Best Selling Books by Peter BENTLY

Meet Daisy the digger—Whizzy Wheels Academy''s latest recruit! Follow her as she learns all about her role as a construction vehicle and what her job entails. This sweet story explores Daisy''s journey of discovery as she learns all about herself and her capabilities. Join Daisy as she overcomes a challenge and learns a valuable lesson in this delightful picture book, part of a fun new board book series for vehicle-mad preschoolers. With colourful illustrations and an engaging story on a favourite topic, this board book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination, and supports emotional intelligence.

King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third had SO many clothes it was simply absurd ... So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won''t end up looking red-cheeked ... ? This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s classic fable ''The Emperor''s New Clothes'' will not only make children laugh, but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with special music and sound effects.

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.

Train is speeding through the countryside when Dog sees a red signal. There''s a fallen tree and the mail train is stuck! How can Train help to keep the mail moving? It''s time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread on different parts of the vehicle will help children tom understand what makes up the machines and help familiarise them with vehicle vocabulary and noises.

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.

Digger! Fire Engine! Monster Truck! Tractor! Can the busy vehicles save the day? It''s time to get busy with machines that roar, whizz, vroom and zoom! This action-packed activity book is crammed full of things to find, amazing vehicles to colour in, and games and puzzles to entertain - perfect for rainy days! Each adventure story is followed by fun activities, to engage and delight your young vehicle-lover. From rescue vehicles to monster trucks, the activities use plots and themes from within the stories, encouraging reluctant readers to engage with the text and find out what happens next!

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.

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

A day in the life of a dog – told from the dog''s point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton. Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog''s head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!

Dad started the engine. It made two loud sneezes - CHITTY! CHITTY! - and two small explosions - BANG! BANG! - and thundered into life! Join Jemima and Jeremy on a madcap adventure in the world''s most famous flying car! A stunningly illustrated picture-book retelling of Ian Fleming''s timeless classic - a must for every child''s bookshelf! Stunning illustrations throughout bring this classic tale to life for the youngest of fans. Retold by the much-loved children''s author Peter Bently and beautifully illustrated by Steve Antony, the creator of Mr Panda.

Sit back and enjoy this rollicking canine caper. It''s barking mad! The dogs are having a ball today. Roll up for the canine cabaret! The day has arrived for the Dogs'' Summer Ball -- a high-class canine caper. So high-class in fact, that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the frivolity something unexpected happens and the dogs have to make a hasty exit . . . with or without the correct bottom!

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

One morning, a giant octopus appeared on a roof! At first, no one was happy, but soon, the helpful octopus won over everyone. One night, he was no longer there. Could a bigger surprise be in store for the town?

The sheep on the hillside were munching away, Much as they always did, day after day, When suddenly something went ZOOM! overhead. “Let’s go and see what it is!” they all said. And so begins a ripping, round-the-world adventure as the sheep take to skies in a magnificent yellow flying machine...