Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Penguin Putnam Inc The AntiBook
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Name of This Book Is Secret comes a darkly funny story about a boy who wants the world to disappear. This fantastical quest for comfort and belonging was called “a surprisingly powerful, formula-breaking coming-of-age story” by the New York Times.Mickey is angry all the time: at his divorced parents, at his sister, and at his two new stepmoms, both named Charlie. And so he can't resist the ad inside his pack of gum: Do you ever wish everyone would go away? Buy The Anti-Book! Satisfaction guaranteed. He orders the book, but when it arrives, it's blank—except for one line of instruction: To erase it, write it. He fills the pages with all the things and people he dislikes . . . Next thing he knows, he's wandering an anti-world, one in which everything and everyone familiar is gone. Or are they? His sister soon reappears--but she's only four inches tall. A tiny talTrade Review"Filled with clever wordplay and puns come-to-life. Its world crackles with imagination . . . The Anti-Book is a surprisingly powerful, formula-breaking coming-of-age story." —The New York Times★ "Simon’s omniscient narrator speaks to readers with equal parts humor, sarcasm, and intrigue. Short, quick-moving chapters, filled with dialogue and action, will keep the interest of its target audience . . . the strange, fantastical nature of this book is a fresh and welcome remix of the coming-of-age genre." —School Library Journal, starred review"Lively interstitial illustrations show the White tween in both realistic and fantastical settings . . . Short sentences and a fast-moving plot will especially appeal to reluctant readers. A bubble-gum story disguising some real substance." —Kirkus"Simon offers wacky, inventive sidekicks and plenty of humor, but it’s also weirdly refreshing to adventure with a grumpy protagonist truly wallowing in his misery. On the flip side, it’s heartening to watch Mickey grow in self-love and self-awareness and ultimately realize that he has been papering over deeper emotions with surface complaints. A sweetly silly but satisfying concoction." —Booklist"With this fast-paced, humorous adventure, Simon explores the complicated interplay of negative emotions as Mickey learns to confront his shifting 'states of mind' and cope with the world around him." —Publishers Weekly“This book will move you, make you laugh, and change the way you think. A mind-bending experience, unlike anything you've ever read before.” —Adam Gidwitz, author of The Inquisitor’s Tale “This exciting, clever, and ultimately moving book deserves a place on the same shelf as our most beloved children’s fantasies.” —Trenton Lee Stewart, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society “Wildly original. Witty. Whimsical. This book is clever and full of good humor. Kids (and their parents) will love it." —Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s “Quirky, snarky, and fast-paced. I’m very much pro The Anti-Book. I loved it!” —Chris Grabenstein, author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library “Rafi Simon has created a wildly inventive world and a story that is both deep and deeply funny.” —Stuart Gibbs, author of Spy School
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The AntiBook
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Name of This Book Is Secret comes a darkly funny story about a boy who wants the world to disappear. This fantastical quest for comfort and belonging was called “a surprisingly powerful, formula-breaking coming-of-age story” by the New York Times.Mickey is angry all the time: at his divorced parents, at his sister, and at his two new stepmoms, both named Charlie. And so he can''t resist the ad inside his pack of gum: Do you ever wish everyone would go away? Buy The Anti-Book! Satisfaction guaranteed. He orders the book, but when it arrives, it''s blank—except for one line of instruction: To erase it, write it. He fills the pages with all the things and people he dislikes . . . Next thing he knows, he''s wandering an anti-world, one in which everything and everyone familiar is gone. Or are they? His sister soon reappears--but she''s only four inches tall. A tiny
£8.95
Penguin Putnam Inc Shirley and Jamilas Big Fall
