New Releases by Richard Dungworth

On a windy day in Moominvalley, a frightened forest creature comes tap-tapping on the door of the Moominhouse. Little My is less than impressed when Moominmamma suggests the new guest could sleep in the spare bunk in her room. But Little My soon learns that a friend in need is a friend indeed. A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about community and looking out for one another.

Stephen is a sprout. He''s not just any sprout though, he''s a sprout of kindness! Join Stephen in this fun rhyming story as he helps his friends with the power of kindness. With rhyming text, bright illustrations and a funny refrain, this book all about ways to be kind will inspire and encourage children everywhere. Stephen Sprout helps out his friends when they lose things, if they can''t decide who should go next on the swings, and he even helps sort out a little sibling rivalry. At the end there are some suggestions of ways that the readers can carry on what Stephen starts, and spread a little more kindness in the world.

Tonight everyone in Moominvalley will be going to the Autumn Ball and Moomintroll and Sniff are busy helping with preparations. But when they discover an extraordinary golden leaf on the forest floor, will they be able to find a tree full of golden leaves and give each of the valley folk a gift they''ll always treasure?

A new spine-chilling collection of twelve short illustrated adventures packed with terrifying Doctor Who monsters and villains, just in time for Halloween 2017! Each short story will feature a frightening nemesis for the Doctor to outwit, and each will star one incarnation of the Doctor with additional appearances from favourite friends and companions such as Sarah Jane, Jo and Ace.

A new illustrated collection of Doctor Who stories, each featuring one of the twelve Doctors off on a festive adventure in his trusty TARDIS.

A beautifully illustrated collection of new Doctor Who stories, each featuring one of the twelve Doctors on a festive adventure in theTARDIS. Written by six authors and with a full-page colour illustration for each story, these tales are full of magic, mystery, wonder, excitement - and everything else that fans love about a Doctor Who Christmas special.

In Extra Time, the Eleventh Doctor and his friends head to the 1966 World Cup final. While the Doctor and Amy discover that the Time Lord isn''t the only alien visiting Wembley, Rory finds himself playing a crucial role in this historic England vs. West Germany football match . . .

"Po and Tigress are on a mission when they run into Fung and his gang. Can the two friends escape from the wicked crocs?"--Back cover

Panda''s Pyjamas is part of Ladybird''s Land of Nod bedtime story series for babies and toddlers. Its soft, gentle rhyme makes it fun to read and the soothing cadence and beautiful pastel artwork will make your little ones feel sleepy in no time! Follow a young boy as he and his teddy go on a wonderfully imaginative journey to the magical Land of Nod, where poor Panda can''t go to bed as she needs some pyjamas. Can they help her so Panda can go to sleep?

Tiger''s Toothbrush is part of Ladybird''s Land of Nod bedtime story series for babies and toddlers. Its soft, gentle rhyme makes it fun to read and the soothing cadence and beautiful pastel artwork will make your little ones feel sleepy in no time! Follow a young girl as she and her teddy go on a wonderfully imaginative journey to the magical Land of Nod, where poor Tiger can''t go to bed as he needs to find a toothbrush. Can they help him so Tiger can go to sleep?

But Captain, it''s too cold outside! We''ll freeze in all this snow! A pirate likes the weather warm. We''re staying down below! Shiver me timbers! Captain Cutlass''s crew don''t want to come out because they say it''s too cold! How can he persuade them to come out and have some freezing fun? And what skulduggery awaits them on the horizon? With delightful rhyming text, humorous illustrations and things to spot and count, All Hands on Deck! will warm up your little pirates and have them joining in with the winter pirate fun! Other titles in the Skullabones Island series from Ladybird Books: Yo-ho-ho (A Ladybird noisy book), A Week of Pirate Tales, All Aboard the Pirate Ship (A Ladybird Lift-the-Flap book), Pirate Playtime (A Ladybird sticker activity book), Pirate Time (A Ladybird clock book), How to be a Skullabones Pirate (A Ladybird sticker activity book), Five Minutes to Bed Pirate Post and Teatime for Pirates

