Another story in the series featuring Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Little Bear and Jolly Tall. Wishing for snow and becoming impatient for it to fall, the toys decide to make their own, and one ingenious creation follows another.
When a strange package arrives in the nursery, everyone is puzzled. Little Bear is sure it's full of treasure but Duck has his doubts. Then, when the box actually speaks, it becomes clear that something much more exciting than treasure is inside.
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peter and Judy had at home. Bestselling Polar Express creator and Caldecott Medal winning Chris Van Allsburg explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startlingly to life.
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peter and Judy had at home. But they were bored and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most bizzare adventure of their lives.
Last seen having a restless night in Peace at Last, how will the Bear family cope the next morning? A charming third story about the gently stoical, lovable Mr and Mrs Bear and Baby Bear, by the creator of the bestselling classic Peace at Last.
A new pier is being built on Struay and everyone, especially Katie Morag, is very excited. The Islanders can't wait for all the changes they are sure the new pier will bring... But there is one person who's not so sure. Granny Island is worried that the old ways will be lost for ever...
The islanders are dismayed when the badly-behaved Big Boy Cousins come to stay, but Katie Morag thinks they are wonderful. She joins in with them as they cause havoc in the village and enjoys disobeying Grannie Island. But when she gets angry, Katie Morag realizes that Grannie is sad inside.
A reissue of a perennially popular split-page book inviting children to howl with laughter at the fantastic and fantastical food concoctions they create.
Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in a magic toyshop. When he notices a child who can't afford a toy, he has an amazing idea and - with the help of his uncles and some flying reindeer - the legend of Father Christmas is born.
King Kong is a giant gorilla, a monster of an ape, who lives on a remote island. The beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her, he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilization and put on show, but when he sees Ann, he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York.
When two little girls visit their grandparents, it seems like a brilliant idea to camp outside for the night. But then the dark comes and it doesn't seem such a good idea, until an unexpected visitor arrives - the King of Tiny Things. He is the shepherd of creepy crawlies, bugs and grubs and shows the girls that the night is bright with magic.
When a King bans the dark completely, installing an artificial sun, and enforcing "anti-dark" laws, it seems like a good idea. The citizens don't need to worry about monsters, crime, or any of the other scary things that might live in the dark. But what happens when nobody can sleep? Will the citizens revolt?
There once was a king who wouldn't sleep - not even a wink! - until he found the perfect prince for his lovely daughter. Princes came from all around bearing gifts. Not one of them was right. But there was someone else watching with an unexpectedly cunning plan up his not-so-royal sleeve ...