce him to a giant invisible . . . BEAR?!Pip Jones's joshing humour and pacy rhyme is full of charm, and beautifully reflects those competitive conversations we all know so well. With a happy ending, and a new friendship gained, this story is sure to win hearts and inspire camping holidays!

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn’t know how to talk about it – but then along comes the Boo … A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Yucky cabbage pie! Mean Mrs Miskin! Stupid spelling test! Oh dear, Dimple the Gnome is having a very bad day and he just can't find the right words to tell anyone how he's feeling. Then Dimple finds the Boo, who lets everyone know what's going on. But the Boo’s rude words and naughty noises just get Dimple into trouble. Can Dimple find another way to express himself?

Inventor Izzy Gizmo returns in an engaging tale of creativity and determination--perfect for little makers and STEAM fans. Izzy Gizmo and her crow sidekick, Fixer, have been invited to Technoff Isle's annual convention where the inventor of the best machine will win a membership to the Genius Guild. Great inventors produce gadgets that can be put to good use, so Izzy decides to build a recycling machine that mends broken tools. But with fearsome competitor Abi von Lavish hogging all the materials and getting the best of Izzy at every turn, how will Izzy ever be able to create the winning invention? From the team that brought you Izzy Gizmo, author Pip Jones and illustrator Sara Ogilvie produce a wonderfully exuberant story starring a very inspiring and determined heroine.

A little mouse searches for the courage to save her home and make her squeak heard, in this touching Little Gem from the award-winning author of Izzy Gizzmo Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor – there should be plenty of food for Minetta the mouse to eat in Hollyhock House … But the Ruling Rats are running rampage every night, taking the best of everything for themselves. Minetta has decided that enough is enough – it’s time the rats learn to share. The trouble is, Minetta is so small and her voice just a squeak. How will she ever make them listen …? A gorgeous Little Gem about finding the courage to make your voice heard from Pip Jones the award-winning author of Izzy Gizzmo.

From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the seventh in this irresistible series for young readers about imaginary friends in hilarious rhyming text and with adorable illustrations by Ella Okstad.'In a change to our scheduledprogramme tonight,I proudly present,for your joy and delight . . .'(in the glare of the bulbs, Ava tipped her tall hat)'AMAZING AVA! AAAAAAND . . .HER INVISIBLE CAT!'Ava and Squishy are going to see the circus, but when one of the acts doesn't turn up they must perform in his place!Another joyful, hilarious, instant classic of a tale for five year olds and upwards, stunningly illustrated by Ella Okstad.'A surefire hit.' Guardian'Charming.' The Times'Bound to ensure catisfaction.' Independent'Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.' BookTrust'In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.' Gurgle

A young Black girl builds confidence in her engineering skills as she helps an injured crow fly again in this vibrant, STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship. Izzy Gizmo's inventions are marvelous, magnificent...and often malfunction. Despite the fact that she loves to invent, it never seems to work out in her favor. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she has to help Izzy tries again and again to build the crow a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can't fly? Author Pip Jones tells an inspiring story of creativity and perseverance in the face of failure while spotlighting friendship and intergenerational relationships. Bright, zany art from the acclaimed Sara Ogilvie adds to the zeal.

Inuk cannot get to sleep. Where he lives in the Arctic Circle, it doesn't get dark in the summer months - even at night! But, his mum and dad hatch a plan to bring the darkness back for bedtime. The Bright Polar Day is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

‘It’s your birthday, oh hooray! And you can pick a pet today!’ When Flora blows out the candles on her birthday cake, there’s nothing she wants more than her own pet. With the help of Uncle Midge’s magic bangle, her wish might just be about to come true. From a rabbiphant to a gorilligator, an eaglion to an octoquokkapus, Flora can create any pet she can imagine! But will she ever find her perfect pet? 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 area of animals 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.

Sprint is the speediest sloth in the jungle. She’s so much quicker than Mama sloth and her brother and sister. She races up the tallest trees to find the biggest mangoes, beating everyone else to it. But one day, Sprint goes too far and encounters someone less than friendly. Maybe Sprint isn’t the speediest sloth after all … Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6–7 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 area of life cycles 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.

Inventor Izzy Gizmo returns in an engaging tale of creativity and determination--perfect for little makers and STEAM fans. Izzy Gizmo and her crow sidekick, Fixer, have been invited to Technoff Isle's annual convention where the inventor of the best machine will win a membership to the Genius Guild. Great inventors produce gadgets that can be put to good use, so Izzy decides to build a recycling machine that mends broken tools. But with fearsome competitor Abi von Lavish hogging all the materials and getting the best of Izzy at every turn, how will Izzy ever be able to create the winning invention? From the team that brought you Izzy Gizmo, author Pip Jones and illustrator Sara Ogilvie produce a wonderfully exuberant story starring a very inspiring and determined heroine.

Izzy and Fixer are back in a glorious story about recycling and teamwork!