Book SynopsisFor fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson, this middle grade graphic novel series tells the story of Shirley and Jamila, two girl detectives on a mission to stop their school’s biggest bully once and for allAs Jamila settles into the rhythms of classes and after-school basketball practice, Shirley has a new mystery on her mind. Her old enemy Chuck is up to his usual tricks: He''s been blackmailing kids all over school, and Shirley knows that she and Jamila can put a stop to it. They hatch a plan: They''ll break into his house late one night and recover all the notes Chuck''s been using to blackmail innocent kids. But while Shirley and Jamila are at the house, another intruder arrives—an intruder who can help them put a stop to Chuck''s crimes once and for all. Trade ReviewA 2023 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Pick ★ "Goerz spins a twisty mystery plot . . . [and] playfully subverts classic middle grade drama, depicting a deepening, expanding friendship among kids who ostensibly don’t have much in common . . . Goerz nicely mixes visual narrative styles (wordless spreads, layered snapshots) to tell this fun, dynamic story." —Booklist, starred review"Goerz’s detailed and expressive art pairs with dynamic dialogue to create a strong cast of characters and plotting. Emotional tension from new and developing friendships and suspense stemming from the case keep the pacing taut. Readers will especially empathize with Jamila as she worries and works to balance friendships with very different people. A solid next installment to this detective series centered on friendship." —Kirkus
£11.66
Penguin Putnam Inc A New Day
Book SynopsisThis big-hearted story of kindness—reminiscent of The Day the Crayons Quit—is written by the bestselling author of Ordinary People Change the World and illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle.Sunday quit, just like that. She said she was tired of being a day. And so the other days of the week had no choice but to advertise: WANTED: A NEW DAY. Must be relaxing, tranquil, and replenishing. Serious inquires only. Soon lots of hopefuls arrived with their suggestions, such as Funday, Bunday, Acrobaturday, SuperheroDay, and even MonstersWhoResembleJellyfishDay! Things quickly got out of hand . . . until one more candidate showed up: a little girl with a thank-you gift for Sunday. The girl suggested simply a nice day--a day to be kind. And her gratitude made a calendar's worth of difference to Sunday, who decided she didn't need to quit after all. When we appreciate each other a little bit more, all the days of the week canTrade Review★ "The watercolor, colored-pencil, and crayon illustrations by Caldecott medalist Santat intensify the fun and meaning of this romp." —Booklist, starred review"Bright art captures the mania, with cotton-candy hues representing each of the anthropomorphic days . . . A humorous, meandering approach to a life lesson about leading every day with benevolence." —Kirkus"[T]he amount of silliness carries the story through . . . With their oddball shapes and candy-colored hues, the days each have a distinct personality [and] make vivid, solid anchor points as the chaos around them grows." —BCCB"In this amusing spoof of talent competitions . . . the creators have something more in mind than giving readers a highly inventive tickle." —Publishers Weekly"Santat’s iconic style launches these antics in vivid, expressive illustrations; his pages are saturated with color and, with the funny word-bubble text, give this a graphic novel feel . . . Occasional rhymes provide a sing-song quality that appears at choice moments in the vibrant narrative. Enjoyably executed, this story emphasizes the importance of kindness in a world that sometimes forgets." —School Library Journal
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc I Am Not a Fish
Book SynopsisFor fans of Ryan T. Higgins and Jory John comes a humorous and splashy story from a former Disney animator, about a jellyfish with an identity crisis who learns how to be himself with a little help from friends.Edgar is a jellyfish, but he doesn't look, act, or feel very much like a fish. With a little help though from some friendly starfish, Edgar realizes that labels aren't important, and he should celebrate what makes him unique!Trade Review“Delivered with tentacle-in-cheek buoyancy.”—Kirkus Reviews
£16.14
Dutton Books for Young Readers Penguin Minis An Abundance of Katherines
