Ian Whybrow Books In Order

Sniff Bounces Back

Sniff is the dog that is hot on slobber but not so hot on brains! These adventures see Sniff creating mayhem in his adopted family’s life. Who can resist Sniff: his heart melting eyes, his faithful heart, his sheer size and force…
you will be bowled over by him in this collection of hilarious stories.

Little Wolf’s Book of Badness

Little Wolf has been brushing his teeth without being growled at, he’s been going to bed early, and he’s been far too nice to his baby brother, Smellybreff! His parents are so worried that they will never make a beast out of him that they send him off to Cunning College, where his Uncle Bigbad instructs timid cubs in the rules of badness. With each letter home to his parents, Little Wolf reveals a new adventure or lesson that he’s learned on his way to Cunning College. Once there, Little Wolf is in for a few surprises! Will Uncle Bigbad turn Little Wolf into a sausage sandwich before he has revealed all the rules of badness to him? Or, will Little Wolf outsmart his crafty uncle and earn his BAD badge so that he can become a big bad beast and make his parents proud? This cleverly written tale holds the answers to these questions and more! Join the many fun loving readers around the world that have been delighted by the endearing illustrations and witty plot of Little Wolf’s Book of Badness!

Little Wolf’s Diary of Daring Deeds

In letters home to Mom and Dad, Little Wolf describes his journey to rescue his little brother, Smellybreff, from a crafty cubnapper, Mister Twister the Fox.

Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors

A third Little Wolf novel told through letters. Little Wolf and friends are opening their new school where the lessons are Hunting for Gold by day and Haunting and Spooking by night. Uncle Bigbad, ‘him wot died of the jumping beanbangs’ and now a big bad ghost, is the star attraction of Haunted Hall School. The problem is that he will only turn up a if it suits him and b if there are enough baked beans in the cooking pot. Little Wolf and chums know that the ninth rule of Badness is NEVER trust a big bad wolf and our chums find out that you should NEVER, EVER trust a big bad DEAD wolf! Our cheeky little hero and his friends have to travel far and wide to find a brute beast brave enough to stand up to Uncle Bigbad, if their school is to survive. Enter Normus Bear, the latest recruit to the Little Wolf books who biffs and cuffs his way though this hilarious novel.

Little Wolf, Forest Detective

Through a series of letters to his parents, Little Wolf relates his adventures as a member of Yelloweyes Forest Detective Agency, crime solvers of the Frettnin Forest, as they investigate a series of mysterious disappearances.

Little Wolf’s Handy Book of Poems

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Little Wolf, in a series of letters to his parents, tries his hand at writing poetry and produces some work that his friends admire and his parents find very useful.

Little Wolf, Pack Leader

A fifth novel about this prize-winning wolfcub, illustrated by TONY ROSS. Mum and Dad write to Little Wolf, full of praise for Spoiler, the eldest cub of a neighbour, who has formed The Murkshire RHYWP Really Harsh Young Wolf Pack. Determined not to be forced to join their pack, Little and Chums form their own; The Beastshire SPOBBTALOF Small Pack of Brute Beasts That Have a Load of Fun. They all pull in different directions and Smells in particular is a pain. Without organisation or real purpose things get messy and they all get a bit snappish. Then comes news that the RHYWP have captured Mr Twister. Stung by this shaming blow, the SPOBBTHALOF elect Little as their pack leader and decide to shape up. Armed with pooled knowledge and camping skills they head off for Murkshire and set up camp. With the aid of a wickerwork Trojan Moose with Normus inside and nets, knots, latrine pits, an arksellent communication network, they re-capture Mister Twister for themselves. But in a suprise move, they release their arch-enemy into the wilds. Now Uncle Bigbad is a ghost, they realise that they need one wicked old villain, otherwise they would not have such great adventures.

Dear Little Wolf

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Little Wolf gets a job at Weekly Wolf magazine dispensing advice in response to readers’ letters, such as a skunk who wonders if she should change her perfume.

