Most Popular Books by Kate Petty

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Maddy''s in Barbados, where she''s sure she''ll find a boyfriend - she''s never had any difficulty before.

Tells seven stories of heroic and amazing horses.

Examines the many facets of whales and dolphins, including physical characteristics, breathing, hunting, migration, and reproduction.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Charlotte''s in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual!

Best friends Sarah and Lianne have a great money-making idea - doing makeovers at little girls'' birthday parties. But it''s not an idea that impresses Ruth Miller, the new girl who''s just arrived at their school. To Sarah and Lianne, Ruth is a mess: to Ruth they are overdressed and not in the least cool. Ruth has other things to worry about too - her mum is ill and she''s had to leave her London home and her best friend to live with her Dad and his new family. And that includes her step-brother Matt - a boy factor bound to cause trouble! All girls will relate to Kate''s great girl characters and lively, pacy plot. She gets it just right for 10+ readers.

First Pets is an appealing series of books for small children who love animals. The easy-to-read text offers basic information about the animal''s characteristics. Gerbils make especially good first pets for children because they can be housed, fed and cared for with minimal inconvenience, and because they''re fun to watch at play. Full-color art and photos.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Zoe is drawn to someone unexpected when she joins a drama project.

Ruby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what''s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise. Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what''s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Hannah''s on a music course but will she find love there?

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your best friend''s boyfriend.

Describes how elephants are born and cared for and how they learn to find food and cooperate with their herd.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.

This lift-the-flap picture book tells the story of Ben, a bear who lovs butterflies and wants to grow some flowers that will attract them to his garden. Children can read about how he plants his seeds and watches them grow. By lifting the flaps, children can see what is happening under the ground.