Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Albert Whitman & Company Pencils Perfect Picture
Book SynopsisPencil is trying to draw the perfect picture for his dad. So, he asks his friends Brush, Pastel, Marker, Crayon, and Chalk what makes their art perfect. But they each have a different answer. How will Pencil be able to create his own perfect picture?
£12.74
Holiday House Inc One of These Is Not Like the Others 1
Book SynopsisOne of these is not like that other--and that's great! This gently subversive board book points out-- and celebrates!-- the differences between subjects.Barney Saltzberg's hilarious and delightfully direct text and simple illustrations introduce children to the concept and splendor of inclusiveness, through recognizing who or what's different on each spread and celebrating the unity as it is.For example, the reader sees three cows and an elephant accompanied by the text One of these is not like the other, turn the page... and all four animals take part in an exuberant conga line and say that's just fine with us!In a series of similar examples children are encouraged to notice both the similarities and differences between characters and celebrate both. Barney Saltzberg's picture book is a pointed and timely tribute to the power of inclusivity and as well as a riotous read-aloud.Praise for One of These is Not Like the Others
£6.64
Holiday House Inc Night Light
Book SynopsisPerfect for new readers in the first grade: a comic about a child, a parent, and the magic of a starry night. By Geisel Award-Winner Michael Emberley!A blackout! Right in the middle of ?the last? bedtime story. The child cries. It?s too dark! The parent gathers stars from the sky light up the child?s room. Now someone else is crying! It?s the moon! The parent returns the stars to they sky, and parent and child pack up their blankets and pillows to sleep outside.New readers can practice phonics reading with the silent letters g and o in words such as too, night, light, right, and tight. Children can also read about these characters in I Did It! a Theodor Geisel Award Winner and Let?s Go!, which is on the ALA Best Graphic Novels reading list.I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. We hope that all new readers will say, ?I like to read comics!?A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd The Grunts in a Jam
Book SynopsisOh no! The Grunts are on the loose. And this time they're in a VERY sticky situation. When Mrs Grunt's mother, the gloomy Ma Lunge, enters a Preserves, Jams and Jellies competition, what could possibly go wrong? Plenty.Trade Review"Philip Ardagh is a national treasure." The Independent
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Hubble Bubble The Super Spooky Fright Night
Book SynopsisThree more stories of magical mayhem in one beautifully produced book!
£6.99
Bright Bear Books Christmas Best
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£15.68
GLUE Publishing The Magic Custard Factory
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£9.36
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Aaron Chu and the Baseball Card Show
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£8.69
Austin Macauley Publishers Loulous Magical Adventure The White Pomeranians
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£13.99
Indy Pub School This Year What School Can Look Like During
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£7.25
Palgrave USA Elvin Link Please Report to the Principals Office
Book SynopsisMeet an irrepressible kid doodler-turned-sketch artist, in this breakout illustrated diary fiction mystery from Drew Dernavich, Elvin Link, Please Report to the Principal''s Office.Meet Elvin Linkslacker, notorious doodler, and the only kid in fifth grade who hasn''t (yet) received a wedgie from the school bully Peter Zorber. Can Elvin navigate the last few weeks of school without getting into trouble for his incessant doodling? How will he steer clear of the class wedgie-master? And is it possible to turn a hobby into a crime fighting skill and solve a school mystery? Elvin Link is about to find out all the answers, and he''ll do it with a flip disc in one hand and a bottle of hot sauce in the other! Christy Ottaviano Books
£999.99
Roaring Brook Press Hedgehogs Dont Wear Underwear
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£15.19
Orchard Books Why Did the Monster Cross the Road
Book SynopsisFrom beloved, bestselling children''s book icons, R.L. Stine and Marc Brown, comes a storybook filled with hilariously spooky jokes and fun-loving monsters that will have everyone giggling!Why did the monster cross the road?To BITE someone on the other side!Turn scary to silly with this laugh-out-loud joke book. Hunny and Funny are monster best friends. When Hunny is feeling sad, Funny knows exactly how to cheer up his friend with laughter!Renowned bestselling children''s book talents R.L. Stine, creator of the Goosebumps series, and Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur Adventure series, join forces once again in this sweet, fun-filled story that not only teaches readers hilarious jokes to share but also reminds children that laughter is the best medicine when you''re feeling down. With Stine''s humorous text and Brown''s bold artwork, this monster-themed picture book is sure to get the monsters and furry creatures giggling all night!
