Peter Bently

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  • Bibliography:
    92 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    November 2008
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Knightmare

1 - Life Stinks! (Apr-2014)
2 - Feast Fight! (Aug-2014)
3 - Damsel Disaster! (Aug-2014)
4 - Rotten Luck! (Feb-2015)
5 - Foul Play! (Jan-2015)

Vampire School

1 - Casketball Capers (Jul-2011)
2 - Ghoul Trip (Jul-2011)
3 - Stage Fright (Jul-2012)
4 - Teacher Screecher (Jul-2012)

Book List in Order: 92 titles

  • Lark in the Ark

    Noah can’t find so much as a feather, although he’s searched the ark from top to bottom for his playmates. There’s only one place left they could be, and that's the room with the sign on the door that says NO ANIMALS -- Mr. and Mrs. Noah’s b...

  • That's Not My Brother!

  • Shark in the Dark

    The shark has been lurking in the deep, dark sea, searching for a fishy snack. He's big and he's mean and he's always hungry. Tired of fleeing the shark, the other sea creatures come up with a plan. If they all work together, it might be possible ...

  • That's Not My Mom!

  • That's Not My Sister!

  • The Great Dog Bottom Swap

    The dogs are having a ball today.Roll up for the canine cabaret! The day has arrived for the Dogs' Summer Ball. It's so high class in fact, that each dog must remove their bottom before they are allowed inside the hall. But in the middle of all the ...

  • Casketball Capers

    Vampire School - 1

    Lee and his best friends Billy and Bella are on the St. Orlok's casketball team. They're all getting ready for the big game against the Chaney Street Werewolves. But when the other team arrives, it seems that some of them aren't planning on playing f...

  • Ghoul Trip

    Vampire School - 2

    Lee and his best friends Billy and Bella head off on a class trip to the County Fair. But when they arrive, there are some very strange characters hanging around. Could they have anything to do with all the robberies around town? The vampire friends ...

  • Underpants Thunderpants

    One day when the weather is sunny and fine Dog hangs his underpants out on the line. But thunder and lightning soon fill up the sky. Underpants thunderpants Look at them fly Over the ocean, the jungle, and town - Where will those undies come flutte...



  • Cats Ahoy!

    When Alfonso the cat hears there's a boat coming into harbour carrying its largest ever catch, he hatches a plan. It's brave! It's bold! And it involves a ghost pirate ship, some rather gullible fishermen, and cats LOTS of cats. With an infectious rh...

  • First Place Freddie

    These gorgeous storybooks aim to extend young reader’s literacy skills but are also destined to become firm bedtime favourites! Beautiful illustrations bring each uplifting tale to life....

  • The Great Sheep Shenanigans

    """A lamb for my supper will taste mighty fine!"" thought a wily old wolf by the name of Lou Pine. Poor Lou! In this fractured fairy tale, the wolf is stopped at the hedge by the flock''s protector, Rambo the Ram. So Lou sets off to find a disguise t...

  • Thank You for Being My Friend

    Where is everybody, I don't like the dark. Cleo has a new bedroom and it seems scary. It's full of strange shadows and noises. But there's no such thing as monsters... or is there? In Thank You for Being My Friend, children can share Cleo's worries a...

  • Bunny Loves to Read

    Buster Bunny loves reading. He reads stories of princes, pirates, witches, and wizards. He reads books about trains and dinosaurs, but his friends think books are boring It s time for Buster Bunny to show them how amazing books are, but will they li...

  • Muddypaws Goes to School

    It s the first day of school, and Ben is all set to go. So is his loveable puppy, Muddypaws But can Muddypaws find Ben? This cute story is full of humor and tells the story of two inseparable best friends as Muddypaws makes a mess in his adventures ...

  • The Yoga Ogre

    Ogden the Ogre was worried one night. His jim-jams had grown far too short and too tight. The people said, "Jim-jams too tight and too short? Overweight ogres should take up a sport." But finding the perfect sport for a big, bumbling ogre isn't that ...

  • Farmer Clegg's Night Out

    Who's got what it takes to be a star? The atmosphere is electric out in the farmyard. Old Farmer Clegg may be tucked up for the night, but there’s a talent show about to take place and all the animals are desperate to win. Will a break-dancing hors...

  • Stage Fright

    Vampire School - 3

    Disaster strikes when the lead in the school play, Snow Fright and the Seven Dwarfs, loses her voice on the morning of the play. But Lee, Bella and Billy concoct a plan to save the day . . . and encounter Miss Gargoyle's mystery guest!...

