Picture books
Billy Monster's daymare
By Alan Durant & Ross Collins 2007
Billy Monster is scared … of children! They keep giving him daymares. Daddy Monster tries to sooth him with a cup of cold slime and a bedtime story about slug and eyeball stew, but it's no easy task.
978-0192726506
Angus Rides the Goods Train
By Alan Durant & Chris Riddell 2004
The goods train has milk, honey, rice and water. But why won't the driver stop to help those in need – and what can Angus do about it.
978-0552548892
Big Bad Bunny
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees 2002
Here comes Big Bad Bunny. He's coming to get your money. No one's safe while he's around!
978-1841216225
Mouse Party
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Sue Heap 2001
A cat with a mat, a hen with a pen, a giraffe with a bath are just s few of the guests at Mouse's house-warming party. But they're about to get a huge surprise!
978-0744575798
Always and Forever
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Debi Gliori 2004
Fox, Hare, Otter and Mole are a happy family. But one sad day Fox dies… How will the others cope with their grief?
978-0552548779
Burger Boy
By Alan Durant 2006
Benny hates vegetables and loves burgers. Burgers are the only food that Benny will eat. "You'll turn into a burger one day," his mum warns. And one day, Benny does!
978-1842705377
Football Fever
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Kate Leake 2006
William has caught FOOTBALL FEVER! He doesn't have spots or a rash, but he acts crazy and can't stop kicking things. William's sister wonders if he'll ever recover! But then one day Dad takes them both to the local football club – with surprising results!
978-1405055666
Froggy Went a Hopping
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Sue Mason 2007
Froggy is so hoppy he wants to share the feeling with the whole wide world. But the birds shout "Hop it!" and the bees tell him to buzz off. And as for the fox… Will Froggy ever find anyone to share his hoppiness?
978-0237533526
The Flamingo Who Forgot
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Sue Mason 2007
Why is the flamingo standing on one leg? She's sure it's to remember something – but what? A variety of animals offer up their suggestions, but none of them seem quite right - until she gets a surprise she'll never forget!
978-0237533434
I Love You, Little Monkey
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Katharine McEwen 2007
Little Monkey is bored – and so he starts being naughty. Big Monkey is cross and Little Monkey ends up in tears. But although Big Monkey doesn't always like Little Monkey's behaviour, one thing is clear: Big Monkey never stops loving Little Monkey.
978-0689874826
Flying South
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Kath Lucas 2005
Bird is wet. Bird is fed up. So Bird flies south to find the sun. Hail, snow and wind batter her, but still she flies on and on. At last Bird finds the sun! But will she find happiness?
978-0237529468
A Dinosaur Called Tiny
By Alan Durant, Illustrated by Jo Simpson 2007
When Tiny, the dinosaur, hatches out of his egg no one can believe their eyes – he is so small! The other young dinosaurs tease him and won't let him join in their games. But what Tiny lacks in size, he more than makes up for in spirit!
978-0007233908