"But Captain, what''s this on our plates? We don''t want this for tea! Sausages aren''t pirate food. You don''t eat those at sea!" Captain Cutlass''s crew don''t want to eat their tea so he has to convince them that sausages, carrots, peas and mash will help make them rough tough, noisy pirates. With delightful rhyming text, humorous illustrations and read-along audio narration, Teatime for Pirates! will help make sure every little pirate eats their tea! This enhanced ebook has read-along audio, too! Other titles in the Skullabones Island series from Ladybird Books: Yo-ho-ho (A Ladybird noisy book), A Week of Pirate Tales, All Aboard the Pirate Ship (A Ladybird Lift-the-Flap book), Pirate Playtime (A Ladybird sticker activity book), Pirate Time (A Ladybird clock book), How to be a Skullabones Pirate (A Ladybird sticker activity book), Five Minutes to Bed and Pirate Post

"But Captain, we''re not tired yet! We''re terrors of the seven seas! We''re rough tough noisy pirates! Just five more minutes, please!" Captain Cutlass''s crew aren''t quite ready for bed yet. What jobs can he find to keep his trusty pirates busy? Why, there''s washing to scrub and hats to stitch and cracks in the hull to seal with pitch! With delightful rhyming text, humorous illustrations, and read-along audio narration, Five Minutes to Bed! will help your little darlings go to bed and stay there.

The Pigs think they have found an easy way to steal some eggs - but sweet-looking Stella has a surprise for them This ''Angry Birds'' book features many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout.

This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the ''beautiful game'', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

Chuck is bored because his friends are all busy. What happens when he goes to Piggy Island and finds something on the beach? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

One little baby with a very fancy cake, a special song to listen to, a birthday wish to make.Celebrate one little baby''s birthday in this delightful book, perfect for very young children and parents alike. Charming illustrations that capture the delight of a toddler''s birthday and a lilting rhyming text that makes this the perfect book to share time and again.

The Pigs think they have found an easy way to steal some eggs, but sweet-looking Stella has a surprise for them.

Red is very excited about the Great Fling-off! What happens when he and Chuck discover some pigs when during their training? For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.

Bomb is sad and goes missing on his birthday! Find out how the rest of the flock find him and make his day! For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

Ladybird Toddler Touch books are perfect for 1-3 year olds and for stimulating the curiosity children this age have for the world around them. The books are the ideal follow on from the award-winning Baby Touch range, and are full of things to touch and feel, including finger trails to follow. Toddler Touch Out and About is a sturdy tabbed book, all about the places a busy toddler will often visit. It includes going to the supermarket, travelling on a bus, visiting the library, going to a friend''s house and going to the park. Children will enjoy recognising the familiar words and objects in the book, as they lift the flaps and feel the interesting textures on every page. Perfect for parent or carer and child to look at together, Toddler Touch Out and About is bright and colourful, and a lovely book to share at the end of a toddler''s busy day.

Ladybird Toddler Touch books are perfect for 1-3 year olds and for stimulating the curiosity children this age have for the world around them. The books are the ideal follow on from the award-winning Baby Touch range, and are full of things to touch and feel, including finger trails to follow. Toddler Touch At Home is a sturdy tabbed book, all about the fun a busy toddler has at home. It covers the fun of dressing up, playing outside, reading a story and helping around the house. Children will enjoy recognising the familiar words and objects in the book, as they lift the flaps and feel the interesting textures on every page. Perfect for parent or carer and child to look at together, Toddler Touch At Home is bright and colourful, and a lovely book to share and discuss.

Captain Cutlass is calling for his pirates to go to bed but they are all wide awake and desperate to stay up. Well, if they aren''t tired yet there are plenty of pirate jobs to do on-board their ship, The Leaky Tub! This beautiful picture book from Ladybird has fun rhyming text and humorous illustrations that will delight all pirate fans. The perfect bedtime book for your very own noisy pirates. Ahar me hearties! Other titles in the Skullabones Island series: Yo-ho-ho (A Ladybird noisy book), A Week of Pirate Tales, All Aboard the Pirate Ship (A Ladybird Lift-the-Flap book), Pirate Playtime (A Ladybird sticker activity book), Pirate Time (A Ladybird clock book) and How to be a Skullabones Pirate (A Ladybird sticker activity book).

