The Baddies

The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... ?"Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early But on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." ?Oh, no, he didn't.... ?OH, YES, HE DID.?... Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! Every day he tells a tall tale. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid... And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net... Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK?s number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children starting school Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator. Praise for Tiddler: 'Picture book perfection ... It's got laughs, drama and great rhymes ... Beat that for a happy ending" Independent 'A delightful rhyming tale ... a potential classic of the future, with a little hero that all children will identify with' Derby Evening Telegraph 'Great illustrations. Wildly imaginative. Utterly absorbing ... Just perfect' Liverpool Echo

Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. 'By a loobular lake on a far-off planet There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet. Not far away, on a humplety hill, There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.' The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There?s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world! Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoos is the winner of an International Emmy Award The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator. Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler ?Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.... The Sun Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Stick Man Superworm Tabby McTat The Highway Rat The Scarecrows' Wedding The Smeds and the Smoos Tiddler Ugly Five Zog Zog and the Flying Doctors Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats. Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.

The little old lady is not happy - her house is too small, even for one. Whatever can she do ? The wise old man knows. But how will filling her home with noisy animals help ...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool favourite, Badger?s Band by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out!With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years.Look out for the other ten Tales from Acorn Wood stories: Hare's New Dress, Fox?s Socks, Cat?s Cookbook,Mole?s Spectacles and more!