Books by Abie Longstaff

It's Christmas Eve, but someone has stolen all the presents -- Christmas will be ruined! Can Kittie Lacey help Father Christmas save the day and melt a certain Snow Queen's icy heart?This wintery addition to the Fairytale Hairdresser series features elegant elves, coiffured reindeer and a whole cast of Fairytale folk in their festive finery. Filled with fairytale fun, this witty classic celebrates Christmas in style! A fabulously fun story full of favourite fairytale characters, starring the best hairdresser in all the land, Kittie Lacey!

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . .A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome! ________Kittie Lacey is off on a very overdue holiday on Aladdin s Magic Carpet Tours. But it s not long before Kittie needs to come to the rescue! When she finds herself tangled up in a world of flying carpets and mysterious jewels she needs to put all her skills to the test to rescue Aladdin, free the genie and save the day. Will she manage it? Have you read any more of Kittie s fairytale adventures?Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyFairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella

A picture book about how to brew an unexpected story from the author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series, and the illustrator of Fearless Mirabelle.

The Big Bad Beast's heart is melted by Bella, the most beautiful girl in Fairy Land - but could she ever love someone so beastly?The Fairytale Hairdresser teaches Beast that beauty is on the inside (although there's always time to treat yourself to a little makeover!) in this fabulous modern twist on the classic fairytale. There are witty fairytale jokes to spot and beautiful details to discover, read after read. Featuring all the fairytale favourites, this is the spectacular seventh story in the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series.The Fairytale Hairdresser: a modern girl in a fairytale world!

Whenever Charlie goes to the mine he always visits his friend Jem, the pit pony. But when disaster strikes, Charlie soon finds out that the mine is no place for a young boy. Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

When Asha eventually musters the courage to invite her classmates to her party, things soon start to spiral out of her control ... Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

The little memaid is all in a lather - the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! The Fairytale Hairdresser will need all her hairdressing (and matchmaking) skills to tackle this terrible tangle and guarantee a happy ever after. This magical, fairytale adventure is awash with funny fairytale references to spot and favourite friends to find, with a sprinkling of glitz and glamour.The Fairytale Hairdresser: a modern girl in a fairytale world!

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Join Kittie Lacey, the fairytale hairdresser, as she tames the wildest of locks, deals with the most demanding and unusual of customers, ultimately foils the Witch's evil plan and plays cupid to the newly coiffed Rapunzel.

Find out who is going to bed in this soothing bedtime tale from the bestselling author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series. Meet a cheeky baby who IS NOT sleepy and wreaks havoc among the tired animals, pirates and royalty of a magical fairy-tale land. Will anybody get any rest - and what will happen when they meet a very sleepy baby dragon?Stunning, atmospheric nighttime scenes from Eve Coy bring a sleepy magic to this dreamy rhythmic story - the perfect read just before bed!

The final book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

An exciting prehistoric story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.Aggie needs to get a present for her Mum's birthday and Gron has a piece of amber that would be perfect! But getting the amber may be harder than Aggie thought, especially when a wild boar appears...This prehistoric adventure from well-loved author Abie Longstaff is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves are for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Shane Crampton and fun characters young readers will find hard to resist.Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' (Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher)Book Band: TurquoiseIdeal for ages 6+

Emma couldn't have dreamed that she would ever make friends with an elf - but one Friday morning, that's just what happens to her! Despite causing Emma no end of trouble, Blue just wants to get back to her home. But when Emma's art lesson starts to go wrong, will Blue be the one to save the day? The Pocket Elf and the Paint Explosion is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 7-8 years

The third book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

The second book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...

In the fifth magical adventure in the new series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser, Tibben, the Potions Master s apprentice, and his friend Wizz must journey to the Parched Desert to get to the bottom of the mystery fierce hot winds, which are blowing sand all over the Kingdom of Arthwen.Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud. This is the fifth book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series. Book 1: The Young Apprentice; book 2: The River Horse; book 3: The Blizzard Bear; book 4: The Lightning Pup; book 5: The Firebird; book 6: The Emerald Dragon

Anna and Max think Spot is the perfect pet dog. But Spot's not a normal dog ... Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging variety fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. The books are designed to develop children's comprehension skills and they are phonically decodable.

The first book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...Ten-year-old Tally is a servant girl at Mollett Manor. She sleeps in the scullery sink, and spends her days scrubbing, polishing and ironing (when she's not secretly reading books). Then Tally and her squirrel friend, Squill, find a secret library hidden under the manor - a magical library where the books come to life! When Mollett Manor is burgled, can Tally use the knowledge she finds in the books to catch the criminals? Can they even help her solve the mystery of her missing mother?

Mum isn't always sensible and serious ... she has a silly side, too!Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging variety fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. The books are designed to develop children's comprehension skills and they are phonically decodable.

In the sixth magical adventure in the new young fiction series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser, the time has come for young Tibben to take the test to become the new Potions Master. But he's going to need some help along the way, and the Emerald Dragon might well have to lend a hand . . . Or a wing!Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud. This is the sixth book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series. Book 1: The Young Apprentice; book 2: The River Horse; book 3: The Blizzard Bear; book 4: The Lightning Pup; book 5: The Fire Bird; book 6: The Emerald Dragon

In the fourth magical adventure in the new young fiction series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser series, Tibben the Potions Master s apprentice follows the Lightning Pup to the Golden Palace where Prince Oro needs his help. Perfect for first readers.

In the third magical adventure in the new young fiction series from the creators of the Fairytale Hairdresser series, Tibben the Potions Master s apprentice must travel over the frozen tundra to find out why it s gone so dark. Perfect for first readers whether reading alone or reading aloud. This is the third book in the enchanting six-book Magic Potions Shop series. Book 1: The Young Apprentice; book 2: The River Horse; book 3: The Blizzard Bear; book 4: The Lightning Pup; book 5: The Fire Bird; book 6: The Emerald Dragon

Book 1 in the 6-part Magic Potions Shop series, from the creators of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, Abie Longstaff & Lauren Beard. In the Kingdom of Arthwen, there was a very unusual shop.It wasn't on the high street; it was deep in the forest.It wasn't in a building; it was inside a tree.It didn't sell food, or clothes, or toys: this shop sold potions.Tibben wants to be the Potions Master one day, just like Grandpa, but for now he is an apprentice and there is a lot to learn!Tibben's adventure continues in book 2, The River Horse. This series is perfect for building reading confidence, whether reading aloud or reading alone.

Daisy longs to marry the king, but he wants her to prove herself first. Daisy asks for help from an unlikely friend, but finds herself making promises she can't keep.