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAbout Penguin Minis:“The tiny editions are the size of a cellphone and no thicker than your thumb, with paper as thin as onion skin. They can be read with one hand — the text flows horizontally, and you can flip the pages upward, like swiping a smartphone…. It’s a bold experiment that, if successful, could reshape the publishing landscape and perhaps even change the way people read.” – The New York TimesAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Kirkus Best Book of the Year "Fully fun, challengingly complex and entirely entertaining." —Kirkus, starred review“Laugh-out-loud funny…a coming-of-age American road trip that is at once a satire of and tribute to its many celebrated predecessors.” –Horn Book, starred review “Imagine an operating room at the start of a daring but well-rehearsed procedure and you will have something of the atmosphere of “An Abundance of Katherines”: every detail considered, the action unrolling with grace and inevitability.” --New York Times Book Review “Funny, sweet, and unpredictable.” –The Minneapolis Star Tribune “The laugh-out-loud humor ranges from delightfully sophomoric to subtly intellectual.” –Booklist, starred review
£9.28
Random House USA Inc Finn and the TimeTraveling Pajamas
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS comes the second book in an action-packed middle grade series with equal parts humor and heart!When Finn is saved from the Time Rangers by an older version of himself, it comes with a catch. Old Man Finn needs Finn and his friends, Lincoln and Julep, to help him win battles he lost years ago against the Paradox, a terrible creatures obsessed with revenge against Finn''s father. If they succeed, he promises to tell Finn where his father is. He even gives them a pair of time-traveling pajamas to help them with their quest. There''s only one problem. The pajamas malfunction almost immediately. Along the way the kids avoid being eaten by sabretooths, shot by revolutionary war soldiers, and start a war with a town full of holograms, all in an effort to fix the jammies.Just when their goal is in sight, Julep gets sick. Only...it doesn''t seem like she''s sick. It seems like she''s
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Finn and the Subatomic SlipandSlide
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS comes the third and final book in the time-jumping, universe-skipping, action-packed middle grade series with equal parts humor and heart!After his adventures through time, Finn returns home to a world he doesn’t recognize. Changing the past has created an all-new present, one in which he and his friends never vanquished the Plague. Now the giant bugs rule Earth from their spaceship! What’s an intergalactic traveler to do? The answer is obvious. Finn, Lincoln and Julep must defeat the Plague. Again. But how? Julep and Lincoln don’t remember Finn or their friendships. In fact, they’ve changed just as much as the world itself has, and they want nothing to do with his dangerous plan to save humankind. Finn’s plan? Find his father, Asher Foley, who is trapped on a microscopic world known as the Subatomic. Us
£15.29
Clarion Books A Porcupine Named Fluffy LaughAlong Lessons
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£11.69
Clarion Books Me First
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£11.69
Houghton Mifflin Adventures of Jo Schmo Bk 1 Dinos Are Forever
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£6.99
Clarion Books Gossie and Gertie
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£6.99
Clarion Books The Farm That Mac Built
Book SynopsisThe scarecrow from Old Mac Donald’s farm emcees a barnyard theater production that collapses into hilarious chaos in this rollicking rendition of “The House That Jack Built.” It’s showtime on Old Mac Donald’s Farm! The barnyard animals are putting on a play—a farm version of 'The House That Jack Built'— but other animals keep taking the stage and interrupting the production. First some rambunctious monkeys, then breakdancing kangaroos . . . there’s even a pair of singing elephants. Everyone knows that monkeys, kangaroos, and elephants do NOT belong on a farm . . . so what to do? Bursting with sound effects and rollicking repetition that will have kids clamoring for repeat readings, this hilarious mashup of two favorite nursery rhymes shows that perseverance and teamwork pay off, and that sometimes you just have to roll with the unexpected and try to have fun with it.
