Paddington, the intrepid bear from Darkest Peru, has a knack for smelling out things . His sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures.

Contains jokes to tell your mum, your dad, your dog or your teacher.

Containing poems from William Wordsworth and Christina Rosetti to Roald Dahl and Michael Rosen, this work presents poems that were chosen by a child for other children. It features Highwaymen and naughty children, sharks and baboons, the Snitterjipe and the Jabberwocky.

Whether camping-out with Billy Blunt and little-friend-Susan or looking after an orphaned hedgehog, these are the classic adventures of a little country girl - Milly-Molly-Mandy. They are suitable for reading aloud.

Barney is a solitary eight-year-old, given to wandering off by himself. One day he tumbles over, lands in a sort of cave, and meets' somebody with shaggy hair wearing a rabbit-skin and speaking in grunts. He names him Stig. They together raid the rubbish dump at the bottom of the pit, improve Stig's cave dwelling, and enjoy a series of adventures.

Johnnie was only the runt of the litter, a little peppermint pig. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his great naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and Theo cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of their lives.