Bet You Can’t (1987)

It's bedtime and a little girl is quietly tidying all her toys into a basket. Then along comes her younger brother and challenges her to lift the basket above her head.One challenge leads to another and another, until . . .!

“This is a delightful book for children who are beginning to read. The simple repetition in speech bubbles is brought to life by the superb illustrations.” Best Books

Ten in the Bed (1998 re-issue 2000 (also in Big Book & Mini Format)

There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over!"

So begins one of the most popular of all children's rhymes. But who are the ten ? And what happens to them all after they roll out of bed ?

“A subtle variation on the traditional nursery song, illustrated with wonderful warm pictures which are crammed with amusing details.” Practical Parenting

Wake Up Mr. B! (1988)

While the rest of the family sleeps, Rosie has some lively earlymorning fun with her dog, M.B!

"Perceptive, domsetic illustrations fill a varied cartoon-strip format . . . making this a lovely tell-it-yourself picture book." The Good Book Guide

Ten in The Bed (boardbook 2001)

There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Rollover, roll over . . . "Snuggle up with your little one and countdown to bedtime with this favourite rhyme".

The Elephant Tree (1991)

Elephant wants to climb a tree - not a bird tree, or a monkey tree,or a tiger tree, but an elephant tree. So he and his friends set out to find one . . .

“No Nursery or Reception class should be without the whole Penny Dale collection in my view. She has the perception matched with the enviable artistic ability to tap into the very essence of children of this age.” Books For Keeps

"Utterly charming . . . Ideal as a first story book." Baby Magazine

All About Alice (1992)

This book is about a small girl called Alice; the food she eats, the clothes she wears, the toys she plays with, the big sister she wants to be lik - the things that make her cry and smile.

“ For all 3-5 year olds, ‘All about Alice’ by Penny Dale will give them plenty to identify with and is beautifully drawn.” Tatler

Ten Out of Bed (1993)

There were ten in the bed and the little one said. "Let's play!" So they did. They played trains and pirates, flying and dancing, ghosts and monsters . . . . and what a time they had!

“For all fans of Penny Dale’s ‘Ten in the Bed’, this is a must. Penny Dale’s illustrations are always stunning, but her text is also ‘special’.” Books for Keeps

Daisy Rabbit’s Tree House (1995)

Daisy Rabbit loves to visit her friends Nelly Jumbo, Deborah Zebra and Nipper Hedgehog, but always feels homesick if she stays the night. Fortunately, Mrs Rabbit has a clever idea to solve the problem.

“There is a quality to the sensistivity and softness of the picturs book which makes it special . . . A warm tale, with a happy ending.” The School Librarian

Big Brother Little Brother (1997)

When Little Brother cries and points and shouts, Big Brother knows why. He makes Little Brother happy. But thecourse of brotherly love does not always run smooth - and when Big Borther cries, what will Little Brother do ?"

“Penny Dale’s beautiful drawings sensitively show the ups and downs of the affectionate relationship between the two brothers.” Practical Parenting

Ten Play Hide and Seek (1998)

There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Let's play hide-and-seek!" Look for the clues and help the little one find his friends in this third delightful story about their bedtime games. As well as being great fun, this is a useful early maths book, offering childrenpossibilities if counting, adding, subtracting and dividing.

“Bold, unpretentious . . . a repeated pleasure.” The Financial Times

Princess Princess (2003)

Here's the magical story of a pretty princess, a frowning fairy, a naughty nasty spell, . . . and a kiss which makes everyone happy again. The result is pure enchantment !

"this book is full of wonder for the adult reader, child or casual page-turner. This book is as enchanting as it is simple. Its repetitive, sometimes poetic text is bewitching, and its exquisite illustrations are reminiscent of another era inhabited by 'flitting, flying fairies' and 'castle full of dreams, full of shadows' . . the lilting, hypnotic telling of the story, coupled with the captivating, enthralling illustrations ensures that this book will be one that both child and adult will want to return to again and again." Inis

The Boy on the Bus (2007)

Who wants to ride with the boy on the bus ? Ducks, Pigs. Cows. Who else ? Jump on board ! Get ready to sing ! Ding-ding! Off we go !

A comically crowded bus carries a furry, feathered cast of characters in a familiar sing-along with a funny farmyard twist.

"Devotees of Penny Dale's delightful and imaginative books for small children will be familiar with the exhuberant little lad driving the bus in this singalong storybook, The Wheels on the Bus, is given the farmyard treatment." Glasgow Herald

"This clever and entertaining sing-along storybook incorporates the meoldy and theme of the ever popu;ar 'Wheels on the Bus' . . . is beautifully illustrated, too. Children will have as much fun learning the names of each of the various animals, as they will have singing along to one of their favourite nursery rhymes." Irish World

"A lovely take onthis familiar song." The Book Magazine