Penguins at the zoo have an exciting afternoon when one finds a camera left behind by a visitor.

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.

A bug is so ugly she scares away the bird that was about to devour her.

Bill, a very bored dog who resists taking part in his busy owner's many activities, has a major attitude change after his unexpected visit to a planet populated by bored aliens.

Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too! What could possibly put him in a bad mood? Well, the words math lesson, for one thing. And that annoying twit Marcus Meldrew at school. And Granny Mavis threatening to bake Tom's birthday cake (carrots!). And the fact that nobody seems to be noticing the long list of birthday presents Tom has prominently displayed. Worst of all, can it be true that Tom's dad...

On her way to her grandfather's house with a bunch of bananas, Beatrice has a series of mishaps with jungle animals, who each substitute something new for what she is carrying.

With snow falling it's the perfect time to make a snowman friend.

A lively and engaging introduction to subtracting.

An illustrated collection of classic poems, nursery rhymes, and lullabies.