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Bruno Won't Dance: Bruno is a talented dancer, but he’s too shy to bust a move in front of his classmates. Pip Loves to Cook: Cooking is Pip’s favourite thing to do. But when she accidentally follows the wrong recipe, it’s a disaster. Bug's First Day: It’s Bug’s first day at school, and he’s worried that he’s the only one who needs help learning. Jem's Big Idea: Jem is fast, and Jem is strong – but she's always found first in hide and seek! Jack's Many Moods: Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big!

The second collection of the funniest, silliest and most accessible series, School of Monsters, includes: Bat-Boy Tim Says BOO!, William Is a Star, Luna Boo Has Feelings Too, Frank Is a Big Help and Jess Makes a Mess.

Creativity, new ideas, innovation - in any age they are keys to success. Yet, as Stanford Professor Robert Sutton explains, the standard rules of business behaviour and management are precisely the opposite of what it takes to build an innovative company. We are told to hire people who will fit in; to train them extensively; and to work to instil a corporate culture in every employee. In fact, in order to foster creativity, we should hire misfits, goad them to fight and pay them to defy convention and undermine the prevailing culture.

When Milly’s left out of the monsters’ big day, they all work together to find a new way! When Milly's school hosts a party for Mother's Day, Milly feels left out. But families come in all shapes and sizes – and soon Milly realises she's got a lot to celebrate!

Zorro loves food, but his snacks make a stink. What else could he eat? Let’s have a think! Zorro is a zombie who loves to snack in class, which makes for a smelly school! Can his teacher find a brainy solution?

Dom has lots of special things like rocks and stones with insect wings. Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one? Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language, and communicates with his friends in his own special way. So when he gets teased by a stranger, how can his friends tell him they love him?

Zap is a monster who comes from afar in a red rocket ship from a faraway star! Zap is an alien who doesn't speak the local language, and communicates with his friends in his own special way. So when he gets teased by a stranger, how can his friends tell him they love him?

Come look at all Dom’s special things, like rocks and stones with insect wings. Collecting fossils is Dom's favourite thing to do. But what happens when his friends break one?

All of the monsters can already swim, except for dear Tish, who's scared to go in. Every time Tish tries to paddle in the moat, she panics. Can the monsters find a way to keep her afloat?

Peggy's legs help her to listen and climb and jump and run with speed! When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day?

Heti's homesick for the snow. Will a spell help? Oh dear! Oh no... Heti's friends are determined to make it snow, but it seems their magic spells only spell disaster! Can they figure out how to make winter magic for Heti?

Leggy Peggy: Peggy's legs help her to listen and climb and jump and run with speed! When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day? Super Fast Skelly: Skelly's scared to ride too fast. But when he does, he has a blast! Skelly's used to listening his scooter at his own pace. When he tries a billy cart for the first time, he has so much fun that soon, he's going faster and faster. But what happens when he goes too fast? A Birthday Wish for Bee: Bee makes a wish. The monsters stare. What's that growing from her hair?

Skelly's scared to ride too fast. But when he does, he has a blast! Skelly's used to riding his scooter at his own pace. When he tries a billy cart for the first time, he has so much fun that soon, he's going faster and faster. But what happens when he goes too fast?

Bill and Ben both love to sing, but each one sings a different thing! A hilarious story about noisy singing from the bestselling School of Monsters series! Can Bill and Ben learn to sing in harmony?

Bee makes a wish. The monsters stare. What's that growing from her hair? It's Bee's birthday, and her friends have given her a special wishing cake! But what will they do when Bee's wish gets out of control?

Pip loves to cook and loves to bake. But will the monsters like her cake? Cooking is Pip's favourite thing to do. But when she accidentally follows the wrong recipe, it's a disaster … or is it?

Some monsters are short, and others are tall, but Frank is quite clearly the tallest of all! Frank always feels like he's in the way. How will he ever be able to help out at school?

Jamie Lee sure likes to eat! Today she's got a special treat … Jamie Lee has packed a special surprise for her birthday to share with the other monsters. But what happens when her birthday feast gets out of control?

Sam makes a mess when he eats jam. Can he fix it? Yes, he can! Hairy Sam just can't help himself. He LOVES bread and jam! But what happens when he gets sticky jam all over the school and the other monsters?

When Jack feels good, she laughs and plays but sometimes Jack has grumpy days. Sometimes, Jack's feelings are way too big! Can she find a way to balance her moods?