Macmillan Children's Books

He can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the stripy sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him? With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations this introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. This is another triumph by prize-winning Emily Gravett.

When Alfonso the cat hears there's a boat coming into harbour carrying its largest ever catch, he hatches a plan. It's brave! It's bold! And it involves a ghost pirate ship, some rather gullible fishermen, and cats... lots of cats. With an infectious rhyming text and laugh-out-loud illustrations, this book is set to become a firm favourite for fans of life on the high seas.

'Poor old fox has lost his socks. He looks in a chest and finds a vest.' Can you help fox find his socks? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out! Collect all four books in The Acorn Wood series: Postman Bear, Rabbit's Nap, and Hide-and-Seek Pig.

'Now it's time for Pig to seek. Can you see a yellow beak?' Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? Collect all four books in The Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Postman Bear.

'Rabbit's feeling sleepy. She curls up in a chair. Tap! Tap! Who's that? Oh dear! It's Builder Bear.' Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Collect all four board books in The Acorn Wood series: Postman Bear, Fox's Socks and Hide-and-Seek Pig.

Is this the right book for you? Take this quiz to find out! Do you ever flush your sister's head down the toilet? Do you ever make pretend funny home videos? Do you ever play lemonade roulette? Do you want to read a list of 101 dangerous things? Do you want to learn twelve truly shocking facts? Score one point for each 'yes' answer. 3-5 You are obviously a very shocking person. You will love this book. 1-2 You are a fairly shocking person. You will love this book. 0 You don't realise how much fun being shocking can be. You will love this book.

On his way to the oasis, Sidney the Snake bumps into all sorts of animals, each with an extraordinary quality, whether it be the bushiest tail in the desert... or the most beautiful feathers! Sidney's sad that there's nothing special about him... or is there? Find out by pulling the ribbon at the end of the story.

A number 1 bestseller, this definitive biography of Michael Jackson is now completely updated to include the events leading to the untimely death of the star. J. Randy Taraborrelli is the expert on Michael Jackson, having known him since they were both teenagers and having interviewed the singer and his family many times. So much has been written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. J. Randy Taraborrelli cuts through the tabloid rumours and innuendo, the conflicting stories and lurid accusations, to reveal the real man. From his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent, from his ever-changing personal appearance to his marriages, from his addictions to his love for his children, we see what motivated one of the greatest performers of all time. Objective and revealing, this book combines impeccable research, brilliant story-telling and a clear-sighted understanding of the forces that shaped Michael's life and his death. 'The most authoritative book ever written about Michael Jackson' — Daily Mail. 'A superbly researched investigation' — heat.

The Troll longs for a goat — but has to make do with fish for supper instead. Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew are digging for treasure — but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again. Watch and listen to the fun unfold as these two worlds collide in a richly inventive, gloriously comic tale from the creators of the highly acclaimed Turannosaurus Drip.

There's so much to see and do on this busy farm! You can meet the farmyard animals, help the farmer baling hay and join in with rounding up the sheep at bedtime. Full of delightful detail and magical mechanisms, this is the perfect book for keeping busy hands and busy minds entertained for hours.

Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book of opposites. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian's tummy. Emily Gravett has created another wonderfully satisfying book — with a twist in the tail.

The story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland continues to enchant generations of adults and children alike. This picture book version, adapted by Lewis Carroll himself and designed especially for younger readers, will bring back many happy memories for parents and grandparents and is a perfect introduction to all the magic and humorous mayhem of Wonderland! First published by Macmillan & Co in 1890, this newly rediscovered treasure is a perfect gift; ideal for all the family and a joy to share aloud.

I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet... This classic lift-the-flap book has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982. Now reissued as a sturdy casebound board book, it is perfect for little hands.

The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. They are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, and each animal asks for a ride on the broom. They climb on, one after the next, until the broom is so heavy that it snaps in two! What will happen next as they tumble into a bog and meet a greedy dragon?

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make this book a delight to share out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting — or gardening — has never been so much fun!

Top secret! This is the last EVER instalment of the million-selling memoirs of Princess Mia. The Princess Diaries have reached their tenth — and final — episode. Mia is about to turn 18 and has decided to put down her princess pen for good. This is your one and only chance to find out how it all ends — including the answers to hotter than hot questions like: Is the practically perfect JP the real love of Mia's life? Will an election in Genovia mean the end of princessdom for Mia? Is she really the last virgin at Albert Einstein High? And finally, crucially, will Michael Moscovitz return from Japan and make a last-minute romantic gesture just in time to save our heroine from making a very big mistake? We could tell you how it all ends, but we'd have to send Mia's bodyguard Lars round to sort you out. You have so got to read the book!

This title includes spot-the-difference, crossword, drawing activities and more. There's even a sticker scene and over 40 reusable stickers so you can have fun creating your own stories again and again. Join in the fun with the Gruffalo's Child.

This is a sturdy board book edition of the bestselling picture book by the award-winning creators of The gruffalo.

Two bothers, Damian and Anthony, are unwittingly caught up in a train robbery during Britain's countdown to join the Euro. Suddenly finding themselves with a vast amount of cash, the boys have just one glorious, appalling dilemma how to spend it in the few days before it becomes worthless. Torn between the vices of buying a million pizzas and the virtues of ending world poverty, the boys soon discover that being rich is a mug's game. For not only is the clock ticking the bungling bank robbers are closing in. Pizzas or World Peace, what would you choose?

The utter simplicity of this beautiful picture book is breathtaking. By rearranging just four words, Emily Gravett creates a series of playful images which are a sheer joy — and intensely satisfying. The loose energy of the pencil and watercolour pictures will be irresistible to adults and children alike.

The princess may try seven times to escape by changing her colour and changing her shape. But each time Princess Camellia changes into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake?

The new school year's only just begun — and already there have been some big surprises. Not least, Tina's revelation that Lilly's probably Done It with J.P.! And what about Mia's new haircut, which has turned out kind of... extreme? But then Michael drops a bombshell. He has been accepted on a year-long computer science course... in Japan! Can Mia's perfect prince really love her if he can go away for a year? And what would it take to make him stay?

Children love telling jokes to their friends and family, and these jokes are easy to read and easy to remember. It is perfect for beginner readers who delight in fun wordplay. What's grey and wobbly? A jellyphant. What do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo? A woolly jumper.

Because this isn't just any old hat. It can also be a toy for a dog, a hiding-place for a mouse, a frisbee for some children and a nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find her hat again... or will she?