Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

Book Synopsis In the spirit of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Kara LeReau’s The Jolly Regina is the first in the middle-grade series The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters, starring Jaundice and Kale Bland, two sisters who avoid excitement at any cost.   The Bland Sisters eat tasteless oatmeal, rarely venture into bright sunlight, and read only Dr. Snoote’s Dictionary, because storybooks are just too thrilling. Together, they await the return of their parents, who left for an errand years ago and have never come back.   One day, a knock on the door leads to the Bland sisters’ kidnapping by an all-female band of pirates—but this is only the beginning of their escapades.   Filled with Roald Dahl–esque humor, hilarious high jinks, and swashbuckling, The Jolly Regina will appeal to middle-grade readers looking for an anything-but-bland adventure.  Illustrations by J

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Book SynopsisGet ready, Book 12 in the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is coming! Join Greg on a family holiday he''ll never forget!To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide to get out of town and go to a resort instead of celebrating Christmas at home. But what''s billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare. The funniest books you''ll EVER read.Praise for Jeff Kinney:''The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney''s Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Sun''Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children''s authors on the planet'' - Independent''The most hotly anticipated children''s book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' - Big Issue''Hilarious'' - Telegraph

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Book SynopsisFlamingo can't wait to play jungle bingo! But who will be crowned winner? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, and with parent's notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisEric Doomsday loves doing magic tricks, but they always seem to go a bit wrong. When School Inspectors threaten to close down Eric's school, his headmistress decides to put on a talent show. Thank goodness the Earth isn't being inspected by aliens at the same time! Because magic, aliens and talent shows are sure to be a horrible mix... Aren't they?Trade ReviewA pitch-perfect laugh out loud joy of a read * Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild *A recommendation for fans of funny books - I giggled and guffawed the whole way through. * Books for Topics *An awesome book for fans of awesomeness – Matt Brown is very, very funny * Dermot O'Leary, TV presenter and author of Toto the Ninja Cat *This brilliantly bonkers, irreverent and off-the-wall story is certainly guaranteed to hit all the right comedy buttons. * Lancashire Evening Post *This is a great, fun, funny book * Danny Wallace, comedian and author of Hamish and the Worldstoppers *

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Book SynopsisPedro is excited to celebrate Chinese New Year with his friend Katie Woo and her family. They attend a colourful parade filled with dragons and drums. But when Katie goes missing, Pedro is worried. How will he find his friend among all the bright colours and big sounds? Thankfully Pedro is ready to come to the rescue in this early chapter book.

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Book SynopsisSUMMER HOLIDAYS = BORING!And Danny's dreading another one at his gran's. He's desperate for action, fun and adventure! And this year amazingly and unbelievably he gets it all, when he finds a dodo on a tiny island. A what? Yes! This is going to be the wildest summer holiday ever!(It might even be more than he can handle.) Are you in? A hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, My Brother Is a Superhero and David Baddiel's The Parent Agency.

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Book SynopsisJoin the Mr Men and Little Miss on a summer holiday like no other!Little Miss Sunshine is organising Little Miss Scatterbrain's summer holiday for her and to make it really fun, she has invited along lots of Little Miss Scatterbrain's friends as well! Will Little Miss Sunshine help them to enjoy the perfect summer holiday?The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.

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Book SynopsisIt's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story.

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Book SynopsisMeet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can Agent Weasel track down the Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad in time to save the Woodlands? And will he ever get hold of any more Lilac Fizz ice lollies? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Mr Gum.It''s a baking-hot summer - the sun is shining, the ice lollies are melting, and there are wildfires breaking out all over the United Woodlands! The Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad is the only team skilled enough to deal with such a disaster, but someone has to travel to New Pineland to alert them. But the hedge highway is a dangerous place, stalked by a spiky and dastardly foe. Can Agent Weasel track down the Fabulous Animal Fire Fighting Squad in time to save the Woodlands? Will he manage to evade the paws of the devious Highway Hedgehog? And will he ever get hold of any more Lilac Fizz ice lollies?This is the fourth Agent Weasel adventure: have you checked

