Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Scribe Publications Snap!
Book SynopsisA 2023 White Raven selection.A brilliant onomatopoeic text accompanies the iconic illustrations of Anna Walker in this hilarious and utterly adorable frog adventure. How will Frog escape the swoops, snips, and snaps of all sorts of animals in the forest and get to the party on time? This is a delightful, gripping, and funny adventure narrative aimed at very young readers, that will no doubt appeal to older children and adults alike.Trade Review‘The simple repetition of words throughout the story invites lively call-and-response read-alouds with little ones, while Walker’s rich washes of colour prove irresistible, drawing the focus with their saturated hues and patterns. With gorgeous illustrations, a very expressive amphibian, and plenty of animals to spot and count along the way, this book is sure to become a firm favourite at home. For ages 0+.’ -- Kate McIntosh * Readings Kids *‘Anna Walker has cleverly created a humorous, energetic, and playful tale of a frog’s adventure through the jungle and the unexpected creatures it meets along the way. It is immediately relatable to young children, with its minimal, simple and direct language that perfectly evokes the sensory world of the frog and the other creatures in it. The tactile front cover is bright and engaging, with the little frog literally leaping off the front and into the narrative. The endpapers extend the storyline, and the text is creatively positioned on the page, like the movement of text mirroring the animals’ actions, which adds interest and catches the eye. The story's pace is maintained by the illustrations and humour introduced by the near misses of the frog as it narrowly escapes the dangers around it. While the predominantly green pages immerse the reader into the setting of a jungle, the illustrations are varied in design and colour and are offset by a clever use of texture using collage techniques on such things as tree trunks, water, and birds’ feathers. This is a picture book that will bring joy and demand repeated rereading, whilst also offering the opportunity to join in with the story.’ -- Judges' Comments from the CBCA‘This is such fun to read aloud! … Lovely deep colours and texture from the ink and gouache artwork are so appealing. Despite the few words, all of the animals have personality and there is happy energy to the frog’s adventure. This is a great book of alliterative sounds to read with young children.’ -- Youth Services Book Review, starred review‘Walker follows an inquisitive little yellow-green frog as it explores its aquatic habitat, an ink and gouache expedition evoked with eye-popping hues, playful shapes, and all-onomatopoeia text … [A] boldly visual tribute to curiosity, independence, and being a strong hopper.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Living a frog’s life is no easy feat: Frog jumps and plays, jumps and swoops, trying to escape the snips, and snaps of all sorts of animals in the forest. Of course, he will survive the day and be with his friends in the end. The illustrations are very clever and the young readers will enjoy all the pretty sounds made on each page.’ * GeekDad *‘Snap! is an exuberant gem of a picture book.’ * Paperbark Words *
£11.69
Firefly Press Ltd Red Sky at Night; Poet's Delight
Book SynopsisA third collection of funny and thoughtful poems from the Children's Laureate Wales, Alex Wharton, aimed at developing a love of language and self-expression. Readers will be excited by fun new characters like Mr Slime and the return of Hector the Horrible Hedgehog from first collection Daydreams and Jellybeans, as well as being introduced to powerful and moving poems such as 'Young Oak', 'The Long Way Home', and 'For a Quiet Day'. Superbly illustrated throughout by Ian Morris.
£8.20
Marotte Books India Smythe In Love?
