Bøker av Martin Waddell

Little Bear can't sleep. He is frightened of the dark, even with the biggest lantern of them all at his bedside. But Big Bear finds an ingenious way to reassure him. So Big Bear takes him out and shows him the moon and the stars - and Little Bear then falls asleep.

A big book edition of Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson's classic, reassuring tale of three loveable little owls home alone.

Nine of Hans Christian Andersen's favourite fairy tales are featured in this book, now retold in Scots for the first time by a host of well known Scottish writers.

"Rigby Rocket" is designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The "White Level" titles are aimed at children in Year 2.

Four comedic spy classics repackaged for a new generation.Critically acclaimed on their original publication and adapted to the big screen, these four near-parodies of the British spy novel feature the caddish anti-hero Gerald Otley, who finds himself uprooted from his life as common conman and dropped into the role of super spy.It starts as it always does for Gerald Otley, a petty theft gone wrong. But when the bodies of associates (Otley doesn't really have friends) start turning up dead, he suddenly finds himself caught in a much larger web than he imagined. Recruited by the alluring and enigmatic "Grace" and blackmailed into service, Otley finds himself playing at spy in a realm he only half understands. As readers soon find, it turns out that being a fast-talking conman is all it takes to succeed as a spy--as long as Grace is around to break bones and generally pull you out of the fire.

'Wow!' says Ernie. In The Ghost Ship Ernie is shocked to see a ghost ship floating in the school playground. The Captain is looking for his lost treasure and he is sure that it's somewhere in Ernie's school. TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!

Fiction, PYP Level 5

A beautifully translated Irish language edition of the perennial best seller Owl Babies. An ideal first foray into Gaeilge for the very young!

Ben and Bobo are painting, they're having lots of fun, but Bobo is very clumsy and things keep going wrong. Soon it's complete chaos, but, in the end, the finished result is a big surprise. Martin Waddell's hilarious story is accompanied by lively, humorous illustrations by Julian Mosedale.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

When Horse went up a tree one day, he didn't think about how to get down again - and now he's stuck. The sheep, the ducks, the hens and Farmer come to help him in this comical tale by Martin Waddell.

An exciting, laugh-out-loud story from world-renowned storyteller, Martin Waddell - perfect for dinosaur lovers everywhere!

It's just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet , who can do magic, has turned into a very big rabbit. The problems start when the class realise that Mrs Bennet can't change back into herself.

Levelled independent readers to build on guided reading succes

Bert's Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at midnight, and very carefully remove their shoes and socks so as not to disturb the townsfolk as they march down the street - playing at full belt! This lively text is ideal to read aloud, with lots of opportunities to join in.

Bill longs for someone to talk to. Then one day the door to his room opens and...a giant bottom comes in! Legs, arms, chest follow as bit by bit, Bill's new giant friend appears. When his friend's last bit finally arrives and he is in one piece, they have plenty to talk about!

A picture book about a pig who gets very hot and jumps in a pond, much to the surprise of the resident ducks and geese.

Kind Emma lives all alone in her little cottage by the wood, with no one to talk to. But one snowy night Emma hears a knock at her door, and a tiny voice asking for help. When she takes pity on the little thing at the door and gives it shelter and food, she finds that her whole life is changed - and she at last has a friend to talk to.

"Rigby Rocket" is designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. Each title contains notes specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants, focusing on key reading skills. The "Orange Level" titles are aimed at children in Year 2.

Once there was a baby in the house - and to that baby, Mum and Dad and Jill and John and Uncle Tom were giants. But little by little, that baby grew up - until she became a giant too. This book explores the stages of life and development.