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Book SynopsisThis clever and funny inversion on a classic fairytale from award-winning author Bethan Stevens tells the laugh-out-loud story of a damsel who does not need saving!Once upon a time, hidden deep in a valley in a magical land far away, there was a very tall tower. And trapped at the very top of that very tall tower there was a damsel . . . In distress! The only problem is, the damsel is not in distress. She keeps telling the narrator that she's perfectly fine. The 'terrifying beasts' in the moat are a family of ducklings. The 'prickly brambles' are her rose garden. And the 'wicked old witch' is actually her grandma! But the narrator just won't listen. When a scary, fire-breathing dragon comes to visit, it's up to the damsel to take charge of her story and save the day for everyone. Characterful illustrations transport readers to the magical world oTrade Review“A damsel keeps telling the narrator of this picture book that she isn’t in distress, actually, and when a dragon comes to visit, she takes charge and saves the day. A stereotype-busting story from Stevens, whose first book The Grumpy Fairies, won a Waterstones Prize.” * The Bookseller *"a laugh-out loud story that is simply begging to be told over and over again" * Armadillo Magazine *'a funny and engaging book […] that will encourage children to enjoy being themselves.' * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDirty little dinosaur doesn't want to wash . . .Fill up the bath tub, splish, splash, SPLOSH!A board book all about bath time!Discover the big moments and daily routines of every toddler’s life with lovable animal characters and a playful, rhyming text. Each story features a child with their very own baby animal, brought to life by the creator of The Big Night-Night Book.

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Book SynopsisA tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings. Complete with back matter to help stuck readers feel better through noticing, smelling, talking, and taking a deep breath, this is a perfect pick for those who loved Grumpy Monkey and The Rabbit Listened.“Stuck?” asks Duck. Yep, Turtle is flipped over on his shell and can’t seem to get un-stuck. Duck suggests wiggling his feet, Kangaroo wants him to wag his tail, and Armadillo says rolling into a ball always does the trick. But Turtle is STILL. STUCK.Is there anyone who can help? This wise and humorous story reminds us that when we’re feeling down, sometimes what we need most is a friend by our side—and a deep belly laugh—to help us get back on our feet again.  A social-emotional learning story about how to navigate frustrating emotions. Features a sweet and funny friendship. Charming artwork depicts adorable, instantly lovable characters. Includes tips for practicing mindfulness. Trade Review"Mills’ bright, cartoonish watercolors are enticing. The help of a good friend resolves a sticky situation in this sweet tale." — Kirkus Reviews "The possum’s comforting companionship will convince even the youngest child that sometimes just being with a friend in trouble can help." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA Dirty Bertie collection to delight everyone who revels in his revolting ways!Enjoy the comic capers of Dirty Bertie the world's grubbiest trouble magnet in this bumper book of nine revolting stories from BEES!, RATS! and FLEAS!DIRTY BERTIE is a hugely popular series featuring the character created by David Roberts and written by Alan MacDonald. With each hilarious story split into bitesize chapters, DIRTY BERTIE is ideal for building reading confidence.

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Book SynopsisAnother day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute thirteenth adventure in the international bestselling series.When Judy discovers Grandma Lou's "Bucket List", she comes up with her own list of things to accomplish before the Fourth Grade. That list leads Judy into an array of outlandish situations, and Judy can't help but wonder what it means that her grandmother's list is nearly complete. This internationally popular and bestselling series is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson's younger fiction and Lauren Child.