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Plum Street Press (a Division of Yes, Mam Creations) Muffin Wars: Episode 3
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£5.99
Plum Street Press (a Division of Yes, Mam Creations) Attack of the Swamp Thing: Episode 4
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Plum Street Press (a Division of Yes, Mam Creations) Mission Star-Power: Episode 5
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Ablaze, LLC Diary of A Nerd Vol 1
Book SynopsisIf you're a fan of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, and Jedi Academy you'll love Diary of a Nerd! Diary of a Nerd stars Phil, a twelve year old boy living in Manhattan, NY. He is a talented, self-professed nerd...an intellectual who enjoys spending his days with his friends, known as "The Geek Team". Phil likes a girl in his class named Loren, but he also knows that he could never compete with Ted, Loren’s boyfriend. One night, while Phil is sleeping, Darth Vader appears to him like a vision in his dream, inviting him to use his strength to challenge the bullies and win the love of Loren. DIARY OF A NERD consists of two different diaries written by the same kid: one is the diary of a young genius, and the other is a quest for love. Phil eats, lives and breathes pop culture...his adventures are humorous and relatable...and have already gained him a cult following around the world! An international bestseller for kids, Diary of a Nerd has been published in 38 countries to date. Readers from all over the planet have gotten hooked on the misadventures of Phil and his friends in this line of illustrated books.
£10.79
Little, Brown & Company Kyle's Little Sister
Book SynopsisMy name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks-especially when you're the total opposite, who likes to stay home and play video games. Even your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!
£10.44
Comme des geants inc. Little Pea
Book SynopsisDiscover Little Pea’s debut in this gentle, joyous story about embracing what makes us uniqueLittle Pea was born tiny, but with big aspirations. As he grows up, he loves to climb, explore, swim, daydream—just like any other kid his age. But when Little Pea starts school, the realization of how small he is sets in. Suddenly, he’s too small to sit at his desk, play the flute, or even join classmates at recess. What will become of Little Pea?Trade ReviewWhimsy rules in Davide Cali’s picture book about a boy so small he can ride on the back of a grasshopper. Little Pea can bed down in a matchbox, quench his thirst with a single drop of dew and use a stack of Legos for climbing practice. * Wall Street Journal *“Little Pea is an entirely charming book that invites readers to find joy in every part of life, whether it is playing with toys, encouraging plants to grow, or exploring art because it’s impossible to know where these passions will lead.” Highly Recommended * Canadian Review of Materials *
£10.79
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Jocular Jokes and Puckish Puns
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Summer and Chaos Just Dont Mix
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£9.49
Hypnotized Librarians Polar Berry
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£17.99
Hachette Children's Group The Pug who wanted to be a Unicorn
Book SynopsisAlways be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn . . . When she''s abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug puppy is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl named Chloe. Her older brother, Finn, doesn''t little dogs. And Chloe wants a unicorn for Christmas, not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will somehow turn into a unicorn to make her new friends happy. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy-peasy, right? But all of Peggy''s attempts to turn into a unicorn go hilariously wrong. From knocking over the Christmas tree to getting lost in the snow and accidentally stealing the show at the nativity play, Peggy remains a pug. How will she ever find a forever home if she can''t change who she is?
£6.29
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry: A Yucky Year: 12 Stories
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a special bumper book of mayhem with this brilliant collection of twelve of his best stories!Perfect for new readers and existing fans alike, this BIG story collection features a year's worth of mischief and fun. From antics at school to summer fun and Christmas chaos, there's something for everyone in this twelve-story collection. Bonus fun activity section also included!
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Quarto Publishing PLC We Are the Shapes
Book SynopsisFeaturing charmingly simple illustrations and plenty of puns, We Are the Shapes is a humorous trade picture book from up-and-coming author/illustrator Kevin Jenner. Introducing squares, triangles and circles alongside light-hearted humour, this is a truly fun introduction to shapes.Trade Review“The supportive and reliable Squares don’t get on with edgy, creative Triangles, so Circle has to try and help when a fight breaks out in this pun-filled introduction to shapes.” * The Bookseller *“Full of delightful puns and very expressive shapes, this is an excellent book about appreciating differences with a sprinkling of geometric learning thrown in.” * The Scotsman *
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becker&mayer! kids The Totally Awesome World of MrBeast
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Andersen Press Ltd Are you the Pirate Captain?