£999.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Dog Days of School
Book SynopsisCharlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or playing fetch, and he never has to do any homework. But when Charlie makes a wish to be a dog instead of a boy, things get a little topsy-turvy! New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio''s signature humor and New York Times best-selling illustrator Brian Biggs''s bold, playful art come together in a hilarious tale that proves that the grass always does look greener on the other side (even if that side involves drinking from the toilet!).Now available as an 8x8 paperback with stickers, this picturebook is full of comic encouragement for young students.
£6.23
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Charlie and Frog The Boney Hand
Book SynopsisCharlie is the new kid at Castle School for the Deaf and one of the few students who is hearing. It''s hard to keep up (and fit in) when you don''t know American Sign Language. That''s why Charlie missed the most important detail of all about the Legend of the Boney Hand. It''s real! And when the Boney Hand goes missing, outsider Charlie is suspect number one.Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants to be understood. Frog has been at Castle School for the Deaf her entire life. It''s hard to break away (and stand out) when people don''t take you seriously. That''s why Frog desperately wants to solve a mystery and show the world who she really is: a detective. But when the Boney Hand goes missing, insider Frog is suspect number two.Together, Charlie and Frog must uncover the facts about an old legend and solve their latest case before the trail goes cold. It will take the help of unexpected friends and a daring race against the clock to finally reveal the truth. Explore what i
£8.50
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Field Guide to Humans and Other Dangerous
Book SynopsisWhile exploring planet Buck, Buck, Buck, twin sisters Atari and Zaria don't realize that they're being watched by two alien natives. When the girls find the aliens hiding in their tent, all four are startled and chaos erupts as they chase each other through the forest. But things change when they all run into a giant, fire-breathing chicken! Will the aliens and humans learn to work together to defeat the monstrous chicken beast?
£999.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Princess With The Blazing Bottom
Book SynopsisSir Wayne and his dragon are BACK and this time they’re out to rescue a princess held captive by a Big Bad Beast. But WHO exactly will save her? Sir Wayne: who can climb every wall - no moat is too deep, no tower too tall. Or Dragon: so muscly and lean - he can fly and fart flames, he’s a fighting machine! If ONLY there was a way to get the best of both… This bestselling series is as funny as it is farty, for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped series, and I Need a New Bum! Look out for more fart-tastic fun here:The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom The Knight with the Blazing Bottom
£11.69
Tommy Nelson Whered My Giggle Go
Book SynopsisA whimsical board book from New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, Where''d My Giggle Go? helps your kids process their emotions in a fun, healthy way so they can transform from grumpy to laugh-out-loud happy.I felt kind of cranky. I felt kind of sad. I can''t tell you why, but I even felt mad. For every child who sometimes feels out of sorts and doesn''t know why, Where''d My Giggle Go? helps normalize and dissipate negative emotions in a delightful way.A perfect read-aloud, Where''d My Giggle Go? provides: A natural way for you to talk with your kids about how we all get sad sometimes A reminder that we can help others find their happiness With colorful illustrations from Sarah Jennings, this book is: Great for ages 0-4 A brilliant resource to help parents naturally discuss being sad, grumpy, anxious, or unhappy with the
£8.65
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Birthday
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Mr. Birthday is very good at organizing birthday parties. He likes to make sure that everyone he knows has a party on his or her birthday. But there seems to be an important birthday coming up that Mr. Birthday knows nothing about 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.Trade ReviewThe 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
£6.23
Walker Books Ltd Bear Moves
Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite purple bear is back and bolder than ever in this laugh-out-loud page turner from Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyuz.With funny word play and bold imagery, actor Ben Bailey Smith and artist Sav Akyuz have created a Bear to remember. If there''s one thing Bear knows, it''s how to move. And when the music starts up, Bear just can''t help grooving to the beat spinning round, belly dancing and even doing the foxtrot. This infectiously rhythmic and hilariously funny sequel to I Am Bear will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.Trade Review“Its energetic, colourful illustrations and superb rhythmic text will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.” * BookTrust *“[…] an infectiously funny book will have little ones bouncing around the room and joining in at every turn of the page. With clever wordplay and jazzy illustrations, this book will be the key to unlocking imaginations and injecting high-octane fun into story time.” * BookTrust *“After the success of I Am Bear, the collaborative duo, Ben Bailey Smith and Sav Akyuz, have done it again, bringing back Bear in rhyming style in this hilariously vibrant page turner, Bear Moves. […]This infectiously rhythmic and hilariously funny sequel to I Am Bear will keep readers in stitches from start to finish.” * The Fountain *“Packed full of energy and fun and rhyming rhythmic prose this is such an enjoyable read! I don’t expect your kids to sit still whilst reading they will want to join in!” * Book Bairn, 13.4k Instagram followers *“If this doesn’t get you moving nothing will!” * Picture Books Blogger, 71.4k Instagram followers *“Clear a space, get some music going and enjoy!” * The School Librarian *
£10.79
Hachette Children's Group Boo Little Beastie
Book SynopsisLittle Bertie Beastie loves being beastly! Only, sometimes he wishes he had some friends to stomp and roar with. But when he sets off to the big city to find someone to play with, everyone he says hello to just screams and runs away! Little does Bertie know, it''s the spookiest night of the year and soon some little beasties appear who turn out to be just what he was searching for! A sweet and funny Halloween picture book about making friends and being beastly, from Matt Robertson, winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award 2020.