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Book SynopsisTall monsters, small monsters, monsters here and there. Hairy monsters, scary monsters... in TRUCKS everywhere. Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters in incredible trucks! Follow the monsters as they build a city and watch out for a monster thief on the loose! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps.Energetic, whacky and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska - spot Grin monster in a forklift truck, Brainy monster busy building, and Jiggly monster who might need the loo! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. Trade Review“Monsters and vehicles collide in this energetic, brightly coloured book about the monster building a city, and the thief on the loose who is causing chaos.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThe exceptionordinary, effervescent Clarice Bean is back with her trademark heart and humour in this beautifully illustrated story by former Children's Laureate Lauren Child a delightful summer read for the entire family!Nothing ever happens except for sometimes. And only on rare-ish occasions, which is hardly ever. There are times when even I can't turn the nothing into more than it is. But there was one day in the holidays that began as a nothing day and then everything happened. Absolutely nearly everything.The unforgettable Clarice Bean finds herself escaping the danger of boredom when she meets an actual real-life DOG who will NOT scram!Trade ReviewPraise for SCRAM!: ‘Clarice Bean is one of the most distinctive comic voices of children’s literature . . . The varied, dancing text and Child’s elegant, light-hearted illustrations make every page appealing, and it’s funny. As Clarice Bean would say: “It’s fascinating and also very interesting”’ Sunday Times, Book of the Week, Best Books of the Year ‘A superbly illustrated, slyly funny story of a four-legged family secret for readers of 7+’ Guardian ‘Lauren Child knows what goes through a child's mind, and how to transfer those thoughts to the page . . . See for yourself by reading this entertaining tale’ Herald ‘A new Clarice Bean novel is always an event and Lauren Child’s Clarice Bean: Scram! brings us more of her distinctive voice and elegant quirky illustrations to delight in’ Times, Best Books for Summer Praise for CLARICE BEAN:‘Witty and charming. We can’t get enough Clarice Bean’ Sunday Times ‘Oodles of comic charm’ Evening Standard ‘Funny, contemporary and perceptive’ Mail on Sunday ‘Clarice Bean fans will be delighted by her new adventures’ Guardian ‘A hugely enjoyable and touching read’ Scotsman ‘Utterly fantastic’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisCOSMOPOLITAN''S BEST NEW BOOKS OUT IN JUNE 2023''Funny, direct ... and romantic'' - The Guardian''Compelling and insightful'' - Glamour''Whip-smart'' - Irish Independent''Come along with me on this sh!tty ride or bail out now. It''s your choice . . .''When Freya collapses and wakes up with a temporary ileostomy bag on her stomach, her dreams of the perfect summer go down the toilet. Instead of partying in the Algarve, she''s packed off to ''Poo Camp'' - a place for kids with bowel disease to ''bond''.And things can only get worse. Someone has started calling her ''Sh!t Bag'' . . . and it''s catching on.Freya decides to live up to the nickname, raging at her friends, her ex and the world. Only her campmate Chris seems to see past her new attitude . . .Can Freya get her sh!t together or will she end up with just her bag by her side?A fresh, fierce and funnyTrade Review'Funny, direct, real-feeling and romantic, this superb YA debut conveys the reality of managing life with an ostomy' * The Guardian **THE BEST NEW BOOKS OUT IN JUNE 2023* * Cosmopolitan *'What could have been another "issues" book is elevated by Knox's writing and her whip-smart and honest main character. A funny and charming read' * Irish Independent *'A compelling and insightful read that sheds a brilliant light on hugely important topics' * Glamour *'This bold, brilliantly funny book is the best YA novel I've read this year. Xena Knox is one to watch!' * Cat Clarke, author of Girlhood *'A must read! With disability representation and written from Xena's own experience, it's full of sass, humour, embarrassing moments and something all teens will love. Xena's characters feel SO real, you'll be hooked from the first page' * A. M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere *'What an incredible read! Freya is feisty & unfiltered - and now she has an ileostomy bag & is furious. This unflinching story of disgust, humiliation and hard-won wins educated me in the most entertaining of ways ... Highly recommend' * Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer *A sharp, funny book that addresses a hidden issue * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisJoin Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic Easter in the next picture bookin the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustratedby Nicky O'Byrne!When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones andcreepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treatfor a change.

