Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
A&U Children's Diary of a Cricket God
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Scholastic Ive Broken My Bum PB
Book SynopsisThe inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a NewBum! is back and this time he has accidentally glued a servingtray to his behind - and he's tickled pink!
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts
Book Synopsis"I loved this brave, hilarious, impossibly tender book with my whole zombie heart." Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda"Blisteringly funny, joyous and smart, with such a big, beautiful heart." Simon James Green, author of Gay Club!A Big Gay Rom-Zom-Com with Heart: Sex Education meets Love, Simon - with fake zombies - in this savagely funny gay YA romance about body image, self-acceptance and falling in love.Jesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he'll require major surgery to repair it - which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.1) Shoot his epic zombie movie on a shoestring budget if he has any hope of getting into film school.2) Fall in love before this surgery lands him with a huge scar - because how will anyone ever fancy him after that?Trade ReviewI loved this brave, hilarious, impossibly tender book with my whole zombie heart. * Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda *Blisteringly funny, joyous and smart, with such a big, beautiful heart. * Simon James Green, author of Gay Club! *William Hussey is a powerhouse of LGBT+ fiction and Broken Hearts is a triumph. * Calum McSwiggan, author of Straight Expectations *A hilarious heartbreaker! Everything you could want from a YA book, great characters, zingy one-liners, and a swoony as heck romance. I loved it! * George Lester, author of Boy Queen *Yet another triumph from William Hussey, one of the most powerful and important voices we have in YA right now. * Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead *A warm, moving, charming zom-rom-com * Irish Times *This book has a big old beautiful heart, and is proof that William Hussey is one of our finest writers for teens. * Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls *A story told with impeccable humour and heart. Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts had me swooning all the way through! * Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall of Love *The zombies might be fake but the heart is very real... Hilarious and poignant in equal measure! * Lee Newbery, author of The Last Firefox *As touching as it is funny - compassionately and sensitively taking us into an important story. * Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up *Entertaining and heartening in equal measure, this is a complete charmer of a book * Culturefly *This dialogue-driven LGBT+ romcom will leave readers gasping as well as laughing out loud. * School Reading List *An absolute joy from start to finish * The Scotman *
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Book SynopsisOtherwise Known as Sheila the Great is the second book in the outrageously funny Fudge series from the iconic Judy Blume.Sheila hates swimming. And dogs. And ghosts. And thunderstorms. She'll do anything to avoid them all – except admit that she's scared.Her new friend Mouse Ellis, yo-yo champion of Tarrytown, thinks she's chicken. But Sheila is determined to show everyone that she can be Sheila the Great.The chaos continues in Superfudge and Fudge-a-Mania.Trade ReviewWarm and funny, the five novels about family and school life are brilliantly written and a must for young readers. Expect to hear laughter! * Your Cotswold Family *
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Book SynopsisCompletely hilarious kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids'' Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It''s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Can it really be true that there's an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are determined to save the town (sigh of relief).Mr Gum andthePower Crystals is the fourth book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award.Don''t miss Mr Gum''s other villainously brilliant adventuresYou''re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BTrade ReviewCompletely hilarious . . . kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids', Zoe Ball
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Monster Mess
Book SynopsisA humorous story with simple, repetitive text about two little monsters painting spots, stripes, squares, zigzags and triangles. But what are they painting? Finally the reader discovers that the little monsters have actually been painting the shapes on their sleeping mum!Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Text type A story with predictable structure and patterned language.Pages 14 and 15 feature the fully painted mum-monster, with smaller pictures of the little monsters to remind children of the shapes painted.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers The New Jumper
Book SynopsisIntroducing the Hueys a fabulously quirky group of characters in a hilarious new series from internationally bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.The thing about the Hueys is that they are all the same. They all look the same, think the same and do the same things. Until one day, Rupert knits himself a new jumperHow will the other Hueys react?A hilarious story about individuality.Trade ReviewPraise for The Incredible Book Eating Boy:‘Mouth-wateringly irresistible’ The Guardian ‘This is a book that children will devour’ The Observer Praise for Lost and Found:‘A heart-warming story’ The Guardian Praise for How to Catch a Star:‘The best recent picture book by light years, is stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph Praise for The Heart and the Bottle:‘Profoundly moving’ The Irish Times
