Liz Pichon Books in Order

This fill‑in journal is crammed with Tom Gates fun: new mini‑stories, doodling tips, makes and games for every season. Kids can jot down words that make them laugh, add photos of friends, plan reading lists and create their own brilliantly messy pages.

Oakfield is creating a school story book and everyone wants a five‑star tale included. Surrounded by odd treasures—a fake bird hat, a lucky stone and his favourite doodle pen—Tom digs through memories for ideas, while classmates cook up their own very strange stories.

It’s Tidy‑Up Saturday and Tom would rather relax—until he spots the art box of his dreams. Suddenly he’s signing up for every chore going, from laundry to car‑washing with Derek, but his “help” causes more chaos than his family ever expected.

Bear is tormented by a tiny flea whose nonstop bites make him itch from nose to tail. He runs over land and sea trying to shake the pest off, only to discover that their wild chase might be the start of an unlikely friendship.

This collection of short stories finds Tom in all kinds of chaos, from a noisy town parade and a terrifying lift ride with Delia to a teacher swap, tiny ants in pants and the over‑the‑top adventures of comic‑book hero Wafer Boy.

Ruby and Bear’s dad has created the world’s first flying shoes, but his scheming boss Wendy Wedge plans to steal them and win the Golden Shoe Award. The kids dive into a gadget‑packed contest where they must outwit villains, rescue their dad and save the invention.

Tom’s stuck at home with a fractured ankle, doodling on his plaster while friends, family and Rooster drop by. Remembering past adventures is fun, but what he really wants is a caramel doughnut from the new bakery that everyone else keeps reaching first.

Tom is desperate to go on the school trip, but three sad faces on Mr Fullerman’s chart mean one more slip‑up could keep him at home. Between Marcus’s moaning, Delia’s grumpiness and Rooster eating homework, staying out of trouble is harder than it sounds.

Half-term has arrived and Tom’s parents have completely forgotten. With friends away and Delia threatening to be in charge, Tom fills the week with doodles, games, stories and woolly monster makes, turning boredom into a packed, creative stay‑at‑home holiday.

Something monstrous is creeping into Tom’s almost‑normal world—along with a mystery, a music festival and lots of missing stuff. Add in a terrifyingly strict supply teacher and Tom has to work out who, or what, the real monster actually is.

Tom and his band DogZombies have huge plans: write new songs (mostly about biscuits), snack constantly at band practice and maybe even hit the big time. First, though, Tom has to dodge furious Delia, nosy Marcus and a serious lack of rehearsal time.

Mr Fullerman’s latest assignment is a family tree, so Tom sets out to investigate the Gates clan, his friends and a few mystery pets. Along the way he uncovers embarrassing secrets, surprising stories and a squeaky stowaway hiding in his shoes.

Tom’s grandparents, the Wrinklies, are back from travelling the world and have moved just around the corner. They’re planning a ‘peace and love’ family outing that Dad dreads and Tom insists will be EPIC—especially if he can avoid Delia and add snacks.

School’s nearly out and Tom is getting ready for a holiday at the not‑very‑exciting Pine Tree Riviera campsite. Armed with doodles, pranks and “super good skills” he invents himself, he’s determined to turn rainy tents and family squabbles into something brilliant.

Tom’s decided DogZombies will be the best band in the whole wide world. All he needs are more songs, a spectacular music video and maybe some sleep between loud late‑night noises. Annoying Delia is optional—but definitely part of the fun.

Mum is on a ruthless tidying mission, and indecisive Tom has to choose what to keep before it all vanishes. A disastrous car boot sale, a missing favourite brooch and a chaotic school Business Day leave him flipping between yes, no and maybe all week.

Tom is aiming to be top of the class and win a spot on the school council. Unfortunately he keeps nodding off in lessons, doodling his teachers and clashing with the class bully, proving that following his own “top tips” is harder than it looks.

Jack sells the family cow for a bag of jelly beans and earns a furious telling‑off from his mum. But the beans are magic, growing into a huge stalk that leads to a hangry giant, a goose and a lifetime’s supply of sweets.

Fluffy is a sleek, pampered house cat whose world is spotless and perfectly arranged. Next door, Scruffy’s fur is tangled, his home is a mess and he couldn’t care less—until a mischievous army of mice invades and the two opposites must team up.

Tom’s dad thinks a bit of string, plastic bags and sticks make the perfect home‑made kite; Tom would rather stay in and doodle. When a battle of the bands, wild weather and Dad’s odd ideas collide, Tom needs at least a tiny bit of luck.

Class 5F is off on an activity trip and Tom is desperate to go—if he can just find the permission form he’s lost. Between packing, annoying Delia and worrying about who he’ll share a cabin with, Tom discovers he really is fantastic at some things.

Tom is hoping to become Star Pupil and earn some extra special treats, but life keeps piling up. With his grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary, Uncle Kevin’s big plans and a surprise snowstorm that traps everyone together, school starts to feel almost relaxing.