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Book Synopsis Dear Nose-Pickers, are you well? Good. Then come closer. For I'm about to tell you a right slimer of a tale ... In it, there's a bogey monster, two best friends, four daredevil slugs, a neighbour so wicked she'll give you the willy-willy-woo-woos and a castle with secret chambers. Will it end happily? No ... Yes ... Sorry, I don't know! You'd better ask the cabaret-singing spider ... A fantastic slimer of a tale by the hilarious Anna Brooke Laugh-out-loud funny – Frankenstein meets bogeys! Perfect for fans of Who Let the Gods Out?, Mr Gum and Charlie Changes into a Chicken

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Book SynopsisEver since Gafferty Sprout’s last adventure, she’s been VERY GOOD. No more finding lost Smidgen clans, no more pudding fights, definitely no more GHOSTS. She knows there’s another clan still out there – The Burrow – and maybe they know the secrets of the MAGICAL knife that saved her from the ghosts. But it’ll have to wait until she’s less … grounded. Then a strange Smidgen steals her knife and sets out for The Burrow, and there’s nothing for it. Gafferty has to follow. But the Smidgens of The Burrow aren’t the new friends Gafferty expected, and soon the Smidgens are in BIG, BIG trouble. The second book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.Trade ReviewIf you put your copy of Harry Potter and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the washing machine together, this would be the book that came out at the end. Don’t put books in the washing machine though … * Tom Fletcher on THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY GHOST *Humour pervades every page, with jokes appearing at the perfect place and with fabulous timing * Bookbag on THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY GHOST *A thoroughly satisfying and entertaining story, a mix of adventure, comedy and magic … Delicious! * Books for Keeps on THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY GHOST *

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Book SynopsisYou’ll never be able to look at a fire hydrant the same way again! A BARNES AND NOBLE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS SHORTLIST PICK! A KIRKUS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF 2022! A 2024 COLORADO CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD NOMINEE! Trade ReviewCarzoo uses direct, heartfelt prose and toylike images to infuse a quotidian object with winning personality and genuine poignancy—it won’t be a stretch for readers to identify with this small, put-upon character who discovers a bigger sense of purpose. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) A truly exceptional read. Children, librarians, educators, and caregivers will love returning to this book over and over. Gee whiz, this book is No. 1! — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Carzoo’s hilarious debut marries a clever conceit with irresistible character design (an object with big eyes and little mouth) to charm readers and impart a nice story of self-discovery. Sharp cut-paper collage brings Lou’s street to life, with a variety of pups in amusing poses and bright colors set off by white backdrops. Great fun, sure to make a splash at story time. — Booklist Beyond the obvious and sweet message that everyone contains more potential for greatness than meets the eye, viewers may think twice about life-saving infrastructure that blends into the sidelines when out on a walk with their pups. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisE. Nesbit is one of the most influential children's writers ever to have lived and her work deserves a reappraisal. Modern fans include Neil Gaiman, J. K. Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Saunders and Frank Cottrell-Boyce.Trade ReviewI love her books - particularly the Five Children and It sequenceIf Britain is to children's fantasy as Brazil is to football, then Edith Nesbit is our Pele - endlessly surprising and inventive. But she is more than that. There were fantasy writers before Edith Nesbit but she is the one that brought the magical and the mundane together in a moment of nuclear fusion. She opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had, while being the one who could most easily and sweetly break your heart with a phrase. Just try saying 'Daddy oh my Daddy' without catching your breath. She made the magic worlds feel as near as the Lewisham Road and she bathed the Lewisham Road in magicThe cheerful, child-centred anarchy of Five Children and It is still my inspiration and delight -- Kate Saunders * Guardian *My all-time favourite classic children's authorI love E. Nesbit - I think she is great and I identify with the way that she writes. Her children are very real children and she was quite a groundbreaker in her day -- J. K. RowlingShe speaks to the reader, and it's almost as if though you could hear her voice -- Quentin Blake

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Book SynopsisThe froglets are having a sleepover with their favourite uncle Bug Belly. If only Bug Belly's hungry tum hadn't gone URGLE-GURGLE GLUMP! he wouldn't have missed Magpie swooping down on unsuspecting little Splodge. Bug Belly and the froglets must go on a dangerous rescue mission to save little Splodge. Fully illustrated and ideal for early readers.

