New Releases by Claire Freedman

Huge scaly DRAGONS roamed the land In long gone days of olde. They LOVED to wear big underpants In colours bright and bold. With flaming holes in their undies, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in this hilarious new story from the creators of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants! Laugh your pants off at the other books in the series: Aliens Love Underpants Dinosaurs Love Underpants Aliens in Underpants Save the World Aliens Love Panta Claus Pirates Love Underpants Monsters Love Underpants Aliens Love Dinopants

A joyful, rhyming celebration of finding your voice and not judging others by their appearance, written by the bestselling author of the Aliens Love Underpants series. It's time for the jungle talent show, and all the animals want to show off what they can do! The acrobatic lion, dancing gorilla and juggling monkey are all determined to impress the judges. But up against the mighty beasts of the jungle, what can Tiny Ant do? Find out in this hilarious, rollicking story by Claire Freedman, paired for the first time with dazzling illustrator, Claire Powell, illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Gray (Hodder) and Daddy Hairdo by Francis Martin (S&S UK).

Being together is laughter and singing, And sharing each bright sunny day. It''s splashing through puddles or reading together-It''s special in every way! Being together makes each day special-whether playing, exploring, or just doing nothing at all.

A story about stories, writing, reading, and friendship. "Reading, writing, listening, helping, thanking: Bear and his animal friends can inspire young readers in family, school, or library settings." — Kirkus Reviews When Bear’s favorite book of stories falls apart, he is determined to write one of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks, and he soon discovers that he needs help from his friends. See how Bear transforms their day into a wonderful adventure in this story about creativity and friendship.

On a silent winter''s night, one special star burns brightly in the sky. Little Kitten and Mother Cat join the animals journeying toward the starry light. When they get there, they discover that the star shines with peace, love, and joy on this very special night.

Affectionate, funny and joyful, this is the newest collaboration between internationally successful illustrator Judi Abbot and award-winning author of the Aliens Love Underpants series Claire Freedman. From slupring milkshakes with a big crowd of siblings, to the heartwrenching difficulty of sharing that favourite teddy with a sister, and the joys of cuddling up together at the end of the day, this delightful picture book explores the love between siblings in all its forms, whatever the size or make up of a family.

Dinosaurs love underpants! And they will do ANYTHING to get their claws on a pair... You may wonder why dinosaurs became extinct, well here is the answer - they were all wiped out in a mighty Pants War! Join T. rex and the rest of the gang as they slog it out to gain prehistoric pants supremacy in this hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants, the Richard and Judy''s Children''s Books Winner in 2007. You''ll be sure to laugh your pants off! Enjoy this fabulously funny bestseller in a brand new Ready to Read format for early readers! ''The humour is spot-on for young children.'' Daily Mail ''A winning combination of two great toddler obsessions-dinosaurs and pants - this has guaranteed entertainment value'' Junior Magazine ''Daft and absurdly amusing book'' Prima Baby & Pregnancy ''Told in rhyme with lively, expressive pictures, it encourages new readers and is great to read aloud'' Primary Times

Cuddle Bear LOVES giving hugs, And bringing cuddly cheer. But one bear can't hug everyone, So here's his great idea... To start a Hug Academy, of course! With classes on how to hug a giant giraffe, a tickly octopus and even a prickly porcupine, Cuddle Bear is teaching little bears everywhere to spread the cuddly love! With gorgeous illustrations from talented Gavin Scott (Little Penguin Lost) and a fun rhyming text from Claire Freedman (Who's for Dinner? and Bedtime, Little Ones), this snuggly sequel to the much-loved Cuddle Bearis the perfect bedtime read!

A funny, heart-warming sibling story from Claire Freedman, author of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants series and picture books Oliver and Patch and The Great Snortle Hunt. Florence’s curly-whirly, wild and crazy hair couldn’t be more different from her brother Ben’s sleek and shiny do. She begs her mum to let a hairdresser try and tame it, but when she gets the restyle she''s after, will Florence be happy with the outcome? Claire Freedman''s rhyming text and Jane Massey''s gorgeous illustrations perfectly combine to create laugh-out-loud moments and deliver an important message about being comfortable in your own skin.

