Farmer Duck

by Martin Waddell

Published 25 October 1991
There was once a duck who lived with a lazy, old farmer. How goes the work? the farmer asked the duck each day as he lay in bed, and the poor duck fetched and carried, dug and sawed, washed up and ironed. At last all the animals on the farm had had enough - and took action.

The Pig in the Pond

by Martin Waddell

Published 27 March 1992

Pigs don't swim ... or so it's said. A classic, much-loved picture book following the exploits of a hot and bothered pig.

In this Kate Greenaway Commended picture book favourite, Owl Babies author Martin Waddell tells the story of Neligan's pig – who's feeling very hot and bothered! It's one of the most sizzling days of the summer, and the pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese playing on the cool water. The pig gets warmer and warmer, the ducks and the geese get louder and louder. Neligan's pig knows that pigs don't swim – but she just has to take a dive! And she's not the only one on the farm who's sweltering... A riotous read-aloud to be shared over and over again.


You And Me Little Bear

by Martin Waddell

Published 30 August 1996
Big Bear has things to do but Little Bear wants to play. Little Bear helps Big Bear fetch wood and water then plays by himself. Both bears have enough time for a game of hide and seek before going back to their cave after a lovely day out.

Well Done Little Bear

by Martin Waddell

Published 5 April 1999
These two new titles are a welcome addition to an already impressive collection of classic stories in miniature. Well Done, Little Bear is the last in the quartet by the award-winning author/illustrator combination of Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth, in which Little Bear wants to go exploring deep in the woods. Luckily, Big Bear is always there to look on, encourage him, and help! All in One Piece is the second in Jill Murphy's bestselling series of stories about the Large Family. In it, Mr and Mrs Large are going to the office dinner-dance - but will their children let them get there all in one piece? Two wonderful new books to add to any child's bookshelf.