New Releases by Ross Collins

Trick-or-treat! Mouse and Bear are back in a spooky and spectacularly silly follow-up to Ross Collins''s beloved There''s a Bear on My Chair. It''s Halloween night and Bear is determined to scare Mouse. Mouse, however, isn''t fooled by Bear''s half-hearted attempts to dress up--his ghostly wailing is just plain ridiculous and his werewolf smells like wet dog. But wait! Who''s knocking at the door now? This mysterious monster might just give them both a fright! Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook--just scan the QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!

Halò! Spend a day in Scotland eating tattie scones for breakfast, hopping on the train to visit Granny, and counting the highland coos.

"We agree: This is a delightful holiday tale." --Kirkus Reviews Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it''s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

Special 10th-anniversary edition of the award-winning and bestselling picture book by Ross Collins. There''s a bear on mouse''s chair and he just doesn''t care!

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, bunny. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .

A festive follow-up to There''s a Bear on My Chair and There''s a Mouse in My House Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it''s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

A wickedly clever and hilarious tale from a superstar author-illustrator, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.

A fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn''t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up. Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what''s that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear''s HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016. Look for the sequel, There''s a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won''t leave! Can''t get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You, What Does an Anteater Eat?, and This is a Dog.

Uh-oh! An excitable (but very lovable) dog has found his way into this book of animals, and he will not let any of the other animals share the spotlight. Dogs are far more important, after all! And when the other animals get angry, this dog comes up with a cunning plan to outwit them.

"The silliness should have little listeners asking for repeat readings." —Kirkus Reviews Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled, and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Whatever will Anteater do? It isn''t until the ants all run for their lives that Anteater remembers what he should be eating . . . and it’s not what you think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

When a platypus wanders into a zoo one day, the animals want to know why he should be allowed to join them.

Bursting with joy and adventure, this brand new story from picture book star Ross Collins is a celebration of all the colour in our lives. Emmy and Jeff live in a black and white world. But suddenly, the week has started with a splash of yellow and each new day brings a new colour into Emmy and Jeff''s lives. Join them as they explore all the colours in the rainbow! An appealing and evocative introduction to colour for young children. Part of Barrington Stoke''s picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.

What do you do when a ghostly elephant won’t leave you alone? When a phantom elephant turns up uninvited and starts getting a little girl into trouble, she has no idea how to make him go away. But her grandmother happens to have a menagerie of phantom pets herself, so she knows just who to go to for help—the shopkeeper at Spectral & Son. He gives her a box. . . . Does it hold the solution?

"This book gives a great insight into the art of kicking and catching of a Rugby League ball. Whether you are a beginner or a First Grade player, these easy, well put together drills will improve your basic understanding of kicking and catching. These skills have become increasingly more important in the modern game of Rugby League."--Graham Murray"I have worked with Ross over the past two NRL seasons and there is no doubt his expertise in the area of kicking and catching has improved our team. He has a critical eye for detail and has designed practice routines for individual players with great results."--Neil Henry

"Why does cheese give Hal such bad dreams? Hal and his fat dog Rufus must take on the most evil cows on earth to find out. Moo ha ha! Mooo ha ha ha ha! Moooooo ha ha ha ha ha ha!"--Back cover.

In Coldpole everyone loves to receive a hellojar. Just open the lid to hear its frozen message news good wishes or simply hello Kiko sets sail for an adventure in this warm hearted polar story. A beautifully illustrated picture hardcover storybook perfect for everyone to share.

Mum has just one thing to tell Harvey on Doodleday - no drawing allowed But surely one little fly won''t hurt? Not until Harvey''s fly comes to life and starts to wreck the kitchen, that is What can Harvey draw that will catch it? A spider, of course. But the spider proves to be even more trouble.

It''s off to ancient Greece for a split-your-side funny take on the politics of junior-high popularity. In ancient Greece lived a little girl called Medusa Jones. Medusa was a Gorgon, but apart from that, pretty normal. So she has snakes for hair instead of gorgeous blond ringlets like Cassandra. So her best friend is half horse. Is that any reason for the popular kids to be SO mean? Medusa''s sure the school camping trip is going to be a nightmare. But a rock fall puts the popular kids in peril, and Medusa''s the only one who can help. Will she be a hero -- or is her monster side finally going to come out? It''s Freaks versus Heroes, brought to life by Ross Collins''s hilarious illustrations!

Rumpelstiltskin, a private investigator employed by the king and queen, is looking into allegations that Cinderella is a gold-digger and fraud, only after Prince Charming''s money. Open the evidence in the envelopes and discover the real Cinderella!

Little Monster is discovering opposites - from hot and cold to young and old, from good and bad to happy and sad. Join him as he explores his surroundings! A perfect board book for babies learning all about their world.

Little Monster is learning to count by watching the world around him - noticing apples in the tree, planes in the sky, balloon floating by, to name but a few! Join the fun in this wonderful little board book, perfect for babies learning all about their world.