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Harry's parents and friends think he's crazy because he acts out the rich fantasies of his 10-year-old imagination. And when his eccentric American uncle dies and leaves Harry a parrot named Madison (Mad), they're convinced of it. A believable, satisfying animal fantasy, with memorable characterizations and playful humor...a sprightly read-aloud."-- "Publishers Weekly

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Daggie Dogfoot, (the) runt of the litter, is the irrepressible hero of this beguilling fantasy. He's special because he's the only runt ever to return after having been claimed by the Pigman, more importantly, he wants to fly. "--Booklist. An ALA Notable Book. 30 black-and-white illustrations.

The incredibly charming and engaging story of a tiny beetle with a giant name, from the ever-popular children's author. Ages: 7+ '...easy and pleasing reading' "Children's Books Of The Year

A new edition of King-Smith's original endearing story, now brought to life on the big screen, released in February 2008 to UK cinemas. Ages: 7-9yrs.

SOMETIMES THE MOST UNLIKELY PAIRS MAKE THE BEST OF FRIENDS. A hilarious prehistoric yarn for newly-independent readers from a master of children's animal stories.All pterodactyls know that flying dinosaurs are superior, and all apatosauruses know that any dinosaur with only two legs is surely second-class. Nosy, a pterodactyl, and Banty, an apatosaurus, become great friends even though their parents have forbidden them to play together. With N...

A new animal story from award-winning children's author, Dick King-Smith, concerning a baby elephant who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a mouse. Full colour. Readership level: 6+.

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A fresh new look for this Dick King-Smith classic, with illustrations by Jill Barton.

Hasta ahora, ser una gallina y vivir en la granja de Tierradezorros no auguraba nada bueno Pero con las gallinas Supergallinas ¡todo ha cambiado! ¿Se atreverán los malvados zorros a enfrentarse a ellas?

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Presented for the first time in paperback reader format, a classic anthology of Dick King-Smith's real-life animal encounters, narrated with anecdotal charm.

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Henry Pond is a toad who is also a poet. His gift is an uncommon one, his poems sweep the prize table at the Eistoadfod and he has many adoring fans. Sadly, that's not enough to win the heart of Victoria Garden-Pool, whose affections lie with a "burly, muscular fellow" called Larry Lake. And so Henry Pond must be more than a poet - he must become a toad of action too. Will his derring-do and his rhyming prowess be enough to persuade Victoria t...

DICK KING-SMITH was a Gloucestershire farmer until the age of 45, when he gave up farming to become a primary school teacher. As a bestselling full-time author, his work received many awards including a Bronze Medal for the Smarties Prize of l997 for All Because of Jackson and the Children's Book Award in l995 for Harriet's Hare. In l992, he was also voted Children's Author of the Year. In l995, his top-selling title The Sheep-Pig was develope...

An hilarious book about a delightful puppy from the ever-popular Dick King-Smith. A scruffy little mongrel has big ambitions of being a guard dog even when the other pedigree dogs laugh at him. Ages: 7-9yrs.

Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that its no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she is born on the very day that Queen Victoria dies. Illustrations.

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A little girl tries to satisfy her yearning for a dog by introducing an imaginary Great Dane called Henry to the house. Then her wish comes true and she is allowed a real Henry - but there's more than a hint that old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, may have had something to do with it...