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HarperCollins Publishers The Maleficent Seven From the World of
Book SynopsisA brilliant, hilarious one-off novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe, from number-one-bestselling author Derek Landy now in paperback.This time, the bad guys take the stage.Tanith Low, now possessed by a remnant, recruits a gang of villains many of whom will be familiar from previous Skulduggery adventures in order to track down and steal the four God-Killer level weapons that could hurt Darquesse when she eventually emerges. Also on the trail of the weapons is a secret group of Sanctuary sorcerers, and doing his best to keep up and keep Tanith alive is one Mister Ghastly Bespoke.When the villains around her are lying and scheming and plotting, Tanith needs to stay two steps ahead of her teammates and her enemies. After all, she''s got her own double-crosses to plan and she's a villain herselfTrade Review“Tanith is more kick-ass than a box set of Buffy” – Bookzone4Boys PRAISE FOR THE SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT SERIES: “This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book… Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” – Irish Independent “Fast and funny” – The Times “A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour” 5 star review – Sunday Express
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Wish Upon A Star The hilarious new illustrated
Book SynopsisMeet Grant the genie, and his best friend the puppy, TeenyThe fourth in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and The Times Children's Book of the Week.Back home, in the land of Wishaluzia, Grant is enjoying his old life. But when trouble strikes he realises he'll need a helping hand. Can Teeny lend a paw and save the day? Or will it be the end of Genie Land forever?
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Worries A Book about Anxiety
Book SynopsisA sensitive and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about worries, big and small, and how to manage them.Mr Worry worries about everything. It sometimes starts with a funny feeling in his tummy. Do you ever feel worried? Everyone worries sometimes. But Mr Worry worries all the time. Can Mr Calm and Little Miss Sunshine help him to ease his worries?Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover YouThe Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.Trade Review“Sensitive and engaging, full of bright, gorgeous illustrations, these books are a wonderful tool to read with your child at any time, in particular if they are struggling with these emotions or behaviours.” – Mini Travellers “Perfect additions to any home, nursery or school” –Lancashire Newspaper Group “The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.” –The Independent “The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.” –The Telegraph “The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.” –The Telegraph
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HarperCollins Publishers Journey to Pootopia
Book SynopsisThe hilarious new graphic novel series packed with facts perfect for fans of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators!Fart-out-loud hilarious I loved every disgusting second of it!' Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny Vs MonkeyIn an ordinary toilet, on an ordinary day, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed But Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He's a TALKING POO! And he's about to go on the mission of a lifetime Join Ploppy and his fearless guide, Professor Poo, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he's been flushed?!If you've ever used the toilet, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK 100 Cats
Book SynopsisThe purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs! Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair!New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat . . . HANG IN THERE!This laugh-out-loud picture book is a brilliant read-aloud rhyming romp through a cornucopia of cats in silly scenarios. Follow the cat-and-mouse subplot and find endless funny details to delight read-after-read.Barking mad about dogs as well as cats? Check out 100 Dogs - Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Children''s Book of the Year! Also by Michael Whaite: DiggersaursDiggersaurs Explore
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Roald Dahls ABC
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Beach House
Book SynopsisWant to know what happened to Elle and Noah straight after the smash-hit Netflix film The Kissing Booth? Elle Evans always spends a perfect summer full of sun, sea and plenty of flirting at Lee and Noah''s beach house. And she can''t wait to hit the beach, even if this year, things are a little different...Elle is now officially dating hotter-than-hot Noah - it''s amazing, and Elle''s never been happier. But Noah''s leaving for Harvard at the end of the summer - and what will happen to them then?Meanwhile Lee''s new girlfriend, Rachel, is joining them for the summer. Elle and Lee have always been BFFs, but can everything stay the same with Rachel on the scene - and with Elle now dating Lee''s big brother?Can Elle have one last perfect summer with her two favourite boys?
