Recommendations based on "The Wolf Who Wanted to Celebrate His Birthday"

"The astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster, this is a story for everyone of 10 and older who loves adventure, laughs and tears. One of my favourite middle-grade writers Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars When 12-year-old Georgie makes friends with an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test-subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual reality, 3D version of the future. Then a deadly virus threatens to wipe out every dog in the country, and Georgie s beloved dog Mr Mash gets sick. Which is bad but worse is still to come. As the world is thrown into chaos, Georgie embarks on a desperate quest: to save every dog on earth and all of humanity... ... without actually leaving the room. An extraordinary quest with the biggest stakes of all, and a huge idea at its heart, this is time travel but not as you know it. "

Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when her favourite toy goes missing... Bunny is Mog's best thing - her favourite toy. But one day Mrs Thomas says she is going to throw Bunny in the dustbin, and then Bunny - and Mog - go missing... From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat! Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys or girls, and their families!

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapades... From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes three delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat! The stories included are: Mog and Bunny Mog and the V.E.T. Mog and the Granny Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!

An instant New York Times bestseller!A stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild.Exiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. Horn Book calls A Horse Named Sky "engrossing and fast-paced." This Voice on the Wilderness novel is an enthralling survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment. Young colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day he'll be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd.Being a lone wild horse in a vast landscape is not easy, and things get even more dangerous when Sky is captured and forced to run for the Pony Express. Now, against all odds, Sky must find a way to escape and reunite with his family.A Horse Named Sky is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parry's New York Times bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. Chronicling the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse, A Horse Named Sky is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty. Impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, A Horse Named Sky is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks' Spirit and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.Each Voice of the Wilderness novel contains: Spectacular black-and-white illustrations throughoutA map of the protagonist's journeyInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each storyDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the bookResources for young readers who want to learn more Rosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire.

The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil. Hello again, naked-monkey-thing. It's me, Sam--human being, chief security officer of the Peterson family, and defender of all that is good and righteous. Let me catch you up: Meow, my beloved sidekick, can talk now (100 percent because of the language lessons I gave him), and a mad bomber is after him. Also, Justin made a new friend, Dean, who he hangs out with all the time. I'm trying to be supportive, but there is something I don't trust about the guy. Let's just say I have good instincts about these things . . .

Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both.When Isadora is invited to stay at her friend Zoe's house she's so excited - she hasn't been to a sleepover before! There will be midnight feasts, and staying up all night, it's going to be so much fun!And while she's there, Isadora and Zoe are going to work on their cake for a baking competition at school. But will they be able to resist adding a sprinkling of magic to their creation. . . ?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming, and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, IsadoraMoon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

Amanda Pig may be the youngest in her family, but she's growing up. She's big enough to care for her stuffed-animal babies, and she's big enough to help Oliver make a bubble bath. But is she too big to snuggle with Sallie Rabbit?

The wildly popular series continues with a new adventure and an all–new cover design! Summer is ending, and Samantha's dad's birthday is right around the corner. When her stepmom picks out a mustang for his present, Sam thinks it's a perfect idea. But will her dad agree? The new horse is gorgeous, but he's also energetic and willful. Only Sam's dad can tame him – if he wants to accept the birthday gift at all.

Fans of picture book characters like Llama Llama will love the curious, charming, and playful Otter, who made her debut in I Am Otter. In her second book, Otter in Space, she and her best friend, Teddy, set off on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure—to the moon!Otter's utterly winning voice and Sam Garton's classic yet fresh artwork combine to create a truly hilarious and unforgettable friendship story, with a classroom hook. Otter in Space is all about creativity, problem solving, and the power of imagination.

Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween!—tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama.Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, just like Otter Keeper. Otter helps Teddy try many different things: an acrobat, an explorer, a cook. But finding the right job is a lot harder than they thought!Otter: The Best Job Ever! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.