Little Wolf’s Big Book of Spooks and Clues

A bumper Little Wolf book combining Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors and Little Wolf, Forest Detective. A second bumper bindup of two Little Wolf novels, to appeal to all new fans of Little Wolf who saw him on television at Christmas. Little Wolf’s Haunted Hall for Small Horrors is the third novel about this character, as he and his chums start a school for teaching tricking, treating and walking through walls. Problems occur when their star teacher The Ghost of Uncle Bigbad refuses to teach, unless they can find a brute beast who is NOT scared of him enter Normus Bear! In Little Wolf, Forest Detective, the chums set up Yelloweyes Forest Detective Agency and set out to track the thief of Frettnin Forest, none other than Mister Twister in disguise. When Mum and Dad hear reports of their lack of success, they send the elderly bumbling detective Furlock Homes Wolf to help them out. More mayhem ensues.

Little Wolf, Terror of the Shivery Sea

A sixth Little Wolf novel featuring this number one cub and pack of friends. Following the success of the Little Wolf series internationally plus the animated film shown at Christmas 2002, a sixth Little Wolf novel will be welcomed by his many fan. Featuring all Little Wolf’s friends Yeller, Stubbs, Normus, and that pesky little brother Smellybreff in his sailor suit. Little Wolf goes off on another adventure, over the Dark Mountains, through the Perilous Pass, canoes down Riggle River and sails on the Shivery Sea. There he has to put on his best sea legs and, using his Kite with Yellow Eyes not afraid of the Dark as a sail, he overcomes the terrors of tidy waves sic and temper tantrum seas sic to find the hidden gold. Once again his old adversary Mister Twister the fox makes an appearance, as does the ghost of Uncle Bigbad. Another unique book written by Ian Whybrow with hilarious illustrations by Tony Ross.

Harry and the Snow King

Harry waited and waited for the snow to come. And when it did finally fall, it fell only in the slightest, lightest dusting he could barely see. But Harry went out anyway, with a spoon and plate, carefully scooped out just enough, and made a small, small snow king. And then when he went inside for lunch, his snow king disappeared! Who took it? Harry asked his mother, his sister, nice Mr. Oakley on his tractor he even wanted to ask the police! No one had seen his snow king. There was only one hope: that the Snow King had gone to order more snow. And the next morning, when Harry looked out his window, he saw something amazing in his yard…
32 pages all in color, 8 3/4 x 10 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK.

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

Harry finds some old dinosaurs in his Grandma’s attic. He cleans them up and makes them his own, carefully and accurately naming each one. Harry and his dinosaurs go everywhere together. But one day, after an exciting train ride, Harry accidentally leaves the dinosaurs on the train. Silly, charming illustrations accompany this whimsical text of a child being a child. From the Hardcover edition.

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs Say Raahh!

Harry and his beloved dinosaurs have a dental appointment and they are all very nervous especially Tyrannosaurus, who has so many teeth. But with Harry’s reassurances and a magic button to make him grow big, Tyrannosaurus agrees to let Dr. Drake take a look. Funny, accessible illustrations and a gentle text help alleviate the fear of this very typical life lesson.

Into the Bucket

Based on the popular new TV show on Cartoon Network, here is the tale of how Harry first discovered he could go into the the bucket to Dino World. When Harry’s hat gets dropped in the bucket and disappears, he is nervous about jumping in, but the hat was from Gran and Harry must have it back. At the urging of the dinosaurs, Harry jumps in and must explore throughout Dino World to find his precious cap.

Uh-Oh!

Based on an episode of the popular new TV show on Cartoon Network, Harry has accidentally broken Mom’s favorite teacup. The dinosaurs suggest taking it to Dino World to fix, but once there, things go from bad to worse. Soon pieces of the cup are stuck to everything, and the new creation doesn’t look quite like a teacup. Can Harry and the gang get the teacup mended and back on the shelf before mom gets home?From the Trade Paperback edition.