£8.65
Penguin Random House Children's UK Matilda
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ptolemys Gate
Book SynopsisThe tremendous climax of the Bartimaeus sequence. Three years on from the events in The Golem''s Eye, the magicians'' rule in London is teetering on a knife-edge, with strikes, riots and general unrest. The Prime Minister is largely controlled by two advisers, one of whom is 17-year-old Nathaniel. Meanwhile, living under a false identity, Kitty has been researching djinn; she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is with an alliance between djinn and ordinary people.Kitty seeks out Bartimaeus and embarks on a terrifying journey into the djinn''s chaotic domain the Other Place which no human being has ever survived. But even as she does so, Makepeace engineers a dramatic coup d''etat.The outcome is a shattering of the magicians'' control and all magical laws are turned upside down. Can Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty settle old scores to prevent the earth''s destruction?Trade ReviewBartimaeus' razor-sharp wit is as irresistible as ever and this is a fantastic conclusion to the series * The Bookseller *There are many delights to savour in this series. First and foremost, the wonderful, sardonic voice of the all-knowing and all-weary Bartimaeus * Independent *As witty and orginal as the first two books in the series, Ptolemy's Gate is fast, funny, inspired writing for children at its best * Publishing News *Stroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted * TES *The return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy * Publishing News *
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and
Book SynopsisFeaturing all the fairytale favourites, hilarious hairstyles, outrageous outfits and fantastic fairytale foods! The Fairytale Hairdresser: a modern girl in a fairytale world!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Wintersmith
Book SynopsisTerry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.comTrade ReviewPratchett's one-liners, the comic dialogue of the Feegles, the satire about teenagers and the credulousness of the ordinary folk make for a characteristically entertaining mix * The Sunday Times *Terry Pratchett kicks the bejaysus out of JK Rowling . . . If you haven't read Pratchett before then give yourself a treat and buy this book * In Dublin *Exhuberant energy and humour * The Children's Bookseller *Charming in every sense of the word. Beautifully written and at times highly comic, it is an extraordinary achievement * Books for Keeps *Sure to be as popular with both children and adults as all his other books * Croydon Advertiser *
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Faber & Faber Santas New Reindeer
Book SynopsisSanta needs a new reindeer in this third hilarious Christmas must-have picture book, from the duo who brought you Santa's New Beard and Santa's New Sleigh!One week to go till Christmas Day,The final touches underway,A ribbon here, a flourish there,And presents piled up everywhere.Santa smiled. What could go wrong?'He didn't have to wait too long . . .Out of the sky a whirling blur,Of antlers, legs and soft brown fur,Came crashing through the workshop roof,And that's how Rudolph sprained his hoof . . .Oh no! Another Christmas disaster! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph. Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . . introducing ROBO-REINDEER! Christmas is saved once more.
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Scholastic Leon the Extraordinary
Book SynopsisIn the city where Leon lives, superheroes are everywhere. So howdoes an ordinary kid who has no superpowers himself, become the superherohe wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly becomeobsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leongets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heartcan save the day.
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Scholastic My Dad Is Definitely Not a Crime Lord
Book SynopsisDamian's dad has turned Queen's evidence and the family have moved to a cramped flat in a run-down council estate. So when Damian - sorry, FINN - meets costumed superhero Star Kid, who is on a mission to help free the estate from a local gangster's rule, Damian is forced to ask himself: who is he really, and what does it really mean to be a hero?
