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New Releases by Peter Bently

Peter Bently is the author of Dogdunnit (2025), The Princes and the Pea (2025), Skunk! Skedaddle! (2025), I Am Dog! (2023), UN PULPO EN EL TEJADO (2023).

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Dogdunnit

release date: Jun 05, 2025

The Princes and the Pea

release date: May 15, 2025
The Princes and the Pea
A hilarious rhyming retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, with a modern twist!

Skunk! Skedaddle!

release date: Apr 01, 2025
Skunk! Skedaddle!
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!

I Am Dog!

release date: Sep 05, 2023
I Am Dog!
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!

UN PULPO EN EL TEJADO

release date: Sep 01, 2023
UN PULPO EN EL TEJADO
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?

I Am Cat!

release date: May 02, 2023
I Am Cat!
A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat''s point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton. I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be. I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap! Join one sassy little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing. Being head of the house is a full-time job!

Spookermarket

release date: Sep 15, 2022
Spookermarket
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.

PANTemonium!

release date: Apr 05, 2022
PANTemonium!
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!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

release date: Feb 03, 2022
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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.

The King's Birthday Suit

release date: Apr 29, 2021
The King's Birthday Suit
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.

Tess the Tractor

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Tess the Tractor
Join Tess the tractor as she learns all about becoming a farm vehicle at the Whizzy Wheels Academy. The story explores her journey of discovery—she learns not just about her purpose but about herself. She must overcome a challenge and learn a valuable lesson, encouraging the reader to cheer her 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.

Fergus the Fire Engine

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Fergus the Fire Engine
Join Fergus the fire truck as he learns all about becoming an emergency services 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.

Octopus Shocktopus!

release date: Jan 01, 2020

Les cent un dalmatiens

release date: Oct 16, 2019

The Hundred and One Dalmatians

release date: Sep 03, 2019
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
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.

Whizzy Wheels Academy: Daisy the Digger

release date: Aug 13, 2019
Whizzy Wheels Academy: Daisy the Digger
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.

The Great Dog Bottom Swap

release date: May 01, 2019
The Great Dog Bottom Swap
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!

The Great Big Busy Wheels Activity Book

release date: Feb 04, 2019
The Great Big Busy Wheels Activity Book
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!

Dylan the Dump Truck (Whizzy Wheels Academy)

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Dylan the Dump Truck (Whizzy Wheels Academy)
Meet Dylan the dump truck--Whizzy Wheels Academy''s latest recruit! Follow him as he learns all about his role as a construction vehicle and what his job entails. This sweet story explores Dylan''s journey of discovery as he learns all about himself and his capabilities. Join Dylan as he 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.

Happy Easter, Tooth Fairy!

release date: Dec 14, 2017
Happy Easter, Tooth Fairy!
Everyone's favourite fairy meets everyone's favourite bunny in this rhyming Easter egg hunt! The Tooth Fairy helps the Easter Bunny hide eggs inside wellington boots, under logs and inside a wheelbarrow. All is set for the Easter egg hunt until one of the children loses their wobbly tooth! Will the Tooth Fairy come to the rescue? From the Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped books. The perfect Easter gift! Praise for The Tooth Fairy's Christmas: "Garry Parsons does both characters proud with his swirling, atmospheric illustrations." The Independent

The Tooth Fairy and the Royal Visit

release date: May 30, 2017
The Tooth Fairy and the Royal Visit
The hilarious rhyming sequel to The Tooth Fairy's Christmas from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently and Garry Parsons, the bestselling illustrator of The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas. The prince has lost his first tooth! He's asleep in his bedroom in the palace ... but the palace is enormous! Will the Tooth Fairy ever find him? And meanwhile can she help find another set of important royal teeth that have gone missing?! Praise for The Tooth Fairy's Christmas: 'Garry Parsons does the both characters proud with his swirling, atmospheric illustrations.' - Independent 'Lots of fun for young children' - Angels and Urchins

Push-Pull-Turn! Dump Truck Gets to Work!

release date: Apr 01, 2017
Push-Pull-Turn! Dump Truck Gets to Work!
Slide, pull, and lift the vehicles on the construction site! Get ready to work on a construction site! Push-Pull-Turn! Dump Truck Gets to Work is full of interactive elements that bring the scenes to life. Whether it's a dump truck, digger, or cherry picker, the story is told in rhyme and introduces the each vehicle and its role. Young builders will love following the vehicles around the construction site in this exciting tale.

The Prince and the Porker

release date: Mar 07, 2017
The Prince and the Porker
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.

Monsters' Nonsense: The Zingy Zapper

release date: Sep 01, 2016
Monsters' Nonsense: The Zingy Zapper
Learn to speak Monsters'' Nonsense andpractise your phonic skills in four fabulousadventures with PemPem, Nid, San and Gopon the wondrous Planet Pok Monsters'' Nonsense is designed for childrento practice decoding nonsense words withina fun and exciting story. The adult reads themain narrative whilst the child is encouraged to read the monsters'' language in speech bubbles. These ''non words'' help them practise their emerging phonics skills at a level that is right for them. Brought to life by award-winning author Peter Bently and Duncan Beedie''s comic book style, each story stars one of the monsters cast in a leading role. This series creates a valuable shared reading experience and will inspire any child to become a monster reader!

Captain Jack and the Pirates

release date: Mar 29, 2016
Captain Jack and the Pirates
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.

School Bus Saves the Day

release date: Oct 01, 2015
School Bus Saves the Day
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.

Train is on Track

release date: Aug 03, 2015
Train is on Track
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.

Rich Witch, Poor Witch

release date: Dec 04, 2014
Rich Witch, Poor Witch
A funny, rhyming tale about friendship, kindness... and witches! From Peter Bently and Jim Field – the illustrator of the bestselling Oi Frog books. There once were twin witches named Rita and Rose, who each had a wart on the end of her nose... Twin witches Rita and Rose couldn't be more different. Rose is poor and helps others for free, while Rita is rich and charges clients huge fees. When Princess Anna Lucinda Cecilia Grace is too glum to even smile, Witch Rita is summoned to cheer her up. She conjures up exquisite tiaras, fabulous frocks, delicious treats and even a pet dragon – with no success. But, as Witch Rose knows, sometimes you don't need an expensive wand to work magic! A hilarious story about the importance of being kind and making time for others – the perfect book to read together at Halloween, or any time of the year.

Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines

release date: Sep 01, 2014
Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines
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...

Damsel Disaster!

release date: Aug 04, 2014
Damsel Disaster!
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.
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