Most Popular Books by Debi Gliori

When their beloved nanny disappears and their father is imprisoned for her alleged murder, Titus, Pandora, and Damp become increasingly gloomy until mysterious signs and messages that may help them resolve their terrible dilemma begin to appear around their Scottish castle home.

The Strega-Borgia children accidentally create 500 clones of themselves at the same time that the roof on their Scottish castle falls in, attracting evil contractors who want their home.

When the snow falls, lonely, left-out Katie sets out on her own to create a snowchild, and soon her snowchild has a friend, and so does she.

Based on Christina Rossetti''s poem "In the Bleak Midwinter", this is the story of two little girls, one living in the present and the other at the time of the birth of Christ, who worry about what they can give a very special person for Christmas.

One dragon looking for an egg + one lonely egg in need of a mommy = one delightfully perfect adoptive family. In this heartwarming story, a dragon in need of an egg finds an abandoned egg in need of a mommy. It seems like the perfect fit, but when that egg hatches, the little baby doesn''t look like all the other dragons. In fact, he looks a lot like a penguin! Of course, his mommy loves him no matter what. But the other young dragons aren''t so sure. Little do they know that their feathered friend''s differences will save the day! Sometimes things happen for a reason . . . and some families are just meant to be together.

This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of the most popular nursery rhymes. Have fun reading along with your little one as you introduce them to well-known nursery rhymes including, Humpty Dumpty, Incy Wincy Spider, Little Bo-Peep, and many more! These classic rhymes we all know and love so well are perfect for bedtime reading and will allow parents and young ones to enjoy them time and time again. Children aged 0-5 will love pouring over the colourful illustrations that accompany and enrich the rhymes by bringing the quirky characters to life. This engaging nursery rhyme book for kids offers: - Beautiful illustrations that accompany each nursery rhyme that brings excitement into each and every one. - 50 classic and favourite rhymes in full for little ones to read and enjoy, whilst developing important listening and language skills. - An array of fun and familiar nursery rhymes that creates a long-lasting interest and love for poetry. This book of nursery rhymes is both enjoyable and educational, teaching children rhymes which helps to develop important skills, such as recognising different sound patterns, listening skills, a rich range of language skills, concentration, and oral storytelling. The Book of Nursery Rhymes makes a great gift and is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with their little ones.

It''s a rainy spring-time, coming up to Witch Baby Daisy''s second birthday. Her nursery class are putting on a musical performance, helped by the older children, including big sister Lily. Meanwhile Mum is trying to potty train Daisy, unaware that as soon as she succeeds, Daisy will be reclaimed by the witches who live on the hill, who''ve only been waiting for their little protegee to be out of nappies before they take her ''home''. Happily, Daisy is so rubbish at toilet training that Lily persuades Mum to drop the idea, and the day is saved! The concert is a great success, despite Daisy turning Lily''s bagpipes into a spider, and the witches are distracted by spells for romance. Another charming, brilliantly plotted and gorgeously illustrated gem of a book by this outstandingly talented author/illustrator.

When their beloved nanny disappears and their father is imprisoned for her alleged murder, Titus, Pandora, and Damp become increasingly gloomy until mysterious signs and messages that may help them resolve their terrible dilemma begin to appear around their Scottish castle home.

Milo''s mum has laid an Egg, and it''s due to hatch at any time. So when Mum has to go on a food-finding expedition, Dad has to look after the Egg. And that means that it''s up to Milo to deliver the Penguin Post mail. There are parcels and packages for all sorts of animals, from quilt feathers for Mrs Major''s Baby Bear to a sleepsuit for tiny Tiffany bee. And it''s just when he''s delivering the last parcel that he realises there''s an extra package in the mailbag. Something that needs to be returned to Mum and Dad quickly...

Little Owl does NOT want a babysitter ... he''s not a baby and he certainly doesn''t want to be sat on! When Pinny the babysitter arrives, Little Owl wants a long bedtime story and a hot chocolate with forty marshmallows – and he mustn''t forget to say goodnight to ALL his toys, about a millionty billion of them! Then, Little Owl sets Pinny a final, impossible task: ''The moon,'' said Little Owl, ''I need it by my bedside.'' With all the trademark humour that readers have come to know and love from this series, this reassuring and funny story is the ideal way to soothe anxiety about having a babysitter.

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book for children aged 5-7 from award-winning children''s author and illustrator Debi Gliori

Over fifty best-loved nursery rhymes have been brought together and imaginatively illustrated by one of the most popular and highly acclaimed children s artists of today. Debi Gliori brings a fresh approach to these classic rhymes, adding humour and uniting different characters in one glorious illustration, page after page. Intriguing facts about the meanings behind the rhymes are also here, giving added insight and enjoyment to both children and adults. From Little Miss Muffet and Jack and Jill to Old Mother Hubbard and Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, all the favourite rhymes, songs and lullabies that capture the magic and joy of childhood are here.

Born in a city park, the little cat belongs to no one, until he is befriended and cared for by Donald, a soldier. When Donald is sent away to fight in a far-off war-zone, the cat waits for him to return, at Edinburgh''s Waverley Station. And waits ... Travelers and railway staff name him Waverley, and look after him. But he is waiting for Donald. Years go by, until one day at last he hears a voice he knows. Warfare has drastically changed Donald''s life, but when the lonely cat and the forgotten man are reunited, their world suddenly seems a brighter and more hopeful place. This is a groundbreaking picture story that introduces important social issues of homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and underlines the value of pets.