Useleus: Kraken Up


Book Description

Hot on the (Achilles) heels of Useleus: A Greek Oddity, comes book 2 of the madcap Ancient Greek adventures of Useleus, history's worst hero and his hapless tutor, the Minotaur. We delve deeper into the myths and legends of the Ancient Greeks, tangling with the deep sea menace of the Kraken, wrestling with egg-laying lions, exploring the ocean in an ancient submarine, and transforming into a great, hulking monster! Written by Alexander Matthews and nimbly drawn by Wilbur Dawbarn.




Donny Digits


Book Description

Donny Digits is the Fixingest Boy Alive! Any machine that goes wrong, from a toaster to an ocean liner, anything at all that requires repairing, Donny can do it with the contents of his pockets and whatever is lying around. He's like a one man International Rescue crossed with Bob The Builder and his abilities are celebrated across the nation. Everybody loves Donny! But would they still love him if they knew his secret? Donny has a twin brother, Dylan - and he's a menace! Everything he touches falls to bits! That's right - he is The Breakingest Boy Alive! Can Donny save the day and keep his secret under wraps?




Derek the Sheep


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A day in the life of Derek the Sheep is no forage in the field. Oh no. It's flippin' hard work, what with all those other pesky animals on the farm! Wherever Derek might be or whatever he might be up to, you can be sure there's something for him to get his wool in a twist about. But the cantankerous Derek is also not one to miss an opportunity - especially if it means more juicy grass - and here is a collection of some of Derek's most heroically daft adventures to be enjoyed time and again.




Useleus


Book Description

From battling giants, to outwitting gods, to clashes with mythical creatures, Ancient History has never been more fun! An Asterix for the 21st Century, Useleus is skilfully written by Alexander Matthews and nimbly drawn by Wilbur Dawbarn. Leaping from the hallowed pages of popular children's weekly comic, The Phoenix, USELEUS channels Ancient History through the madcap eyes of two renowned Beano and Dandy creators, Alex Matthews (words) and Wilbur Dawbarn (pictures).




Derek the Sheep: First Sheep in Space


Book Description

Grumpy, but loveable sheep, Derek, is always looking for the greener grass in life, but he is constantly thwarted in his plans by the other meddlesome (and tiresome!) animals on his crazy farm. The second book in the series ratchets up the craziness, with the introduction of a menagerie of new characters!




Derek The Sheep: Danger Is My Middle Name


Book Description

Grumpy but lovable sheep, Derek, is always looking for the greener grass in life, but he is constantly thwarted in his plans by the other meddlesome (and tiresome!) animals on his crazy farm! From the legendary pages of the Beano and Beanomax, Bog Eyed Books presents the third book in the popular Derek the Sheep series. Reprinted for the very first time, these increasingly loopy stories can finally be savoured by fans old and new.




Welcome to Oddleigh


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Chief Inspector Jessie and Sergeant Sid are tasked with policing the town of Oddleigh. Oddleigh is no ordinary place; strange things and bizarre behaviour are the order of the day. But Jessie's sworn to uphold the law of the town, and she's going to do it - no matter how weirdly its citizens are behaving...




Vern and Lettuce


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Welcome to Pickle Rye, home of best friends Lettuce the rabbit and Vern the sheep. Join them for baking, birthdays, bunny-sitting and a quest for fame in the big city! Vern and Lettuce reach for the stars, but danger is lurking just beneath their feet...




Walkies!


Book Description

The smells! The excitement! The scratches!! Dogs love nothing more than going for walkies. No matter their size or shape, our furry friends can't help but enjoy their daily stroll in their own inimitable, silly styles. This hilarious and adorable book is full of running, sniffing, barking, splashing, tangling and, er... weeing, that every dog lover will recognise.




Plastic Culture


Book Description

In "Plastic Culture", British comics artist and illustrator Woodrow Phoenixxplores our relationship to toys in the twenty-first century, witharticular emphasis on Japan - an exporter of both merchandise and ideas.lastic Toys based on comics, movies and TV shows from "Astro Boy", "Godzilla"nd "Gatchaman", to "Power Rangers", "Sailor Moon" and "Pokemon" have had aowerful effect on the West, and have kick-started trends in design and populture that have crossed from Japan to the West and back East again. Withts blend of incisive analysis and stylish photography, this is a book thatill appeal to a wide range of readers: from those interested in the latestrends in contemporary art, to toy collectors young and old, and to anyoneith an interest in Japan's influence on contemporary pop culture.