Best Selling Books by Debi Gliori

Small, a little fox, seeks reassurance that Large will always provide love--no matter what. Full color.

When the Strega-Borgias return from holiday to find that their faithful family retainer, Latch, has collapsed from unknown causes, it is only the start of their problems. Signora Strega-Borgia is feeling very peaky in the mornings, Titus is trying to save the world and Pandora has an embarrassing crush on the new butler (to say nothing of the fact that a demon is trying to invade StregaSchloss). Only Ffup the dragon is truly happy, due to her forthcoming marriage to the Loch Ness Monster. A fantastically epic plot, culminating in Flora McLachlan making the ultimate sacrifice, which will have committed fans and newcomers turning the pages late into the night.

When it appears that the magic spells, vanishing creams, and other schemes to rid her of her pesky little brother have finally worked, a sister has second thoughts.

As usual, the Strega-Borgia family can''t seem to get a break: They''ve just welcomed a newborn boy Strega-Borgia into the world, but before they can give him a name, he''s snatched and replaced with a demon baby. Mrs. McLachlan, the super-efficient (and supernatural) nanny is back, safe and sound—but so is the demon Isagoth, and he hasn''t forgotten what he wants from the Strega-Borgias. And evil Uncle Lucifer has resurfaced, but this time he has the added ammunition of a pact with S''tan the First Minister of the Headen Executive—otherwise known as His Imperial Inflammableness, his S''tainless Steeliness, and the Arch-Fiend. And S''tan himself is desperate to find the Chronostone, because. . . well, to put it bluntly, Hades is starting to freeze over, and without the Chronostone, he may never regain his power. The family''s got to be ready—because this will be the final battle between good and evil, the battle where winner takes all. And they''re going to need all the help they can get. . . .

Things are not right at the Strega-Borgia castle. Signor Luciano Strega-Borgia has been kidnapped. Signora Baci Strega-Borgia is struggling with her spells at the Advanced Witchcraft Institute.Titus and Pandora don’t like their suspiciously cheerful and fearless new nanny. Baby Damp has been accidentally shrunk, e-mailed, and lost on the World Wide Web. And to top it off, there’s a gangster in a bunny suit lurking about. . . . This seriously over-the-top, gothic romp is sure to have readers clamoring for the next Strega-Borgia adventure.

There’s trouble brewing at StregaSchloss! When Signora Strega-Borgia invites some would-be witches to stay, weird things begin to happen. Pandora can’t resist the temptation of time travel. Titus picks up a strange—and deadly—computer virus. And it looks like they may have to trade in the family riches for a family curse. Are they falling under the witches’ spell? Or is the ghost of the Strega-Borgias’ past coming back to haunt them all?

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a beautiful rhyming bedtime story, ideal for snuggling up with before sleep. Goodnight ice and goodnight snow, Goodnight lights above, aglow. Join in the list of important things to say goodnight to – ships, animals, plants, toys and of course, the sun – in this beautifully illustrated rhyming text, perfect for bedtime. _______________ ''The most magical aspect of this book is its illustrations, which sweep across the world, giving us panoramic views from above'' - Practical Preschool ''Ideal for soothing children to sleep'' - Parents in Touch

''Debi Gliori is amazing. Her pictures offer people an insight into depression that words often struggle to reach. She makes visible the invisible. And I for one want to thank her for that.'' - Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive A groundbreaking picture book on depression with stunning illustrations. With stunning black and white illustration and deceptively simple text, author and illustrator Debi Gliori examines how depression affects one''s whole outlook upon life, and shows that there can be an escape - it may not be easy to find, but it is there. Drawn from Debi''s own experiences and with a moving testimony at the end of the book explaining how depression has affected her and how she continues to cope, Debi hopes that by sharing her own experience she can help others who suffer from depression, and to find that subtle shift that will show the way out. ''I have used dragons to represent depression. This is partly because of their legendary ability to turn a once fertile realm into a blackened, smoking ruin and partly because popular mythology shows them as monstrous opponents with a tendency to pick fights with smaller creatures. I''m not particularly brave or resourceful, and after so many years battling my beasts, I have to admit to a certain weariness, but I will arm-wrestle dragons for eternity if it means that I can help anyone going through a similar struggle.''

After a vacation in Italy, the Strega-Borgia clan arrives home to a shocking discovery: their faithful butler Latch lying comatose on the front doorstep, reeking faintly of sulphur. Horrified and troubled, Titus and Pandora suspect this may be an omen of bad fortune, but both are soon distracted by their own problems. Only Nanny McLachlan realizes the truth: Whatever it was that came for Latch is coming back. And when it does, will she alone be strong enough to protect the family?

