Books that include a character called BILLY
Billy Loves Birds
Jess French
Billy Loves Birds tells the fact-filled story of a day in the life of Billy, a budding young naturalist who is wild about birds of all kinds! Billy encounters many different kinds of birds in his adventures during his day at Forest School, and this book is filled with facts about all the different species he comes across, and some that he can only dream of seeing in the wild one day. He studies a blue tits' nest with chicks about to fledge, spies a kingfisher catching a worm, and shows his friend how to peck like a woodpecker! Follow Billy as he shares his love of birds – discover how to trumpet like a crane or laugh like a kookaburra and learn what makes feathers fabulous or beaks extraordinary. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.The Nature Heroes series focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny relatable illustrations make this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.
Characters: Billy
Wiggle Jiggle Trouble Wobble Tooth
Joan Phillips
“You’d better not fall out, you’d better not get loose…you crackle-snackle, wiggle-jiggle, trouble-wobble tooth!” – Billy, a 6-year-old boy with a very annoying, super wiggly tooth! Little Billy was a happy-go-lucky first grader, who used his trusty toothbrush twice a day and practiced good dental health. But one day, while he was chewing his apple at lunch, he felt a little wiggle, and then heard a mighty… CRUNCH! Now, one of Billy’s baby teeth is always out of place – wobbly, crooked, and loose to the touch! Billy is afraid of losing his wibbly-wobbly, twisty-turny, incredibly loose tooth, until he visits his friendly dentist and learns that he has nothing to fear - and that all kids his age lose teeth!
Characters: Billy
Billy's Bravery
Tom Percival
Billy absolutely LOVES Nature Girl. She's his favourite superhero EVER! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he's even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to dress up as.Then Billy hears a nasty voice in his head. What if he looks silly? What if his friends make fun of him? Going out in a costume can be scary, even if you are dressed up as your favourite character in the whole world. Can Billy be as brave as Nature Girl?This unmissable World Book Day picture book is a wonderfully reassuring and uplifting story about finding your courage - the perfect springboard for talking about anxiety and self-belief with little ones.Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.
Characters: Billy
Billy's Bucket
Kes Gray
Billy wants only one thing for his birthday - a bucket. Inside it, he can see all kinds of magnificent sea creatures. But Mum and Dad are sceptical and, when Dad unwittingly uses the bucket to clean his car, he's in for a big surprise!
Characters: Billy
I Forgot to Say I Love You
Miriam Moss
A warm-hearted story about a little bear and the special relationship between parent and child, perfect for reading together and a great gift to share time and time again.Mum and Billy are very, very late. Billy says it's Rabbit's fault – Rabbit won't eat her breakfast. And now they have to run all the way to nursery. But in all the rush of saying goodbye, Mum forgets to tell Billy something very important . . .I Forgot to Say I Love You is a charming story from much-loved children's author, Miriam Moss, perfectly complemented by warm, classic-style illustrations from Anna Currey, illustrator of One Ted Falls Out of Bed and Rosie's Hat written by Julia Donaldson.
Characters: Billy
Billy and the Pirates
Nadia Shireen
Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks.Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure.Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no!Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves.Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat.Explore the other titles from Billy and Fatcat:Billy and the BeastBilly and the Dragon
Characters: Billy
Billy's Box
John Prater
Cambridge Reading is a major reading scheme which provides stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading and the development of literacy throughout the primary years.
Characters: Billy
Jumblecat
Archie Kimpton
A hilarious and madcap adventure from a delightfully quirky debut authorBilly Slipper is a fairly normal boy with a definitely not-so-fairly normal family. All he wants to do is add to his 'Collectabillya' (an assortment of weird and wonderful objects he finds) in peace, but his cleaning-mad mum (she even clingfilms the carrots!) and his fantastically horrid twin sister have other ideas.However, they don't bargain on Billy finding his best ever Collectabillya - Jumblecat! Jumblecat is a . . . well, a jumbled-up cat (who talks, by the way), and he's set to change the Slippers' lives forever. With the help of his batty old-lady next-door-neighbour, Billy must battle to win the town pet show (top prize: £10,000), find a vet who can un-jumble Jumblecat (price: £10,000), RESCUE Jumblecat when he is stolen (culprit: an insane taxidermy-obsessed general) - and then stop Jumblecat from getting stuffed, all with the help of his dad's milk float. Sounds easy? Well, you just haven't met Jumblecat yet. Beautifully illustrated by the Greenaway Medal nominated artist Kate Hindley, JUMBLECAT is sure to capture your heart.
Characters: Billy
Billy and the Dragon
Nadia Shireen
Our fearless heroine Billy is back! But, something TERRIBLE has happened!Billy's loyal sidekick Fatcat is kidnapped by a fire-breathing dragon. Uh-oh!Luckily for Fatcat, Billy won't stand for that: off she goes on a brave rescue mission...Join Billy for another fairy tale adventure with a twist.'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian on Billy and the Beast'Shireen's latest book confirms her as one of the brightest and best picture book creators working in Britain today... Sensational.' - The Observer
Characters: Billy
Silly Billy
Anthony Browne
An atmospheric exploration of childhood worries and how to overcome them, by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner.Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. He worries about clouds and rain and giant birds. Most of all he worries about staying at other people's houses. His mum and dad try to help, but still Billy worries ... until a visit to his grandma's shows him how to overcome his fears with the aid of his imagination – and some tiny worry dolls.
Characters: Billy
Bad Boy, Billy!
