Orion Books

Forced into a life of drudgery and housework by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the prince's ball and she has to stay at home. But when her fairy godmother turns up, everything changes...

Forced into a life of drudgery and housework by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the prince's ball and she has to stay at home. But when her fairy godmother turns up, everything changes...

Cudweed's birthday is coming up, and, like all small boys, he has big ideas and many lists about the presents he'd really like. Preparations for the party are in full swing at Otherhand Castle and the excitement is mounting. Sadly though for Cudweed, his parents, Lord and Lady Otherhand are definitely not keen on him adding to his collection of pets. Will he be disappointed, or will he get his heart's desire: a small but noisy monkey? And if he does get what he wants, will it be by fair means of foul?

When she loses her beautiful golden ball at the bottom of the fountain, the princess is very upset. Then an ugly frog offers to help — for a kiss. Yuck! What will the princess decide?

A reading competition? No way is Henry taking part in a reading contest. That is, until he hears the prize is a family trip to a theme park. Henry is determined to win... but how on earth is he going to read all those books?

A reading competition? No way is Henry taking part in a reading contest. That is, until he hears the prize is a family trip to a theme park. Henry is determined to win... but how on earth is he going to read all those books?

It's Halloween. With a bag full of tricks and the best costume in town, Henry can't wait to go trick or treating. But, oh the shame! Surely Mum doesn't expect him to go out with Peter dressed as a fluffy pink bunny?

Horrid Henry hates car journeys — especially when it means going to visit Prissy Polly and Pimply Paul, and missing Rude Ralph's birthday party. Watch out, Mum and Dad, because Henry is prepared to do whatever it takes to get out of this trip.

Horrid Henry is desperate to be Joseph in the school Christmas Nativity play. The trouble is, Miss Battle-Axe has made him the inn-keeper. There's only one thing for it — Henry's got to make his own part BIGGER!

Horrid Henry hates writing thank you letters. Why should he waste his precious time thanking people for terrible presents? In fact, why should anyone? Then he has a wonderful, spectacular idea... one that's guaranteed to make him rich, rich rich!

Poor lost Kitten. He doesn't have a name or a home to call his own. All he wants is to find a warm and cosy place where someone will love him. Will anyone help this little kitten?

When Honey the puppy comes to live on Buffin Street, everyone is very excited. And Honey is about to discover just how much fun Buffin Street can be!

The animals of Potter's Barn decide to make Belle the pig a cake. The trouble is, everybody has different ideas about what should go into the perfect cake — and it doesn't turn out quite as expected...

It's a big day for the Potter's Barn Band — their first concert! But nobody can remember the words. The animals need a plan — and fast!

Forced to play schools at Moody Margaret's house, Henry is determined to find a way to get sent home. But how?

Too many girls these days pretend to be princesses. REAL princesses are very hard to find. Unless, that is, you have a pea...

Too many girls these days pretend to be princesses. REAL princesses are very hard to find. Unless, that is, you have a pea...

Mother Duck warns her ducklings about the dangers that lie in wait outside of the gates of Potter's Barn Farm. But one little duckling is determined to go exploring for herself...

Deep in a forest of thorns lies a beautiful princess, cast into an enchanted sleep by the wicked seventh fairy. Can the spell ever be broken?

Deep in a forest of thorns lies a beautiful princess, cast into an enchanted sleep by the wicked seventh fairy. Can the spell ever be broken?

With skin as white as snow, lips as red as roses, and hair as black as ebony, Snow White soon arouses the jealousy of her wicked stepmother. Hidden away in the forest, can she escape the evil queen with the help of her new friends?

With skin as white as snow, lips as red as roses, and hair as black as ebony, Snow White soon arouses the jealousy of her wicked stepmother. Hidden away in the forest, can she escape the evil queen with the help of her new friends?

Phoebe, Pruella and Pip are three little princesses who are looking forward to their father, the King's birthday celebration — but when the key to the time machine is stolen, life at the palace is thrown into chaos. With time literally running out, the princesses must journey deep into the enchanted lands around them to find the culprit and restore order before. Along the way they meet a host of enchanting storybook characters and unravel mysteries and find clues. Following the winning format of the bestselling Three Little Witches and Three Little Pirates this is a book brimming with humour, intrigue and suspense. At the end of the story, readers can join in the princesses' celebrations by holding their own princess party. Beautiful invitations and thank you notes are included as a free gift.

Zara, Ziggy and Zoe are three little witches who live together in Magic Wood. Cups and saucers wash themselves up, letters sprout wings, a calendar sings a song, and Wizard Wink's school moves from place to place. The three little witches are planning a Halloween party, but naughty Melissa is out to make trouble! Punctuated by catchy rhymes and speech bubbles, the stories demand to be read aloud, and with their bright, funny pictures and lively design they are hugely appealing.