Book SynopsisFirst mate Hugh has got the whole crew and the pirate ship ready, but they can't set sail until they find a captain! Come on this salty adventure as Hugh and his scurvy seadogs try to find the perfect pirate for the job. Rather than a peg leg or a hook, it turns out what their captain needs is the brains to lead.Trade Review"Parsons’ jaunty, full-color acrylic illustrations provide lots of fun and cartoonish detail, and they are a clever companion to Jones’ rhyming, sea-shanty-like verses." * Booklist *"The text bounces along in rhyme, swishing readers along to a satisfying end. It just begs to be read aloud!" * Books for Keeps *"Revel in the rhythm and rhyme of this colourful tale." * Early Years Educator *"A jaunty pirating mystery" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"With its jaunty rhyming telling and gigglesome visuals, this swashbuckling tale, complete with sea shanty is likely to appeal to would-be young sea dogs especially those who enjoy a book where things are not quite as they seem." * Red Reading Hub *
£6.64
Happy Yak Earths BIGGEST ShowOffs
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Gecko Press Can I Sit in the Middle?
Book SynopsisEveryone’s on the sofa to share a book: zebra, cat, child, lion. “Wait!” says Zebra, “Stork isn’t here yet!” Then the cat needs a cushion, the hamster’s missing, someone’s sitting on the lion’s tail, the fish wants to be in the middle… NOW they’ll be able to start—won’t they? In this fun, cumulative story, the familiar chaos of piling onto the sofa with friends builds to a climactic hullabaloo until the happy ending of sharing a book in an ideal reading spot—behind the sofa under the blanket tent. Susanne Strasser’s snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages.Trade Review"A standout board book." -- Youth Services Book Review, US
£8.54
Andersen Press Ltd Slug Needs a Hug
Book SynopsisWhen it begins to bug slug that his mummy doesn’t hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat, while Bird suggests he needs a beak. Soon, Slug has a new look, will his mummy hug him now?Trade Review"Preposterously outrageous and hilarious series of transformations, captured by Ross's brilliant illustrations as Willis's verse romps along to its warm and touching conclusion." * Daily Mail *"Hilarious illustrations... match Jeanne Willis's ebullient rhyming text perfectly." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading BOTM *"Driving rhyme and amusing resolution and Ross' illustrations are the perfect complement. Just begs to be read aloud, buy, buy, buy!" * Peters eGazette, Books of the Week *"Lots of laugh-out-loud moments and a very sweet ending" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Wonderful illustrations... humour and a lovely ending. We all really enjoyed this." * Little Booktastic Blog *
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Pan Macmillan Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again
Book SynopsisAlmost fifty years ago, Ian Fleming, author of James Bond, wrote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a bedtime story for his son.Frank Cottrell Boyce, Children's Laureate 20242026, jumps into the driving seat and takes Chitty into the twenty-first century. He is an award-winning author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the CILIP Carnegie Medal. He is also the author of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again, Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy and Runaway Robot. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award (now the Costa Book Award) and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth was shortlisted for the 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal and selected for the inaugural WHSmith Tom Fletcher Book Club.Frank is a judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You W
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HarperCollins Publishers The Wrong Door Band 10White Plus Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Molly decides to escape from the Holiday Club and go for a wander, she finds herself lost in the maze-like corridors of Buston Civic Centre. On her quest to find her way back, Molly enters a series of wrong doors which leads to interesting and comical predicaments This humorous fiction story was written by Brandon Robshaw.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills,
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Little Tiger Press Group The Spider's Lair
Book Synopsis‘It’s dark monstrous fun!’ Wondrous Reads Re-join Stitch Head, a mad professor’s forgotten creation, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… When Arabella lands up in the orphanage, Stitch Head leaves Grotteskew and its creatures behind and sets out on a daring rescue. But a far more gruesome monster awaits, and soon Stitch Head is trapped in its web with no chance of escape… The fourth book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson. Full of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. Delve into Stitch Head’s other adventures: STITCH HEAD THE PIRATE'S EYE THE GHOST OF GROTTESKEW THE BEAST OF GRUBBERS NUBBIN THE MONSTER HUNTER
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Hachette Children's Group Brrr
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with dinosaurs . . . Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can''t knit, can they? Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in an out-of-this-world adventure, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to outer space. Kes Gray''s OI FROG AND FRIENDS series has sold over 1.5 million copies.
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddington Goes to Hospital
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWe should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday, said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure lying on the lawn. I knew no good would come of it.Paddington has got himself into trouble again, and this time he finds himself being whisked off to hospital in an ambulance. Full of the humorous misunderstandings and adventures that this lovable bear is famous for, this is a great story for the young Paddington fan who is apprehensive, or merely curious, about what goes on inside a hospital.Children can recap Paddington's experience in hospital through his letter to Aunt Lucy on pages 3031, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
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HarperCollins Publishers Big Nate Compilation 1 What Could Possibly Go
Book SynopsisA super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate's long running, much-loved comic strip.Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.Check out this first compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.Trade Review"Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, and BIG NATE ranks as a comics classic. Year in and year out, Big Nate is among the best comics on the funny page." Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.
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HarperCollins Publishers Gladiator Clash Book 1 Time Hunters
Book SynopsisJoin Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The first book in a new time-travelling series perfect for fans of Beast Quest.When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!On Tom and Isis's first adventure they arrive in Ancient Rome. To find the amulet they will have to fight the fiercest gladiator who ever lived!FREE collectable Gaming Cards and fascinating facts with every book!Trade Review“I thought it was epic. I really enjoyed it. It was really exciting and I loved the adventure.” Sam, aged 8. “Fascinating! Cool, good and easy to read.” Lauren, aged 8. “I read it in one afternoon because I liked it so much.” Noah, aged 7.
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Scholastic The Highway Rat
Book SynopsisLife is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous HighwayRat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover froma rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay. Then he meets his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck. A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the Alfred Noyes poem,'The Highwayman'.
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Chicken House Ltd Monster Stink
Book Synopsis The snot-tastic sequel to Anna Brooke's hilariously funny Monster Bogey – guaranteed to make you giggle! 'This funny story is snot to be missed. A top pick for your KS2 library.' SCHOOL READING LIST on MONSTER BOGEY Dear nose-pickers, Gooliemaloolie! There’s SO much in this book, I don’t know where to start. There’s a sixty-foot monster on the rampage, the world’s most prestigious entertainment competition, a troop of terrifying criminals, an evil science experiment, SNOT (yeah, WAVES of that) and – I can hardly bring myself to say it – the STINKUS-DINKUS-INUS-NOZZLEUS-HORRIBLIS! What’s that? Only a stink so terrible it’ll give you the whiffy-whiffy-woo-woos . . . Will it all end well? No . . . Yes . . . Oh, I don’t know! You’d better ask Fergus the smelly field mouse . . . The stinkingly brilliant sequel to Anna Brooke’s hit debut, Monster Bogey! A striking child-friendly package with hilarious illustrations by Owen Lindsay Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Who Let the Gods Out? and Mr Gum
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Scholastic Mac Cracks the Code Mac B. Kid Spy 4
Book SynopsisMac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game WorldChampionships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakablesecret code. can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find outin this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author,Mac Barnett!
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Scholastic Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about CRUEL KINGS AND MEANQUEENS, including which king died after falling off the toilet,why people thought King John was a werewolf and why Queen Anne'sfeet were covered in garlic. With a striking newspaper look throughout!
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Walker Books Ltd Johnny Ball: Professional Football Genius
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Ultimate Football Heroes comes the fourth book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.After leading the Tissbury Tigers to Worldies glory, Johnny is on the fast track to the top of football management. He's been signed by mega-agent, Darren Dealz, who wants him to take a job at the Tissbury Thundercats alongside the legendary manager Jaz Williamson. But Johnny's best friend, Tabia, has just been signed by the Thundercats as their star striker and she's not happy about Johnny hogging all the football fame... If the Thundercats are going to win the season, Johnny and Tabia are going to have to remember how to work as a team.Trade ReviewThis is a fabulous read. […] It is a hilarious book about a child football team manager. * NetGalley Reviewer *Johnny Ball fans will relish this amusing story with its liberal sprinkling of suitably dramatic drawings by Tim Wesson. Assuredly it’s a winner in this reviewer’s book. * Red Reading Hub *
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Scholastic McMillan D My Bum is on the Run
Book SynopsisThe newest picture book from the hilarious duo behind the phenomenalI Need A New Bum! series
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Allen & Unwin Old Tom 25th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisOld Tom has found his way into the hearts of thousands of children all around the world. This anniversary edition celebrates this lovable rogue and his relationship with the one and only Angela Throgmorton. First published in 1994, Old Tom remains one of Children's Laureate 2016/17 Leigh Hobbs' best known characters, starring in many books and in his own television series.
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Good
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Good is very good. He always makes his bed. He always cleans his teeth. And he always wipes his feet. However Mr Good lives in a place called Badlands. A place where nobody is like Mr Good.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. Impossible
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Impossible could do the most amazing things. For instance, Mr Impossible could jump over a house and he could make himself invisible. He can even sleep standing on his head.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. Forgetful
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr Forgetful can''t remember anything. Anything at all! If Mr Forgetful had a dream he couldn''t remember what it was about.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 More Naughty Little Sister Stories
Book SynopsisMy naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to be good?My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny' Sunday Express.Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight' The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger
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Floris Books Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens
Book SynopsisWinner of a 2015 Scottish Children's Book AwardWhy did the chicken cross the road?TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!The city of Aberdeen is being terrorised by giant robot chickens who want to peck out every last sign of human resistance. The streets are empty, the adults have vanished -- and those left behind are fighting for survival.Jesse and his friends are desperate to save their families and stop the feathered fiends. They hatch a master plan... but can a gang of kids REALLY defeat an army of angry robot chickens? A hilarious, weird and wonderful adventure from a cracking new author.Trade Review'A slump-free fast-moving plot; funny, stupid jokes (including a record number of egg-based puns); heroic globe-saving kids; a total absence of adults (they've disappeared), and some giant robot chickens. It's adorably daft, but it also has believable, sympathetic characters and a big heart. And it's fun to read aloud to an appreciative, perpetually speculating audience.'-- The Big Issue, Kids' Books of the Year 2014'Fans of action will enjoy the fast-paced skirmishes and fully-realized setting, while fans of comedy will appreciate the satirical elements, corny chicken jokes, and even cornier chicken puns... With humor, action, and layered characters, this title will be a hit with readers looking for a solid-albeit goofy-science-fiction story.'-- School Library Journal'Simply the most enjoyable children's book I have read this year so far... I cannot recommend this book highly enough - and of course, it appeals equally to boys and girls.'-- The School Librarian'It's zany, fun and full of many laugh-out-loud moments to keep you on your claws... It is cool, easy to read and will transport you to a world of pure fantasy.'-- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books'A great twist on an end of the world apocalypse story! ... This story should appeal to both sexes. I would recommend Robot Chickens for both Year 5 and 6. This would also be a good class read because it is exciting and would be a good text to use for the discussion of survival.'-- Armadillo Magazine'The totally foolish premise is made believable through strong writing and realistic characters. The swift pace and at-times goofy action sequences will charm readers who like their action with a few laughs.'-- Kirkus Reviews'Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens is a good book! It is well written with some good jokes and twists.'-- Johnny, Balerno Community High pupil, Teen Titles
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Enchanted Lion Books Waterloo & Trafalgar
Book SynopsisIn his first wordless picture book, Olivier Tallec shows the pointlessness of war through his smart, comic, emotionally astute illustrationsHere Tallec portrays two characters, separated only by narrow walls, who watch each other ceaselessly through the seasons. Moving between day and night, long stretches at their binoculars, and mundane daily tasks, they fight their cold war, full of suspicion, never daring to bridge the gap between them.As time passes, a snail shows up, and then a bird, and one day, to their utter surprise, they come face-to-face in a different way, and they discover that their differences don''t make them enemies.Waterloo & Trafalgar has a die-cut cover and interior section-cut flip pages, all of which contribute to allowing the reader to see things in different ways. And that, in the end, is so much of what this book is about: seeing and seeing otherwise.
