Old Tom has found his way into the hearts of thousands of children all around the world. This anniversary edition celebrates this lovable rogue and his relationship with the one and only Angela Throgmorton.First published in 1994, Old Tom remains one of Children's Laureate 2016/17 Leigh Hobbs' best known characters, starring in many books and in his own television series.

Book four in this charming illustrated series from the creator of Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken. Mr Badger is about to uncover something magical at the Boubles Grand Hotel!

In 4F for Freaks Miss Corker came up with a great idea for tricking 4F into obedience, but in this hilarious sequel, she finds her disguise has stuck and it looks like she'll be Miss Schnorkel forever. With One-Eyed Eileen on the case to unmask her, and a rendezvous with a boatload of teachers on long-service leave, Freaks Ahoy! is hilarious entertainment for young and old.4F are all at sea. Who'd have thought so many Freaks could fit on a boat?'This time Hobbs has gone too far!' Fenella Frump, Librarian, Tasmania'More worrying than the first one.' Winton Windbag, Teaching Today QuarterlyPraise for 4F for Freaks:'a world of barely contained anarchy, borderline menace and irresistible humour It's reassuring to think that the truly anarchic tradition in children's literature is still being honoured' Brisbane's Child, Sydney's Child'Once again, Leigh Hobbs has created a wicked but loveable set of characters. Packed with...

In book three in this charming illustrated series, we discover Mr Badger is not only the Special Events Manager of London's grand Boubles Grand Hotel - he is also the Manager of Special Guests.Mr Badger is used to dealing with guests good and bad. But one day - the day of the Philatelic Society Annual Dinner - an extremely difficult guest arrives, demanding the Royal Suite. Just who is this tall and troublesome woman, and why does she look a little familiar?Look out for all the Mr Badger books and follow his adventures at the Boubles Grand Hotel.

LEIGH HOBBS: AUSTRALIA'S CHILDREN'S LAUREATE 2016-17Angela Throgmorton lives alone and likes it that way. One day she finds an unusual bundle on her doorstep - Old Tom has arrived. Her life will never be the same. And nor will yours!The five classic Old Tom books, all in one volume:Old TomOld Tom at the BeachOld Tom Goes to MarsOld Tom's Guide to Being GoodA Friend for Old Tom