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Pan Macmillan Babies Laugh at Everything
Book SynopsisDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist and the former director of the Goldsmiths InfantLab. He is interested in how babies adapt to the world and how we support their learning. Over the course of his career, he has investigated early concept learning, the foundations of language, time perception and sleep, and of course, the importance of laughter and positive emotion in early life - research that culminated in Caspar's joyful and informative book, The Laughing Baby. Not only does Caspar write about babies, but he also writes for babies with his fabulous Babies Laugh books.Born in Gdansk, Poland, Ania Simeone graduated in literature and moved to Sardinia, Italy, for ten years. She currently lives in the beautiful seaside town of Sopot in Poland, with her husband, daughter, and dog, Leo. Ania beautifully captures all the happy, curious and funny moments of everyday life. She works with traditional techniques, like coloured pencils and wTrade ReviewThis delightful picture book aimed at infants to five-year-olds does exactly what t says on the cover - makes babies chuckle. * The Courier *
£11.69
Hodder & Stoughton They Hate Each Other
Book SynopsisHigh school is hard enough without falling for your worst enemy.A heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romcom for fans of HEARTSTOPPER, Casey McQuiston and Adam Silvera!Jonah Collins and Dylan Ramírez hate each other. Jonah views Dylan as a spoiled, arrogant golden boy, whilst Dylan has Jonah labelled as an attention-seeking show-off who never shuts his mouth. Their friends are convinced Jonah''s and Dylan''s mutual disdain is just thinly veiled lust - a rumour that surges like wildfire when the two wake up in one bed after homecoming. Horrified, the pair agree to use the faux pas to their advantage: they decide to keep up the fake dating ruse, then end their ''relationship'' in a massive staged fight, proving their incompatibility once and for all. But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to question their true feelings. Could there be a fine line between love and hate after all?Trade ReviewThis much-awaited Gen Z love story is fluttering many hearts across the globe . . . Woody's lively characters have the knack of spinning the world around them, even if they hate each other * Asian Age *
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing
Book SynopsisWhen Owl's house is blown down in a blusterous storm there's only one Small Animal who can save the day.This story first appeared in A.A.Milne's The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard's original, iconic decorations.Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It's A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range.When Owl's house is blown down in a blusterous storm there's only one Small Animal who can save the day.This story first appeared in A.A.Milne's The House at Pooh Corner. This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They contributed to him being known as the man who drew Pooh'.Look out for all the titles in the collection:Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong BeesWinnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes VisitingWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand ThingWinnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a BirthTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Chinese New Year
Book SynopsisThe Mr Men are celebrating Chinese New Year. Little Miss Neat is having a party with traditional decorations and a New Year''s Eve feast and the next day there will even be a dragon dance. What could possibly go wrong?!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter and now Chinese New Year. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Have you collected all the Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations?
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Brainy
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Brainy knows the answer to almost everything. She loves going to Cleverland where everyone is just as clever as she is!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
Book SynopsisCompletely hilarious kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids'' Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It''s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Good evening. Do you like bears called Padlock? Course you do. Do you like hot-air balloons? Course you do. Do you like tall sailing ships with mad sea captains, and horrifying old villains and words like wab!', tungler' and kelp'? COURSE you do! Well, guess what, THE TRUTH IS A LEMON MERINGUE.Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear is the fifth book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award.Don''t miss Mr Gum''s other villainously brilliant adventuresYou''re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat''s for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and th
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HarperCollins Publishers Llama on a Mission
Book SynopsisSidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the official illustrator for World Book Day 2022.Anarchically silly fun!'' GuardianLevi is brilliant fun and is possibly the best talking animal since Donkey in Shrek,'' Netgalley ReviewerYasmin Shah is just like any other ten-year-old girl, with a crazy loud family, the BEST best friend ever& and a talking toy llama!With the help of her loud guardian llama Levi, Yasmin has finally found her voice, but her mission has only just begun. She is determined to use her new-found confidence to help her friends, starting with turning Levi back into his true guardian llama form and getting him back into Seen Not Herd the secret society of guardian llamas. What better way to prove this than by helping Yasmin's new friend Ezra tackle the biggest challenge of all the struggles of school life!But it won''t be easy with Levi constantly wrecking havoc and getting Yasmin into troubleTrade ReviewI adored this book! […] Funny and meaningful, a delight from start to finish.', Netgalley reviewer 'Levi is brilliant fun and is possibly the best talking animal since Donkey in Shrek', Netgalley reviewer ''Anarchically silly fun!'', Guardian “Featuring mixed heritage characters, it is full of mayhem and zany humour, and accompanied by hilarious black-and-white illustrations.” – BookTrust