If you find a yeti under your bed, there''s no need to fret! Yetis are friendly, cuddly creatures and with this hilarious step-to-step guide your yeti will soon feel at home. You''ll discover how to feed a yeti (you''ll need a napkin), how to run a yeti''s bath (with ice), and what to expect if you take him to school.

"When night shadows fall, and the moonlight gleams, The dreamweaver comes with her sack full of dreams..." The dreamweaver collects her magical dreams and sprinkles dream-dust on all the sleepy baby jungle animals. An enchanting bedtime story and exciting new territory for Claire Freedman, author of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants series. With stunning illustrations from debut artist, Carrie May.

Tired trucks and construction machines get ready for bed after a long day at a building site.

With x-ray vision, super speed and bravery by the bag-load, Superkid is always on hand to save the day! He can spot bullies trying to steal your bubblegum, and he can make even pirates surrender. An encouraging message about every child''s potential to be a hero, delivered in a fun, rhyming story full of action and adventure.

Riotous fun from the bestselling Underpants team. Aliens, dinosaurs and a whole load of pants - who could ask for more? When the aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble on the biggest stash of pants ever. Their glee knows no bounds! That is, until the prehistoric owners of the outsized stash turn up... A fabulous new book in the bestselling Underpants series which brings together aliens and dinosaurs into one interstellar, pantstastic adventure! CLAIRE FREEDMAN is the highly successful author of several picture books including Aliens Love Underpantsand Oliver and Patch. BEN CORT''s picture books have been published in 18 languages in 20 countries worldwide. Dinosaurs Love Underpantsis his second picture book for Simon and Schuster. His other picture books include Colour Me Happy(Macmillan), What''s Under the Bed?and Smoky Dragons(Little Tiger Press). Praise for Aliens Love Underpants: "The catchy bouncy rhymes perfectly complement the colourful wacky pictures of Martians in outsized Y-fronts." Daily Mail "This book is a feast of colour and humour" Red House Children''s Book Award 2008 "This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!" Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 "My three-year-old son Ezra ... says that he finds its attempt at post-ironic subversion of the sci-fi genre tiresome yet addictive. The things they say!" David Baddiel, The Times "Wacky rhyming text and vibrant illustrations" Good Book Guide "Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling." Daily Mail

From the bestselling author of the ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS series and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley comes a lovely new adventure. Oliver is finding the big city a lonely and scary place but when he finds a little lost dog he makes his first friend in the city. The trouble is, he knows that somewhere out there someone is missing the little dog just as much as he is loving having him, So, with a heavy heart, Oliver sets about doing the right thing. "Anyone, really, would enjoy this lovely friendship story." The Bookbag "Kate Hindley''s absolutely gorgeous illustrations take kids on a whimsical adventure" Kids'' Book Review A beautifully told story with a lovely, uplifting ending that will warm hearts everywhere. Praise for The Great Snortle Hunt: ''Kate Hindley is a newcomer in the picture book world but definitely one to watch. Her style is sleek and child-friendly, with plenty of detail throughout.'' Armadillo ''This charmingly illustrated book is guaranteed to make reading time extra exciting.'' Creative Steps ''Will delight young readers. The beautiful illustrations by Kate Hindley are modern and scenic…a real treat for word lovers of all ages.'' We Love this Book ''Young readers will love the build-up of excitement... Freedman knows what children like and her words are well-matched by Hindley''s spikey images'' Books for Keeps Praise for Claire Freedman''s Underpants series: ''Will make kids laugh'' The Sun ''This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!'' Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 ''Daft and absurdly amusing book.'' Prima Baby & Pregnancy

Oliver is finding the big city a lonely and scary place but when he finds a little lost dog he makes his first friend in the city.