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Book SynopsisFour stories in one! Cally has a twin brother Jimmy, and he is always getting into some kind of mischief - which usually means double trouble! Thankfully their Greek granny is usually on hand to help - or add to the mayhem! In these four fab stories, the twins make a splash on their beach holiday, run into trouble on sports day, get spooked while trick or treating, and uncover a thief at school. 'Warm-hearted, touching stories, full of fun but with a subtle message' Jacqueline WilsonTrade Review"[A]ccessible, absolutely believable, and readers will feel by the end that they have a new set of friends. Highly recommended." * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisThe magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyone's favourite flat boy Flat Stanley. With wonderful new illustrations by award-winning illustrator Rob Biddulph.Flat Stanley is back in one big collection. Join Stanley as he travels to space, meets a real genie, and goes to visit Father Christmas in Flat Stanley, Invisible Stanley, Stanley in Space, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Stanley''s Christmas Adventure and Stanley, Flat Again. With Rob Biddulph''s heart-warming and fun illustrations, revisit Stanley''s adventures to find out how heroes come in all shapes and sizes!Rob Biddulph won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Blown Away and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway medal for GRRRRR! His third book, Odd Dog Out, published in August 2016 and a fourth, Sunk! published in March 2017.''The pictures are classic Rob Biddulph outwardly simple but filled with detail that will keep young and old eyes absorbed for hours'' The Book Bag

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Book Synopsis An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world’s best-loved picture books 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner; and you present it all in a beautiful package that showcases the story like never before. To mark The Paper Bag Princess’s 40th anniversary, Annick has done just this, creating a gift-worthy deluxe hardcover featuring extra thick paper, a beautiful dust jacket, and a hidden second cover that reimagines the original cover imagery, plus commentary from renowned authors Francesca Segal (The Innocents) and Chelsea Clinton (She Persisted). Publishing in time for International Women’s Day in March, this gorgeous edition celebrates an enduring story that has had a profound effect on countless readers around the world. Trade Review“One of my children’s favourites was always Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess …. There is nothing more subversively empowering than reciting from memory those great last lines, when the enterprising Princess Elizabeth rescues the ghastly and feeble Prince Ronald from the dragon – and then dumps him: “‘You look like a nice guy, but guess what? You are a bum.’ And they didn’t get married after all.” There’s power for you, in a nutshell."I will always be grateful for Elizabeth's bravery, and for the way she shows us that dragons can be defeated, that we can rescue ourselves, and that we don't need to sacrifice our kindness or goodness to do so.""This is deeply satisfying to the children I read it to, and to me as an adult as well. She's clever, she's brave and she refuses to subordinate herself. The well placed use of the word "bum" adds a nice bit of levity to the ending.""If ever there were a book with the most perfect plot twist, this could be it . . . This princess tale is short and sweet and funny and empowers young girls to be true to themselves . . . a classic picture book that packs a real punch to the "princess" genre!""I will read [The Paper Bag Princess] to [my daughters] and I hope over time that they will learn Princess Elizabeth's lessons: Adventure and be fearless. Stand up to dragons. Defend yourself with all you have. Walk away from any man who treats you with disrespect. You, yourself, alone, are enough, and more than enough.""Best. Book. Ever."

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues, and Stick Dog gets a…girlfriend?!Well, not before Stick Dog’s day spins out of control first.

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Book SynopsisThe funny, heart-warming sequel to the acclaimed We Won an Island.When Luna's family won an island, their dreams came true - Luna opened a donkey sanctuary, her sister flew a plane, and her brother won a sheep pageant. But Luna's new donkey has a mortal fear of beaches, her mum's goat-yoga business is on the rocks, and her brother is weirder than ever! Luna's got a brilliant plan to solve her family's problems - it's time to enter the movie-making business...A laugh-out-loud story of family, fun and sunny adventures from the author of We Won An Island, one of The Telegraph's best 50 books of 2019: "This book is definitely a bask in the sun." Telegraph

