Macmillan Children's Books

A little old lady thinks her house is a squash and a squeeze but, with the advice of a wise old man and the help of a few farmyard animals, she soon discovers that it's not as small as she thought. The very first book from the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo, first reissued in hardback to great acclaim in 2003 as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Julia and Axel's collaboration.

Where would you find a perfumed bog filled with pink sticky hogs and exploding gas frogs? A place that's home to a wizard with only one spell, an ogre who cries a lot and a very sarcastic budgie? Welcome to Muddle Earth; a place where anything can happen — and usually does. Joe Jefferson, an ordinary schoolboy from ordinary earth, is about to find his life changed forever. Prepare for a great battle of good, evil and sort of OK..

This book is a part of the Tales from Acorn Wood series. Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, bear is writing letters to his friends. Lift the flaps and join frog, squirrel and mole for bear's special surprise! Other books in the Acorn Wood series include: Fox's Socks; Hide-and-Seek Pig; and, Rabbit's Nap.

This book is a part of the Tales from Acorn Wood series. Deep in the heart of Acorn Wood, pig and hen are playing hide-and-seek. Lift the flaps and help pig find out where hen is hiding! Other books in the Acorn Wood series include: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap; and, Postman Bear.

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town... until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help — and his clothes!

This book presents a rich and varied selection of thrilling adventure stories by some of the very best writers for children. It is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud — and for dipping into time and time again.

This work is a rich and varied selection of marvellously magical stories by some of the very best writers for children. It is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud — and for dipping into time and time again. It includes: The mermaid who lost her crown; Pillipippa's magic broom; The gigantic badness; Sam Pig finds a fortune; and, The boy with two shadows.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does you garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells, And pretty maids all in a row. A delightful collection of traditional nursery rhymes, beautifully illustrated by award-winning Lucy Cousins.

A rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies, he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. Imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo!

This colleciton features stories of fairy castles and ships that fly, and dragons and princesses. There are stories from the past and present, and from around the world.

This is a collection of 20 amusing stories from around the world, with stories from the past and from the present, and both classic tales and those less familiar.

Complete with a carry handle and postcards to send, this sticker activity book is the ideal companion on a trip to London, or for any child to enjoy the excitement of the big city. Packed with activities from coloring to imagining your own exhibit at the Natural History Museum, it promises to keep young children very busy while they find out about London's landmarks. With more than 250 stickers, children can enjoy completing London scenes, playing matching activities, and decorating the pages as they go. Marion Billet's spirited scenes feature lively children and lots of detail to spot and talk about. Including Buckingham Palace, London Zoo, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye, this book is a wonderful souvenir.

When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant ...Sugarlump and the Unicorn is the sixth title from this #1 bestselling, chart-busting team is bursting with Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations. There's glitter on every page too! Praise for The Singing Mermaid: «[A] tip-top adventurous ballad which will hold its readers captive.» — Guardian «[...] a delightful rhyming adventure.» — Daily Mail