New Releases by PETER BENTLY

Cedric Thatchbottom can’t wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud – a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn’t all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master. In Book 3 of the Knightmare series, a wealthy princess is visiting the kingdom in search of a husband, and Sir Percy has a plot up his sleeve to see off the other potential suitors. As usual, Cedric has a key part to play in his master''s plan. Ugh! Dressing up as a maiden in silk bloomers wasn’t quite what he had in mind when he signed up to be a squire. A hilarious new series following the misadventures of a trainee knight. Packed with comical characters, battles, puns and poo, these books are irresistible to young readers aged six to eight years.

A funny and affectionate look at all the things your parents do for you. It''s not all tidying up and making you brush your teeth... You may think your parents just boss you around and tell you what to do. And there''s no getting away from it - they do have to do quite a lot of that! But there''s so much more to them - did you realise they are also tent poles for dens that are wonky, dustbins for bits you don''t want to eat up and grandstands to make you grow tall? Praise for Peter Bently''s The Yoga Ogre: "Lively rhyming text and bright, humorous illustration make this a great book to read aloud." www.booktrust.org.uk "Filled with infectious rhyming text and bright, bold illustrations which children will love." Creative Steps "A hilarious story." Parents in Touch Praise for Sara Ogilvie: "The massive, full-colour pictures make this a delicious book." The Independent on Sunday on Rhinos Don''t Eat Pancakes "At the hands of Sara Ogilvie, all the characters are brought expressively to life." The Scotsman on Rhinos Don''t Eat Pancakes

"A lamb for my supper will taste mighty fine!" thought a wily old wolf by the name of Lou Pine. Poor Lou! In this fractured fairy tale, the wolf is stopped at the hedge by the flock''s protector, Rambo the Ram. So Lou sets off to find a disguise that will let him sneak into the flock. He tries a fuzzy bathrobe, paint, and even cotton candy, but nothing works out. Can he scare Red Riding Hood''s grandmother into knitting him a costume? Or will she—like everyone else—be able to thwart the wolf''s plans?

Is it an eagle? Is it a plane? No - it''s Underpants Wonderpants to the rescue again! He swoops in with a pantachute for a queen in distress, puts out a fire with his super-pant-scoop ... But that''s not the end of his super-pants day. The aliens are heading toward Earth! Read along to find out if Wonderpants'' Underpants Power can save the world in this laugh-out-loud rhyme to share by author Peter Bently!Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the world and a global leader in innovative digital books for children in many languages. Welcome to the world of Parragon!

Koen is de koning. Hij vecht met zijn vriendjes tegen een draak. Maar is Koen net zo dapper als het donker wordt? Prentenboek met zachtgekleurde illustraties en tekst op rijm. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Do you leave food on your plate at mealtimes? If you do, beware, it could lead to all sorts of trouble . . . The dad in this book has a penchant for leftover food - even the bits that are soggy and chewed! He eats EVERYTHING - unfinished sandwiches, cold soggy fries, unwanted broccoli, half eaten pies! But when, one day, he accidentally guzzles the cat''s Puss-Pep-Up Powder, strange things start to happen . . .

Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they''d choose for themselves

When a lion cub cannot find anyone to play with him, he climbs a tree to see what he can see.

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere!

Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere.

Disaster strikes when the lead in the school play, Snow Fright and the Seven Dwarfs, loses her voice on the morning of the play. But Lee, Bella and Billy concoct a plan to save the day . . . and encounter Miss Gargoyle''s mystery guest!

Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize (2011) CAT''S AHOY! by Peter Bently, author of bestselling picture book "King Jack and the Dragon," illustrated by Jim Field. Irresistibly funny book with Alfonso the cat who have captured the heart of children all over the world. When Alfonso hears the news about a boat full of fish is coming into the harbour the next morning, he sets a special plan... Korean edition translated by Kim Seo Jeong. In Korean. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Brave King Jack and his faithful knights, Sir Zack and baby Casper, spend all day fighting fierce dragons and terrible beasts in their homemade fort. But night is falling, bedtime is looming, and playtime is nearly over. When Sir Zack and Caspar are taken inside for bed, King Jack - alone on his throne - finds himself feeling a bit less brave . . . especially when he hears a thing approaching, a thing with four legs. A fantasy adventure and comforting bedtime tale in one. With Helen Oxenbury''s spare, expressive illustrations, this classic in the making is perfect for imaginative preschoolers everywhere, and certainly for fans of There''s a Nightmare in my Closet and Where the Wild Things Are. From the Board edition.

Lee and his best friends Billy and Bella are on the St. Orlok''s casketball team. They''re all getting ready for the big game against the Chaney Street Werewolves. But when the other team arrives, it seems that some of them aren''t planning on playing fair. Lee needs a plan - fast! Will he manage to foil the cheats before the whistle?

Will the flustered fish become saltwater snacks, or can they come up with a plan to teach the mean, greedy shark a lesson he’ll never forget? With atmospheric underwater scenes and a terrifically toothy villain, this captivating rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud. Tremendously funny – with a biting twist!

The gang are back in this fourth installment of Vampire School, and there’s a nasty case of bat flu going about. With Miss Gargoyle off sick, the supply teacher, Miss Fitt, quite literally turns out to be a monster - complete with neck bolts and lightening storms! Caretaker Mr Gore is up to something, but will Lee, Bella and Billy manage to find out what? A humorous chapter book, perfect for children beginning to read on their own, these young vampires’ adventures will appeal to girls and boys alike.

Are you a vampire? NO? Then you can''t attend St.Orlok''s I''m afraid. But not to worry - you are invited to join the young vampires for another monstrous tale of madcap midnight mayhem and spooky schoolkid capers!

This series of wildlife stories combines photos with bright graphic images. The result is bright, engaging photo story books.

''Start Reading'' is a reader development series for Key Stage 1 that closely follows the national curriculum and literacy strategy.

A colorful journey through the maze of the unconscious mind, this illustrated exploration of dreams helps decode their profound and often perplexing messages. Imaginative, full-color images capture the dreamworld in all its strange ambiguity. 60 original illustrations. 40 color photos.

This charming little volume contains a wealth of lovers'' lore, touching on such subjects as the myth of Eros and Aphrodite; emblems of passion, seduction, and fidelity; and the romantic symbolism of the moon and stars. Includes 60 color illustrations and 40 color photos.

Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the Middle East, China, India, South and Central America, North America, Japan, Europe, Greece, and Rome