New Releases by Ross Collins

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, bunny. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .

A festive follow-up to There''s a Bear on My Chair and There''s a Mouse in My House Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it''s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favorite chair, and that chair just isn''t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move pesky Bear, but nothing works. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what''s that? Is that a mouse in Bear''s house?

A wickedly clever and hilarious tale from a superstar author-illustrator, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.

"First published by Nosy Crow Ltd. (UK) 2020."--Title page verso.

Uh-oh! An excitable (but very lovable) dog has found his way into this book of animals, and he will not let any of the other animals share the spotlight. Dogs are far more important, after all! And when the other animals get angry, this dog comes up with a cunning plan to outwit them.

"The silliness should have little listeners asking for repeat readings." —Kirkus Reviews Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled, and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Whatever will Anteater do? It isn''t until the ants all run for their lives that Anteater remembers what he should be eating . . . and it’s not what you think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

When a platypus wanders into a zoo one day, the animals want to know why he should be allowed to join them.

Bursting with joy and adventure, this brand new story from picture book star Ross Collins is a celebration of all the colour in our lives. Emmy and Jeff live in a black and white world. But suddenly, the week has started with a splash of yellow and each new day brings a new colour into Emmy and Jeff''s lives. Join them as they explore all the colours in the rainbow! An appealing and evocative introduction to colour for young children. Part of Barrington Stoke''s picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.

"This book gives a great insight into the art of kicking and catching of a Rugby League ball. Whether you are a beginner or a First Grade player, these easy, well put together drills will improve your basic understanding of kicking and catching. These skills have become increasingly more important in the modern game of Rugby League."--Graham Murray"I have worked with Ross over the past two NRL seasons and there is no doubt his expertise in the area of kicking and catching has improved our team. He has a critical eye for detail and has designed practice routines for individual players with great results."--Neil Henry

In Coldpole everyone loves to receive a hellojar. Just open the lid to hear its frozen message news good wishes or simply hello Kiko sets sail for an adventure in this warm hearted polar story. A beautifully illustrated picture hardcover storybook perfect for everyone to share.

The perfect picture book for children to share with their dads! Snip is a little crocodile who loves his dad. But when he realizes he doesn’t know what his dad DOES all day, he heads off with Max the monkey, in search of an answer. Snip soon discovers that his friends’ dads can do all sorts of special things, and he wonders whether his own dad is good at anything. In the end, Snip’s mum shows him that he has the cleverest dad of all—AMAZING! The award-winning illustrator, Ross Collins, brings us this warm, funny tale of friendship and fathers, sure to charm children and dads alike!

The Pires are cursed with new neighbours. Things were just fine on Nostfer Avenue until the Wolfsons arrived. There seems to be no end to the new family''s strange rituals. They stay up all day long, lock their windows at night, and bathe - in sunshine. What''s a nice vampire family to do? ''Laugh-out-loud funny.'' - Scotsman

The wryly comic tale of a small girl plagued by a mischievous ''elephantom'' who rides up and down the stairs at night on a scooter, eats all her peanut butter and has his friends over for rowdy parties.

"Why does cheese give Hal such bad dreams? Hal and his fat dog Rufus must take on the most evil cows on earth to find out. Moo ha ha! Mooo ha ha ha ha! Moooooo ha ha ha ha ha ha!"--Back cover.

Mum has just one thing to tell Harvey on Doodleday - no drawing allowed But surely one little fly won''t hurt? Not until Harvey''s fly comes to life and starts to wreck the kitchen, that is What can Harvey draw that will catch it? A spider, of course. But the spider proves to be even more trouble.

BUG BATTLE: Josh and Danny have fallen foul of Petty''s SWITCH serum and have been turned into a spider and stag beetle! Will they stay out of trouble long enough for the potion to wear off?MAKE SOME NOISE: In their latest madcap mission, Max and Ben meet a brand-new Gargoyle friend in the most unexpected of places - the library!

If you stop for a moment and look hard enough, you''ll see there''s magic all around. A magical picture book celebrating our fairy tale tradition.

Exciting new stories based on classic myths and legends from around the world.

It''s off to ancient Greece for a split-your-side funny take on the politics of junior-high popularity. In ancient Greece lived a little girl called Medusa Jones. Medusa was a Gorgon, but apart from that, pretty normal. So she has snakes for hair instead of gorgeous blond ringlets like Cassandra. So her best friend is half horse. Is that any reason for the popular kids to be SO mean? Medusa''s sure the school camping trip is going to be a nightmare. But a rock fall puts the popular kids in peril, and Medusa''s the only one who can help. Will she be a hero -- or is her monster side finally going to come out? It''s Freaks versus Heroes, brought to life by Ross Collins''s hilarious illustrations!

Little Monster is discovering opposites - from hot and cold to young and old, from good and bad to happy and sad. Join him as he explores his surroundings! A perfect board book for babies learning all about their world.

Little Monster is learning to count by watching the world around him - noticing apples in the tree, planes in the sky, balloon floating by, to name but a few! Join the fun in this wonderful little board book, perfect for babies learning all about their world.

A girl acquires more and more chickens as pets until they themselves decide she has too many.

Pox, a young germ on his first assignment, not only refuses to infect a girl with chicken pox, he also helps defend her from other germs and, for his heroism, is made Honorary Chief of the Immune System.