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HarperCollins Publishers Koala Calamity Awesome Animals
Book SynopsisThe fifth animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.From the author of the hilarious WORLD OF NORM series comes the first of two crazy koala capers.You might think that koalas are boring, just because all they do is eat eucalyptus leaves and sleep. For 19 hours a day. But you'd be wrong. They're not boring. They're just LAZY. They're chilling, basically, kicking back and catching some rays in the treetops, and staying out of trouble.At least, that's what our cool koala buddies Dude and Bro, and little brother Squirt WERE doing, till one day they wake up to find they've missed their transfer from the koala sanctuary to the zoo across town, and will now have to find their own way there before Mum and Dad find out they're missing.Can they make it across town in their stolen zoo buggy or will the day end in one great big koala calamity?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE AWESOME ANIMALS SERIES:“Charming. Funny and exciting.” – The Daily Telegraph “Very funny, action-packed animal adventure.” – The Bookseller “This book is witty and wonderful.” – The Liverpool Echo
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Spud Exit Pursued by a Bear
Book SynopsisSpud: Exit, Pursued by a Bear is the 4th and final instalment in the hilarious teenage life of schoolboy Spud Milton - written by South African comedian John van de Ruit.Spud Milton is in his final year at boarding school. Now a prefect and on the cusp of adulthood, he thinks this may be his best year yet. But soon his life is as chaotic as ever as he wages a battle for his room, directs a play in which the actors refuse to learn their lines and (most terrifyingly of all) attempts to find a date for the matric dance.For the last time, armed once again with his wits and his diary, Spud invites us to share the agonies, the victories and the sheer absurdities of growing up.Hugely funny and entertaining, SPUD is South Africa''s bestselling series.Trade ReviewOne of those books which could easily be dismissed as nothing more than an adolescent read at first glance, but once you pick it up it's almost as if the pages turn themselves. All in all, a wonderful book. * Metrobeat *John van de Ruit has cracked it... * Sunday Times Lifestyle *
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Walker Books Ltd The Steam Whistle Theatre Company
Book SynopsisDelightful with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause. Sunday Times, Children's Book of the WeekStorytelling at its best a classic in the making. The ScotsmanTo avoid financial ruin, the Pringle family's theatre-troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to, and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It's time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company's first performance. A wonderful gallery of eccentric characters and an exuberant plot with a twist at the end ... this is storytelling at its theatrical best!French is a writer of tremendous charm Children of nine and upwards will want to jump aboard. The Literary ReviewTrade Review“A classic-feeling, satisfying story, full of transporting Victorian detail.” * The Guardian *“…a delightful kind of old-fashioned storytelling… The story inspires sympathy for the hard-working and the kind, and disdain for spoilt children and greedy rogues. It builds satisfyingly to an ending in which the good find friends and salvation and the bad get their just deserts. It would be a treat to read aloud at bedtime, especially for anyone able to do actorly declamations, and, with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause.” * Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week *“[…] storytelling at its best… a classic in the making.” * The Scotsman *“A standing ovation for Vivian French.” * Books For Keeps, 5 star review *French is a writer of tremendous charm, her world at once comedic and believable. * Philip Womack, Literary Review *
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The SuperSecret Diary of Holly Hopkinson Just a
Book SynopsisA charming family comedy for readers of 8+, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem! These are the third memoirs Holly Hopkinson, aged ten except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much.Welcome to volume III of my memoirs with me, Holly Hopkinson, still in the middle of flipping nowhere, and still on the brink of MULTIPLE CATASTROPHES, like my parents announcing that we might be moving STATESIDE. Good thing my sister is still into organising protests, thank you very much.PLUS Mum is about to lose what little money we have left on a vegetable shop, there''s been a biscuit-fight fiasco in the village and a family secret I uncovered means my suitcase is packed, my goodbyes are prepared life is cruel at ten.But fear not because with the help of my Magic Pocket Watch I might get an ACTUAL FACTUAL ROCK STAR to play with my brother's band! Oh yes. The middle of nowhere, AKA Lower Goring, could be about to hit the news headlines again . . .
