Recommendations based on "Bunnies on the Bus"

Before he had a family, before he met Moominmamma, Moominpappa led a life of adventure and intrigue. But he's never told his story until now.Now Moominpappa has a bad cold, and it's the perfect time to remember his youthful endeavors and to ponder the Experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is. As he reads each chapter aloud to Moomintroll, Snufkin, and Sniff, they, and we, learn of his triumphs and tribulations, and his momentous meetings with the Joxter, the Muddler, and a cast of other characters too incredible (especially Edward the Booble) to list here."Moominpappa's Memoirs" has never before been translated into English, and Farrar, Straus and Giroux is proud to be able to add this title to its other Moomin books.

The complete collection of the classic Borrowers stories by Mary Norton.Arietty Clock isn't your typical little girl. Although she is little. Very little, in fact.She's a Borrower. She lives with her family in a large house that isn't technically theirs- it belongs to the 'human beans'.Arietty and her father, Pod, spend their days borrowing the human beans' possessions- her father is very good at borrowing. He can scale curtains using a hatpin and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it!The Borrowers are very happy with their life and borrowing ways.Until Arietty makes friends with a boy. A human bean boy. And from that moment, danger is never far away.Can they avoid the great disaster of 'being seen'?In this complete collection, you can join Arietty on all of her adventures!The Borrowers Afield: The Clock family escape to the fields where their cousins live, but it's a long and dangerous journey. At last they find a new home and adapt to country life.The Borrowers Afloat: Homeless again, Arrietty looks forward to a life away from the dark country cottage, to one full of sunshine.The Borrowers Aloft: The family are now living in the model village of Little Fordham - a complete village tailored to their size. All they have to do is avoid being seen by the visitors, but one night the owner of a rival village comes with a cardboard box ready to catch them . . .The Borrowers Avenged: Pod, Homily and Arrietty have managed to escape with the help of Spiller. They move into the old rectory where they live happily until the Potters come looking for them. After a horrifying encounter in the church, the Potters get their just desserts and the Borrowers can live peacefully once and for all.Poor Stainless: Young Stainless, a Borrower boy, goes missing on a mission to borrow some parsley and an enormous search ensues.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Striking, darkly funny and heartfelt ... Grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go' Ferdia Lennon, author of Glorious Exploits 'Crisp, transportive, uplifting ... I loved it!' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry 'A bold, funny and imaginative journey through Tudor England ... A real treat' Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre Born a vagabond, Tibb Ingleby has never had a roof of her own. Her mother has taught her that if you're not too bound by the Big Man's rules, there are many ways a woman can find shelter in this world. But now her ma is gone. As she journeys through the fields and forests of medieval England, Tibb discovers that there are people who will care for her, as well as those who mean her harm. And there are a great many others who are prepared to believe just about anything... So, when the opportunity presents itself to escape the shackles society has placed on them, Tibb and her new friends conjure an audacious plan: her greatest trickerie yet. But before they know it, their hoax takes on a life of its own, drawing crowds - and vengeful enemies - to their door. A tale of belief and superstition, kinship and courage, A Little Trickerie introduces a ragtag cast of characters and an unforgettable, endearing and distinctly unangelic heroine. 'Joyful and highly original ... Rosanna Pike absolutely nails Tibb's voice' The Times 'Absolutely raucous and vividly alive' India Knight '[Written] with great panache ... A book [that] is unapologetically itself ... Lovable, fun and emotionally juicy' Guardian

Simon Tofield's award-winning short animated films about an inventive, insistent, and perennially hungry feline and his human, Simon, were instant online hits, garnering millions of YouTube views and being forwarded around the world within months of first being posted. Now, Simon's cat is being wrapped up between the covers of an irresistible illustrated book of black-and-white line drawings. It's the perfect gift for feline-loving friends and family.

Now in paperback, a beautifully illustrated account of of Tove Jansson's life and art The definitive biography of one of the most unique and beloved children's authors of the 20th century, the creator of the Moomins. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colourful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson - daughter, friend and companion - is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end. Dr Tuula Karjalainen is a Finnish art historian and non-fiction writer who has previously worked as a director of the Helsinki Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki. As the author of Tove Jansson's biography, Karjalainen has become an expert not only on Jansson's writing and art but also on her decades of personal correspondence and journals.

The fifth book in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the idea of writing about a vet practice, she intended it to be a trilogy about two vets - Maz and Alex. Their names are in brackets to show which books feature their story. All the other books have new characters, although Maz and Alex always crop up now and again. Talyton St George, the story so far- Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex) Must Be Love (Maz and Alex) The Sweetest Thing It's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex) The Village Vet Vets in Love Country Loving The Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home) Follow Me Home 'Woodman's warmth and wit are set to make her the next big thing in rural romance' - Daily Record 'An utterly compelling read with moments that brought tears to my eyes. I would definitely recommend it' - Candis 'Woodman weaves a beguiling tale grounded in her own experience' - Choice 'Great fun' - Sun

Four stories in which Mortimer, Arabel's talking raven, manages to create chaos wherever he goes: "Mortimer Says Nothing," "Arabel's Birthday," "Mr. Jone's Rest Cure," and "A Call at the Joneses'."

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Meet your favourite duo: MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of KNIGHTS, they are given a VERY IMPORTANT MISSION: to defeat Sir Nasty in a jousting competition, rescue Princess Rubytoes... and try not to get lost in the maze. Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old.

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back... MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find that they've been turned into a pair a GHOSTHUNTERS, they're quickly thrown into their spookiest adventure yet! Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old. After all, heroes come in all shapes and sizes! 🎃A spooky, seasonal adventure from everyone's favourite duo 🎃A perfect gift for Halloween 2025 🎃A stunning seasonal keepsake with Adam Stower's stunning illustrations Complete the series! Have you read Murray and Bun's other adventures yet? Murray the Viking Murray the Knight Murray the Pirate “Hilarious ... A joy to read whatever your age” – David Walliams on Murray the Viking

In a world where the Moomins' friend, Snufkin, discovers the last dragon, there is a balance between the commonplace and the fantastic. The Moomintrolls were conceived of in 1948 and will be featured on a new BBC television series. The Moomins first appeared in the London Evening News in 1954.