Best Selling Books by Caroline Plaisted

From the author of Christmas Crackered, comes a comprehensive list of excuses to fit any occasion. The excuses have been researched and range from conventional excuses to more unusual ones. It provides devious plans for getting out of various situations without being rumbled.

Glitter FM, Magical Make-Overs and Disco Divas, the first three titles in the superb Glitter Girls series together in a presentation slipcase. A ''must have'' for any Glitter Girl fan.

When Meg sees the ad for a talent show at the town hall, the girls know they''ve got to enter and come up with something super-cool to do for it. But what can they all do together? Charly has a brainwave, there''s one thing they''re all good at - ballet! But will they be good enough to win?

Summer has arrived, and it''s time for the annual 1st Badenbridge Brownie camping weekend They''re off to Waddow Hall for the weekend, and the five best friends can hardly wait. When they arrive, the girls discover the weekend has a circus theme.

The girls are on a mission to raise money for the annual charity night on TV. They decide to have an auction of promises, and are so excited that one of their favourite TV stars is going to help host it. But things are about to get even cooler - the Glitter Girls are going to be live on telly

When the girls find out that the donkey sanctuary might not be able to keep the two cutest donkeys in the world-Pink and Fluffy-unless the sanctuary raises some more money, the Glitters are determined to help out. They''ve come up with the best idea to save them, and have a fab time in the process. They''re going to hold the funkiest disco ever-and of course they''ll be the prettiest, glitteriest girls there!

It''s time for the Brownies'' Annual Show and Sleepover and the girls are super-excited! First they''re going to put on a show for their parents and friends, and then they''re going to sleep out in the Brownie hall. The girls get busy with practising their performances, but on the night of the show, things don''t quite go to plan.

It''s the girls first day at Brownies, and they''re all feeling nervous and excited. But their worries are soon forgotten as there''s so much to do - arts and crafts, singing songs, playing games and making new friends. And it''s not long before they must start preparing for their Promise Celebration - but first they need to decide what kind of celebration to have...

A handbook for budding ballerinas, with tips on: basic ballet positions and exercises; arranging your hair; and making your own ballet costumes. There are also biographies of famous ballerinas, stories of famous ballets and advice on staging a ballet in your own home.

When 1st Badenbridge Brownies decide to hold a dance event to raise awareness for a local children''s charity, it''s Grace''s moment to shine. She''s planning a special dance routine which will be performed in different locations around Badenbridge - but can all the girls learn the steps in time?

The Glitter Girls have a fab summer holiday planned. They''re going away with all their friends from the Energy Zone to a summer camp! There are loads of fun things to do - karaoke competitions, orienteering, pony-trekking... The girls are determined to be the best at the activities and win the competition at the end of the week, but can they beat the boys?!

First-time parents, in particular, need reassurance that they are doing the very best for their new baby. Bombarded with conflicting information and advice, they want sound, clear, common-sense information from someone they can trust. Caroline combines all the essential qualities to give that advice: experience, common sense, a friendly style - and the benefit of hindsight! In this essential handbook, she offers advice on how to plan and budget, how to prepare your home and how to prepare yourselves for the life-changing arrival of a new baby. The core of the book is about how to make the best choices of what you need to buy, what you don''t and what can wait. From cots and car seats to pan guards and baby alarms, there''s everything the prospective parent needs to know.

When the Glitter Girls are chosen as the face of a fab new toothpaste they are sooo excited! and it''s even better than they expected - not only will they film their own advert to be shown on TV, but they''ll be on posters all over the country, and even be the sponsors of Disney on Ice! Go Glitter!

The jokes and messages in this collection have been provided by children from all over the country to commemorate the Queen''s 70th birthday. The result of this nationwide collaboration will be presented to the Queen on her big day.

Everything a girl needs to know about making and keeping friends! Including great ideas on how to keep in touch, having fantastic parties, hand-writing analysis, and colour compatibility for clothes and make-up.

The dancers of the Grand Ballet are practising for the opening night of Giselle. But objects are going missing from the theatre, from bits of costume to leotards and legwarmers. Is there a naughty fairy up to no good, or maybe even a ghost?

An educational visit to the zoo creates havoc for Miss Watson and the zoo animals.