  • Teacher Screecher

    Vampire School - 4

    When their teacher is out sick, Lee Price and his best friends are subjected to the world's meanest, most-math-obsessed substitute teacher--and she's an actual monster, to boot! But something's fishy about Miss Fit.. Will the kids find out before the...



  • Bunny Loves to Write

    Buster Bunny loves to read, and when he’s given a notebook and pencil, he discovers that he loves to write, too! As Buster plays with his friends, writing inspiration strikes. Together, Buster and friends use their imagination and creativity to cre...

  • King Jack and the Dragon

    Brave King Jack and his faithful knights, Sir Zack and baby Casper, spend all day fighting fierce dragons and terrible beasts in their homemade fort. But night is falling, bedtime is looming, and playtime is nearly over. When Sir Zack and Caspar are ...

  • Dustbin Dad

    Do you leave food on your plate at mealtimes? If you do, beware, it could lead to all sorts of trouble . . . The dad in this book has a penchant for leftover food - even the bits that are soggy and chewed! He eats EVERYTHING - unfinished sandwiches, ...

  • Say Please, Little Bear

  • Underpants Wonderpants

    Underpants wonderpants! Join in the adventures of a zebra and his friends in this vibrant and humorous picture book perfect for children ages 3-6. With vibrant illustrations and fun, easy to read text, it's the perfect sequel to Underpants Thunderpan...

  • Let's Read! Cats Ahoy!

    When Alfonso the cat hears there's a boat coming into harbor, he hatches a plan involving a ghost pirate ship, some gullible fishermen, and LOTS of cats! The complete story and original illustrations of Cat's Ahoy! by Peter Bently and Jim Field have ...

  • Let's Read! Football Fever

    William has caught soccer fever. He doesn't have a rash or spots, but he can't stop kicking things -- and he's driving his sister crazy! Then Dad takes them both to the local soccer club. Who will be next to catch the fever? The complete stor...

  • Ambulance in Action!

    A call comes into the Ambulance station, it's an emergency! Meerkat and Ambulance spring into action as they hurry to the accident!How will Meerkat and Ambulance avoid the traffic jam? Follow the pair as they rush to the incident and attempt to save ...

  • Bunny Loves to Read Book and Soft Toy

    Buster Bunny's wonderful adventures with his friends are brought to life in this book and soft toy gift set. With a reusable keepsake box, and a cuddly plush toy to snuggle during story time, little ones can re-enact this heart-warming tale with thei...

  • The Cat, the Mouse, and the Runaway Train

    From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips. ...



  • Monster Truck Mountain Rescue!

    Mouse and Monster Truck are driving home after a race, but the road is closed.
    They encounter a police car and a fire engine blocking the road, a climber is stuck on the mountain but no one can reach her!
    Will Mouse and Monster Truck be able to...

  • Diggory Digger and the Dinosaurs

    From the author of the acclaimed King Jack and the Dragon comes a tale of two of kids' favorite things -- diggers and dinos

    Diggory and his faithful friend Morris the Mole have found a very mysterious tunnel and are itc...

  • Bunny Loves to Learn

    Buster Bunny loves to read, write, and now LEARN! At school, the teacher announces that the class will be doing a simple and fun learning project. They will choose costumes from the dress-up box, make something from the time of the characters chosen,...

  • Dump Truck Dash

    Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere!
    Beaver and Dumper Truck are busy moving heavy loads for the new town hall. But it starts to rain, the river bank starts to overflow. Can Beaver and Dumper truck stop the river from overflowi...

  • Police Car on Patrol

    Up and down, here and there,busy wheels are everywhere!
    Someone is stealing famous paintings, but who is it, and where are they hiding them?
    Join the cats in the Police Car as they race through the city and attempt to catch the thief. Will they...

  • Balloon Hullabaloo

    When Simon the squirrel''s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset''s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction...

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  • Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machine

    Road Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently, teams up with David Roberts, creator of Dirty Bertie, in this rip-roaring pastiche.
         
    The sheep on the hillside were munching away,
    Much as they always did, day after day,
    When suddenl...

  • Life Stinks!

    Knightmare - 1

    Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percy the Proud - a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged ar...

  • Meet the Parents

    Yes, parents are bossy -- but they also have their perks. Discover the best of them in this lively picture book from two Roald Dahl Funny Prize favorites! It might seem like parents spend an awful lot of time telling kids what to do. And, well, th...

  • The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train

    When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them!...



