Book Selection

Princess Smartypants is pretty and rich so all the princes want to marry her. But Smartypants enjoys being a Ms and fights to maintain her independence. Imaginative, colourful and comic illustrations support the text, which can be used to explore differences and consider which features of the traditional genre have been kept. Great for role-play, transitional and independent readers.

Two of Everything

Tackles the sensitive subject of divorce with gentle humour. Demetrius and Paula Ogglebutt have parents who do nothing but bicker and argue. They feel sad and confused until they find out at school that they are not alone. The result is a decision that everyone agrees to - an "unwedding".

Hair in Funny Places

The fifth title in Babette Cole's series of 'family dilemmas' deals with puberty. The text takes the form of a conversation between a small girl and her teddy bear, with Mr and Mrs Hormone responsible for the havoc wrought.  

Prince Cinders

Prince Cinders leads a hard life, he spends all his time cleaning up after his three brothers who bully him. One night, Prince Cinders' luck changes as a small, dirty fairy falls down the chimney and promises that his wishes shall come true. However, not all the fairy's spells turn out as planned.

Dr.Dog

Commonsense advice with some good rude fun. Both pet and personal physician to the Gumboyle family, Doctor Dog is always on hand with the perfect diagnosis and remedy for every complaint.