Most Popular Books by Joyce Dunbar

Mole wakes happily from a dream where he has discovered the secret of happiness. The problem is, he suddenly can''t remember what it is! Join Mouse and Mole in three delightful, everyday adventures, from sitting down for a good read but unable to settle, to taking a leisurely stroll that turns into errands. Both children and adults can learn from the stories in Mouse & Mole: The Secret of Happiness and will develop an appreciation for friendships. James Mayhew''s charming illustrations alongside Joyce Dunbar''s good-natured stories will captivate readers of all ages.

"Look at that boat," said Mole. "It''s just what I''ve always wanted." When Mole is given a toy boat by his best friend Mouse, he just cannot decide which colour he likes best. Should he choose the blue boat with white sails, or a yellow one with striped sails? After a night of colourful dreams, a mystery buyer helps a muddled Mole make up his minda The first Corgi Pup title to be published about Mouse and Mole, but the two characters have appeared in four previous picture books and have also appeared on television as an enchanting animation series.

In this undersea adventure, Piglet Squid spends all day smiling his big, happy smile, but his friends in the deep are always so woebegone. One day, he embarks on a quest to find something magical to show them all, so that they too will have a reason to smile!Inspired by the real-life sea creature, piglet squids are about the size of an avocado and can be found in the deepwater of almost all the oceans. The unusual pattern of skin pigmentation in the squid shown here, means that he is always smiling.

Cubby has lots of wishes and with the help of his big sister Clementine, all of his wishes come true. But Clementine has a wish too.

Good puss or bad cat?Jekyll or Hyde?One and the same?Who decides?Puss Jekyll is the soft cuddly cat of the house grooming her fur, but at night she becomes Cat Hyde, hunting mice, all fang and claw. Page by page this delightful book explores the two very distinct personalities of the enchanting pet. Sleeping in a cosy spot or prowling in the moonlight, lapping milk from a bowl or stalking a defenceless trembling vole, playing with a ball of wool or savaging her prey, graceful and aristocratic or ruthless street fighter, can this really be the same creature?The beautifully evocative rhythmic and rhyming text is accompanied by luminous coloured-pencil and watercolour drawings that make the reader want to reach out and feel the fur. This treat for cat-lovers of all ages is from the highly acclaimed author of bestselling picture books such as Tell Me Something Before You Go to Sleep, and the illustrator of such classics as Martin Waddell''s The Pig in the Pond and the Boston Globe Horn Book Award winning In the Rain with Baby Duck.

A rollicking, read-aloud rhyme featuring Plunkett, the plucky pink pig.

"Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. Boo! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again?"--Publisher''s description.

Nightlights is a book of stories to read to children, but stories with a difference. It''s a collection of twenty interactive meditation stories that have bene specially written to calm and relax your child at bedtime, while at the same time engaging and stimulating his or her imagination. These stories also help children in many other important ways. They help them to focus their minds and develop their powers of concentration and visualization, as well as learn more about emotions and feelings. Although not meditations in the strict sense, they do serve as a good preparation for learning real meditation later on. They also foster imagination and creativity, help children deal with their burgeoning anxieties, and help them take their first steps towards developing their own unique identity. In the Introduction, Civardi provides techniques to help parents develop their out-loud reading skills, shows how to create the right mood, and gives practical advice on how to talk with your child about what he or she has just heard. After each story, there is a brief list of affirmations which help to settle the message in the minds of both parent and child.

"The jumblyboo isn''t quite sure what he is; neither are the cats. However, they decide that if he wants to live with them he must do things their way. The jumblyboo does his best - but his miaow is too gruff and the cat-flap is a bit of a squeeze. The cats are not impressed. Then one day, the jumblyboo decides to do things his way..."--Back cover.

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole''s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

All was silent in the wood. Suddenly, out of the green, "Love-me!Love-me! Love-me!" called the Love-Me bird. There was no answer to her call. The Love-Me bird just wants to be loved. But no one seems to be listening. "There must be some-birdy out there," she says sadly toShut-Eye, the owl. Her wise old friend offers some advice, yet nothing appears to work. What should the Love-Me bird do? Celebrating with great warmth and wit a simple truth about love, renowned author Joyce Dunbar and award-winning artist Sophie Fatus have created a charming tale that will delight all lovebirds, young and old.

A picture book, which through a series, tells of an episode in the lives of two friends Gander and Panda. This story which is intended for children ready to read a whole book for themselves, tells of Panda''s new toy, a cup and ball. But, will he let Gander have a go?

Smudge the rabbit longs for a brother or sister but must wait for springtime.