£16.19
Clarion Books Ollie Readalong Audio Download Included Green
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£7.08
Houghton Mifflin Gumballs A Mr. and Mrs. Green Adventure GL
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£6.49
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Jorge el Curioso y Los Bomberos
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed 25th
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£16.99
Clarion Books Peedie
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£6.99
Clarion Books Bruce Covilles Magic Shop Books boxed Set
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£31.49
Houghton Mifflin Dodsworth in Tokyo Green Light Readers Level 3
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£7.12
Houghton Mifflin Girl Power 5Minute Stories
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£12.99
Houghton Mifflin Tacky and the Haunted Igloo
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£16.19
Clarion Books Curious George A Home for HoneybeesJorge El
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£6.99
Clarion Books Cowpoke Clyde Rides the Range
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£15.29
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Boxcar Derby
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£6.68
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Monster Trucks
Book SynopsisFilled with playful verse and lively illustrations of all types of trucks, each with a distinct personality, this bright book is the ultimate pick for storytime with truck-loving toddlers. There is the milk truck, Señor Moo, and the snow plow, Mr. Salty, and don’t forget every little one’s favorite, Big Red, the fire truck.Trade Review"For junior aficionados of extra-heavy equipment, Todd offers a verbal and visual inventory of delights." Publishers Weekly "Fourteen monster trucks are brought to life through giant cartoons that roar with personality and an enthusiastic text." School Library Journal "In this crowd-pleasing portrait gallery, 14 burly, rugged, cartoon trucks pose against monochromatic, minimally detailed backgrounds, accompanied by equally muscular captions... Roar on!" Kirkus Reviews —
£8.80
Houghton Mifflin Big Dog And Little Dog
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin The Meanest Birthday Girl
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Pinkbeards Revenge 4 Adventures of Jo Schmo
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£999.99
Clarion Books A Whale in the Bathtub
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£15.29
Clarion Books Fig Pudding
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Anastasia Has the Answers
Book SynopsisA journalist, after all, simply responds to the who, what, when, where, and why of every situation. But why are Daphne Bellingham's parents getting a divorce? Is it Daphne's fault? And why, why is Anastasia the most physically uncoordinated person ever to set foot in a gymnasium? Once again Lois Lowry's irrepressible Anastasia has the answers.Trade Review"Anastasia has become a beloved character in children's books and once again she doesn't disappoint." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review —
£9.14
Houghton Mifflin Merry Christmas Ollie Green Light Readers Level 1
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£7.94
Houghton Mifflin Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters Reader
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Carver Chronicles Book 2 Skateboard Party
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£6.99
Clarion Books Tallulahs Ice Skates
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Big Dog And Little Dog Making A Mistake Glr Level
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£6.99
Clarion Books The Time Garden Volume 4 Tales of Magic
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£9.24
Clarion Books Knights Castle Volume 3 Tales of Magic
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£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mustache Baby Board Book
Book SynopsisPlenty of tongue-in-cheek humour and cartoonish illustrations make this sturdy board book the perfect baby gift for a dad with a mustache--or a sense of humour!Trade ReviewWinner of the 2017 Colorado Children's Book Award "Occasional badness has never been so good." —Kirkus "The book's oddball sense of humor is unflagging." —Publishers Weekly "A mustached baby will surely make audiences howl during read-alouds." —Booklist Online "You never know what you'll get in the delivery room, and something isn't quite right with this new baby. . . . Heos's offbeat tale muses on the possibilities, playing off parental hope and panicky nightmares." —New York Times Book Review "[This] book bristles with appealing humor." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Quirky, silly fun." —School Library Journal —
£9.26
Clarion Books Emily and the Spellstone
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£14.44
Houghton Mifflin Wodney Wats Wobot
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£9.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Theres a Pest in the Garden Giggle Gang
Book SynopsisThere’s a pest in the garden and he’s eating all the vegetables! But Duck has a plan to save the day (well, sort of). Featuring Jan Thomas’s wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!Trade Review"Silly reads for new readers to dig into." —Kirkus Reviews —
£11.02
Houghton Mifflin Great Fuzz Frenzy The
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£10.24
Houghton Mifflin My Toothbrush Is Missing
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£11.03
Houghton Mifflin My Friends Make Me Happy Giggle Gang
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£11.02
Clarion Books I Dont Know What to Call My Cat
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£15.29
Scholastic US Marty Mcguire Digs Worms
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£999.99
