Best Selling Books by Richard Dungworth

Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book with a funny rhyming text that will have children coming back for more. Say hello to a small green chap called Stephen Sprout! Stephen is no ordinary sprout, but a Christmas sprout who is on a quest to spread the gift of kindness and he needs your help! All of Stephen''s friends are having wobbles and squabbles, so it''s up to this sort-it-out sprout to save the day just in time for Christmas . . . Get stuck in by doing 24 acts of kindness with the help of Stephen''s Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar, to bring some Christmas cheer into the world.

The Doctor is in pursuit of the robot Agent and the Eternity Crystal. His travels have taken him to the forbidding planet of Darksmith Collective, Karagula. Before the Doctor can reach the hidden Dark Cathedral, he arrives at a village without any children. It is a mystery that the Doctor must unlock before he can find the Crystal. Will the Doctor solve the mystery and will he find the Crystal before the Darksmiths retrieve it? This amazing ten-book series follows the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called Eternity Crystal and the powerful artisan who have created it - the Darksmiths. Continue the amazing Darksmith adventure with the Doctor online at www.thedarksmithlegacy.com

Join the Doctor and Martha on their travels through time and space and influence the story with your decisions. Choose a direction and let the adventures begin... People from all over the world were amazed at the exhibits on display at the Great Exhibition - and they didn''t even see the alien visitors! Help the Doctor and Martha put a stop to the aliens'' plans, before they wreak havoc on humankind...

After crash-landing on Earth in the 22nd century, Optimus Prime and his rag-tag crew of Autobots have sworn to protect their new home from super-criminals, mad scientists and the dreaded Decepticons!

In this wonderfully illustrated book, young readers take a journey millions of years into the past and meet some of the biggest and scariest creatures to have ever walked the earth. From the ferocious T. rex to the giant reptiles of the seas and skies, this prehistoric touch-and-feel adventure is packed with amazing facts and awesome animals. This acclaimed series piques children''s curiosity and makes learning about the natural world an entertaining experience.

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.

Nothing can deter Scooby and Shaggy from their Scooby Snacks, including being chased by villians and monsters! This colourful book is filled with their favourite mouth-watering recipes Learn how to make super sized sandwiches and snacks to keep the hunger pangs at bay!

Join the Doctor on his travels and influence his adventures with your decisions. Will you explore the alien planet or get back in the T.A.R.D.I.S and travel to somewhere new? Choose a direction and let the adventure begin...

Keep the Harry Potter magic rolling with this wonderful brand new title. Apart from a wealth of hilarious Harry jokes, the many fun features include Don''t Date the Dementor, Ten Ways to Annoy the Dark Lord and How to Tell a Joke in Parselmouth. Packed with jokes, gags and giggles to delight all Harry Potter and Magical Worlds fans and wittily illustrated throughout.

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!

Why didn''t Scooby bite the Ghost Clown?Because he tasted funny!Nobody does spooky quite as hilariously as Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang. Laugh yourself silly with this wonderful book of all new jokes from Scooby, Shaggy and the gang. Fully integrated black and white illustrations.

Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happens when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? Book 1 in the Genie Street series.

This training companion for young soccer players, provides action photographs, pitch diagrams and suggestions for games and exercises. From basic ball control and tactics, different aspects of the game are covered in detail.

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.

The Mysterons are the greatest threat Skybase has ever known. This handbook explains everything all Spectrum agents need to know to fight and protect the Earth from their dastardly mission - to destroy humankind.

The Start School series is designed to help children feel confident about their first days at big school. Talkabout My Big School uses lots of fun flaps and talking points to show children what their new school will be like. Peep inside cupboards, into desks, and even into the school kitchen.