It’s Book Week at Oakfield School and everyone is planning over‑the‑top costumes, including the teachers. With a prize for best outfit and Marcus convinced he’s a superhero, Tom juggles terrible ideas, Fossil‑level enthusiasm and last‑minute doodles to save the day.

Sweet Little Wolf would rather read fairy tales and wear pink than be big and bad like her parents expect. Sent out to fetch supper, she meets Red Riding Hood and accidentally ends up in Grandma’s clothes, leading to a funny, kind‑hearted twist on the classic tale.

Tom has big ideas: survive sports day, dodge humiliation when Dad trains for the parents’ race in tight cycling shorts, and get DogZombies ready for the school talent show. If a favourite band shows up, his ‘genius ideas’ might actually work.

Tom’s convinced life is going to be amazing: his birthday’s coming, the school dance is on the way and DogZombies might get to play. Then maths lessons, Marcus, Granny Mavis’s carrot cake and Dad’s dinosaur DJ costume threaten to ruin everything.

In his scribbly school notebook, Tom records everything: annoying big sister Delia, best friend Derek, caramel wafers, DogZombies band practice and last‑minute homework excuses. Packed with jokes, doodles and everyday disasters, this is Tom’s brilliantly chaotic first diary.

Tom’s back with even more “excellent” excuses for late homework, lost forms and messy desks. Between a rainy school camping trip, band rehearsals and attempts to impress Amy, he discovers that making up stories is easier than actually staying out of trouble.

Three Billy Goats Fluff love trip‑trapping noisily over the bridge, but their racket keeps tired Mr Troll awake. When he threatens goat stew, Mother Goat hatches a cosy plan involving knitted booties that might save her children and everyone’s sleep.

In this cheeky retelling, Cinderella is gorgeous but grumpy, stamping her feet and gobbling all the food while her so‑called ugly sisters try to cope. When a Fairy Godfather insists she goes to the ball, Cinderella’s bad manners lead to an unexpected surprise.

Mother Pig has had enough and sends her three horrid little pigs to build homes of their own. One steals straw, another pinches twigs and the laziest moves into a hen house, until a big friendly wolf shows them how to be better neighbours.

Thrown out by their fed‑up mother, three extremely horrid little pigs set about finding homes in all the wrong ways—borrowing, stealing and huffing at everyone. When a surprisingly friendly wolf tries to help, the pigs must decide whether to change their ways.

Life at the zoo is perfectly ordinary for the penguins until a visitor drops a camera by their pool. Curious beaks and flippers soon learn to press the button, filling the film with funny penguin‑eye pictures that surprise its owner later.

Little Croc dreams of getting a pet, but instead his parents bring home Baby Doris—and she’s noisy, messy and always wrecking his things. With help from big brother Boris, Little Croc slowly discovers that annoying baby sisters can also be lots of fun.

A pampered house cat and a rough‑and‑tumble alley cat couldn’t be more different, but a mix‑up forces them to swap worlds for a while. Each kitty discovers new things to enjoy—and that friendship matters more than being posh or cool.

Bill is the world’s most bored dog, refusing every activity his energetic owner suggests. When a storm blasts him into space and he lands among apathetic aliens, Bill discovers that joining in—rather than sulking—is the best way to make life interesting.

Bill the dog is bored of everything, even walks with busy Mrs Pickle. A wild gust of wind whisks him to a purple planet full of even more bored aliens, where teaching them games, cooking and kung fu finally cures Bill’s boredom—for good.

Spotty red bugs and shiny green bugs can blend into berries and leaves, but one very ugly bug has bulging eyes and a hairy back. When a hungry bird swoops down, she discovers that standing out isn’t always bad—and might even save the day.

Little Croc adores his big brother Boris, but lately Boris only wants to sleep, eat and hang out with friends his own age. After a disastrous birthday and a clever idea from Granny and Grandpa, Little Croc learns that even grumpy teenage brothers still care.

Pat loves television so much he’ll watch anything, even twenty‑five screens at once. When his family finally banishes the TV to the shed, Pat sulks—until he rediscovers toys, games and make‑believe, and realises life off the sofa can be fun.

This foiled board book introduces Santa’s hard‑working team of reindeer as they get ready for Christmas Eve. With bright, festive artwork and simple text, it offers a gentle first look at the magical helpers who pull Santa’s sleigh through the night sky.

An early‑language book built around the first words young children use, with clear pictures of everyday objects like teddies, bricks and dolls. Little readers are invited to spot items on the page and then hunt for more in busy scenes.

This sturdy board book lets toddlers imagine life as a playful tiger cub. Simple text, bold animal artwork and peek‑through holes encourage little fingers to wiggle, roar and explore as they begin to learn basic words and sounds.

Designed for the very youngest readers, this board book invites children to pretend they’re a fluffy duckling. With bright pictures, finger holes and easy words, it turns quacking, splashing and waddling into a first game of make‑believe.

In this playful early book, laid‑back cats know exactly how to chill—until a gang of overexcited dogs crashes the scene. Clashing styles lead to chaos, but soon both sides discover there’s room for cool cats and hot‑dog energy in the same playground.