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Walker Books Ltd Lena the Sea and Me
Book SynopsisTrade Review“I was engrossed from the start by this salt-tanged, airy, funny and adventurous story of growing up and friendship in a different (and kinder) culture than our own. It made me long to go and live in Norway.” -- Hilary McKayA sensitive coming-of-age story in translation … the book is tender and has an emotional depth that will resonate with many readers. * Just Imagine *A story that is as full of adventure as it is heart-warming and set in such a unique place in the world, the descriptions of the cove and how it changes throughout the year are wonderful, you can almost taste the salty sea air and feel the wind on your face. * Acorn Books *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hot Dog
Book Synopsis**A riot of silliness - Daily Mail****Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way - Daily Record**-------------From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that's guaranteed to make you laugh this summer!This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun?Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!Trade ReviewThis bold, rhyming story about fulfilling your dreams is a riot of silliness from start to sticky finish * Daily Mail *Totally absurd – in a truly lovely way ...With colourful, expressive illustrations and a light-hearted storyline, Hot Dog is a lot of fun – perfect for storytime * Daily Record *Splendidly silly, with an unexpectedly moving ending * iNews on SANTA JAWS *A hilarious festive romp ... an unmissable Christmas story with a difference * Sloan Magazine on SANTA JAWS *
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Hachette Children's Group Iguana Boy Saves the World With a Triple Cheese
Book SynopsisOne boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan tame a bunch of hyper iguanas and come up with a masterful plan to save the WORLD? Yeah, probably ... but he's going to need a MASSIVE cheese pizza. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Future Ratboy and My Brother is a Superhero. Dylan has wanted a superpower for as long as he can remember, especially since his brother and sister have got really cool ones. But when his wish finally comes true, Dylan is MIGHTILY disappointed. For Dylan has become ... Iguana Boy. He can talk to Iguanas ... RUBBISH! And when supervillain Celina Shufflebottom kidnaps all the superheroes in London, Dylan must work out how to use his new team of chatty iguanas to save the day. He's going to have to think outside the box, (the pizza box), if he's going to become the hero he's always dreamed of. If he's going to make Iguana BoyTrade ReviewIt's not often that you come across a children's book with a voice as strong as Bishop's unique spin on the super kids genre. His quippy conversational style of writing is perfect for parents reading to their younger kids and smart enough to keep young readers interested on their own. Providing the perfect sidekick to Bishop's text is Rikin Parekh's fun and quirky illustrations. One part Quentin Blake and one part Dr Seuss, Parkeh's depictions of Bishop's crazy world are perfectly in tune with the voice and feel of story and really help bring the story of Iguana Boy to life. Of all the child superheroes on the bookshelf, if I was a cat stuck up a tree I'd definitely want Dylan (sorry, Iguana Boy) to rescue me. * Starburst Magazine *Very funny and slightly bonkers, action packed story. Great for newly developing readers. * Primary Times *This...is bound to be popular with lovers of humorous stories * Armadillo Magazine *Crazy illustrations by Rikin Parekh are the perfect complement to the story. The chatty writing style makes this book great to read aloud, so parents have a good excuse to share the fun! * Parents in Touch *This hilarious book is perfect for any reader who has ever wondered who would win in a battle between platypuses and iguanas. Packed full of brilliant, comic-strip illustrations by Rikin Parekh, this energetic, funny story with heart has a similar appeal to Despicable Me, or My Brother is a Superhero. * BookTrust *A brilliant book best summed up by its brilliant title. * The School Run *
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Hachette Children's Group The Night After Christmas
Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!Phew! Now that the presents are all delivered, Santa and his elves can enjoy their own festive fun! With crackers and presents, dance-offs and light shows, Santa''s Boxing-night party is the North Pole''s biggest event of the year! A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. This rhyming picture book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa gets up to once all the present are delivered.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Operation Make a Splash
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£10.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Stole My Genius Sister's Brain: I Swapped My