Robin Hood’s Best Shot

Think you know everything there is to know about Robin Hood and his Merry Men? Well, think again! Before they were grown ups battling the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham, this famous band of heroes were normal boys with normal names just like you and me. So how DID they come to be called Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John? Well, it’s quite a story, and certainly not one for the faint hearted!

A Footballer Called Flip

Jack Lewis is short. REALLY short. So short, in fact, that Mr Bullock, the St Saviours football coach, doesn’t want him on the team. But when Mr Willis discovers Jack’s ‘footballing brain’…
and Jack’s mum steps in with a few tips…
it looks like the School Cup may be just the beginning!

Boy Racer

Henry’s mum and dad think his new friend Gary is BAD NEWS. But Dad’s got worse problems at work. If he doesn’t win the charity go kart race, he might lose his job! There’s trouble ahead, that’s for sure. But nobody reckons on a mystery Boy Racer who turns up at the track. He’s got a surprise in store for everyone…

The Boy Who Had (Nearly) Everything

Imagine what it’s like getting everything you want ! That’s how it is for Lucky Fries O’Mighty ! until the day of his seventh birthday. How can a poor boy like Billy Humble show Fries what his life is missing? With a little bit of imagination, and his amazing dog, Whizz the Fleabag, that’s how!

The Knights of the Brown Table

Ben’s in trouble again! The local gamekeeper’s on the warpath. And who does he blame but Sniff, Ben’s faithful dog! It sounds like a quest for The Knights of the Brown Table. After all, they can’t let all that knightly training go to waste !

The Secret Superhero

Raymond’s my step dad. He doesn’t know much. He doesn’t know who I support…
He doesn’t know how to stop a nose bleed…
and he definitely doesn’t realise I have super powers! Maybe I should show him…
What do you think?

Young Robin’s Hood

Supposes how the boys who would become Robin Hood and his Merry Men met and got their names.

Harry and the Robots

When Sammy’s robot stops working, he and Gran send it to the robot hospital. ‘They’ll know how to fix it’, says Gran. But who will help Gran when a bad cough sends her to the hospital? A robot, of course a special, new cough blasting model, carefully made by a very concerned little grandson. Filled with affection and sprinkled with fun, this richly colored tale about caring across the generations stars the gentle hero of Sammy and the Dinosaurs.

Romp in the Swamp

Easy to follow, step by step instructions will teach anyone the secret of making fresh, delicious pasta, suitable for everything from light meals to lavish dishes and perfect for freezing.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish

ON A VISIT to Mr. Oakley’s farm, Harry and the Dinosaurs meet a bunch of little ducklings and decide that a pet duckling would be the perfect thing to ask for for Christmas. As the holidays approach, the excitement builds as to whether or not there will be a new pet on Christmas morning. And sure enough, there is a new pet…
but it isn t a duckling!

Harry and the Dinosaurs At the Museum

Joining big sister Sam at the museum while she researches her human ancestors the cave dwellers, the Egyptians, and the Romans is pretty dull for an active boy and his even more active bucket of dinosaurs. After climbing display cases and sliding on slippery floors, Harry and the gang realize that they are lost. But when they find the Hall of Dinosaurs, Harry’s little pals are delighted to get acquainted with their ancestors.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Go to School

It’s the first day of school! Harry is nervous because he isn’t sure what to expect. Triceratops is even more nervous, especially when Harry must leave the dinosaurs in the coatroom. But soon Harry sees another boy who is the most nervous of all. He clings to his toy bulldozer and won’t talk to anyone in the class. Harry wonders what he can do. Perhaps the new boy will talk to dinosaurs…
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The Snow-Smashers!

