Martin Waddell

Bert's Band like to play as they march down the street. When they win the cup, they arrive back at their home town at midnight, and very carefully remove their shoes and socks so as not to disturb the townsfolk as they march down...

"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear."What dark?" said Big Bear."The dark all around us," said Little Bear. In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little...

"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear."What dark?" said Big Bear."The dark all around us," said Little Bear. In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little...

A charming story of family and a day on the water. Out on Blue Lake with his parents Old Goat and Turkey, Small Pig is ready for an adventure. "I'm Captain Commander!" Small Pig said. "Aye aye, Captain Small Pig!" yawned Old Goat. "You...

It's just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet, who can do magic, has turned into a very big rabbit. The problems start when the class realise that Mrs Bennet can't change back into herself.Author: Martin WaddellISBN-10: 0007186290ISBN-13: 9780007186297Publisher:...

Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm--all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finallly collapses from...

Celebrate twenty-five years of a tale of sweet justice in this anniversary edition. Farmer Duck is no ordinary duck. He cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm -- all because the farm owner is too lazy...

A hardworking duck is rescued from life with a lazy old farmer in this classic tale of justice. Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm--all because the owner...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand...

When Horse went up a tree one day, he didn't think about how to get down again - and now he's stuck. The sheep, the ducks, the hens and Farmer come to help him in this comical tale by Martin Waddell. Yellow / Band...

Kind Emma lives all alone in her little cottage by the wood, with no one to talk to. But one snowy night Emma hears a knock at her door, and a tiny voice asking for help. When she takes pity on the little thing...

The baby owls came out of their house, and they sat on the tree and waited.A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy, and an old piece of ivy for Bill. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother...

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. "I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can't help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will...

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. "I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can't help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will...

"There aren't many 'baby books' that convey this kind of emotional richness supported by a perfect artistic form." -- Washington Post Book World When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning...

"There aren't many 'baby books' that convey this kind of emotional richness supported by a perfect artistic form." -- Washington Post Book World When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Beautifully...

The baby owls came out of their house, and they sat on the tree and waited.A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy, and an old piece of ivy for Bill. When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother...

Most pigs don't swim, or so it's said. But on this hot summer day, the pig on Neligan's farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure the heat no longer--Splash!--this...

On Christmas Eve all are welcome at the stable. On Christmas Eve all are welcome because there's always room for a little one. That cold winter's night, beneath the star's light... ...a Little One came for the worldAuthor: Martin WaddellISBN-10: 0689868413ISBN-13: 9780689868412Publisher: Margaret K....

That cold winter's night, beneath the star's light... ...a Little One came for the world.Author: Martin WaddellISBN-10: 141692518XISBN-13: 9781416925187Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2006Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.14h x 8.16w x 0.36dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 82643 /...

This favorite Christmas picture book is now available in a reduced size padded board book perfect for little hands with bright red foil on the cover to share the holiday cheer! In the stable next to an inn, Kind Ox is just settling in...

Bill longs for someone to talk to. Then one day the door to his room opens and...a giant bottom comes in! Legs, arms, chest follow as bit by bit, Bill's new giant friend appears. When his friend's last bit finally arrives and he is...

When a wee mouse meets a big, hungry monster on the road, he needs to think fast. This is a lively retelling of a traditional story by Martin Waddell. Red / Band 2B - A traditional story Text type - Fiction The focus phonemes...

Martin Waddell has brought together fourteen tales of goblins, ghouls, ghosts and other mysterious spirits, skilfully retelling them today's children. Tony Ross's lively, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the stories, in this rich and varied collection that's guaranteed to make you shiver.Author:...

The pig's in the pond The pig's in the pond At Neligan's farmthe pig's in the pond Neligan's pig knows that pigs don't swim. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, she just has to take a dive--and she's not the...

Pigs don't swim, or so it's said. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, the pig on Neligan's farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and the geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure...