Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Random House Children's Books Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Book SynopsisGet Ready for Kindergarten in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!GET READY... for an exciting new series focusing on BIG moments in the lives of kids!It’s almost the first day of school and everyone is busy getting ready. A young girl and her parent pack a healthy lunch, fill her backpack with supplies, pick out a colorful outfit, and take a special photo . . . but is that everything she will need for her big first day?Get your little one ready with this joyful story about what to expect on their very first day of Kindergarten! This edition includes an adorable punch-out sign for first day photo opps!
£6.93
Scholastic Wonky Donkeys Big Surprise PB
Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling creators of The Wonky Donkeycomes a very special surprise!Another sequel to the viral sensation, The Wonky Donkey, is here!Brought to life by Craig Smith's lyrical and fun verses and KatzCowley's beautifully charming illustrations, Wonky Donkey's BigSurprise is laugh-out-loud fun for everyone.
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Oxford University Press Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus
Book SynopsisSUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! Winner of The Sheffield Children''s Book Award Emerging Reads category winner and Overall Winner 2021A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally some evil-doer likes to come along and disturb the peace. That''s when our five brave heroes to step up to save the day-there''s Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus the heroes of the forest must fight against Fungellus the evil mushroom. Prepare for epic adventures, the odd picnic-break, and plenty of fun-filled frolics!For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Super Happy
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HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Tiny
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Little Miss Tiny is quite the tiniest person you''ll ever meet. She''s even smaller than Mr Small! But being tiny doesn''t mean you can''t have a big heart!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 Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Zombies
Book SynopsisThe brilliantly funny fifth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart andHumza Arshad''s Badman.There''s hardly anything that Sam Wu is afraid of. Unless you count ghosts, sharks, the dark and maybe even spiders. But definitely NOT zombies. Except for actual real ones maybe.So when Sam''s arch nemesis, Ralph Zinkerman the Third announces that he has zombie werewolves living in his basement, for the first time ever, Sam really isn''t sure if he wants to be the one to save the day. Ralph has always been pretty mean to him and, well, just one little nibble from the zombie werewolves wouldn''t hurt that much, would it?Common childhood fears dealt with in a hilarious, sensitive and accessible way.Also by Katie and Kevin Tsang:Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts9781405287517Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Sharks9781405287524Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of the Dark9781405287531Sam W is NOT Afraid of Spiders 978Trade ReviewIllustrated fiction is still having something of a boom, but if you're looking for a non-white protagonist it's slim pickings indeed. Happily Sam Wu is about to change all that. A hero of Asian heritage with a diverse set of friends . . . it's enormous fun, madcap and relatable.', Bookseller
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HarperCollins Publishers The Caravan at the Edge of Doom
Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read for fans of Terry Pratchett, David Walliams and Roald Dahl!When her grandparents explode in their caravan toilet late one night, twelve-year-old Harley discovers a surprising truth: their toilet is a gateway to the Land of the Dead, and they are its Guardians. Well, they were. But there's no time to mourn their passing. Because Harley's baby brother has accidentally gone with them to the Land of the Dead. And Harley only has 24 hours to rescue him before he's trapped there FOREVER!This hilarious and heartbreaking debut features exploding grandparents, unexpected heroes and a truly EPIC adventure.Trade Review‘This is a book that combines the mundane with the otherworldly and the high stakes of a brilliant adventure story, all laced with an unapologetic light-hearted humour. . . With the beautiful, fitting and scene-setting black and white illustrations by Olia Muza, an endlessly funny protagonist and role model, and a mature discussion on more serious themes like familial relationships and handling the concept of death over the course of the book, it is exactly the kind of story I gravitated to when I was younger, and that still has a distinct charm today.’ The National
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Walker Books Ltd Leif the Unlucky Viking Saga of the Shooting Star
Book SynopsisAn hilarious new illustrated chapter book series featuring the hapless adventures of Leif the Unlucky Viking wolf pup, from the creator of the hugely popular Julius Zebra books! Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he''s always tripping up and falling down a hole. But he's determined to become a true Viking hero, just like his dad. Can he unravel the riddles of a witch to find a magical shard of rock that has fallen from a shooting star and wield its mystical powers? He will have to journey deep into the heart of polar bear country, outwitting all kinds of mythological creatures along the way. Thankfully, he has Olaf, the annoying duck, Toki, the nincompoop Puffin, and Flora, the incredibly smelly Muskox, for company. He''s going to need all the luck he can get!Trade ReviewHighly illustrated, slyly clever hilarity for Norse lovers of 8+. * Guardian *A laugh-out-loud epic adventure. Bonkers and brilliant! -- Laura Ellen AndersonA visually joyous, effortlessly hilarious epic of dogs, ducks, Vikings and magic! -- Louie StowellAlways down but never out, Leif is another amazing creation from Northfield’s neverending bag of tricks. Complete with a hilarious bunch of friends, Leif the Unlucky Viking should come with a snigger warning - your sides will hurt from laughter. I’ve no idea how Northfield’s mind works; long may it continue!! * Courttia Newland *Northfield presents Leif’s adventures in a combination of text and cartoons, with dialogue literally put in characters mouths, making for an exciting read that reluctant readers ready to move on from fully illustrated graphic novels, such as Dogman, will find engaging. * Irish Times *
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Walker Books Ltd Johnny Ball Accidental Football Genius
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the first book in the new Johnny Ball series, perfect reading for football-mad kidsJohnny Ball LOVES football. He loves reading about it, talking about it, watching it and he loves playing it too. He's a good player, but not quite good enough to make the Tissbury Primary School team for the super-huge Under-11s County Cup. But never mind, because their clueless coach, Mr Mann, has a special role for Johnny: ASSISTANT MANAGER! With only Grandpa George's old scarf, a pocket' notebook and his brilliant football brain, can Johnny lead the Tissbury Primary team all the way to County Cup glory?Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller June Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *This is the first part of a new series by Matt Oldfield, and is written with great style and humour. The illustrations throughout the book by Tim Wesson complement the story really well. * The School Librarian *Please read some lovely reviews from Toppsta.com below:"It was a fantastic book and it blew my mind. Note from parent: my son absolutely loved this book and didn’t want it to end. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it to him.”"This book is fantastic for key stage 2. My key worker group loved it! They all listened intently as I read it aloud. Johnny Ball is a great character that we could all identify with and the story is really well written with great illustrations and a super storyline. I'm going to read it to my 6 year old now too. I would definitely buy more Johnny Ball books!”"I'm going to dress up like Johnny Ball for World Book Day next year!”"Alexander loves this book, it could have been written about him as his whole world at the moment is Football, just like the main character Johnny Ball. He talks about it non-stop, watches it, reads about it so this book is right up his street, he found it extremely entertaining. A fabulous book. Very good illustrations all in black and white.” * Toppsta.com *This is a delightful story that will be perfect not just for football fans but also for those who want a funny and quirky feel–good read for age 8+. * The English Association *
£999.99
Walker Books Ltd The Treasure Under the Jam Factory
Book SynopsisThe second hilarious adventure starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.Scooter''s hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas, but when he pairs up with his best friend Fizzbee the alien, his inventions are out of this world...McLay''s Jam factory is scheduled for a Grand Re-Opening TONIGHT. That is until Scooter''s nemesis Daffy Dodgy turns up to reveal her name is still on the deeds. Scooter must either hand over all his best ideas, or find the money to buy back the factory. When Cat Pincher turns up with a treasure map, revealing there''s a hoard of treasure buried under the jam factory, it seems like Scooter''s in with a chance.But he''s not the only one after the treasure...Can Scooter, Fizzbee and Cat follow the map and find the treasure? Will Daffy and Boris the guinea pig do what they do best and mess everything up? Or will Cat''s nefarious uncle, Perry Pincher and his gold-sniffing ferret Colonel Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's April 2022 Previews. * The Bookseller *An exciting adventure, jam-packed with gorgeous black and white illustrations, this series is a hoot. * WRD *Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fabio The Worlds Greatest Flamingo Detective The
Book Synopsis''Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast'' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world's greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He's not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he's very, very clever.When Fabio and his giraffe associate Gilbert (terrible at disguises) drop in to the Hotel Royale for a lemonade (pink, naturally), Fabio is persuaded to judge the hotel's talent contest. But when the most promising contestant Julia the jazz-singing hippopotamus goes missing, Fabio must put his thinking cap back on and solve the mystery!This new mystery series from Laura James, author of Captain Pug, will have animal lovers and would-be detectives in stitches. Perfect for fans of Claude, Foxy Tales and The Pink Panther!Trade ReviewA quirky tale written in a breezy, confidential tone, with an eye-catching design in neon pink and green. Emily Fox’s illustrations create visual templates for Laura James’ zany characters ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast * Irish Times *This neon-bright mystery involves a talent show, a hippo jazz singer, gallons of pink lemonade and, of course, Fabio * Metro *Combines stunning artwork and colour palates (illustrator Emily Fox) – neon pinks and greens – with a smart and sassy who-dunnit tale, by Laura James, led by Fabio and his sidekick, Gilbert the Giraffe * i News *Gorgeous funny young fiction * The Bookseller on CAPTAIN PUG *Highly entertaining, wittily illustrated and fun to read alone. * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids on CAPTAIN PUG *Another great new book for those who are ready for something meatier than a picture book. * Irish Independent on CAPTAIN PUG *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Funny Life of Pets
Book SynopsisA hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you'll ever need!Written by the outstanding children's comedian James Campbell, prepare yourself for The Funny Life of Pets! But be WARNED this IS NOT a normal bookYou read a normal book by starting on page one and reading to the end (BORING). You can read this book forwards, backwTrade ReviewJames Campbell is the funniest man I know. Read this book to your cat! -- Chris Riddell
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Witch Snitch
Book Synopsis_______________''If you have a budding fashionista at home, and want to encourage creativity as well as reading, this is a perfect book to do just that and a great, fun read'' - Reading Activist_______________Your favourite Witch Wars witches (and Fran the fairy!) are back to take you behind the scenes in this brilliant companion to the series...This hilarious companion story sits alongside the main Witch Wars series as a standalone title, and is full of character profiles, facts and activities to fascinate fans and give them everything they need to create their very own Witch Wars party.Tiga and friends are famous throughout Sinkville for their part in the Witch Wars competition, but there's so much more of Sinkville to discover! Now, Ritzy City's Top Witch Peggy Pigwiggle has asked Tiga and Fran to make a TV documentary about the most interesting witches in town with Fluffanora helping out as fashion adviser. But whilst Tiga enTrade ReviewIf you have a budding fashionista at home, and want to encourage creativity as well as reading, this is a perfect book to do just that and a great, fun read. * Reading Activist *Sibeal Pounder’s stories fizz with fun and energy, and her characters grow more appealing with each book. * LoveReading4Kids *Silly spells, delectable dresses, magical mishaps and ridiculous riddles, this is a witch story like no other – and it’s a blast! * Bookseller on Witch Wars *The craziest and funniest book I’ve read in ages. WITCH WARS IS A GO! * Andy Stanton, author of MR GUM *A completely fresh and fun take on witches, Witch Wars is for anyone who likes magic, adventure, fashion or a fabulous story * Booktrust *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kid Normal and the Final Five Kid Normal 4
Book Synopsis_______________The epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:''So funny, it''s almost criminal'' - Independent''Outrageous capers'' - Guardian_______________Murph Cooper is famous and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!Trade Review...you can come at it fresh, having had no previous encounters with ‘’capability-free’’ Murph and his super-powered pals. The gang are back in motion thanks to slimy supervillain Knox, who wants to take over the world. There is mild peril, silliness, wordplay, and much fun-poking * The i *There is mild peril, silliness, word play, and much fun poking (mainly at politician-style characters), but it's all bound together with strong messages on friendship, teamwork, and the inner strengths we all have, it's just a matter of identifying them. * Woman's Way *PRAISE FOR KID NORMAL: So funny, it's almost criminal * Independent *Outrageous capers for eight and up … Amusingly surreal super-powers and a trust yourself message combine to strong effect with Erica Salcedo’s entertaining, huge-eyed images * Guardian *An extraordinary tale about an ordinary boy in a world of heroes … A fast-paced, humorous adventure with likeable heroes and a suitably ridiculous, evil villain * Times Educational Supplement *Packed with very amusing asides, it’s a fun and fast-paced read that will make James and Smith into children’s heroes * Western Mail *Chock full of slapstick humour, outrageous characters and pop culture references. It mocks school pecking orders and will make all kids who have fallen foul of them feel much better about it. And somehow, it ties all the mania together in a credible and thrilling story * The Bookbag *A superlative adventure story that will resonate with children who like to read whacky, wild things * Books Monthly *This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: deliciously dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better * BookTrust *A very promising start to a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series * Parents in Touch *Incredibly funny, witty and stuffed full of heart * Book Lover Jo *
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Hachette Children's Group BOOT The Rusty Rescue
Book SynopsisThis is a thrill-ride of an adventure, with illustrations by Ben Mantle bringing Boot''s world to life. Fans of Toy Story and Charlie Changes into a Chicken will love this hilarious, warm-hearted story about a small robot on a big adventure, full of fun, friendship and a warehouse full of bouncy castles.''Fast, funny and furious. These are definitely my favourite robots.'' Eoin ColferToy robot Boot has come a long way since it woke up in a scrapyard with only two and a half glitchy memories. It has a home with its robot pals in an abandoned amusement arcade, and has discovered what true happiness is - although it''s still not sure why humans are so leaky and weird ... But when Boot and the gang stumble upon Rusty, an old, broken robot, forgotten in the back of a testing lab, it''s time to spring into action. Boot knows there''s something special about Rusty - but can they free the old robot and help it find its purpose?ITrade Review...succeeds not only in entertaining children with its car chases and death-defying escapades, but in providing food for thought for readers of all ages. * Evening Echo *a tale of resilience and hope amid an adventure filled with friendship and fun. A super option both for reluctant readers and those beginning to become independent readers. * Irish Examiner *
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Hachette Children's Group The Amazing Edie Eckhart The Big Trip
Book Synopsis'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline WilsonFrom TV comedian Rosie Jones comes a sparky and HILARIOUS series for readers aged 9+. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.Hi! I'm Edie Eckhart. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. This term, Edie Eckhart has A LOT on her mind: 'Why am I the only one who doesn't know what to be when I grow up? Why am I the only one worried about going on the school drama trip? And why am I the only one who thinks eating 21 Brussels sprouts at once is YUMMY?' Life's confusing questions are making Edie wonder if she REALLY knows who she REALLY is. Will Edie realise it's OK not to have ALL the answers ALL of the time ... and just BE EDIE?
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Hachette Children's Group Whats New Harper Drew
Book SynopsisFizzing with fun. From friendship dramas to family catastrophes, it''s a perfect choice for fans of funny! - Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.GWelcome to the hilarious WORLD of Harper Drew... there''s a whole lot of DRAMA, but luckily she has tried and tested methods to deal with it! Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries.My name is Harper Drew. I''m using my new journal to take note of all the totally ridiculous things that seem to go on around me with my family and friends. I seem to be the ONLY ONE who sees this all of this stuff for what it is. Completely BEYOND normal.Recently I''ve been logging Drew Dial Ratings for all the mayhem. On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is someone to SAY or DO something that would be less sensible than (for example) ... a demented camel? First up is the annual Drew trip to France... and while there might not be camels, there are BATS and Llamas - and my brother Troy who is so obsessed
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Hachette Children's Group Alan King of the Universe
Book SynopsisALAN IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE. Well, not yet. But he WILL be. An orange cat blessed with opposable thumbs, Alan is convinced he was born to rule and spends his days scheming up brilliant plans to fulfil his destiny - from creating a brand-new country, Alanland, to cloning himself in an attempt raise an entire army of Alans. And his slobbery dog sidekick Fido is just happy to be along for the ride!Join these two accident-prone characters on their hilarious adventures as they try to take over the universe - as long as they''re home in time for tea, of course.This two-colour graphic novel series for 7+ readers will have kids and their grown-ups rolling around the floor with laughter. Suitable for newly independent readers.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Bear and Hare Go Fishing
Book SynopsisBear and Hare are off on a fishing trip, with nets and rods at the ready. Bear loves fishing! Hare seems more interested in his picnic. But after a long wait, the two adventurers catch more than they expect in this tale of fun, friendship and fishy goings-on.Full of warmth and humour, and starring two loveable characters, Bear and Hare Go Fishing is a beautifully illustrated story from Emily Gravett, the twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. This lovely tale of friendship is sure to delight children and parents alike. In a sturdy board book format, it's perfect for younger readers.Look out for Bear and Hare: Snow! and Where's Bear?Trade ReviewBear and Hare Go Fishing is a beautifully illustrated book, full of warmth and humour, and starring two loveable new characters. I find the book really cute and little man likes it too, he can read it on its own and giggles while reading the story. * lilinhaangel.com *This is a lovely first book for enjoying together with a simple story and lovely pictures to go with it. * Thebookbag.co.uk *Full of warmth and humour, and starring two lovable and quirky new characters, this endearing illustrated story from the twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal is sure to delight children and parents alike. * Lancashire Evening Post *Still the brightest illustrator of the bunch, Gravett delights as always. * Independent.co.uk *This simple but engaging story is perfect for sharing. * Parents In Touch *
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Sourcebooks Never Let a Princess Paint
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Pan Macmillan Sometimes I Am Furious
Book SynopsisSometimes I Am Furious is a hilarious and reassuring story about how tough it can be being – and having– a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.Life is all fun and games when everything's going your way. But some days, suddenly, something becomes horribly UNFAIR. A melting ice cream, a too-tight t-shirt, a boy who doesn't share . . . it's enough to make you FURIOUS. But, as this little girl discovers, it's nothing that a deep breath, a happy song and a good cuddle can't sort out. A funny, friendly and relatable book for young children (and their parents) about big emotions and how to handle them.
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Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry Early Reader: Horrid Henry's
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! This full-colour Early Reader brings the utterly horrid and totally brilliant Horrid Henry series to a new generation of readers!Learn to read with Horrid Henry! Each Early Reader contains vibrant full-colour illustrations and age-appropriate text developed in conjunction with Early Years Reading Consultants.An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry Stinky Summer
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief.Horrid Henry loves the summer, but even the balmiest of summer days have a way of turning into chaos when he''s around . . . Discover six of the funniest and best Horrid Henry stories, including a wedding that goes wrong, a disastrous school fair and a rather eventful trip to a theme park!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse
Book Synopsis‘Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases… a great cheer-up book’ The Guardian ‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ Pamela Butchart ______________________________ A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to flood the toilets when they should have been monitoring the playground. And they definitely didn’t LITERALLY mean to bring a penguin home from the zoo on their school trip. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan to get away with them.Trade ReviewDeliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases, Joanna Nadin’s The Worst Class in the World, illustrated with grubby glee by Rikin Parekh, is a great cheer-up book. According to headteacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B are the rottenest of eggs – when will they win a prize like 4A? But somehow the shambolic crew always muddle through, even though Mr Nidgett keeps threatening to leave teaching and become a lion-tamer. * Guardian Book of the Month *‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ * Pamela Butchart *
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Pan Macmillan The Book of Legends: A hilarious and fast-paced
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of fast-paced adventures, The Book of Legends, from comedian Lenny Henry is a laugh-out-loud magical story for 8-12 year olds, illustrated throughout by the incredibly talented Keenon Ferrell.Twins, Bran and Fran, are two ordinary kids who are about to go on an extraordinary adventure! When their mum mysteriously disappears in a lightning strike, just like their dad, the twins are all alone and know they have to stick together – if only to face their new guardian’s terrible cooking! But when their mum’s treasured storybook turns out to be a portal to another world full of mythical legends, everything changes.Suddenly, evil princes, mud monsters and Viking armies are all very real and out to get them. Luckily, the twins have Wilma, the Wizard's Wife, and Zachary, a wisecracking Zebracorn, to help them solve the mystery surrounding their parents’ disappearance.Quests are no joke (but there are lots of jokes in this book) and this is the quest of a lifetime . . .Trade ReviewThe Book of Legends is a much-needed book about friendship, family and imagination. It truly is an effortlessly witty delight that transports readers to a different world. -- Tennille Rolingson * Jericho Prize *[A] celebration of the vitality of storytelling, The Book of Legends made me laugh, made me teary, left me happy and hopeful. -- Sanjeev Bhaskar, actor and comedian[M]y nine-year-old daughter loved The Book of Legends so much that she stayed up for hours in bed with it, palely turning the pages long after she would normally have fallen asleep -- Tom Lamont * The Guardian *With its wonderful evocation of a magical other-world and the warm-hearted dynamics of family love and friendship, this high-octane adventure will have youngsters giggling, gasping and guffawing from first page to last. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *Always looking for genuinely laugh out loud funny books and [The Boy with Wings] 100% delivered. THANK YOU. -- Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good on The Boy With WingsThis book is as laugh-out-loud funny as you’d expect, but it’s also packed with super-charged thrills, characters you really care about and a whole lot of heart. I think The Boy With Wings is the start of something really special. -- Bestselling author and illustrator Nadia Shireen on The Boy With WingsHenry's first book for children is as funny as might be expected but it's also quietly thoughtful and poignant, examining ideas of heritage, family, love and belonging in a way that lifts the Chosen One troupe out of the territory of cliché. -- Books for Keeps on The Boy With Wings
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Walker Books Ltd The Book That No One Wanted to Read
Book Synopsis"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielHave you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover – who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.Trade Reviewpacked in visual vim as well as ample wit. -- Kitty Empire * Kitty Empire's Chapter Books of the Year, Observer *Everything Richard does turns to gold and this is an absolute treat! packed with ideas and so funny. -- Noel FieldingFor imagination giving: The Book That No One Wanted To Read by Richard Ayoade An inspired way to get younger minds into the joy of books is Richard Ayoade’s funny, bonkers and brilliant new read that’s joyfully illustrated by Tor Freeman * 'Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers', Stylist *this is a strange and entertaining story that has a lot of fun exploring some of our ideas about reading and what we expect from a book. The funny illustrations by Tor Freeman are the perfect match for the clever, brilliantly silly story. * The Week Junior *Splendidly illustrated by Tor Freeman , The Book… combines snarky silliness with a paean to the limitless possibilities of the blank page. * 'Chapter Books of the Month', The Observer *
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Gross Jokes for Funny Kids
Book Synopsis"Yuck!" "Ewwww!" "NOOOOO!" Prepare yourself to yell all of these things when you read this spectacularly disgusting collection of the burpiest, fartiest, smelliest, squelchiest jokes around.Why did the baker have smelly hands? Because he kneaded a poo.Why was the sand wet? Because the sea weed.What’s the difference between bogeys and broccoli? Kids won’t eat broccoli.This gleefully revolting book is packed full of over 300 of the grossest jokes ever, plus loads of hilariously revolting illustrations.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559070 Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559087 Silly Jokes for Funny KidsPublishing in 2023:9781780559636 Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds9781780559643 Jokes for Funny Kids: 9 Year Olds9781780559650 Jokes for Funny Kids: 10 Year Olds
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Jet of
Book SynopsisBook 3 of the laugh-out-loud invention series where science meets superheroes! Printed with fun coloured sprayed edges and a must-read for fans of Wimpy Kid! It’s the summer holidays – AT LAST. Now Danny Dingle can be a full-time super-inventor without boring, pointless school getting in the way. HURRAH!!! With a sci-fi convention and a flying machine competition on the horizon, Danny and Percy are desperate to finally get noticed by their superhero idol, Metal Face. But Mum is plotting against them at every turn. (Trust her to want a summer of peace and quiet!) Suddenly only one question is important: is summer camp as HORRIBLE as it sounds? About the Danny Dingle series: Follow the outrageously entertaining adventures in the Danny Dingle series, as the schoolboy inventor and his best friend Percy collect cool stuff for their box of fantastic finds - and pull out all the stops to beat the evil genius Gareth Trumpshaw. Filled 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.Trade Review"A funny and rather whacky adventure as Danny and his friends try to create a flying machine for a competition. However things do not go s he planned. Great for the younger reader." - Margaret Pemberton (Librarian), NetGalley
£5.24
Sweet Cherry Publishing Danny Dingles Fantastic Finds The Villain Defence
Book SynopsisShiver me timbers! There's hidden treasure in Greenville and EVERYONE wants to find it including the world's finest superhero-genius-inventor-pirate, Captain Dingle the Daring!
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Daisy: You Do!
Book SynopsisHere comes trouble! A super-dooper Daisy picture book - from Kes Gray, author of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends, and Nick Sharratt, award-winning illustrator of You Choose and Pants! Daisy's Mum tells her: “Don't pick your nose!” “You do!” says Daisy! Daisy’s Mum tells her: “Don’t slurp your soup!” “You do!” says Daisy! EVERY TIME Daisy’s Mum tells her off for a bad habit, Daisy reminds Mum of when she did the same! Daisy is certainly very observant. . . A hilarious story that will appeal to cheeky children everywhere (and their long-suffering grown-ups!).
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Daisy and the Trouble with Giants
Book SynopsisDaisy's having trouble with giants - cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.Fee Fi Fo Fum! What has Daisy gone and done?! Daisy has decided she wants to meet a REAL giant! Trouble is . . . if you want to meet a giant you need a magic bean. And finding magic beans can be troublesome . . . The trouble with giants is they really shouldn't live at the top of magic beanstalks. If giants didn't live at the top of magic beanstalks then Daisy is convinced that she wouldn't have got into big trouble AGAIN!Trade ReviewDaisy, with her perfectly round face, determined, beady eyes and severe Joan of Arc coif, is a veritable icon of juvenile intransigence * Publishers Weekly *
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Bees!
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning illustrator David Roberts comes Dirty Bertie – the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! With comic chaos and madcap schemes, these highly illustrated stories are perfect for new readers. Join Bertie as he has a brush with some angry bees, deals with his warring grannies on a trip to the park and tries to smuggle Whiffer into a very smart hotel. David Roberts is the illustrator of many picture books and fiction titles, including Julian Clary's THE BOLDS, SUFFRAGETTE: THE BATTLE FOR EQUALITY, Julia Donaldson’s JACK AND THE FLUMFLUM TREE and IGGY PECK, ARCHITECT. With over 30 titles in the hugely popular DIRTY BERTIE series, each book contains three short stories perfect for fans of HORRID HENRY, DOG MAN and Pamela Butchart.
£5.99
Little Tiger Press Group The Story Shop: Blast Off!
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE TEACH PRIMARY BOOK AWARD 2022 FOR KS1 Looking for adventure? Want to be a hero? Step inside the Story Shop! The Story Shop is packed full of plots, costumes and characters galore. And shopkeepers Wilbur and Fred are ready and waiting to find every customer their perfect adventure! When a daredevil mouse visits the shop, Wilbur and Fred have just the thing – an out-of-this-world space mission! Join Space Mouse as he nibbles his way into trouble on the Moon, bets his tail on a game of Tiddlywonks with Phoebe Fairplay and causes chaos on Planet Cog with his over-the-top inventions... From the acclaimed author of SHIFTY MCGIFTY comes a fresh, funny and highly illustrated new series of chapter books, celebrating the power of imagination. Designed for emerging readers with three linked stories in each book, THE STORY SHOP is perfect for fans of HOTEL FLAMINGO and KITTY. "Our judges loved the concept at the heart of this book: a shop where you can walk in and pick all the ingredients for a story adventure of your own... You could do so much with this idea and let children's imaginations go wild!" - Lucy Starbuck Braidley, National Literary TrustTrade Review"Our judges loved the concept at the heart of this book: a shop where you can walk in and pick all the ingredients for a story adventure of your own... You could do so much with this idea and let children's imaginations go wild!" -- Lucy Starbuck Braidley"Original, fun ideas, with likeable characters." -- Joan Haig
£5.99
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Milo Goes Bananas
Book SynopsisMilo the monkey lives deep in the jungle with his monkey friend, Mia. One day, Milo wakes up and realises he's forgotten something very, VERY important. It's Mia's birthday and he hasn't got her a present! Milo searches high and low for the perfect gift for Mia but soon realises what he was looking for was right in front of him all along.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Suitcase S(witch)
Book SynopsisAn accidental luggage swap with a witch conjures a series of mishaps for Zahra in this charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby When Zahra accidentally swaps suitcases with a witch, it’s the beginning of a whole series of magical mishaps. Her feet take on a dancing life of their own when she puts on a pair of enchanted boots, while her first flying adventure in a charmed cloak nearly ends in disaster! But it’s not all bad. She learns a spell that can transform her dad’s worst cooking into a gourmet delight and makes a new best friend in the form of a talking cat. When she finds the witch again, will Zahra even want to get her own suitcase back?! A charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby.Trade Review"This humorous, light-hearted tale of magic and friendship explores the benefits of facing fears and overcoming insecurities." – BookTrust "A sweet, captivating story with a sprinkle of magic and dusting of fun … Charmed the pants off us." – Mini Travellers, blog "There's fun coming down the line and you wouldn’t want to miss the ride! … Packed with fun and fantasy, all brought to vibrant life by Muce’s beautiful artwork … top-class storytelling with an important message about finding your confidence gently wrapped inside. Truly spellbinding!" – Book-marked, blog
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Action Dude Holiday on the Moon: Book 2
Book SynopsisFirst name . . . Action. Second name . . . Dude. And he's back!A famous billionaire has made a moon hotel. You don't have to just pop into space and come straight back down. You can have a holiday there. In a hotel! On the moon! What could possibly go wrong?Moments before the rocket blasts off, there's a strange broadcast to every TV on earth. It's a warning: anyone who turns on the hotel power unit and extracts precious Element Z will face their doom.There's only one possible solution. Action Dude to the rescue...A lot of things are going to have to blow up. A lot of things.That's just how Action Dude likes it.Second in a full-colour graphic novel series about an incredible action hero who is also a nine-year-old boy.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group The Haunted House: Book 6
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains an EPIC battle, a haunted house, a treasure map and a TERRIBLE TV show!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
£6.99
Guppy Publishing Ltd Pizza Pete and the Peculiar Professor
Book SynopsisPizza Pete and his dad’s magical pizzas are selling like hot cakes, until something goes wrong with the Shrink potion and Anna stays shrunk. EEK! Pete and his friends must track down the elusive creator of the magical potions, Professor Tregoning, to get help. But there’s a lot to juggle, including a road trip, a talking dog, a large dollop of out-of-control magic and a ruthless villain with her own terrible plans for the potions…Team Useless must pull off their biggest mission yet, or Anna will have to stay tiny… for ever!
£7.59
Guppy Publishing Ltd Knight Sir Louis and the Cauldron of Chaos
Book SynopsisGet ready to laugh your socks off at the fifth Knight Sir Louis adventure! A powerful magical object has been rediscovered, the Cauldron of Chaos. A scheming witch finds the cursed pot and plans to make her fortune with it, even if it means the end of the Kingdom of Squirrel Helm. Who will rescue the land from the witch's dodgy deals? Knight Sir Louis, of course! Louis rides out on his trusty horse, Clunkalot, along with a new sword called Steve (poor Dave is at the menders). With the help of his friends Catalogue the boar and Pearlin the wizard, the intrepid heroes hope to take back the cauldron and save the day.
£7.59
Abrams The Little Kid With the Big Green Hand
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGubler’s quirky, goofy, and easily palatable tale; it offers an evergreen message that is a staple of children’s literature. A feel-good read reaffirming the power of empathy. * Kirkus Reviews *Straightforward prose delivers a heartfelt ode to finding beauty in different perspectives, fostering connection in shared experiences, and approaching others with empathy and kindness. * Publishers Weekly *
£12.59
Pan Macmillan Superfudge
Book SynopsisSuperfudge is the third book in the hilarious, outrageous Fudge series from the iconic Judy Blume.Peter Hatcher's little brother, Fudge, is four. And he's as monstrous as ever!When Fudge discovers that his new baby sister can't play with him, he tries to sell her. When that doesn't work, he tries giving her away. And on his first day at school he kicks his teacher and calls her Rat Face. Can his big brother help him out this time?Start the series with Tales of Fourth Grade Nothing or continue the chaos with Fudge-a-Mania and Double Fudge.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
Andrews McMeel Publishing Big Nate Goes Bananas
Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The last days of school are always the hardest, even if your least favorite teacher is out for the rest of the year. Summer vacation can’t come soon enough! No school, baseball, beach trips, and blech! yellow bananas? Everyone at P.S. 38 is a little stir-crazy as the school year winds down. With Kim Cressly trying to make her gigantic boyfriend jealous, Artur and Nate BOTH entering Hunny Bursts cereal’s new mascot contest, and Coach John subbing for Mrs. Godfrey, will Nate survive to summer vacation? Join Nate and the gang for more shenanigans in this newest collection of comics!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mrs Armitage And The Big Wave
Book SynopsisQuentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.
£7.59
Scholastic Sometimes You Have To Be a Little Bit Naughty
Book SynopsisInspired by Tim Minchin's hit song NAUGHTY from MATILDA THE MUSICAL,comes a funny and heartfelt story about why being little doesn'tmean you can't do a lot!Some stories can have a different ending if we're a little bit naughtyand remember that we shouldn't let a little thing like beinglittle stop us!
£7.59
Cornerstone Dog Diaries: Curse of the Mystery Mutt
Book Synopsis'A perfect story to tickle the funny bone of any young reader!' MEGAN RIXAAAAAAAAAAAGH!Something terrible is going on, my person-pal! Something so DREADFUL, it’s enough to curl your tail with TERROR (if you have one, of course)...A spine-jangling HOWLING has been heard in the middle of the night, favorite toys have been STOLEN, trash bags have been SHREDDED and all the best pee-spots have been RE-SCENTED!It must have something to do with the NIGHT OF THE HOWLY WIENER, which is only days away…Can I find the evil mastermind who is TERRIER-izing our town?!
£7.99
Gecko Press The Chicken Thief
Book SynopsisA beautiful wordless picture book. When a fox steals a chicken, her friends are determined to rescue her. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to get her back. But it becomes perfectly clear that chicken and fox love each other, as chicken explains most eloquently-in a book entirely without words.Trade Review"An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story." -- The Guardian (UK)"It’s like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists." -- The Listener (NZ)"Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to explore friendships that cross the usual boundaries." -- The Weekend Sun (NZ)
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Try Again A Book about
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about self-esteem and resilience.Little Miss Brave approaches life head on, bravely facing any challenge. Mr Bump finds that he bumps and trips his way through life, but he always bounces back. Do you try again if things go wrong? It can be hard to be resilient when times are tough, but being able to adapt and recover from change or misfortune is as important for us as it is for the Mr Men and Little Miss.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
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Amazing Dad A super cute new illustrated
Book SynopsisA pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere!Amazing dads are all around! Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing and so much more. But there's just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?This super-cute new book from brilliantly talented picture book creator Alison Brown is the ULTIMATE inclusive, joyful celebration of dads and care-givers and the love they give us every day. Explore the adorable rhyming text, illustrated with a whole host of irresistible, relatable and hilarious animal characters.Perfect to share with YOUR amazing dad on Father''s Day, or at any time of year!Also available from Alison Brown:Amazing MumAmazing SisterAmazing BrotherBillie's BuzzTrade Review‘The simple rhyming text is bouncy and engaging, and the illustrations very appealing, the dads – animals all – very recognisable. A lovely book to share.’ – LoveReading4Kids Praise for Amazing Mum: ‘The perfect picture book to share on Mother’s Day… and any day you just want to celebrate your mum!’ – Lancashire Newspaper Group ‘A wonderful book to share with children for Mother’s Day and all year round.’ – Picture Book Perfect blog ‘Inclusive and a delight to share with the very young: little ones will enjoy Alison’s simple rhyming text and find plenty to giggle at in her mum portrayals. There’s lots to talk about and with just the right amount of quirky detail.’ – Red Reading Hub ‘Mums and carers all over the world will most definitely recognise themselves in these adorable anamorphic illustrations.’ – Much To Do About Writing blog ‘A charming and beautiful celebration of mums! Simple, rhyming text show all the amazing ways that Mums step up to the challenge of raising children.’ – My Shelves Are Full blog ‘A wonderfully inclusive celebration of mums in all their guises . . . Alison Brown’s illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. Every child will recognise aspects of their mum.’ – V’s View From the Bookshelves blog
£7.19
Scholastic This Rock Is Mine
Book SynopsisFriendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel!Two frogs sit on a rock - and both of them think it's theirs. Theyfight and squabble furiously over it. But when a hungry heron swoopsdown, the frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together! A brilliantly witty rhyming story with hilarious illustrations.
£7.59
