Best Selling Books by Gillian McClure

One day a strange cat appears at the door. ''My name is Tom Finger,'' he cries. Each day he appears, and each day he leaves a strange and wonderful gift: a silk purse, a lace handkerchief, an embroidered needle case. Queenie is completely entranced by him - her brother though is convinced he is a witch''s cat. But Queenie is determined to find out - and one day starts following the cat through the snowy forest, following a trail of red wool…What Queenie finds at the end of the trail is totally unexpected.A book that has exquisite, beautiful illustrations,and a traditional feel that will be cherished for years to come.Praise for Tom Finger:''McClure''s storytelling has a strange magical rhythm to it and her drawings have a wistful delicacy'' Books for Keeps''enchanting'' Financial Times''a magical tale, set in a snowy landscape'' Daily Telegraph

Dog pals Dubbin and Todd are going on a walk before breakfast: Dubbin on his skateboard and Todd lagging behind on paws. Not only that, Todd is also carrying a huge bone which is attracting attention from another, not so nice dog. Can Dubbin, Todd and the bone get home safely?

A snowy adventure for the dog pals, Dubbin and Todd. Dubbin flips off his wheels and Ta-da! His skateboard becomes a snowboard. Todd follows behind on a tray but there are frightening things along the way - can he and Dubbin deal with them?

Peter has heard of the legend of the Selkie seals who can turn into humans, but he can''t believe it when he rescues a real, live Selkie from the oysterman''s nets. The two become friends, and Selkie teaches Peter the language of the sea. But someone else has his eye on the Selkie, and danger threatens Peter and his new friend.

When a poor carpenter selects a very proud and stubborn donkey to carry his wife Mary to Bethlehem, the donkey tries to resist, but his act of rebellion is miraculously transformed into an act of courage.

A boy thinks there is something living inside the old hollow tree that stands in the park. It is only when he is pulled through a hole that the boy discovers what is is - a little white sprite. They play together in the sprite''s world inside the tree but when the boy has to go home, the sprite doesn''t want him to leave.

Zoe goes to sea in her little boat, leaving her dog behind. But when she gets into trouble, guess who is there to come to her rescue?

Red Hoodie wants to tell a story about herself, her granny, and a wolf. But with the wrong punctuation, things don''t end so great for Granny! What can Red Hoodie do to give her grandma the happy ending she deserves--and how can punctuation help? This hilarious book illustrates the importance of correct punctuation through humor and an unforgettable twist on the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale. Readers will delight in this book''s eye-catching watercolor illustrations and Red Hoodie''s own writing.

Tanglewood is a sleepy, old wood, that no longer has enough food for Fox, Rat, and Crow. When a big bison shows up and starts to eat, rub against trees, and roll on the ground, the three Tanglewood residents are furious. They send Bison away, to a place where he eats, rubs, and rolls the land back to health--bringing back pollinators and native plants and bugs. Fox, Rat, and Crow follow Bison''s footsteps and realize that there''s room for everyone in Tanglewood. This whimsical story about ecosystems will teach readers about the interconnectedness of nature in a fun, thought-provoking way.

"Is there a mouse living in this house? Well the bird has seen it, the squirrel has heard it, the cat has even touched it! But this is no ordinary mouse ... Just wait and see"--Back cover.