Harry thinks he’s too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they have other ideas. He looked after them when he was little and now they’re determined to stick by him…
for life. And Harry is not the only one who’s got a lot bigger! When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key ring, Harry soon finds that he can call on an army of Back Up Dinosaurs. It only takes a rub with his finger to call up some Monster sized muscle! When a big snow storm blocks the roads, the residents of Huntingdon village are trapped. Harry and his friends Jack, Charlie and Siri want to deliver emergency supplies. But it would take the strength of a triceratops or the enormous bulk of an apatosaurus to help them…

The Unvisibles

‘I need you to help me. I can’t get back.’ Oliver Gasper has found an ancient magazine with a ‘disappearing’ formula in it. He’s tried it…
and it’s worked! The problem is, somebody’s stolen the magazine and Oliver can’t remember the words he needs to get back again. And he’s fast learning that being invisible isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Fed up with being sat on in buses, and facing death just crossing the road, Oliver turns for help to Nicky Chew. Nicky has always made himself invisible by staying out of trouble and avoiding the attention of teachers but that doesn’t mean he knows what to do now. Together they must track down the missing formula because if they don’t Oliver may never be seen again…

Quacky Quack-quack!

Quack, quack, quack!! What is all the commotion about? One extremely noisy little baby feeding ducks that’s what!Mummy and baby are in the park feeding bread to the ducks, but it’s amazing what a rumpus one little baby can cause! He holds onto the bag and will not let it go and starts off the noisiest, quackiest, squeakiest, snappiest rumpus ever!

The Bedtime Bear

Bedtime isn’t bedtime without a bear, but who knows where The Bedtime Bear spends his day? With flaps to lift, wheels to turn and a pop up on every spread, follow one little bear’s adventures on his whacky way to bed! This is a fantastic new larger format paperback edition of the classic pop up book, with an eye catching new foiled cover.

Parcel for Stanley

Abracadabra and presto change o! You’ve heard of a magician pulling a bunny out of a hat but what about a bunny pulling magic out of a package? Though everyone likes Stanley Bunny, he seems…
well, a lot less clever and busy than all his friends. Then, one day, a parcel arrives, with a book, a wand, and a big top hat. Soon stars are shooting out of Stanley’s ear but because he is just Stanley, no one pays any attention at all. But when the Queen asks if she can come to tea, it turns out that Stanley has a few tricks up his sleeve…
and both his friends and young readers will see that everyone has a unique talent and something special to offer. 32 pages all in color, 8 3/4 x 10 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK

Goo Goo Gorilla

Abracadabra and presto change o! You’ve heard of a magician pulling a bunny out of a hat but what about a bunny pulling magic out of a package? Though everyone likes Stanley Bunny, he seems…
well, a lot less clever and busy than all his friends. Then, one day, a parcel arrives, with a book, a wand, and a big top hat. Soon stars are shooting out of Stanley’s ear but because he is just Stanley, no one pays any attention at all. But when the Queen asks if she can come to tea, it turns out that Stanley has a few tricks up his sleeve…
and both his friends and young readers will see that everyone has a unique talent and something special to offer. 32 pages all in color, 8 3/4 x 10 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK

A Baby for Grace

When her parents bring home their new baby, Grace must adjust to a new presence in the household. Any soon to be sibling and of course, any parent expecting the arrival of a newborn will find the simple, rhythmic text easy to identify with and a joy to read aloud. Friends and relatives will find this tenderly illustrated book the ideal new baby gift they have been searching for.

Jump in

Just how many animal can Miss Lollipop squash in her truck? And just how big can the animals get? Find out in this hilarious animal farce in which the witty words are perfectly matched by fantastic, dynamic illustrations, with lots of counting fun too.

Whiff

Whiff is beautiful. He is well behaved. And his parents are very proud of him. But whenever Whiff goes off to make new friends, he comes home in disgrace. Whatever can the matter be?

All Change!