Gerald Rose
This series of delightful storybooks is a flexible resource designed to help teachers engage and motivate young learners in the classroom ─ an ideal way to support children in the early stages of learning English. Beautiful illustrations appeal to children and introduce them to the enjoyment of reading. Language is carefully chosen so that children learn simple but natural structures and vocabulary, and repetition of words builds children's confidence in listening and speaking. Each storybook features a list of the key vocabulary, in the order in which it appears in the book, with German translations.
Characters: Billy
Billy
Colleen Alton
Billy was very lucky to have been found and saved by the bin men. After being with the dog warden for quite some time and seeing all his friends get adopted he became very sad. Will Billy ever get adopted by the loving home he has dreamed of for so long now?
Characters: Billy
The Pirate Mums
Jodie Lancet-Grant
Billy's family is not what you'd call ordinary. His mums won't listen to NORMAL music. They love to sing sea shanties and dance jigs in the lounge. Their clothes are highly unusual, they have a rude parrot for a pet, and their taste in house design is, well . . . FISHY. Billy wishes his family could be more like everyone else's. Until a swashbuckling adventure changes everything!
Characters: Billy
Billy and the Beast
Nadia Shireen
While out on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast!He's making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat's friends!Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)... Join quick-thinking Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too).Young readers will adore this hilarious story, packed with playful, energetic and simple to read text.'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian
Characters: Billy
Let's Go Swimming!
Caryl Hart
Bee pulls her shoes and socks off, Billy builds a heap of clothes. They wriggle into SWIMSUITS… Ready? Steady? GO!Join Billy and Bee in the fourth instalment of this "First Experiences" series set in the urban city centre. Today let's go ...SWIMMING! The two friends wriggle into their swimsuits quickly, because there's so much fun to be had – jumping, splashing, kicking, playing pirates and, finally, floating on their backs like giggly, squiggly starfish!Gorgeously illustrated, this is a bouncy celebration of a first pool experience, perfect for reading with a toddler learning, or about to learn, how to swim.
Characters: Billy
Billy's Beetle
Mick Inkpen
Billy has lost his little beetle and enlists a whole motely crew of people and animals to help him find it.The fun is made even greater by pull out pages and children will enjoy spoting the wayward beetle on every page.
Characters: Billy
Billy Bear and the New Baby
Miriam Moss
Billy Bear and the New Baby is a delightful story from Miriam Moss, author of I Forgot to Say I Love You. With charming, classic style illustrations from Anna Currey, this is a perfect book for families expecting an new addition, and to share with new big brothers and sisters.When Mum tells Billy Bear he's going to be a big brother, he isn't so sure he wants a little sister . . . his friend Luca has a new baby sister and she cries a lot! And he's not sure he wants to share his toys either. But when the baby arrives, Billy soon discovers that there's lots to learn about being a good big brother – and mummy definitely has enough love for everyone. Perhaps having a new baby in the house might be something rather special, after all . . .
Hide and Seek
Anthony BrowneKatie May Green
When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can’t find him anywhere. But then there’s a rustling from the woods – maybe someone else can help her find him…?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.
Billy Monster's Daymare
Alan Durant
Billy Monster can't sleep. There are chinks of scary light creeping into his bedroom and he has woken up twice after horrible daymares about boys and girls. Although Daddy Monster has tried howling a lullaby and making a soothing cup of cold slime, Billy is still worried. Just how will Daddy Monster reassure Billy and help him to sleep soundly through the day? Set in a topsy-turvy world where monsters are scared of children, this warm and funny story is perfect for raising a smile and chasing away bedtime fears.
Characters: Billy
Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant
Join Holly as she learns about a magical undersea world in this picture book containing a real gift.When Holly finds a mermaid's purse on the beach, she learns all about life under the sea and gets a special present – just like the lucky reader of this book! Thinking a mermaid must have lost the purse, Holly writes a letter to see if she'd like it back. Princess Kora replies with a plea for help. Will the two holiday friends be able to save the Mer Festival? Find out inside, then enjoy the wonderful mermaid photo frame that comes with the book!
Grandad's Secret Giant
David Litchfield
"He has hands the size of tables," Grandad said, "legs as long as drainpipes and feet as big as rowing boats. Do you know who I mean?" "Yes," sighed Billy. "The Secret Giant. But he's not real!" Billy doesn't believe his Grandad when he tells him there's a giant living in his town, doing good deeds for everyone. He knows that a giant is too big to keep himself hidden. And why would he WANT to keep himself a secret? But as time goes on, Billy learns that some secrets are too BIG to stay secret for long... This delightful heartfelt story of belonging and friendship teaches the importance of tolerance and acceptance to young children.
Characters: Billy
Troll Stinks!
Jeanne Willis
Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games... until they discover the number for a troll. Grandpa Gruff says all trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don't they?
The Dirty Great Dinosaur
Martin Waddell
Grrrrrr! Look out! Here comes the Dirty Great Dinosaur . . . It's huge! It's hungry! It's the DIRTY GREAT DINOSAUR! He's going to eat anything in his way! Only Hal (and his little dog Billy) can stop the hungry beastie, because they know just how to calm that Dirty Great Dinosaur down . . . Let Hal and Billy show you how to calmly deal with temper tantrums of MONSTROUS proportions. An exciting and action-packed story written by world-renowned storyteller, Martin Waddell, brilliantly illustrated by Leonie Lord. The perfect gift for dinosaur lovers everywhere.
Three Star Billy
Pat Hutchins
Billy Monster really doesn't want to be at nursery school, and he's absolutely certain that he doesn't want any gold stars for being a good little monster. So he does his very best at being bad - but in fact he is so good at being bad that he becomes a star-winner after all.
Characters: Billy
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