The Pigs think they have found an easy way to steal some eggs, but sweet-looking Stella has a surprise for them ...

One little baby in a cosy baby bed, one little baby with a busy day ahead. Here is a book for every baby about every baby''s day. From breakfast to playtime and story-time too, this is an enchanting interactive baby book full of hugs, kisses, tickles, and lots of talk about all the daily activities that babies love. With a lilting, lyrical rhyme, this is a perfect book for sharing at bedtime.

Mr Slater Gladiator is book six of Ladybird''s Genie Street fiction series. This exciting new ebook contains two short chapter stories for independent readers who are ready and want to read real fiction for the first time. In Mr Slater Gladiator we once more follow Daisy and Tom as they journey to Lampland, and find themselves in the middle of a Gladiator match! Their adventure sees the children rescue Mr Slater and his furry friend, and race two fearsome guards in a chariot race. There is never a dull moment for Tom and Daisy! In the second story - Madame Zarr Circus Star - Tom and Daisy have been given a Special Delivery by Genie Street''s postman, Mr Mistry, that they must deliver to Madame Zarr. But the greatest trapeze artist in all of Lampland seems rather familiar. Who could she be? Genie Street is the next step up from Ladybird''s Read it yourself Level 4. With short chapters, simple vocabulary and a clear layout, these ebooks will encourage and build confidence when reading. Other stories in this series include Mrs Kramer Dragon Tamer, Mr Chan Rocket Man, Mrs Greene Mermaid Queen, Dr Singh Pirate King and Miss Magenta Sweet Inventor.

One lazy jungle day, a cheeky monkey was looking for some fun. He decided to play tricks on all of this jungle friends, but will they want to play with him? Children will love this brand new interactive hand puppet format from Ladybird. Join in the riotous jungle fun as Cheeky Monkey plays tricks on his jungle friends. Use the monkey hand puppet to make lots of humorous animal noises as you swing through the jungle!

Miss Magenta Sweet Inventor is book five of Ladybird''s Genie Street fiction series. This exciting new ebook contains two short chapter stories for independent readers who are ready and want to read real fiction for the first time. In Miss Magenta Sweet Inventor, Tom and Daisy are needed urgently in Lampland! Miss Magenta has been kidnapped by the evil Count Sourtooth. Tom and Daisy journey to Lampland and must try to help Miss Magenta escape, but will they succeed before Count Sourtooth and his evil goblins see them? In the second story - Mr Moley, Robot Goalie - Tom and Daisy find themselves at a football match in Lampland, but the players are all robots! Genie Street is the next step up from Ladybird''s Read it yourself Level 4. With short chapters, simple vocabulary and a clear layout, these ebooks will encourage and build confidence when reading. Other stories in this series include Mrs Kramer Dragon Tamer, Mr Chan Rocket Man, Mrs Greene Mermaid Queen and Dr Singh Pirate King.

Dr Singh Pirate King is book four of Ladybird''s Genie Street fiction series. This exciting new ebook contains two short chapter stories for independent readers who are ready and want to read real fiction for the first time. In Dr Singh Pirate King we once more follow Daisy and Tom as they journey to Lampland, this time in search of their friend Jinx the cat. Their adventure sees the children navigate the seas on-board Captain Yellowbeard''s ship, battle the evil Captain Corkscrew and his crew and go on a pirate treasure hunt to find the captain''s missing treasure! In the second story - Mrs Proctor Monster Doctor - Tom and Daisy have been given a Special Delivery by Genie Street''s postman, Mr Mistry, that they must deliver to Lampland''s animal doctor. Along the way they encounter many bizarre beasts, including a rather grumpy monster called Fang! Genie Street is the next step up from Ladybird''s Read it yourself Level 4. With short chapters, simple vocabulary and a clear layout, these ebooks will encourage and build confidence when reading. Other stories in this series include Mrs Kramer Dragon Tamer, Mr Chan Rocket Man and Mrs Greene Mermaid Queen.