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd How to Survive The Future
Book SynopsisGet ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ – this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout by the brilliantly funny Katie Abey. It’s the year 2525, and things aren’t looking great for Planet Earth. An endless night is coming – a super-advanced alien spaceship has stopped the world from turning, threatening the existence of every creature on the planet – and it turns out that ten-year-old Eliza Lemon is the only one who can save them! Will she be able to handle alien overlords, a doughnut-shaped spaceship, monkeys and vampire finches? And, most importantly of all, will she be able to rescue her baby brother, save the world and survive THE FUTURE?For more out-of-this-world fun don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first two adventures in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups and
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Surprise Party
Book SynopsisThe Mummies return in another fun adventure, perfect for children learning to read. From the author of Dilly the Dinosaur. The Mummy family are back! They're about to have the biggest mummy party for thousands of years. But party plans keep going wrong. Can Tut and Sis, the Mummy kids, save the day?
£6.23
Gecko Press When Dad's Hair Took Off
Book SynopsisA fast-paced, comical story for early readers, in which Dad’s hair takes off through the open window to freedom! One day, Dad’s hair decided it was tired of being brushed and combed. It wanted a life of its own, to see the world. It took off. Out of the bathroom, into the kitchen, and before you could say, “Hairsta la vista, baby!” it was gone. Dad gave chase around the town. He spots his hair hiding in the lawn, on the road, at the zoo —it’s amazing how many things look like hair. He gives up. Dad tries to accept life without hair. Then the postcards arrive. The hair is on a round-the-world trip and Dad is still bald. Until one day the unbelievable happens and the hair comes back. This is a fast-paced tour-de-force, a wonderfully absurd story packed with wordplay and full colour hilarious illustrations. When Dad’s Hair Took Off is a comical chapter book for early readers or for any child to enjoy reading aloud with a grownup who relates! A fun book to celebrate and share with Dad on Father’s Day or any day. Translated from the German edition by Melody Shaw, where it was shortlisted for multiple awards. Jörg Mühle studied illustration in Offenbach and Paris. He has been illustrating for books and magazines since 2000. He is the author and illustrator of worldwide bestselling interactive bedtime book for toddlers, Tickle My Ears.Trade Review"All the relish of a tall tale, deadpan timing, and choice vocabulary." -- Foreword Reviews, starred review"Get ready for a hair-raising—or should we say hair-racing?—chase and an abundance of absurdity and witty wordplay." -- Kirkus Reviews"An early chapter book—the kind Gecko Press excels at bringing us." -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production"Both its punny, funny words and full colour illustrations are perfect." -- Kids' Book Review, Australia
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Whose Dog is This?
Book SynopsisWhose Dog is This? is the action-packed, outrageously funny follow-up to Where Has all the Cake Gone? by Andrew Sanders and Aysha Awwad. When Albert's Dad opens the living room door to a scene of total chaos (think: mud-covered sofa, macaroni cheese on the walls), Albert blames it on the dog. The thing is . . . Albert doesn't have a dog. But there's definitely a dog in the living room. Will Albert be able to talk himself out of this very sticky situation?A laugh-out-loud picture book, perfect for imaginative children and long-suffering parents everywhere!
£7.59