Kids go on a crazy vehicle hopping journey with Miss Lollipop and her wacky crew of animal friends. They’re off on an adventure, looking for Tiger’s birthday presents. Miss Lollipop and Tiger begin their journey in a car until she shouts ‘All Change!‘ Out they jump, and land in a train. Next they travel in a boat…
then in a whale…
then in a plane…
then in a dump truck…
and then a racing car. Every time someone calls out ‘All Change!‘ and they jump into a new vehicle, a new animal joins the party. At the story’s end they really do have a party. It’s Tiger’s birthday party complete with all the presents he was looking for. Comical full color illustrations on every page.

Little Farmer Joe

I’m not scared of cows,’ said Joe. When Joe stays with Aunt Bee and Uncle Will on their farm, he’s more than a little afraid of all the different animals and the new and unfamiliar scene. ‘I’m not scared!’ he asserts with all the bravado he can muster. Then, one moonlit night, Uncle Will needs his help to deliver a lamb, and Joe learns to overcome his fears. By the time Mom and Dad come to get him, Joe is proud to show off his new baby lamb and his newfound confidence! Children will identify and sympathize with Joe in this warm and tender portrayal of a small boy’s first experience of spending time away from his parents.

Wish, Change, Friend

Little Pig like to read books under a big oak tree. He’s perfectly content until the day he reads three new words: wish, change, and friend. As Little Pig puts the three words together, an adventure unfolds that changes his life forever.

Goodnight, Little Monster

Getting toddlers off to bed each night is made easier and more fun with this appealing, interactive book. It combines finding little monsters actually mischievous boys and girls hidden under large die cut flaps and then counting them. And who’s the last little monster in the book, the one who should be fast asleep? A mirror pasted on the last page provides the delightful answer. A barnyard setting lets toddlers name animals and practice the noises they make.

Sissy Buttons Takes Charge

Introducing the incomparable Sissy Buttons a spunky new picture book hero*ine from a bestselling author. Sissy Buttons is sassy, smart, and bossy, and can do almost anything. The only thing she’s not good at doing are the things she doesn’t want to do! After a tough day playing with her teddy bears in the garden, Sissy’s mother asks her to clean up. Reluctant to do so, Sissy falls asleep instead. But in her dreams she finds herself in charge of a real teddy bears picnic. The bears are misbehaving, and unless she can persuade them to try a little harder, then everything will go horribly wrong. Sissy finally convinces the bears that they can do anything they want if only they try.

The Noisy Way to Bed

In this nighttime followup to the bestselling BOOK! BOOK! BOOK!, going to bed has never been so noisy…
or so fun!You’re supposed to be quiet at bedtime, right?Well, someone should tell these animals that!The little boy just wants to go to sleep, but the duck, the horse, the sheep, and the pig won’t let him get to bed…
or even finish a sentence!Come along as the five friends find theirquack baah neigh oinknoisy way to bed!

Wobble Bear Says Yellow

Wobble Bear is learning to talk and his mum is trying to teach him about colours. But the only colour he will say is YELLOW! Yellow to the pink soap, yellow to the red towel, yellow to his green pyjamas until finally he gets it right and says yellow to the harvest moon at bedtime. Parents and toddlers everywhere will love watching Wobble Bear learn and will relate to all his little triumphs and disasters as they follow his antics. A very loveable little bear indeed. BLAn impressive follow up to the very well received Wobble Bear which will be published in May 2003. BLIan Whybrow is the author of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs;Harry and the Dinosaurs say Raah and Little Wolf . He has been shortlisted for the 2001 Children’s Book Award, and for the 1997 Smarties Award. BLCaroline Jayne Church has illustrated Hungry Hen and Do Your Ears Hang Low? She was long listed for the 2001 Kate Greenaway award, and shortlisted for the 2002 Best Design and The Printer’s Awards.

Gently Bentley

Bentley was fond of his squashy caterpillar, but one day he bit it too hard and it went bang! Sticky and Bun try to help him find something else to play with. Cars are fun, but easy to break and tennis is fun, but hard to get the hang of. Will Bentley ever find that something else to play with?

