Books that include a character called JASPER
Jasper the Dragon and the Fiery Sneeze
Val Blackburn
There was once a dragon called Jasper who wasn't like the other dragons. Jasper couldn't breathe fire. Whenever he tried, great big jets of water flew out of his mouth instead.Jasper the Firefighting Dragon has finally found where he belongs, in the fire brigade. But Huffenpuffen Valley is in danger and it’s up to Jasper to save the town from a fire SNEEZING dragon.This endearing story teaches children the importance of friendship and kindness. The colourful pictures will keep children entertained as they learn that everyone is unique and has different skills that can be used to help each other.Jasper the Dragon and the Fiery Sneeze will be loved by children who like dragons, fire engines and pretending to sneeze. ATCHOO! This heart-warming picture book is ideal for girls and boys aged between 3 - 7 years, with older children reading it themselves and younger children having it read to them.
Jasper and Scruff: Hunt for the Golden Bone
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...As Jasper and Scruff prepare for a day in their new bookshop, a mysterious package is delivered, containing a rare book written by the great seafaring cat herself, Black Whiskers. Inside, they discover a treasure map, and together the friends set out on a quest to find the legendary golden bone. But little do they realize that their old enemies, the Sophisticats, might have a paw in things…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, DIXIE O'DAY, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and COWBOY PUG."Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas" – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
The Treasure Hunt: 2 (Jasper and Scruff)
Nicola Colton
Smart cat. Messy puppy. Here comes trouble... Meet Jasper and Scruff, an unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.When Jasper and Scruff find a treasure map in an old book written by the great seafaring cat herself, Black Whiskers, they set off in search of buried gold. But before long they cross paths with The Sophisticats...Join this unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper the Dragon and the Double Trouble Twins
Val Blackburn
There was once a dragon called Jasper who wasn’t like the other dragons. Jasper couldn’t breathe fire. Whenever he tried, great big jets of water flew out of his mouth instead. So he joined the fire brigade and became Huffenpuffen Valley’s very own Jasper the Firefighting DragonIn this fourth book in the The Jasper Dragon Series, Jasper uses his unique abilities to help out at a fun day in Huffenpuffen Valley Nursery, where two delightful little twin dragons turn out to be more than a handful. Find out what the double trouble twins get up to and what can happen when things aren’t tidied away properly!The first book in the Jasper Dragon series, Jasper the Firefighting Dragon encourages everyone to find their place in the world, especially if they are different. Jasper the Dragon and the Fiery Sneeze looks at friendship and how friends help one another. Jasper the Dragon and the Magical Circus encourages teamwork and being part of a community.This exciting story can be enjoyed by children who like dragons, fire fighters, unicorns and other magical creatures. As a colourful picture book, it is ideal for girls and boys aged between 3 - 7 years, with older children reading it themselves and younger children having it read to them.
Jasper the Dragon and the Magical Circus
Val Blackburn
There was once a dragon called Jasper who wasn’t like the other dragons. Jasper couldn’t breathe fire. Whenever he tried, great big jets of water flew out of his mouth instead.In Huffenpuffen Valley, the people and the dragons were very excited: the Magical Circus was coming to town. Jasper loved seeing the unicorn, phoenix and lots of other magical creatures. When the unexpected happened, Jasper and the other firefighters came to the rescue, and Jasper received a tempting offer. But what does he choose to do?The first book in the Jasper Dragon series, Jasper the Firefighting Dragon encourages everyone to find their place in the world, especially if they are different. Jasper the Dragon and the Fiery Sneeze looks at friendship and how friends help one another. This third book in the series encourages teamwork and being part of a community. In the fourth book, Jasper the Dragon and the Double Trouble Twins, Jasper uses his unique abilities to help out at a fun day in Huffenpuffen Valley Nursery, where two delightful little twin dragons turn out to be more than a handful, especially when they don’t tidy things away properly!This exciting story can be enjoyed by children who like dragons, fire fighters, unicorns and other magical creatures. As a colourful picture book, it is ideal for girls and boys aged between 3 - 7 years, with older children reading it themselves and younger children having it read to them.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff: Take A Bow
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...When Jasper and Scruff hear about the Reach Fur the Stars talent show they know it’s their big chance to shine. But while Scruff hopes his magic act will dazzle the judges, Jasper wants the limelight all to himself.And they’re not the only ones who want to get their paws on the Grand Prize – the Sophisticats have a sneaky plan to steal the show. Will Jasper and Scruff team up in time to stop the cunning cats?A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and HOTEL FLAMINGO."Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas" – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
The Cool Cat Club (Jasper and Scruff)
Nicola Colton
Smart cat. Messy puppy. Here comes trouble... Meet Jasper and Scruff, an unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.Jasper is desperate to impress the "Sophisticat" society members, and doesn't want Scruff bounding into his life creating chaos. But sometimes, friends know exactly what you need...Join this unlikely pair as they learn about friendship, determination, and working together.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper The Firefighting Dragon
Auth Val Blackburn