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Book SynopsisLenny the Lemur is on holiday in the Amazon rainforest. He's just settling down for a nice snooze, when a very yucky smell wafts past . . .Poo-ie! What or who could it be?Lenny sets off to track down the source of the nasty niff . . . Along the way, he meets lots of stinky creatures, finding out about the different smells they make and why.Learn about sloths, skunks, stinkbugs and more in the whiff-tastic Poo! Is That You? written by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne. Cleverly interweaving facts throughout, it also contains an information page at the back of the book, with a photo of each animal.Trade ReviewA hilarious book which will have children, young and old alike, howling with laughter. Because what is funnier to children than stinky smells!? ...This book is a great way t o introduce children to a range of creatures that inhabit the South American jungle, delivered in a very funny way. Information pages at the back of the book tell us more about each of them, providing a good springboard for future learning about animals and the natural environment. A perfect book for reading aloud, children will delight in joining in with the question 'Poo! Is that you?' which is asked of each stinky jungle inhabitant throughout the book. O'Byrne's illustrations accompany the text very well; her depictions of each animal are delightful, particularly Lenny, the cute and curious Lemur -- School Librarian

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Book SynopsisHilarious series of wacky stories from a US boarding school where naughty pranks and mischief rate much more highly than education. From bestselling US author, R.L. Stine.Welcome to Rotten School, founded 100 years ago by I. B. Rotten as a boarding school where students would grow and succeed intellectually, morally and physically as they prepared for a productive and happy future. However, today our standards are a little less rigorous we are simply happy if the students are still alive at the end of each day!We think rivalry is healthy for our pupils, thus, Rotten School is divided into two warring groups: Bernie Bridges and his friends in Rotten House vs. Sherman Oaks and his friends in Nyce House.Joe Sweety is the worst kind of bully big, mean and always ready to use his fists. Chipmunk is the shiest, clumsiest kid at Rotten School. When Chipmunk is paired with Joe on the class trip, Chipmunk spills his apple juice, barfs and pulls down Joe''s trousers. Joe beats up poor Chipmunk and Bernie decides to haunt Joe to get his own back, with spooky messages on the computer, green protoplasm in his room and a body-wrap in an eerie cocoon. Will Bernie''s payback work? Will it scare Joe into being nice for once?

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Book SynopsisBart the Shark is big and bad. Bart the Shark is feeling mad! Find out what happens to the little fish when Bart the Shark comes to visit, in this very funny rhyming story. The book is brightly illustrated with 3D cartoons by Jon Stuart. Also available in Kindle format (B07G3FFJ48).Yellow / Band 3 A humorous and rhyming storyText type FictionThe focus phonemes in this book are a-e, ea (sea), i-e and y.Use the labelled character profile on the final spread to discuss Bart the Shark.Paul Shipton also wrote Red 2A Ant and Snail; Yellow 3 The Sun and the Moon.This title is paired with the non-fiction recount about real monster-like animals: Real Monsters by Nic Bishop.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisThe meerkats are back in the hilarious Awesome Animals series - awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.Trade ReviewPraise for Meerkat Madness:"A humorous and fast paced animal adventure with black and white illustrations which will make you giggle even more." Liverpool Echo "Get ready for a fresh set of escapades with Ian Whybrow's Meerkat Madness. Humorous and fast paced, this book is for anyone who loves a good tale about action-packed animals." Aldershot News and Mail

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Book SynopsisUsing the influence of Rudyard Kipling's Poem If, award-winning author Mij Kelly explores the challenges of living in a world filled with monstrous people, and how important it is to keep smiling regardless of the chaos around you.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type: A poemPages 22 and 23 explore how the boy's world looks when it is filled with monsters, and how it really looks, allowing children to discuss and compare the scenes.Curriculum links: Literacy: Silly stuff.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisEverybody's favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis.When all the grown-ups disappear from the family funfair Supercat and his sidekick James suspect the evil Count Backwards is behind it. The crime-fighting duo track the count to his underwater headquarters but can they sneak on board a submarine and save the day or will they end up as fish food?Trade ReviewReader reviews of Supercat books (from Love Reading): “5 STARS… a mind-blowing adventure… really exciting. In fact I was unable to put it down!” Nicole, aged 8 “I loved this book… it was funny.” Rebekah, aged 11 “An amazing story” Ophelia, aged 7 “10/10 because it’s funny!” Daniel, aged 6 “This book is the best book I’ve read this year” Mustafa, aged 10 “I think James and Supercat make a great team. I can’t wait to read their next adventure…” Faye, aged 8 “An absolutely brilliant book and [I] just can’t wait for the next one to come out” George, aged 7

