Daisy Hirst

"Adorable ... spectacular ... funny" Guardian on Daisy Hirst's booksIf you saw a hole in the ground and a banana popped out of it, would you go in and explor? quirky, fun and surreal picture book about the tricky business of sharing, surprising new friendships and snacks for all curious little adventurers, from the creator of the internationally successful Natalie & Alphonse series. Betsy and Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. "There is not usually a hole."Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Next, Philippa disappears down the hole – so Betsy has to go and find her!

The fourth title in Daisy Hirst''s popular and playful Natalie and Alphonse series featuring two adorable monster siblings.Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny’s house – and putting on their own play! There will be red curtains, lights, and even yoghurt with sprinkles in the interval. But when Natalie tells Alphonse he can’t have a ticket and be in the show, well, Alphonse wants to go home! Granny knows just what to do... After a cosy night''s sleep and a breakfast of pancakes, Natalie and Alphonse are excited to welcome Mum and Dad to their very special and marvellous theatrical performance!From the award-winning Daisy Hirst comes a reassuring and hugely enjoyable story about a very first sleepover with Granny, and wonderfully creative and imaginative play between adorable and funny monster siblings.

How do monsters like to travel? Scooter, bus or ... rabbit? There's more than one way for a little monster to travel! Skeeter speeds by on a scooter, and Willa likes to walk. Beatrice and Bobby take the bus, and there goes Rodney riding a rabbit! Kieran has high hopes of getting there by kite, and then there's Catya, being carried by a cat. Every vehicle-loving toddler who likes a good giggle - and what toddler doesn't? - will come running for Daisy Hirst's charming and colourful ode to things that go.

What do monsters like to play with? Dinosaurs, crayons and ... lemons? What will these little monsters do at playtime today? Megan is making a mouse house, and Deegan is dressing up dinosaurs. Leonie is busily lining up lemons, while Cassie is driving cars ... into Peter and Parvil's block palace. Oops! But Ramona needs a rest, so here comes Bernard with a blanket and book! Whether musical or messy, artsy or sporty, toddlers will reach for Daisy Hirst's charming ode to playtime.