Best Selling Books by Daniel Postgate

The Clangers memorably spoke in a language played on swannee whistles. No one expected them to have scripts. But they did. Within an ancient barn nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, Smallfilms founders Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin created one of the most beloved BBC children’s series of the twentieth century: Clangers. Clangers: The Complete Scripts 1969–1974 is the ultimate compendium of scripts from the original two series of the show in one lavishly illustrated volume. These previously unseen scripts sit alongside original writing from Daniel Postgate – son of the original creator Oliver Postgate – exploring the inspiration for and lasting cultural impact of the show, new and historical photographs, Peter’s original illustrations, Oliver’s handwritten musical notations and more. The joyful revelation that the Clangers’ often colourful words were scripted in English brings an exciting new dimension to the Smallfilms legacy.

Captain Hog and his animal crew search for the perfect planet on which to build their new headquarters.

In love with a fancy poodle, Bill the smelly dog is spurned by Peachy Snugglekins and her owner, Great Aunt Bleach, until Bill rescues Peach from a swamp.

Everyone hide - it''s school today! But the little ones haven''t counted on Big Mum Plum. Will school be so bad? Or will it be Big Plum Mum who is surprised.

Into a brook dropped a worm on a hook. ''Bless my soul '' said a trout with a yell. ''What a marvellous treat - something tasty to eat. And I''m just getting peckish as well ''.

An old woman finds a hairy toe - and she soon wishes she hadn''t, in this spine-tickling traditional American tale.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, a funny little man with an unusual name appears when the poor cheesemaker''s daughter needs his help. He makes her beautiful for a ball, but what will he ask for in return?

Every child wants a dog, but what happens when they get a Snagglegrollop instead? A bonkers monster-celebration of children''s imaginations and the power of play, illustrated by brand-new picture book artist Nick Price.

This beautifully illustrated picture book, written by exec producer Daniel Postgate, with a foreword by BAFTA-award winner Peter Firmin, tells the story of when a comet flies over the little blue planet, home of the Clanger family and friends.

Is there a God? Should I eat meat? Where does the universe come from? Could I live forever as a robot? These are the questions readers will wrestle with in this book. Dipping into any chapter, children will find lively scenarios and dialogues which take them through philosophical puzzles ancient and modern, involving virtual reality, cloning, science fiction and a host of characters from this and other planets. The text is interspersed on every page with lively cartoons, and there is a useful list of philosophical jargon at the end.

Bill the dog loved smelly things like muddy ponds and rubbish bins. Disgusting stuff he''d stick his snout in, sniff and snort and roll about in ...