Mine's Bigger than Yours:
Little Hairy Monster is sitting on a rock licking a lollipop, when along comes Scary Monster. "I'm bigger than you!" says Scary Monster. "Give me your lollipop!" But Little Hairy Monster won't, no matter how much he tries to bully her, and Scary Monster is in for a big surprise...
The Pets You Get:
A small boy imagines all the wild pets he could get, from an enormous bear to a fiery dragon! He decides they'd be so much better than his sister's boring little guinea pig. But maybe even the smallest of pets can be surprisingly fun, too . . .
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur:
But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Can there really be a dinosaur at Sandy Bottom End? Or is someone up to something...
Ready Steady Jump:
When the other baby animals laugh at Elephant for not being able to jump, he sets out to prove them wrong. But hard as he tries, he just can't jump. Then he realises that he is able to do something that no other animal can – his strong, long trunk can make him a hero.
That's Not Funny:
One day, just for a joke, Hyena puts a banana skin on Giraffe's path. When Giraffe slips and collides with a tree, a chain of unfortunate events begins which involves all the other animals. Hyena laughs and laughs at their misfortune.
Who's in the Loo?:
If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds's exuberant illustrations highlight the fun!