There was once a dragon called Jasper who wasn’t like the other dragons. Jasper couldn’t breathe fire. Whenever he tried, great big jets of water flew out of his mouth instead.The story follows a unique dragon, Jasper, who becomes lonely and marginalised when he can’t join in with the fun that the fire breathing dragons have with the people of Huffenpuffen Valley. During this heart-warming tale Jasper finds his own way to help people so that everyone realises that Jasper is special because he’s unique.This fun story can be enjoyed by children who like dragons, fire fighters and fire engines. Jasper the Firefighting Dragon is the first book in the Jasper Dragon series. It encourages children to find their place in the world and accept others who may be different. It is a story about friendship which may help children starting nursery or school.This colourful picture book is ideal for girls and boys aged between 3 - 7 years, with older children reading it themselves and younger children having it read to them. This is the Second edition of this bestselling book, now with extra vibrant pictures!The other books in the Jasper the Dragon series are Jasper the Dragon and the Fiery Sneeze, Jasper the Dragon and the Magical Circus, and Jasper the Dragon and the Double Trouble Twins.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...Jasper has everything he could want – a fancy apartment, bow ties in every colour and a large book collection. The only thing he’s missing is the right type of friends! Jasper wants to become a member of ‘The Sophisticats’, a society for exceptional felines, more than anything. When they accept Jasper’s dinner invitation, he knows his chance to impress has arrived. But a boisterous puppy called Scruff follows Jasper home and his evening doesn’t quite go to plan…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, DIXIE O'DAY, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and COWBOY PUG.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and Scruff: The Great Cat Cake-off
Nicola Colton
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...Jasper and Scruff’s latest venture, Paws Diner, is a big success. Customers come from far and wide to sample their Salted Caramel Cake and the place is always packed. Until, that is, The Sophisticafé opens across the street.Determined not to be outdone by their old enemies, The Sophisticats, Jasper sets to work on a fancy new menu. But while Jasper hopes to gain a coveted three paw rating from the great restaurant critic Gaspard le Skunk, Scruff worries that his friend is forgetting about their loyal regulars. Worse still, The Sophisticats have heard that Gaspard is paying the diner a visit and have cooked up a fiendish plan…A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship, with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and HOTEL FLAMINGO.“Adorable illustrations, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas” – Guardian
Characters: Jasper
Jasper: Just Like Jasper
Mick Inkpen
A bright, colourful picture book for very young children in which the reader helps Jasper choose how to spend his birthday money. Jasper plays with just about everything in the toyshop. But what will he eventually buy? Simple text with appealing illustrations.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and the Green Marvel
Deirdre Madden
There's a wonderful emerald necklace called The Green Marvel hidden somewhere in Haverford-Snuffley Hall. Sneaky Jasper Jellit takes a job there as a gardener, hoping to get his hands on the jewels. But the house is haunted, his two pet rats Rags and Bags give him no end of trouble, and then there's Mrs Knutmegg the cook, who sees immediately that Jasper's up to no good . . . A sparkling sequel to the award winning 'Snakes' Elbows.'
Characters: Jasper
Snakes' Elbows
Deirdre Madden
When the timid millionaire pianist Barney Barrington moves to Woodford, extraordinary things start to happen. For local millionaire Jasper Jellit doesn't like all the attention Barney is getting and will do anything to upstage him, including hosting an extravagant chocolate party for Woodford residents. But when Barney and Jasper want to buy the same painting, Jasper finds less scrupulous ways of getting what he wants. As Barney is too kind to ever have a suspicious thought, it falls to his hyper-intelligent cat Dandelion to save the day - with the help of Jasper's two misunderstood dogs Cannibal and Bruiser.
Jasper's Beanstalk
Nick Butterworth
From the award-winning creators of Percy the Park Keeper and Kipper comes a new edition of a picture book classic - perfect for children finding out about nature and how things grow. Mick Inkpen is the libraries' ninth most borrowed author.Jasper plants a bean. He waits for it to grow into a beanstalk all week. How long will he have to wait before he can start looking for giants?'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' The Guardian'Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.' The Independent
Characters: Jasper
Jasper & Joop
Olivier Dunrea
Jasper likes to be neat. Each morning he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morning he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are birds of a feather. Olivier Dunrea again taps in to the special concerns of preschoolers in another story from the world of Gossie & Friends. This is an affectionate friendship tale with all of the strikingly simple illustrations and charm fans have come to expect, now available as a sturdy board book!
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and the Red Forest Monster
Louise Vant
"Jasper and the Red Forest Monster" is a delightful children's book that takes readers on a wild adventure through a dense forest. Follow little Jasper as he meets a friendly monster with a bright red exterior, and together they embark on a thrilling race through the trees and hills. Join Jasper and his new friend as they laugh, play, and explore the wonders of the forest in this heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.
Characters: Jasper
Jasper and the Yeti
Grant Olsen
As the youngest member of the Royal Explorers Club, Jasper McFate has gone on countless adventures, from the forests of the lush Amazon to the dusty depths of a pharaoh's tomb. But there is one adventure he has yet to embark upon . . . Join Jasper as he crosses cavernous ravines while hiking the icy Himalayan Mountains in search of the reclusive yeti. But when he fatefully loses his glasses, not all may be as it seems!
Characters: Jasper
Ella and the Naughty Lion
Anne Cottringer
When Ella's mum brings baby Jasper home for the first time, a lion slips in through the door. Ella's lion is a naughty lion who chews up Jasper's toys, splashes him in the bath and even tries to squeeze him out of his cot. This picture book deals with the jealousy aroused in a child by a new baby.
Jasper the Spider
Jules Pottle
Jasper the spider loves company. When he finds himself separated from his brothers and sisters, he decides it is time to make friends... A riotous rhyme about classification - beautifully written and expertly illustrated by a pair of award winning primary science teachers - perfect for creating discussion at home or in class.
Characters: Jasper
The Bug Hotel, Room 1 - Jasper the Wasp
Mark Cuoghi-Jackson
Jasper the wasp loves to stay in the penthouse suite of the Bug Hotel, but can sometimes get himself in a muddle! Find out what happens to poor Jasper and enjoy some fun activities at the end of the story!
Characters: Jasper
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