Books with author Polly Dunbar

From inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar comes a colourful and charming series following the escapades of Tilly and her friends. Doodle is feeling bitey. And what better to bite than a big bottom - Tumpty's! But poor sore Tumpty is so upset he stamps on Doodle's tail...and now both of them are upset...and before long everyone is upset! When Doodle and Tumpty apologize, everyone can be happy again. But Doodle is still feeling just a little bit bitey...This title is from the bestselling author and illustrator of Penguin, which was winner of the 0-5 Nestle Silver Award 2007 and the 2007 Booktrust Early Years Award in the preschool category. Also publishing this month: "Goodnight Tiptoe".

A penguin turns out to be the perfect present in this beautiful 10th anniversary edition of an award-winning classic. "This heart-warming book conjures imagination, anger, danger and love, while encouraging small children to remember events, read pictures and laugh" The Sunday Times A stunning 10th anniversary edition of a modern classic from Polly Dunbar, the creator of Hello Tilly. This is the story of Ben, who couldn't be more delighted to find a penguin friend inside his present. "Hello, Penguin!" he says. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin, pulls his funniest face, puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance ... but still Penguin says nothing. It isn't until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks - and, when he does, Ben discovers that some things are worth the wait. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the winner of numerous other awards, this is a beautiful edition to share and treasure with a foreword and gorgeous gold foil on the cover and spine.

From inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar comes a colourful and charming series following the escapades of Tilly and her friends. 'I'm not sleepy', says Tiptoe while Tilly gives him his goodnight kiss. Boom! Boom! Boom! goes Tiptoe's drum while Tilly sings him a goodnight lullaby. Will a bedtime story do the trick and send Tiptoe off to sleep? Ah, yes...Now Tilly must get ready for bed herself. If only there were someone to tuck her in...But wait! Tiptoe is still awake...and he's come to tuck Tilly in and give her a goodnight kiss! This title is from the bestselling author and illustrator of "Penguin", which was winner of the 0-5 Nestle Silver Award 2007 and the 2007 Booktrust Early Years Award in the preschool category. Also publishing this month: "Doodle Bites".

Ben is delighted when he rips open his present and finds a penguin inside. "Hello, Penguin!" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance. "Can't you talk?" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. It isn't until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks...and when he does, Ben discovers something that was really worth the wait.