  • Damsel Disaster!

    Knightmare - 3

    Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged a...

  • Feast Fight!

    Knightmare - 2

    Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged a...

  • The Great Balloon Hullaballoo

    Another rip-roaring romp from the creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, written by Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently.

         When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle S...

  • Rich Witch, Poor Witch

    When there's a panic at the palace, two witches take two very different magical approaches

    Those Magnificent Sheep in Their Flying Machines

    The sheep on the hillside were munching away, much as they always did, day after day, when suddenly something went . . . ZOOM overhead! "Let's go and see what it is!" they all said. And so begins a ripping, round-the-world adventure as the magnificen...

  • Foul Play!

    Knightmare - 5

    Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud - a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged...

  • Rotten Luck!

    Knightmare - 4

    Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged a...

  • Dog's Life!

    Cedric Thatchbottom is a knight in training, serving Sir Percival the Proud - a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But life at Castle Bombast isn't quite what Cedric was expecting - in fact, it's a total KNIGHTMARE. Sir ...

  • Plane's Royal Rescue

    Plane is at the airport preparing for a flight. Captain Koala and his co-pilot are expecting a very special passenger, the king and his family! Will Koala be able to help when the king leaves something very important behind? It's time to get busy ...

  • Train on the Tracks

    Train is speeding through the countryside when Dog sees a red signal. There's a fallen tree and the mail train is stuck! How can Train help to keep the mail moving? It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series...



  • Polly Parrot Picks a Pirate

    A swashbuckling story of pesky pirates -- and one very picky parrot
    Polly Parrot is looking for a pirate. Not just any pirate -- one that will make the perfect pet. But finding the perfect pet pirate isn't easy. This picky parrot might jus...

  • School Bus Saves the Day

    Yellow Bus arrives at school to take the class and Mr Hodges to the city carnival. From Bus's big windows the children get a great view of the parade! When carnival king's float breaks down will Bus be able to help? It's time to get busy with mach...

  • Space Shuttle Blasts Off!

    Space Shuttle is preparing in the launchpad to launch into space and to replace an old satellite. The shuttle engines and booster rockets roar into the sky and the shuttle enters space! Will Panda and his crew be able to replace the satellite? Who...

  • Tooth Fairy's Christmas

    The Tooth Fairy meets Santa. A funny rhyming story, with that feel-good Christmas factor!

    The winter wind blasted her this way and that. It blew up her knickers and blew off her hat.
    She shivered with cold from her ears to her toes, and ...

  • A Recipe for Bedtime

    A few simple ingredients are all you need for the perfect bedtime. Take one cute-enough-to-eat baby, add a spoonful of kisses, mix with plenty of cuddles, and finish with a sweet lullaby. This recipe for a bedtime routine unfolds in the for...

  • Hot Dog Hal

    Sausage dog, Hal, loves his trusty old blanket and takes it everywhere, even though his friends all say that it makes him look like a sausage covered in mustard. Little do they know just how useful that blanket might turn out to be when a thunderstor...

  • Captain Jack and the Pirates

    The boys from King Jack and the Dragon are back in this swashbuckling pirate adventure with pictures by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Jack, Zack, and Caspar are building a ship -- on the beac...

  • GOP and the Zingy Zapper

    Learn to speak Monsters' Nonsense andpractise your phonic skills in four fabulousadventures with PemPem, Nid, San and Gopon the wondrous Planet Pok

    Monsters' Nonsense is designed for childrento practice decoding nonsense words withina fun an...

  • Nid and the Marshmallow Meteors

    Learn to speak Monsters' Nonsense and practise your phonic skills in four fabulous adventures with PemPem, Nid, San and Gop on the wondrous Planet Pok!

    Monsters' Nonsense is designed for children to practice decoding nonsense words within a ...

  • Pempem and the Jumpy Jelly

    Welcome to Planet Pok - the land of Monsters’ Nonsense. It’s Pem Pem’s birthday but he’s lost his flying spaceship and the jumping jelly has escaped! Can his friends save the day?

    Monsters' Nonsense is designed for children to...

  • San and the Space Spider

    It’s time for the Monster Olympics and the Fastest Flying Monster race. Will San or the Space Spider take first prize?

    Step inside a world of monster fun and encourage children to sound out non-words, carefully selected at the right ...

  • Potion Commotion

    A hilarious new picture book by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently. Little witch Betty makes a big mess when she tries her hand at cooking. Into the cauldron goes everything from strawberry jam to slices of ham! Betty's potion keeps on growin...

