Best Selling Books by Peter Bently

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 magnificent sheep take to skies in their spiffing, yellow flying machine...

Dodie Smith’s classic tale adapted into a playful and stylish new picture book Dalmatians Pongo and Missis live in London with their beloved owners. When Missis finds out she’s going to have puppies, they’re all thrilled! But, Missis doesn’t just have one puppy . . . or two . . . or three . . . she has fifteen! When the puppies go missing, Pongo and Missis know that there’s only one woman who can be behind the dognapping: the notorious Cruella de Vil. They strike out across the city and—with a little help from the street dogs of London—rescue their pups and many, many more from a terrible fate.

Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray . . . When Pignatius sees fresh pastries cooling on the windowsill of the palace kitchen, he’s tempted to try them. Surely, the cook won’t miss just one. But Pignatius’s greed gets the better of him, and he eats all the buns before sneaking into the palace in search of more treats. Before long, he finds himself in the prince’s room trying on a wig and some clothes, and the servants mistake him for the real prince! When the actual prince returns, Pignatius fears the worst, but the prince saves Pignatius’s bacon instead. It turns out that the prince has always wanted a double to deal with a particularly frightening problem—his aunt Alice! This hilarious reimagining of Mark Twain’s classic The Prince and the Pauper is sure to make kids laugh with its clever rhyming text and delicious, dessert-filled illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator David Roberts.

A hilarious, rhyming adventure about a band of pirate cats! From Peter Bently and Jim Field – illustrator of the bestselling Oi Frog books. Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Off shot Alfonso as swift as an arrow, through alleys and gardens and streets dark and narrow. He told every cat to prepare for a treat: "Follow me and you''ll get all the fish you can eat!" When Alfonso the cat hears there''s a boat coming into harbour stuffed with tasty haddock, he hatches a plan. It''s brave! It''s bold! And it involves a ghost pirate ship, some rather gullible fishermen and cats... LOTS of cats. With a bouncy, rhyming story and illustrations from the bestselling Jim Field - perfect for reading aloud!

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 . . .

Fred the Giant''s off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine . . . you''d be amazed how much fits in those megapants. What pantemonium!

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.

A frighteningly funny picture book, perfect for sharing at Halloween and beyond! Where do werewolves get their greens? Where do banshees buy their beans? Where do ogres get supplies of tasty ear-and-eyeball pies? Welcome to the Spookermarket, where ghouls and frights shop by night. But when a mischievous genie escapes to cause chaos in the supermarket aisles, can everybody work together to outwit this troublesome customer? A laugh-out-loud adventure from award-winning author Peter Bently and acclaimed illustrator Steph Laberis.

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

Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it''s time to show everyone how useful her stink can be! Multi-award-winning author Peter Bently teams up with illustrator Laurie Stansfield to teach us not to judge a skunk by its stink!

The boys from King Jack and the Dragon are back in this swashbuckling pirate adventure with pictures by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Jack, Zack, and Caspar are building a ship—on the beach, out of sand. When they set sail on their imaginary adventure, Jack spies an enemy pirate ship nearby. They chase after the pirates, but a storm wrecks their ship and sweeps them up on a desert island. The island isn''t totally deserted, though—their pirate enemies are there too. Just as the boys discover the pirates'' treasure (an array of delicious desserts), the pirates (their parents) capture them. But these pirates are friendly—they''re willing to share the treasure, and they throw in some ice cream just for good measure! Perfect for storytime read-alouds, this picture book is just right for fans of Three Bears in a Boat, How I Became a Pirate, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

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 Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Par Ping. She''s starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn''t be a problem though, as everyone knows princesses don''t pump... A new laugh-out-loud new text from Peter Bently, author of Meet the Parents and Dustbin Dad.

The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Pum Ping. She''s starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn''t be a problem though, as everyone knows princesses don''t fart... A new laugh-out-loud new text from Peter Bently, author of Meet the Parents and Dustbin Dad.

"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?

Space Shuttle is preparing in the launchpad to launch into space and to replace an old satellite. The shuttle engines and booster rockets roar into the sky and the shuttle enters space! Will Panda and his crew be able to replace the satellite? Who will they meet along their way? 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.

Plane is at the airport preparing for a flight. Captain Koala and his co-pilot are expecting a very special passenger, the king and his family! Will Koala be able to help when the king leaves something very important behind? 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.

Yellow Bus arrives at school to take the class and Mr Hodges to the city carnival. From Bus''s big windows the children get a great view of the parade! When carnival king''s float breaks down will Bus be able to help? 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 to understand what makes up the machines and help familiarise them with vehicle vocabulary and noises.

Join Dylan the dump truck as he learns all about becoming a construction vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. The story explores his journey of discovery—he learns not just about his purpose but about himself. He must overcome a challenge and learn a valuable lesson, encouraging the reader to cheer him on as the story unfolds. With colorful illustrations and an engaging story on a favorite topic, this book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, encourages creativity and imagination, and supports emotional intelligence.

"Charmingly silly...features bouncy, rhyming text that will enchant readers." —Kirkus Reviews An octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village’s children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back?