Books in Blue Bananas series

Apollo the Swallow and Chack the Blackbird meet in the garden as fledglings when they are both learning to fly. Apollo explains that he is practicing flying to Africa—but Chack doesn’t believe him. Chack tells Apollo that the blossom on his favorite tree will eventually turn into orange berries—but Apollo doesn’t believe him. With the inevitable turning of the seasons, however, both birds learn to believe the other—and cement their friendship forever.

Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily, Spinderella lives on the ceiling of a school dinner hall and with the help of her Hairy Godmother, she finds a classroom where all her questions are answered! Just like magic, Spinderella finds she can divide her brothers and sisters into two equal teams and keep score. They have a brilliant match and Spinderella scores the winning goal!

Two fantastic tales, brought together in one volume for the first timeFollow the Swallow: Chack the blackbird needs to get a message to his friend, Apollo the Swallow. But Apollo is far away in Africa. Somebody needs to follow that swallow!Spinderella: Spinderella the spider longs to learn about numbers, but everyone thinks she’s silly. Luckily her Hairy Godmother has a plan . . . .

Poor Georgina has lost her glow! Without it, she's not a proper glow-worm. So she sets off on a brave journey to find it again. On the way she meets all kinds of creatures—cockerels, moles, mice, weasels, humans, and a very special boy glow-worm. And she learns an awful lot about light and dark, too! A heart-warming story about a little glow-worm's search for her missing glow . . . and love! Includes engaging and interactive facts and activities about Light and Dark.

A funny story about one very naughty little dinosaur features familiar themes of family harmony, sibling rivalry, and being good vs. being naughty It’s Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him but Dad says that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day. The challenge is on! Can Dilly be good for one whole day? It’s going to be tough, especially with a sister determined to make him snap. Sure to entrance all beginner readers with its humor and vibrant illustrations, this tale is told in simple, appealing language with vibrant illustrations throughout, perfect for developing readers.

A charming school story starring a child in a wheelchairPip's class is sending big red balloons off to celebrate their school's 100th anniversary. Each balloon has a tag that asks those who find the balloons to tell the class how far they'd gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town—but Pip's flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! What's in store for Pip next?

A great space-age adventure on the far side of the moonThings are going badly at Mission Control. On the far side of the moon, a wheel has fallen off the spy-camera's Moon Buggy and the astronauts can't fix it. It's up to Ben to blast into space and save the day. This tale of space, rescue missions, and family is sure to entrance all beginner readers with its humor and illustrations.

Jack’s homework is to make something for the jungle display at school. That evening Jack gets some modeling clay, rolls it into a ball, and—presto!—it's a coconut. Jack thinks he’s finished, but his family wants to help make something more. Dad makes a tree and Grandma knits a vine while Mom makes a snake and little Fred donates a stuffed parrot. Together they make a perfect palm tree. But when Jack gets to school, he finds the pipes have burst right onto the jungle display. What will happen to everyone's work?