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Book SynopsisA festive picture book complete with calamity, chaos and one very loveable little elf!It's Christmas Eve and Little Elf is thrilled to join the other elves in Santa's workshop for the first year ever. And he's even more excited to read out the very last letter to Santa, but all it takes is one little slip on the slidey ice and Little Elf drops the letter!He has no idea what the child wants for Christmas, and it's only a few hours until Christmas morningAn accident-filled chase ensues, but will Little Elf be able to catch the letter and grant the last child's wish before it's too late?

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Book SynopsisCan the worst pirate ever find his way home from the Island of No Return?Set sail with the funniest pirate on the seven seas in this hilarious adventure for readers of 7+ with brilliant pictures throughout from ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS illustrator Ben Cort.My stupid brother has tricked me into the worst holiday ever on the Island of No Return. I'm stuck here with just a chicken for company unless I can find some treasure then Blackbeard says he will come and get me (nice of him). All I have to do is follow a treasure map through a jungle full of pirate-eating creatures (no problem), into the deepest, darkest probably-haunted cave (not at all scary, not at all scary, not at all scary) and track down the hidden gold that is so well hidden everyone gets lost trying to find it (perfect). My life is ruined. Signed Pirate Blunderbeard.Pirate Blunderbeard might be on the worst holiday ever but it's also the funniest - laugh-out-loud fun for readers of 7+Trade Review“Pirate Blunderbeard might be on the worst holiday ever but it’s also the funniest - laugh-out-loud fund for readers of 7+” Waterstones

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Book SynopsisMeet RORY BRANAGAN he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. Second in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime book series for kids.Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am ACTUALLY a detective.One day, I will be the biggest detective in the world! And I will find out what happened to my DadBut today, a CRIME has been committed on my OWN road. Someone is stealing dogs!What if they try to take Wilkins Welkin my best friend who is also a sausage dog?I need to find these stinking baddies and I need to stop them!And THAT, friends, is what Rory does, with the help of his Accomplice, Cassidy, in a BOOMTASTIC adventure involving dogs, cats, a wheelie bin chariot, a brave and daring rescue and Mrs Welkin, who fights crime in quite a surprising way. (Just you wait! Just you wait!) There are seven books in the RORY BRANAGAN (DETECTIVE) series and this is the second. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Trade Review Praise for Rory Branagan (Detective) ‘I read it COVER to COVER immediately. I absolutely loved it and it put a smile the size of the Grand Canyon on my face. It is so delightful … Ralph's quizzical, characterful and charming illustrations are the perfect foil to that Clover storytelling magic, full of humour, genuinely thrilling and moving to boot.' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy ‘The Rory Branagan books are fun, fast, and child friendly. The perfect link between picture books and full length novels. If your children like books like The Diary of a Wimpy kid, they'll love these.' Adam Baron, author of Boy Underwater ‘I adore Rory Branagan, Detective … perfect for children who love graphic novels, laughter, and actual mysteries. Illustrations (by Ralph Lazar) are hilarious, full of motion, and propel you from page to page because they're irresistible. Gobble up one of these books in an hour or pace yourself to make them last. Five out of five stars!’ Alison McGhee, New York Times bestselling author ‘Words and illustrations are both very funny and surprisingly touching … A great new series for young readers.’ LoveReading4Kids ‘A totally addictive page-turning storyline … Incredibly clever.’ The Bookbag ‘A pure page turner … So good I bought it at lunch and had it finished before I went to bed. Every page is packed with comedy adventure and beautiful illustrations.' Joseph, aged 11 'I loved the book, it was great. It took me one day to read because I couldn't put it down.' G, aged 9 'A very good book. It's very inspirational and shows you to keep trying and don't let anyone put you down. You can be whatever you want to be so follow your dreams. Even if you're small, you can do big things!' Reader, aged 9