  • The Prince and the Porker

    Pignatius was passing the palace one day, when he saw ten fresh buns left to cool on a tray... When Pignatius sees fresh pastries cooling on the windowsill of the palace kitchen, he’s tempted to try them. Surely, the cook won’t miss just one....

  • The Tooth Fairy and the Royal Visit

    The Tooth Fairy meets the Royal Family in this hilarious rhyming sequel to The Tooth Fairy's Christmas from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently and Garry Parsons, bestselling illustrator of The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas.

    The prin...

  • The Hundred and One Dalmatians

    A special adaptation of Dodie Smith''s beloved story perfect for younger children aged 4+.When Missis and Pongo''s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen they know just who to suspect: the evil Cruella de Vil! She''s enough to scare the spots off a pup...

  • Santa Selfie

    Santa is taking a break from Christmas and going on vacation instead. But it's not easy to relax when you're one of the most famous people in the world. From Paris and Sydney to the Great Wall of China, people recognize Santa wherever he goes. And...

  • Fergus the Fire Engine

    Meet Fergus the Fire Engine -- Whizzy Wheels Academy's latest recruit! Follow him as he learns all about his role with the emergency services and what his job entails. This sweet story explores Fergus’s journey of discovery as he learns all about h...

  • Tess the Tractor

    Meet Tess the Tractor â€" Whizzy Wheels Academy's latest recruit! Follow her as she learns all about her role on the farm and what her job entails. This sweet story explores Tess’s journey of discovery as she learns all about herself and her capabi...

  • The Cruella and Cadpig

  • Happy Easter, Tooth Fairy!

    Everyone's favourite fairy meets everyone's favourite bunny in this rhyming Easter egg hunt!

    The Tooth Fairy helps the Easter Bunny hide eggs inside wellington boots, under logs and inside a wheelbarrow. All is set for the Easter egg hunt u...

  • Princesses Don't Parp

    The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Par Ping. She's starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn't be a problem though, as&#x...

  • Octopus Shocktopus!

  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

  • Princesses Don't Fart

    The Princess is getting ready for her ball at the palace of Pum Ping. She's starting to feel nervous. What happens if she pumps or parps or does bum-blasts or toots, bottom-burps, whizpops or poots? That shouldn't be a problem ...

  • Where the Sea Meets the Sky

    One brave little sea otter is on a quest to find the place where the sea meets the sky. But however far she travels, home is never far away.

    Sophie''s mum says that no one can reach the horizon, and no one should try. But Sophie reckons it d...

  • The King's Birthday Suit

    King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Thirdhad SO many clothes it was simply absurd …So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply ca...

  • I am Dog

  • Dogs in Disguise

  • Snow White in Space

  • Spookermarket

  • The Tooth Fairy's Royal Visit

  • A Home Full of Friends

    Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently, teams up with the creator of Little Wombat, Charles Fuge, for this heartwarming story.Where will they sleep's I really can't say.Oh, I shouldn't have said they could all come and stay!But Bramble was kind....

  • A Home on the River

  • A Home in the Snow

    A beautifully illustrated rhyming story about friendship, with a cosy winter setting.It's a big day for Bramble. It's his birthday! The only trouble is, his woodland friends seem to have forgotten. It's beginning to look like poor Bramble will have t...

  • Pantemonium!

    Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine . . . you'd be amazed how much fit...

  • The Royal Leap-Frog

    **A triumph - Daily Mail**
    **Laughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting - The Royal Leap-Frog has all these - Sunday Times**
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    When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog ...

  • Cats in Chaos

  • I am Cat

    A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton.I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be.I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap!Join one s...

  • Goldilocks in Space

  • Skunk! Skedaddle!

  • Hamster Heroes

  • The Princes and the Pea

    Prince Fred decides it's time he got married – to a genuine proper perfect princess. His best friend, Prince Zac, warns him that such a bride might be hard to find . . .Enter Princess Ardwenna, who turns up at the palace to ask for shelter from...

  • A Recipe for Playtime

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    • Buy Buy

    From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, comes a tender, gentle rhyming story celebrating playtime.

    Capturing the joy of the simplest games a child plays, including hide-and-seek, chase, and lots of imaginative play. A joyous story wi...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Peter Bently has published 92 books.

The next book by Peter Bently, The Princes and the Pea, will be published in May 2025.

The first book by Peter Bently, Lark in the Ark, was published in November 2008.

Yes. Peter Bently has 2 series.
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