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Sam Hay

Sam Hay

  • 5 stars across 44 books
Sam Hay grew up in Scotland. A former journalist, she has written several children's books including Billy Angel and Bumble the Brave Kitten. She lives with her husband, two children and several pets in a small house with a big garden. Simon Cooper has illustrated many children's books, including the award-winning Ghost of Uncle Arvie. As well as drawing, he enjoys loud music and zombie films.
1st November 2018

A Very Corgi Christmas

Wrap up warm and join little corgis Belle and Pip on a Christmas adventure in London! Belle LOVES the bustl... MoreA Very Corgi Christmas

(24 reviews) Review
28th July 2016

Beauty and the Beast

A beautiful Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, exciting activities and colouring pages and a gorgeous eight-card 3D colour... MoreBeauty and the Beast

(13 reviews) Review
14th November 2019

A Cat's Christmas Carol

It's Christmas Eve and all the staff in the department store are on their way home for Christmas. All except one . . .... MoreA Cat's Christmas Carol

(10 reviews) Review
28th July 2016

The Nutcracker

A beautiful telling of the Nutcracker fairy tale, with exciting activities, colouring pages and a gorgeous eight-card ... MoreThe Nutcracker

(8 reviews) Review
6th September 2018

The Wizard of Oz

This is THE WIZARD OF OZ - but not as you know it. ... MoreThe Wizard of Oz

(8 reviews) Review
2nd June 2016

Do Not Wash This Bear

Toy Story meets Gremlins in this hilarious, rhythmic family caper where Daddy ignores a washing label and Bear comes ali... MoreDo Not Wash This Bear

(5 reviews) Review
11th January 2018

Star in the Jar

An enchanting bedtime story for toddlers, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers' How To Catch a Star. ... MoreStar in the Jar

(5 reviews) Review
6th June 2013

Noah's Ark

The simple language and vibrant colours of this new edition of Lucy Cousins's beloved Noah's Ark breathe fresh l... MoreNoah's Ark

(4 reviews) Review
2nd September 2013

Flight of the Battered Budgie

Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet… Now he’s the Protector of Undead pets!  J... MoreFlight of the Battered Budgie

(3 reviews) Review
7th April 2014

Hour of the Doomed Dog

Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's the Protector of Undead Pets! ... MoreHour of the Doomed Dog

(2 reviews) Review
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