Basil Brush the fox and his friend Harry the mole go on a camping trip and discover that they have brought along everything except what they need.

Noggin the King

by Oliver Postgate

Published September 1965

Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine.

Norse King Noggin the Nog loves being king of his people by helping to repair their houses and making sure they have enough food to eat. But when one day he decides to be king of the birds as well, will the birds accept him as their ruler?

Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for children who are becoming independent readers.

Peter Firmin partnered with Oliver Postgate to found Smallfilms in 1959 and together they went on to produce some of the BBC's best-loved television shows for children including Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Bagpuss and The Clangers - which recently returned to screens in the US and UK, narrated by William Shatner and Michael Palin.


Basil Brush the Fox tries to convince his friend Harry the Mole to live in another type of dwelling place, rather than his hole in the ground.

Noggin and the Storks

by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin

Published 1 November 1973
Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine.


Storks are nesting on the Nogs' chimneys, filling their houses with smoke! Will Noggin find a way to stop those pesky storks?


Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.


Collect more classic Noggin books: Noggin the King, Noggin and the Whale, Noggin and the Dragon, Nogbad Comes Back, Noggin and the Moon Mouse, Nogbad and the Elephants and Noggin and the Money.

Basil Brush & a Dragon

by Peter Firmin and Peter Firmi

Published 1 January 1971
Basil and his friend Harry the mole go on a make-believe dragon hunt.


Basil Brush's decision to try flying prompts his friend Harry the Mole to join him.

Basil the fox and Harry the mole go to India to find an exotic pet to occupy the cage Basil has made.

Nogbad Comes Back

by Oliver Postgate

Published February 1972
Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. 


Noggin’s wicked uncle, Nogbad the Bad, has returned from exile to enter the famous animal and vegetable show. But has he really learned how to be good?


Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nogpairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.


Peter Firmin partnered with Oliver Postgate to found Smallfilms in 1959 and together they went on to produce some of the BBC's best-loved television shows for children including Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Bagpuss and The Clangers – which recently returned to screens in the US and UK, narrated by William Shatner and Michael Palin.


Collect more classic Noggin books: Noggin and the Whale, Noggin the King and Noggin and the Dragon

Noggin and the Moon Mouse

by Oliver Postgate

Published February 1972

Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine.

A visitor has come to the Land of Nog, but how will Noggin and Nooka persuade everyone that a little mouse is nothing to be afraid of?

Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.


Basil Brush Finds Treasure

by Peter Firmin

Published November 1971
While vacationing at the seashore Basil and his friend Harry the mole go on a treasure hunt.

Noggin and the Money

by Oliver Postgate

Published 1 November 1973
Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. 


When Olaf the Lofty invents money it seems like a very clever idea. But is money more trouble than it's worth? 


Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.


Collect more classic Noggin books: Noggin the King, Noggin and the Whale, Noggin and the Dragon, Nogbad Comes Back, Noggin and the Moon Mouse, Nogbad and the Elephants and Noggin and the Storks.

Nogbad and the Elephants

by Oliver Postgate

Published February 1972

Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine.

Noggin is trying to cheer up a sad elephant, but Nogbad is plotting to steal it! Will his evil plan work?

Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.

Peter Firmin partnered with Oliver Postgate to found Smallfilms in 1959 and together they went on to produce some of the BBC's best-loved television shows for children including Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Bagpuss and The Clangers – which recently returned to screens in the US and UK, narrated by William Shatner and Michael Palin.

Collect more classic Noggin books: Noggin and the Whale, Noggin the King and Noggin and the Dragon



Basil Brush on the Trail

by Peter Firmin

Published August 1979
When tennis star Nora Nett's trophies begin disappearing, her house-sitters, Basil Brush and Harry the Mole, turn into super sleuths.



Noggin and the Whale

by Oliver Postgate

Published September 1965
Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine.


It is King Noggin's birthday and he is taking all the children in the village out on a musical boat trip. But soon an aquatic visitor interrupts the party and won't let them play - will they ever find out what it wants?


Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell's How to be a Viking, Noggin the Nog pairs Peter Firmin's charming and colourful illustrations with Oliver Postgate's inimitable storytelling to create the ideal books for newly independent readers.


Peter Firmin partnered with Oliver Postgate to found Smallfilms in 1959 and together they went on to produce some of the BBC's best-loved television shows for children including Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Bagpuss and The Clangers - which recently returned to screens in the US and UK, narrated by William Shatner and Michael Palin.

Basil Brush gets a medal for being such a helpful fox, and Harry gets a special gift from the princess for being such a special mole.