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After-School Monster By Marissa Moss A small girl finds a monster at home, that gets bigger when it frightens her, and smaller as she finds the courage to face it. An entertaining, humorous picture book that speaks directly to children about their worst fears. ISBN-13: 9780718828646

Alf Gorilla By Michael Grater Batty and his gang of rats kidnap a gorilla and dress him up as a person to act as their minder. But as he becomes more and more human, Alf develops ideas of his own. A clever and witty story with humorous illustrations by the author. For 8-12 year olds. ISBN-13: 9780718826529

Alf Gorilla Adrift By Michael Grater In this entertaining sequel to Alf Gorilla, Alf and his friends the rats attempt to escape when Oily Sludge the wharf cat locks them into an old barge and sets them adrift on the Thames. For 8-12 years olds. ISBN-13: 9780718827700

Alf Gorilla and the Battersea Gang By Michael Grater The story of Alf Gorilla is told here in picture-book form for younger children. Persecuted by Oily Sludge the wharf cat, the rats of the Battersea Gang release Alf from London Zoo to act as their minder. ISBN-13: 9780718827731

Boris the Tomato By Alex Martin A comic allegory, set in a greenhouse in Kent, about a tomato who plots to take over the world. ISBN-13: 9780744400281

Brave Explorers By Judy Hindley An amusing picture book for younger children, telling the story of how two friends Jim and Pete play at being explorers. ISBN-13: 9780744400441

Cohen's Cornucopia By Mark Cohen A collection of tongue twisters, zany poems and jingles from many countries, for stumbling and stuttering, singing and savouring. ISBN-13: 9780744400014

Crisis at Crabtree By Sally Miles A humorous and imaginative story of the history of old houses and their different architectural features. Errol le Cain's rich and lively illustrations make these 'people houses' truly memorable. Published in association with the National Trust. ISBN-13: 9780718826512

Gandy Lande By Ray Cornell The touching and funny story of the adventures of a young girl growing up in post-war Britain. For children aged 7-11. ISBN-13: 9780718827991

George, His Elephant and Castle By John Lawrence George and his elephant were great travellers, whose ever-increasing number of travelling companions turn out to be surprisingly useful. A bright humorous picture story book by one of the country's foremost illustrators. ISBN-13: 9780744400168

Ghost Sitter By Christobel Mattingley A short black comedy, centred on the macabre and mysterious events taking place at an Australian school. ISBN-13: 9780744400410

The Great Rescue Operation By Jean Van Leeuwen A charming and amusing tale of three mice living it up in a department store, until one of them gets sold while asleep in a doll's pram and the others must come up with a rescue plan. ISBN-13: 9780744400229

Mr Bodger's Jumping Hat By Andy Cunningham Cartoon illustrations with bright colours and plenty of humour tell an original and witty story of Mr Bodger's attempts to become a famous magician. ISBN-13: 9780718826451

Nick and the Genie By Brian Morse Everyone knows genies grant three wishes, but the genie Nick has found is tired, bad-tempered and in no mood for working. An exciting and funny adventure story set in a modern school. ISBN-13: 9780718826888

Sitting on the Farm By Bob King An amusing full-colour picture book, which tells in song the story of an extraordinary lunch in the farmyard. For 3-7 year olds. ISBN-13: 9780718828387

Tricky Tricks By Sally Kindberg An illustrated collection of ingenious tricks, illusions and jokes which will spark off many ideas and activities. ISBN-13: 9780718826543

Whispers from a Wardrobe By Richard Edwards A second collection of delightful and witty poems from a modern master of light verse. ISBN-13: 9780718826833

The Word Party By Richard Edwards Received with great acclaim, this is Richard Edwards' first collection of funny, touching verses for young children. ISBN-13: 9780718826499