There are prowly monsters howling loudly and drooling monsters from the steamy swamp. There are wild, woolly mountain monsters and spiky, spooky monsters from outer space. And they all have one thing in common - they LOVE underpants! This hilarious Underpants story is hairy, scary - and silly! You''ll never think of monsters in the same way again! Praise for the Underpants series: "A bright and funny rhyming book that should bring squeals of delight from toddlers." Daily Telegraph "The whole family will be reciting it after one reading." The Sun "This book is a feast of colour and humour" Red House Children''s Book Award 2008 "This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!" Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 "Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling." Daily Mail "Can''t fail to elicit a giggle." Independent on Sunday "A great story and some cracking illustrations." Big Issue

TA-DAH! It''s DRAGON JELLY time, A sizzling scrumptious treat. It''s red. It''s wobbly. Best of all, It''s SCARY HOT to eat . . . ! Max is having a MONSTER party. They play all sorts of yucky games then cool down in a fruitbat drool paddling pool! Then it''s tea-time, with termite tarts, ear-wig rolls and eyeball birthday cake. But the REAL treat is the red-hot dragon jelly! Dragon Jelly is monstrously gloopy, gunky fun from the bestselling Claire Freedman and Sue Hendra. Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Monster Max will feast on anything crawly, creepy, hairy, and sticky, but his favorite snack is squirmy spider sandwiches.

Find our why why dinosaurs became extinct in this new edition of the book, with a fantastic 36 piece jigsaw puzzle, perfect for any underpants fan! Join T-Rex and the rest of the gang as they slog it out in a mighty Pants War to gain prehistoric pants supremacy in this hilarious follow-up to the award-winning Aliens Love Underpants.

Zip, zap, kapow! Meet super agent spy Sid who is on a daring mission to retrieve the King''s ring from a dragon''s clutches. The Royal Ring has been stolen! Sid the secret agent spy has to find the dragon''s lair, return the ring and all without the King knowing… Praise for The Witch''s Children go to School: ". . . an anarchic and colourful riot." Daily Mail Praise for Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: "Roaringly well-designed . . . a dream come true for readers (2-6)." Sunday Times Praise for the ''Underpants'' series: "Will make kids laugh" The Sun "Aliens and underpants are an irresistible combination and the zany story that unites them here is a sure-fire winner." School Library Association "This fantastic rhyming story - with hilarious pictures of aliens and, well, underpants - is simply pantastic!" Galaxy British Book Awards 2008 "Daft and absurdly amusing book." Prima Baby & Pregnancy

Celebrate the special moments of the day such as meeting new friends, splashing around at bathtime, and snuggling up close at bedtime. This wonderful anthology includes short stories divided by pages of poems and verse.

Get ready for a day in the garden, a pirate adventure, and a trip to the top of a mountain! This charming anthology includes short stories divided by pages of poems and verse.

One sunshiny day, the Ducks set off for a family waddle. Mommy Duck calls to Dilly to keep up. But PUFF! a gust of wind blows out one of Dilly''s downy feathers. Dilly races after her feather, but it keeps floating further and further away. What is she going to do?

It’s City Fox’s first time in the country and he’s super-duper hungry! “Who’s for dinner?” he growls, licking his lips. Scared out of their wits, the farm animals come up with a wild and crazy plan to fool him. But can they outfox that City Fox? A hilarious book about a very hungry and ruthless fox by the amazing Claire Freedman, author of Alien's Love Underpants! Illustrated by Nick East, the fantastic, energetic illustrations and crazy tale of farm animal antics will have children laughing-out-loud!

A compilation of all Benjamin Bear stories in one volume. Join Benjamin and his friends as they play and learn together, about the importance of friendships and manners. Learn how to say Please, Sorry, Thank You and Goodnight: how at the end of the day, quiet time can be fun too.

"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here''s a big surprise...." Beep, ping and zoom along with the aliens in this new noisy edition with ten interactive sound buttons to really bring the story to life. With a madcap, rhyming text, perfect for joining in, this story is fantastically fresh and funny - you''ll laugh your pants off!