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons, this is a new hilarious adventure from the creative team behind the bestselling I Swapped My Brother On The Internet. Keith has entered the Junior Mega Brain quiz and he’s determined to win. The problem is – he’s not really a genius. Even worse, his sister Minerva actually is, and Keith will have to go head to head against her. Keith needs to get super smart and fast! Could he just steal Min’s brain? Or will some awesome inventions, sneezing rabbits and fearsome flapjacks be the genius way to victory?Trade ReviewThis cautionary tale will make children yelp in agreement and roll around with laughter, but ultimately leave them appreciating their brother or sister a little bit more. With a simple and engaging style of writing, and plenty of twists and turns in the plot, readers will be hooked from page one. A great story with a likeable lead character and some important lessons * BookTrust on I SWAPPED MY BROTHER ON THE INTERNET *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rhinos Don't Cry
Book SynopsisMilo’s a rhino. He likes to do all sorts of rhino-y things . . . He likes writing and climbing and banister-sliding and mountain bike riding, he paints and he sings. Milo just loves being a rhino – but there’s one small problem . . . rhinos don’t cry. At least that’s what Spike-O Mcree, his movie-star hero, always says. But when Milo meets Spike-O face to face, he finds out that not only is crying OK, it’s also very brave! This energetic and engaging rhyming story is the first in a series of books highlighting the importance of children expressing their feelings. Mark Grist is a multi-award-winning poet and international battle rapper with over 40 million views for his poetry and rap videos online.Trade ReviewCatchy rhyming verse with bright, colourful artwork! * Amazon reviewer on SNOW WHITE IN SPACE, illustrated by Chris Jevons *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car
Book Synopsis'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone on You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday 'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian on You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus _______________ A band of weird and wonderful creatures try to compete in the most unsuitable sports in this fifth title in the bestselling You Can’t Let an Elephant... series. Have you ever seen a weightlifting wombat, or a figure-skating alligator? How about a pole-vaulting hippo, or an octopus . . . playing table tennis? Get ready for all sorts of hilarious animal antics in this side-splitting picture book from the creators of the bestselling You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus. From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike, this book will make you laugh out loud. Jam-packed with silly animals and all your favourite sports, it's riotous, irresistible fun! _______________ Don't miss out on the other hilarious books in this series: You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus, You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger, You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency, and You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday. Collect them all!Trade ReviewThere's no hiding it, this book is beautifully illustrated and very, very silly * Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, creators of the bestselling Supertato series *I ADORE this series... Expect chaos mingled with mayhem, plus tongue-twisting lines and the ability to rhyme a huge menagerie of animals. * My Book Corner *With a wackier scenario every time you turn the page, this hilarious series just gets better and better * Picture Book Perfect *Funny, crazy, and unexpected – the series which keeps on giving * Library Girl and Book Boy *Will have readers falling off their seats in giggles * Red Reading Hub *Brilliantly funny -- Abi Elphinstone on YOU CAN'T TAKE AN ELEPHANT ON HOLIDAYYou will laugh out loud * Guardian on YOU CAN'T TAKE AN ELEPHANT ON THE BUS *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Bird of the Week
Book SynopsisA hilarious and unapologetically bonkers bird guide, based on the viral #rspb TikTok series, Bird of the Week. The perfect gift for absolutely anyone with a love of wildlife and a very silly sense of humour
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Just Annoying
Book SynopsisIs this the right book for you? Take the ANNOYING TEST and find out!1) Do you ask 'Are we there yet?' over and over on long car trips?2) Do you like to drive people mad by copying everything they say and do?3) Do you hog the shower and use up all the hot water?4) Do you enjoy asking silly questions that have no real answers?5) Do you swing on the washing line whenever you get the chance?SCORE: One point for each yes answer.3-5 You are a practical joking genius. You will love this book.1-2 You are a good practical joker. You will love this book.0 You are not a practical joker. You will love this book.Just Annoying is the second book in this hilarious series of stories about the world's most annoying practical joker – from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
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Pan Macmillan A Dinosaur Ate My Sister: A Marcus Rashford Book
