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A delightfully funny counting and rhyming book, starring a cheeky Scottie dog at a Scottish Highland Games. Uh-oh! There's a great Highland Games chase afoot when Wee Rascal, runs off with a delicious-looking hat! Dodging out-of-puff bagpipers, cake-covered grandads, runaway Highland cows and dizzy Scottish dancers, Wee Rascal leads an increasingly hilarious pursuit through a traditional Scottish Highland Games. Can anyone catch the mischievous puppy? This quirky picture book is full of chaotic charm. With humorous text from Kate Abernethy and lively illustrations from Laura Darling, The Great Highland Games Chase is a fun, memorable read from Scotland .

The lyrical story of a tender relationship between a young boy and wild baby seal, set on Scotland's Orkney Islands. Jamie has been watching the wee seal that lives on the beach. At night the wee seal cuddles up to its mother. In the morning she goes out to sea and leaves it alone like a strange white stone on the sand. One day tourists come and crowd the wee seal but Jamie knows just what to do to protect it until its mother comes back...

Explore Scotland from A to Z in this beautifully illustrated journey through the alphabet. Sing Auld Lang Syne while you climb to the top of a Castle. Wave to a Highland cow in John O'Groats. Put on a Kilt and avoid those Midges as you visit a Loch to meet Nessie. Then speed back over the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo - not forgetting your Umbrella... Take a whistle-stop tour through the Scottish alphabet, from Bagpipes and Kilts to Puffins and Thistles. Each letter from A to Z represents the best of everything Scottish: beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and amazing wildlife. Just watch out for the weather! Illustrator Kate Davies fills each page of this charming and fun book with humorous Scottish details. Featuring one word per letter, it's ideal for younger children to enjoy.

A fun, rhyming story about Scotland's amazing mountain hare. Maisie the mountain hare loves playing hide and seek with her brother Archie and their friend Thomas the ptarmigan ('tar-mi-gan' ). Archie is the best at hiding and Maisie has the keenest eyes. As the baby hares grow, their coats turn white to help them camouflage in winter. But with no snow in sight, the siblings are in danger. Can Maisie and Archie work together to stay safe? Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this is a playful tale of friendship and teamwork. Abigail Hookham's dynamic illustrations of Scottish animals and heather-covered Cairngorm landscapes are full of detail and character.

Say hello to Scotland's most famous feathered friends! From the rare swooping osprey to the burrow-digging puffin, and the fast-diving gannet to the capering capercaillie, children will love meeting Scotland's different birds in these fun and friendly illustrations. Is that a golden eagle soaring high above the mountains? Packed with lively pictures and simple, clear words, this bold picture book from Kate McLelland, illustrator of There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie and Hello Scottish Animals, brings her trademark bright illustration style to this perfect introduction to Scottish birds for young children.

Meet Bonnie the Highland cow in this unique novelty shaped board book! Bonnie likes eating tasty grass, but she does not like pesky flies. Bonnie likes her warm hairy coat, but she does not like impatient cars. And Bonnie loves her new baby calf! Little ones will enjoy spending time with a happy Highland cow and her friends in this colorful and sturdy board book, which is full of bright and dynamic illustrations and lots of fun details to spot.

A hilarious Scottish twist on a much-loved rhyme sees the wee lassie swallow a succession of Scottish animals -- all to catch the midgie.

A lively, colourful introduction to Scotland's most famous animals, full of bright and fun illustrations from bestselling illustrator Kate McLelland.

Wildcat kittens Willow and Corrie must learn to work together to find a safe new home. An adorable rhyming adventure from the author of Skye the Puffling, with charming illustrations of Scottish wildlife and the endangered wildcat.

When Isla and her best friend Pickle -- a miniature Shetland pony -- are invited to a party, Isla must learn to ride fast! But can mischievous Pickle learn to do as he's told? Third book in the series by acclaimed illustrator Kate McLelland.

Can best friends Isla and Pickle, the adorable miniature Shetland pony, win the Perfect Pony competition at the Highland Show? A new adventure for the cheeky pair. Full of humour and lively illustrations.

A new story starring Hettie the mischievous Highland cow. Hettie's attempts to avoid a bath lead to a hilarious game of hide and seek.

Celebrating its 50th roaring anniversary in 2018, Judith Kerr's much-loved picture book The Tiger Who Came to Tea gets a Scots makeover in this new edition. Have you seen a muckle, strippit teeger aboot?

Rowan the little red squirrel, and his sister Hazel, are very different. Hazel is brave and Rowan is worried. This fun new rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling Skye the Puffling features beautiful illustrations of famous Scottish wildlife.

Surprising things happen when Wee Granny reaches into her magic bag! Will she be able to help her new pirate friends? Like Mary Poppins, only more tartan!

Isla and Pickle, the adorable miniature Shetland pony, are best friends. Can Isla convince Dad Pickle should be her pet? The first adventure for the cheeky pair who live on a Scottish island. Full of fun and mischief with bright, humourous illustrations.

One morning on a wild and quiet Hebridean island, a bear appeared where there should not have been a bear. The gentle giant would not harm a living thing. But even friendly bears don't belong on Scottish islands. Will he ever find his way home?

Ollie the osprey loves catching fish but he's useless at throwing them! And if he can't throw a fish to Isla, she'll never become his friend. Can Rory the otter help? A fun book about the loveable birds and animals of the Scottish Highlands.

A charmingly illustrated version of classic Burns poem, reimagined as the love between a parent and child.

A Scots language edition of the classic picture book for children. We're gaun tae catch a braw yin!

Skye, a cheeky baby puffin, finds herself on an unexpected adventure in Scotland's Firth of Forth. This sequel to the best-selling Harris the Hero is written in Lynne Rickards' signature humorous rhyme with adorable watercolour illustrations.

A funny and lively tale about two of Scotland's best-loved animals -- an endangered black grouse and a wood mouse -- who learn to value their differences.

Cameron the capercaillie thinks he's the worst dancer in the Scottish Cairngorms but maybe with the help of his new friend, Hazel the squirrel, he'll be able to dance after all!

A braw Scots story for bairns! Welcome to Thistle Sands, a beautiful Scottish beach where you'll meet children playing and fun Scots words.

Finlay is going on a Nessie hunt, determined to get proof that the Loch Ness monster exists. Bright playful illustrations and a fun story.

Harris the puffin helps a lost baby seal, with help from some other animal friends. Brilliant rhyming text carries this story along.

Sweetie, the giant panda, organises the other animals to sing for Sunshine's birthday. A hilarious story of animal hijinks, set at Edinburgh Zoo.

Little Jessie is learning to be polite, and when she says 'please' it sounds just like 'PEAS'. When a new babysitter asks what she'd like to drink, Jessie finds herself with a succession of funny drinks.

When blackbirds, butterflies, a squirrel and a hare decide to make their homes in Hettie the Highland Cow's long hair, it might be time for a haircut.