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Book SynopsisPerfect for readers of 79, Cinders & Sparks is a fresh, funny and fabulous take on Cinderella, for everyone who loved Frozen and Shrek.A magic girl.A talking dog.Let's get this party started . . .Cinders lives a boring life with her selfish stepsisters and mean stepmother. So when her wishes start magically coming true it's a surprise to say the least.Then Cinders meets her fairy godmother: she's magic, she can fly, and she's called . . . Brian.Soon, Cinders finds herself heading to the glamorous ball at the King's palace. But Brian is NOT very reliable and Cinders is NOT very good at magic. Now her life isn't boring at all it's total chaos!

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Book SynopsisA hilarious and deeply moving diary novel from bestselling author Alex Barclay this might just be the funniest book ever to make you cry your eyes out.This is the diary of me, Ellery Brown, aged fifteen and a half. I'm supposed to be recording my feelings about my mum, since she died, so why do I keep thinking about who my dad might be instead? Until now, I've had literally NO IDEA who my dad is.My best friend Meg and I have narrowed it down to three authors my mum knew. (She was an author too.) But as they're all on different CONTINENTS, we're going to need fake IDs, passports, plane tickets and to get away from my self-obsessed grandmother . . . One thing's for sure: this year is going to be INTERESTING!Trade Review‘Barclay has nailed Ellery’s teen voice perfectly and there’s lots of humour in this moving tale’ Irish Independent Best Books for Young Readers on their Holidays ‘Tender and often laugh-out-loud funny, too’ iNews, Best Kids Books for Summer ‘Sweet and funny . . . Ellery’s voice is fresh and engaging’ Sarah Webb ‘Written with a lot of humour, this book is a joy to read and genuinely moving’ Irish Independent, Best Children’s Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children's author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire Lottie Luna.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She's super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn't really like to use her skills, though she just wants to be like everyone else. But when it's her friend Marjory's birthday,Lottie sees a way she can use her special powers to get her the biggest surprise ever

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat or The Secret Life of Pets.Marshmallow Marmaduke Vanilla-Bean Sugar-Pie Fluffington-Fitz-Noodle is a big, fluffy cat with an even BIGGER personality!With the help of his owner, Amelia, Pie is well on his way to stardom. He's got himself a role ON TV! But then he hears that he'll be joined in the spotlight by Gingernut, the cheeky kitten Can Pie learn how to share, or will his biggest opportunity yet come tumbling down?Told in the hilarious voice of Marshmallow Pie himself, his mischievous antics are illustrated throughout in black and white.Trade Review Praise for Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar ‘A feline star is born . . . A lovely mixture of appealing, tail-twitching illustrations and impeccable comic timing.’ Guardian

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Book Synopsis A glorious full-colour edition of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph! Trade ReviewPraise for Parsley the Lion:“Glorious” The Times Praise for Michael Bond’s Paddington books: ‘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 Praise for Blown Away by Rob Biddulph: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Halloween with the Mr Men and Little Miss!Ever since Little Miss Scary moved to town, Halloween had become really scary. Scare your pants off scary!But Mr Tickle has a plan to make this year different a ticklishly, tricky plan! Watch out little Miss Scary, there's someone behind you!The funny Halloween story now in a larger illustrated picture book edition.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series, with over 10 million copies in print. Now an Emmy award-winning Netflix series!The is the ultimate guide on how to survive the monster apocalypse!''Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier''s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Now an award-winning Netflix show!See if you have what it takes to survive the monster-zombie apocalypse in this interactive guided journal from the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, now with over 7 million copies in print.You''ve read all about the Last Kids on Earth''s adventures in the post-zombie-monster-apocalypse, and now it''s time to get in on the action! In this interactive journal, readers will feel like they''re part of the Last Kids world by taking part in creative exercises that are based on the characters and settings that they''ve come to know so well. They''ll draw their own inventions Trade Review'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM 'terrifically funny … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly

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