Just when the Strega-Borgias think it’s safe to relax in their ancestral castle . . . it isn’t. First their roof collapses, forcing them into the Auchenlochtermuchty Arms–the only local hotel that will accomodate three mythical beasts and one crocodile. Then Titus accidentally creates 500 tiny naked pink clones. And 500 tiny naked pink clones are not easy to manage. But not surprisingly, this isn’t the biggest Strega-Borgia dilemma–there’s also a few evil contractors plotting to destroy their home forever. Perhaps the miniature kilted warriors arising from the spilled magic potion can help. . . .

A lyrical, touching and humorous story about enduring love, featuring the beloved foxes from the bestselling No Matter What

_______________ ''There is gentle humour and images of those moments in family life that we can all recognise and everyone will love'' - Courier Magazine _______________ From the bestselling author of No Matter What comes a humorous and gently cautionary tale about finding the perfect pet. Max really wants a pet. His parents aren''t so sure. Puppies chew, parrots screech and sharks have too many teeth. How about a dragon? Max''s parents say that dragons don''t exist, so Max settles for a pet worm instead. Except this particular worm turns out to be very unusual when its back begins to turn spiky and it starts to breathe smoke... Dragons don''t exist. Do they? A funny and light-hearted story from much-loved children''s author Debi Gliori, perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet. With an added cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for. _______________ ''Unique in its concept ... The Bookworm validates Debi Gliori''s understanding of how the minds of little ones think and imagine'' - Armadillo Magazine

_______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of a friendship made to last a lifetime. Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together. Until, one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods. How will he survive all alone in the wild? And will he ever find Boy again? Journey through dense forests, across rushing rivers and to the heights of snow-covered mountains to discover a bond that can never be broken. _______________ ''The literary equivalent of a big hug'' - The Times on NO MATTER WHAT ''An instant childhood classic'' - Independent on Sunday on NO MATTER WHAT ''Simply delightful, utterly heart-warming and brimful of hope'' - Library Mice on DRAGON LOVES PENGUIN

Little bunny Willa is scared to go to sleep, just in case she has a bad dream. She asks her older brother Willoughby for help. Wise Willoughby knows that she just needs to think of all the happy things that will be waiting for her in the morning. . . A beautiful text by one of our best-loved authors, illustrated in an adorable style, this book has won widespread critical acclaim. Children are clamouring to have this story every bedtime!

Toasting marshmallows, swimming with whales, and riding a motorbike are just some of the things a young boy, who does not want to go to bed, would do if he were big.

_______________ ''Penguins, snow and Father Christmas - what more could you want in your stocking?!'' - Daily Mail _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a heartwarming, festive and emotional tale of Daddy Penguin and his Little One... Daddy Penguin has to look after the egg while Mummy is finding fish. But he wanders away from the Dad Huddle and he and the egg are whisked up into the air by a gust of wind, landing in the Arctic. Brave Daddy must find out where he is and how to get home. But the Arctic creatures aren''t that friendly and he stumbles along in the cold, lost... until he bumps into a reindeer, who takes them to breakfast with the Special Air Navigation Transport Authority. Can brave Daddy Penguin and his new little one get all the way home before Mummy returns? If only penguins could fly... Framed as a secret story that loving Daddy Penguin only shares with Little One, adults and their little ones will love cosying up to read this wintry tale with a warm heart. _______________ ''A fun, wintry tale full of Gliori''s gentle warmth'' - Angels & Urchins ''A lovely imaginative story with an unexpected ending'' - Parents in Touch

_______________ ''A magical book'' - Practical Preschool _______________ From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with a BIG imagination... Alfie Rabbit is walking through the woods. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he''s turning into different woodland animals. Alfie is a gliding owl, a sticky prickly hedgehog and a just-woken bear ... ROAR!! A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of woodland creatures.

A young girl describes her mother''s pregnancy, from the first bout of morning sickness to the joyful delivery of twins.

What''s the time, Mr Wolf? It''s story time with Debi Gliori!Accompany Mr Wolf as he goes about his daily routine from breakfast to bedtime - and get to know the real Mr Wolf! Little ones will enjoy recognising familiar faces from a plethora of nursery rhymes, including Little Red Riding Hood (masquerading as the post girl), three cheeky little pigs (who make prank calls), a cat who''s a dab hand at the fiddle, plus four and twenty blackbirds . . .An enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time. The stunning artwork reveals something new with every reading and the many fabulous details will keep you turning the pages again and again.