Book SynopsisA Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus Rashford Book Club.'The perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan!' - Marcus Rashford MBEThis brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Jurassic Park. Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:1. I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.2. There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words. 3. I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this, please take note).Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.The Marcus Rashford Book Club is a collaboration between Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Children's Books, inspiring children to develop a love of reading and literacy as a life skill.Trade ReviewThe perfect story to escape into and find adventure. Pooja is super talented and I'm a big fan! -- Marcus Rashford MBEA joyfully bonkers adventure, brimming with humour and heart. -- Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?Rip-roaring fun for all ages! -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsA hilarious, pitch-perfect, roarsome romp of a time travel adventure. Genius inventions, dinosaurs, and a tortoise called Archibald. What more could you ask for? Pooja Puri is a tremendous talent – absolutely one to watch – and her fabulous story has been brought to life brilliantly with super fun art from Allen Fatimaharan. -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande author of Dosh! and Never Show a T-Rex a BookA wonderful romp through time with plenty of dinosaurs, inventions and Mr Gum-like new words. Allen Fatimaharan's art really pops – and some of the dinosaurs are GENUINELY scary! This book shows no respect for the fourth wall and I love it. Also, cracking one-liners! I felt a strong urge to go and invent stuff afterwards, so, warning to parents, you may end up with some geniuses of your own blasting holes in the space-time continuum. My recommendation of this book as a reading experience does NOT mean I approve of such meddling with the timeline! -- Louie Stowell author of The Dragon in the LibraryAppealing, hilarious and supremely readable(!), Pooja Puri’s entry into middle grade is a fun romp through time with a cocksure protagonist, a sidekick named Broccoli, and a humorously disapproving tortoise. Laughs and hijinks galore! -- Nizrana Farook author of The Girl Who Stole an ElephantI have just now finished A Dinosaur Ate My Sister and LOVED it! Esha leapt straight off page one and immediately made me want to join her in her hilarious and action-packed adventioning. (which is genius by the way!). It’s super sparky and fun and lit up by brilliant ideas and time travelling tortoises and the illustrations and design throughout the book are incredibly engaging - can’t ask for much more! I think Broccoli and Archibald might need their own spin off! -- Andy Shepherd - author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons.Oh how I loved meeting Esha Verma G.I.E. Brainy and brave! Pooja's MG debut is laugh out loud funny with non stop action. I am looking forward to reading it aloud to my nephew who is OBSESSED with dinosaurs. -- Sufiya Ahmed, author of Noor-un-Nissa Inayat KhanPuri's suitably puerile sense of humour will appeal to younger children and big kids alike * How it Works magazine *
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Pan Macmillan Who's at the Seaside?: A What the Ladybird Heard
Book SynopsisPacked full of everyone's favourite seaside animals, and with a large flap to lift on every page, Who's at the Seaside? is perfect for fans of the What the Ladybird Heard series.The crab is snapping his claws and the shark is gnashing his teeth . . . but who's making a mighty splash? It's the whale!Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, preschool children will love lifting the large card flaps to find all their favourite characters. With bright and colourful illustrations and a flap to lift on every page, this interactive board book introduces lots of favourite seaside animals and is perfect for little fingers!Collect more What the Ladybird Heard lift-the-flap books: Who's on the Farm? and Who's at the Zoo?
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Simon & Schuster Love Off the Record
Book SynopsisThe Hating Game meets You've Got Mail in this banter-rich love story (Publishers Weekly) about two rival journalism students competing for the same position on their university newspaper.
£10.49
Gecko Press Kind Crocodile
Book SynopsisIn this fresh and playful board book, the kind crocodile leaves his pond to see the world. Animals are in danger out here! Here comes a terrified mouse, a frightened hog, an antelope. One by one they find shelter on Crocodile's long back, while his big teeth scare their enemies away. GRRR! Is there room for an enormous, frightened rhino? Yes! But a growling lion is too much. GRRR! And then the crocodile turns on his friends. GRRR! "Just joking!" says crocodile. "Not kind!" say the friends. This funny board book from Leo Timmers, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award author, features his trademark detailed illustrations full of expression and a satisfying twist ending-will Crocodile turns on its friends? Of course not, the kind crocodile is just kid, leaving much to discuss about when a joke is not that funny. Kind Crocodile is a board book to enjoy again and again with a good message at its heart, about jokes that transgress the boundary of kindness.Trade Review"The humorously expressive illustrations are appealing, as are the prominent appearances of onomatopoeic animal howls incorporated at strategic points throughout." -- Kirkus Reviews"Humorous, expressive illustrations." -- Bank Street Best Children's Books 2023"A diverting reminder that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes—and sometimes requires community." -- Publishers Weekly"Kids will enjoy the buildup as more and more animals look to Crocodile for help...The words are sparse and the message is subtle, but effective." -- Politics and Prose Bookshop, US"Not sure how [Timmers] does this art, but by gum I hope he never stops." -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
£9.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing Danny Dingles Fantastic Finds 10 Book Collection
Book SynopsisFilled with comical line drawings and crazy typesetting, children will love the visual focus of this book, perfect for reluctant readers. The jam-packed illustrations and hilarious story will keep them laughing-out-loud for hours.