Faraway Farm

Very young children will love to spend a day on the farm with farmer flat and his family, making friends with all the animals from sunrise to sunset. Simple rhyming text guides children to look for favourite things from tractors to farm animals illustrated in vibrant colour on every page, making this the perfect book to share with pre school children.

Say Hello to the Baby Animals!

Join the baby lion as he says hello to lots of other baby wild animals. Toddlers will love to join in calling out the animals’ noises as they turn the pages of this beautiful board book. The satisfying rhyming text and velvety soft-to-touch animals make this book perfect for young children. This is a follow-up to the hugely successful ‘Say Hello to the Animals!’, with pictures by the illustrator of ‘Santa’s Suit’.

Bella Gets Her Skates on

A wintertime confidence boosterWhen Daddy Rabbit suggests skating on the frozen lake, Bella’s big brother and sister are excited. But little Bella is nervous. What if she falls over and everyone laughs at her? Gently encouraged by the others, Bella gains confidence and steps out onto the ice and discovers that she loves skating! A wonderful book to share with any child who ever has lacked confidence in his or her ability to step out into the world and have fun!

Miss Wire’s Christmas Surprise

This popular series providesjust the right balance ofchallenge and support fornewly independent readers. Large, easy to read type,satisfying stories by topwriters, and cheerful fullcolorpictures help childrenlove reading. On Christmas Eve, ninety five year old Miss Wire is the only nursinghomeresident who wants to celebrate. The other elderly people think thatChristmas is just for children. So Miss Wire writes a letter to Santa Claus,who enlists the help of the Christmas Mice to deliver toys to Miss Wire andher friends. They soon discover that Christmas fun is for people of all ages!

Tim, Ted and the Pirates

It’s story time at school, when all of a sudden splash! the classroom fills with water and Tim and Ted find themselves taking part in a swashbuckling nautical adventure. Can they rescue stolen treasure from the pirates before Tim’s mom comes to pick him up at the end of the day? Rhythmic, rhyming text and humorous illustrations make this action filled story perfect for reading aloud.

Say Goodnight to the Sleepy Animals!

Join an adorable ginger cat as she sets off to say goodnight to all her animal friends. From the barn owl swooping overhead to the rabbits safe in their hutch, there are all sorts of familiar pets and wild animals in this gorgeous book. Children will love to stroke the velvety soft to touch animals on every page and join in calling out their noises!

Say Hello to the Snowy Animals!

Join the little husky as he scampers off on the snow and ice to say hello to all his animal friends. Meet a polar bear, a seal and a caribou too! Toddlers will love to join in calling out the animals’ noises as they turn the pages of this beautiful book. The satisfying rhyming text and velvety soft to touch animals make this large format book perfect for young children. The third in the ‘Say Hello’ series following the hugely successful ‘Say Hello To The Animals!’ and ‘Say Hello To The Baby Animals!’

Along Came a Bedtime

It’s nearly bedtime, but Baby Bear and friends are having too much fun to even think about going to bed. In fact, there’s so much playing to be done that Baby Bear has to make sure that everyone is included! Filled with lush illustrations, this brilliant rhythmic romp will encourage even wide awake readers to settle down for a sound night’s sleep.

Say Hello to the Animals

A noisy, fun-filled farmyard adventure, with furry touch-and-feel animals on every page!

Look who’s hiding under those sticks.

Say hello to the fluffy chicks.

Follow the friendly puppy as he scampers around the farmyard saying hello to all the animals. Toddlers will love to stroke the soft, velvety animals and to join in making their noises.

The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories

From traditional tales to Yuletide legends from around the world, this timeless collection of fourteen Christmas classics is perfect for the whole family to share aloud. This festive anthology includes favorite stories such as ‘The Fir Tree,’ ‘The Nutcracker,’ and ‘The First Christmas,’ tales by Louisa May Alcott and L. M. Montgomery, and extracts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows. Each specially selected story features an introduction by award winning author Ian Whybrow, and is beautifully illustrated to complement its mood and style.