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Duncan Beedie Books

Hank Goes Ho Ho Honk

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Hank can’t wait for Christmas!
Seriously, he cannot wait…
He’s already scoffed his advent calendar in one go, and skipped Halloween completely.
Now he’s flying to the North Pole because he wants to ‘help’ in Santa’s workshop.
What could possibly go wrong?
The bestselling Hank series gets festive, with typically obnoxious results!
Bestselling author Maudie Powell-Tuck and award-winning illustrator Duncan Beedie deliver the signature silly-goose humour that fans adore.
Full of snowy chaos, colour and of course, HONKING, this story is made for reading aloud and sharing together.
Perfect for fans of the playful, bold personalities found in Oi Frog! and Don’t Let the Pigeon, this energetic celebration of Christmas spirit is a must-have addition to any Christmas bookshelf.

I Really, Really Need a Poo

Duncan Beedie & Karl Newson

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The hilarious third picture book in the internationally bestselling I Really, Really Need a Wee series by the dynamic duo Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie. The perfect toilet humour book for kids!

Parp! Toot!

Uh-oh! Bush Baby really, really, really, really needs a POO!

But all the toilets are too tiny or taken.

Will Bush Baby find the perfect place to poo,

or will there be poo-poo pandemonium!

With plenty of parps and packed with poop, this funny poo book for children and toddlers is ideal for anyone who laughs out loud at the word POO! I Really, Really Need a Poo will appeal to children who enjoyed The Dinosaur That Pooped series by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom by Beach, and I Need a New Bum! by Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird.

Hank Meets Frank

Duncan Beedie & Maudie Powell-Tuck

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Hank the goose is back in this anarchic follow up to Hank Goes Honk.

Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn’t melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they’re both going to be little angels. Isn’t that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!

Featuring super-stylish illustrations from Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger) and a deadpan, contemporary narrative voice, Hank Meets Frank is part of the hilarious World of Hank series of picture and board books. With a loveable anti-hero, fans of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt are sure to have a HONK-ingly good time.

Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Goes Peck, Don’t Do It Doug

Don’t Do It, Doug

Duncan Beedie & Maudie Powell-Tuck

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You know that little voice in your head – the one that says, “Do NOT do that thing.” Doug ignores it.

Every.
Single.
Time.

From shaking fizzy pop (uh-oh) to pressing oh-so-tempting red buttons, Doug just cannot help himself.

Look! There he goes again…

Don’t do it, Doug!

From the powerhouse pair behind Hank Goes Honk comes a whirlwind of a story about one tiny hamster and his big-time battle with impulse control.

Packed with bold art, belly laughs and brilliant read-aloud energy, this book is perfect for kids who struggle to sit still (and the grown-ups who struggle to keep up)!

If you loved I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, or The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you’re going to adore Doug – even if he is chaos walking…

Part of the sensational series ‘The World of Hank.’

Hank Goes Honk

Duncan Beedie & Maudie Powell-Tuck

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Hank the Goose is a character with whom many of us will be familiar; he can upset others and struggles to deal with his impulsivity. Finding himself lonely, we see him try to manage his big emotions and start afresh, but that isn’t always easy for our goose. Thanks to the kindness and tolerance of others, Hank learns to reflect on his behaviour and make positive changes.

This book carefully delivers powerful messages to its readers in a fun and amusing way. Children will laugh out loud with Hank while learning about tolerance and respect for others, building those core values, as well as the importance of being kind.

With wonderful illustrations and a story that interweaves simplicity with adventurous language, you cannot help but love Hank – flaws and all!

Agent Llama

Angela Woolfe & Duncan Beedie

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Move over, Bond! There’s a new hero in town – Charlie Palmer: super spy and fluffy llama!

Charlie Palmer is a hotshot secret agent. Saving the world, fighting goons and looking cool while she does it is no big deal for her. Right now, she’s on a top-secret mission to rescue a pair of . . . UNDERPANTS! Gadgets ready? Sunglasses on? Watch out, baddies! No villain is a match for this AWESOME llama!

A hilarious and super stylish adventure from the incredible Angela Woolfe and Duncan Beedie. Perfect for fans of action-packed adventures like Supertato, Secret Agent Elephant and There’s a Superhero in your Book.

I Really, Really Love You So

Duncan Beedie & Karl Newson

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A sweet and charming story about the different ways to say I love You. Bush baby wants to find a special way to show somebody special his love for them. Should he sail to sea or climb the highest mountain? Should he buy flowers or make a special card? Or perhaps he can simply find a way to explain the special sparkly feeling that his unconditional love gives him. This is a wonderful book for Valentines Day, with a story that tries to encapsulate the puzzle of expressing one of the biggest feelings of all.

I Really Really Need a Wee

Duncan Beedie & Karl Newson

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Bush Baby is in a fix. She didn’t need a wee before she left home – now she needs one right away! Uh-oh! But what will she do if there’s just nowhere to go? A pant-wettingly funny tale of determination and self-awareness – packed with toilet humour!
A funny tale of determination – packed with toilet humour! Perfect for teaching children the importance of that last-chance bathroom trip!

The Bear Who Stared

Duncan Beedie

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A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie – now shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017.

There once was a bear who liked to stare… and stare… and STARE.

Bear doesn’t mean to be rude, he’s just curious but too shy to say anything. But nobody likes being stared at and it soon gets Bear into trouble. Luckily a goggly-eyed frog helps Bear realise that sometimes a smile is all you need to turn a stare into a friendly hello.

The Last Chip

Duncan Beedie

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We love this story about Percy, a hungry pigeon who is desperately looking for a scrap of food, but is foiled at every turn. On his last legs, help comes from the most unlikely of heroes. This is a genuinely moving and uplifting story about the kindness of strangers, generosity, and caring for others. With artwork as beautiful as the story, a percentage of sales also go to charity.