£59.92
Floris Books Wee Granny's Magic Bag
Book SynopsisThere's something very special about Wee Granny's tartan bag. Each time she reaches inside, she pulls out a big surprise!Emily and Harry love spending time with Wee Granny. Extraordinary things always happen when she brings her tartan bag. Wee Granny and the children are having fun in the park when Mum calls to ask if they'll bake some cakes for the school fair. Wee Granny couldn't possibly have anything in her bag to help with that or could she?! This new edition of the hugely popular picture book starring a tartan Mary Poppins offers a wonderful mix of colourful illustrations and an engaging story, with surprises on every page!Trade Review'Bogade's homey, cartoonlike illustrations offer plenty of expressive detail and gently comic moments... A simple, affectionate story that will undoubtedly meet with demands for repeat readings.'-- Booklist'This is a very funny story about two children and their amazing granny who you will be as fond of as they are by the end.'-- EYE: Early Years Educator'Whatever the need or emergency, Granny can meet it. It's all in the bag What she can pull out of the bag defies reason, and that's the source of the fun.'-- The School Librarian'Bogades illustrations have a merriness to them, filled with bright colors and playing up the effect of pulling huge items from a small bag..'-- Waking Brain Cells blog'My daughter thinks this story is hilarious and even though she knows what is in Wee Grannys bag she laughs out loud every time we read it'-- Story Snug blog
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HarperCollins Publishers 4u2read – Cheesemares
Book SynopsisA hilarious nightmare-fuelled tale from a superstar author-illustrator, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Hal is convinced there’s a connection between his favourite cheesy snacks and the horrible nightmares he keeps having. So he sets off on a mission with Rufus the dog to solve his cheesemares once and for all. But will he ever escape from the horror he faces in The Evil House of Cheese and is he really tough enough to take on the evil cows? A hilarious nightmare-fuelled tale from superstar author-illustrator Ross Collins, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+.
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HarperCollins Publishers Acorns – Mad in the Back
Book SynopsisA hilarious family tale from beloved author Michael Rosen now in a hi-lo, dyslexia-friendly format for the struggling middle grade reader. Two siblings drive their mother to distraction on the car journey from hell, while Mum tries every trick in the book to get them to behave. All together now: “Are we nearly there yet…?” A hilarious tale from beloved author Michael Rosen now in a hi-lo, dyslexia-friendly format for the struggling middle grade reader.
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HarperCollins Publishers Noodle the Doodle (3) – Noodle the Doodle Wins
Book SynopsisNoodle causes mayhem as Sports Day arrives at Wigley Primary – and a new friend adds even more mischief in this adorable canine caper from Jonathan Meres. Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual events like book balancing, frisbee tossing and seeing who can race in the most layers of clothes! Of course Noodle the doodle is desperate to join in all the fun, but when he gets a new partner-in-crime, Daniel the spaniel, are the canine capers going to spiral out of control or can Noodle win the day …?Trade Review"First prize as ever to the ever-imaginative storyteller Meres for this warm, wise and laughter-packed adventure which celebrates friendship, fun and finding your self-confidence." – Lancashire Evening Post "Fast-paced and anarchic… funny and relatable" School Reading List "Another paw-some instalment… Canine antics, plenty of school-based fun and a cracking class of children… It is without a doubt another tail-wagging success" – A Word About Books, blog
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HarperCollins Publishers Shakespeare Shake-ups (4) – Fortune's Fools: A
Book SynopsisPrepare for Sports Day carnage as the Montagues and Capulets battle for the House Medal in this laugh-out-loud Shakespeare-inspired drama from Ross Montgomery. Top school athletes Dom and Blake have been best friends for ever – B and D, D-Dog and B-Unit, the Cool Combo … But with Sports Day approaching, their friendship is suddenly under threat. Mr Fortune, their headmaster, has pitted the school houses against each other by naming them after characters from his favourite Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet. With Dom in Montague House facing Blake from Capulet House, will B and D end the day as mortal enemies or will brotherly love prevail? Prepare for Sports Day carnage as the Montagues and Capulets battle it out for the House Medal in this laugh-out-loud Shakespeare-inspired drama from Ross Montgomery!Trade Review"Young readers will relate to the experiences in Fortune’s Fools and the engaging writing style and illustrations by Mark Beech ensure this introduction to one of literature’s most well known plays is appealing." – a Library Lady, Blog "Ross Montgomery continues his hilarious plundering of the Shakespeare canon … with plenty of high-octane silliness … As with previous books in the series, we get the bonus of full and part-page illustrations from Mark Beech who uses his cartoon skills to add an extra dose of bedlam to the proceedings." – Letterpress Project
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