This hand puppet novelty book is perfect to share and enjoy with little ones! It''s Christmas Eve and Father Christmas must fly all around the world in his sleigh, delivering presents to all the children. With just one night to do such a big job, the race is on! But Santa can''t resist stopping off to eat all the lovely snacks that are left out for him along the way - from croissants and sushi to barbeque ribs and mince pies! Join in the riotous fun as you use the Father Christmas hand puppet to chew, chomp and crunch your way through the colourful pages of this lovely Christmas story!

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.

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.

A thrilling tale of a young wolf''s bravery. The Way of the Wolf is a wonderful introduction to Canadian animals and features a non-fiction introduction. Complete with full colour illustrations, this book also has attractive embossed paw-print borders, adding to an already beautiful oversized book at a fabulous price! Kolta the Grey Wolf is young and must learn the ways of the pack. He is upset when the older wolves go hunting and he is asked to stay and watch the younger pups. But when Kolta smells an elk, he thinks about how manywolves it could feed and gives chase.The elk escapes and when Kolta returns to the pups, he discovers that they are being threatened by a large black wolf. He knows he can''t defeat the wolf alone, so he howls for help.Will Kolta be able to defend the young pups until the pack arrives?

Join the Doctor on his travels and influence his adventures with your decisions. Will you explore the alien planet or get back in the T.A.R.D.I.S. and travel to somewhere new? Choose a direction and let the adventure begin . . . Arena, one of four exciting new Decide Your Destiny Doctor Who books. Each page has two options for the reader to decide what happens next and each novel has several possible endings.

This tactic-packed battle guide has everything a hardcore blader should need to develop the knowledge, skills and fighting spirit necessary to survival in the extreme sport of Beyblade. It features: cutting-edge blade customizations; master classes from the TV characters; special attacks; and first hand tips from expert bladers.

The Pre-School Fun series is designed to strengthen young children s skills and encourage learning through play. Pre-School Playhouse folds out to become a sticker story play set, with four rooms. Press out the helpers and the children. Use the stickers to add objects to each room.

This a humour book inspired by Fungus the Bogeyman that should appeal to younger readers. It is packed with Fungus facts, bogey jokes and slimy rhymes.

Amusing antics of crazy inventor Wallace & the other clay animation characters at Tottington Hall.

The Start School series is designed to help children feel confident about their first days at big school. When I Start School will give children extra confidence about The Big Day. Encouraging and reassuring, the story approaches some of the questions and concerns a child may have about starting school in a humorous and sensitive way. Peep through holes as you read along, lots of fun surprises to enjoy!

-- Looks at men and women whose discoveries and achievements have changed the world-- Charts, diagrams and archival photographs provide detailed historical facts

Genie Street is a magical place where anything can happen. This is an ideal first chapter book series for children who are gaining in reading confidence and want to progress to reading a proper book. Each book is split into two stories, with large type and plenty of pictures, so that children can read it for themselves, with a sense of achievement. Ideal for Key Stage 1 children. When Daisy and Tom move to Genie Street, they are worried they might be bored. But before long they meet a talking cat called Jinx, and find out that nobody who lives on the street is quite what they seem! Old Mrs Kramer looks like an ordinary old lady, but in fact she is a dragon tamer! What will happen when Daisy and Tom join her for an adventure? This title is book 1 in the Genie Street series.

One blow - and the Armouron are in terrible danger... Aliens from all over the galaxy are in Nu-Topia for a major get-together of interplanetary leaders. But an assassination attempt on an alien prince - a poisonous sword - leads to trouble for Salt, the wise mentor to the Armouron Knights. As armouror, he is blamed! Can the young knights clear his name? Who is really behind the plot? They have only three days - or Salt will be given a truth drug - and could reveal all the secrets of the Armouron...

The Doctor travels to Karagula to meet the fabled Darksmiths in a bid to outwit the Agent and get the crystal. Can the Doctor uncover the mystery of the childless village? Who is the travelling Dreams-Merchant? Is there a link with the Dark Cathedral of the Darksmiths? Will the Agent arrive and identify the Doctor to the Darksmiths?

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).