£9.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Is He a Girl
Book SynopsisMarvin is yet again caught in a dilemma. He's been told that he'll turn into a girl if he kisses his elbow, and after accidentally doing just that he wonders if it is really going to happen to him. His voice starts to change, and he even dots his 'i's with a heart in class! What on earth has happened to Marvin, and will he ever be the same again?Trade Review'Louis Sachar is one of the few masters of American fiction' Independent on Sunday Praise for 'Holes': 'Magic and hard realism come crashing together. This is an extraordinary and unconventional novel' Observer 'An exceptionally good novel' Sunday Times Praise for 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School': 'Thirty clever, fast-moving stories that describe the bizarre events at Wayside School ... each story is refreshingly different' Guardian
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Munch Crunch Pirate Lunch
Book SynopsisMeet the Beastly Pirates, the munchiest, crunchiest pirates to ever sail the seven seas! If YOU were a pirate, what would you have for lunch? Fish soup? Shark on toast? Not the Beastly Pirates! They like something a little munchier, a little crunchier ... a little more 'piratey'. Join the Beastly Pirates on this awesome piratical adventure, fabulously illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted illustrator, John Kelly.
£14.11
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Royal Wedding Crashers
Book SynopsisAnna and Holly Burnbright, together with their friend Prince Pepino, are trying to earn enough money to go on the intergalactic holiday of a lifetime. What they need is a holiday job. So when a tall, elegantly dressed lady called Mademoiselle Malypense tells them she needs help to organise the Francian Royal Wedding, they jump at the chance. She''s promised to pay handsomely!The children are whisked away to begin the preparations, but it''s not long before Holly smells a rat. Why does Mademoiselle Malypense insist they complete their tasks in secret? And isn''t there something odd about a garlic-flavoured wedding cake? Could there be more to this royal couple''s wedding day than meets the eye?The first in this series, The Royal Babysitters, was shortlisted for the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award. This second adventure is packed with jokes, adventures and illustrations with more exuberance than Judy Moody and Darcy Burdock put together.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 3 of a Kind
Book SynopsisWho will hold the winning hand? Sherlock meets Ocean''s Eleven in this wickedly funny, action-packed crime caper.Darkus Knightley is used to expecting the unexpected. An extraordinary solver of crimes, with immense powers of deduction, and regularly found bedecked in tweed, Darkus is anything but the average 13-year-old. But he is the person to call when strange goings-on are afoot!Despite trying to leave his detective ways behind to lead a normal teenage life, when his father's loyal housekeeper, Bogna, goes missing, Darkus must return to the family fold and follow the clues to America and the bright lights of Las Vegas. Alongside his father, Alan, and stepsister, Tilly, Darkus must once again face the deadly criminal organisation, the Combination and this time, all bets are off. With danger at every turn, Knightley and Son will need an ace or two up their sleeves in order to win this game. Will the odds be in our detective duo's favour? Or will this be the KnighTrade ReviewDangers are faced in London in an engaging, characterful debut … with enjoyably convincing family relationships -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Pick of the Week *A breathless plot that hurls the reader from one tense situation to another, the adrenalin balanced by a liberal dose of humour … this is extreme writing for extreme fun. So what are you waiting for - open the popcorn, settle back and enjoy the ride * Books For Keeps *Aimed at young adventurers, Rohan Gavin’s Knightley & Son, for age 10+, perfectly combines comedy and crime-solving as young Doc Knightley tries to discover what caused his father, a private investigator, to fall into a coma. This is an engaging debut and the tweed-loving Doc is a young Holmes for our times * Daily Mail *Full of suspense, intrigue and humour this is a modern day classic detective mystery * Guardian Best New Children's Books, Summer 2014 *Heaps of mystery, dry humor and tweed abound in this exemplar of crime fiction à la Doyle … A rousing page-turner with one fault: it ends * Kirkus Reviws, starred review *A lively romp which will certainly please young readers * Books for Keeps *This is a fun crime novel for young readers ... hilarious and a bit scary, it’s a good adventure * bookwitch.com *Rohan Gavin has created a protagonist that readers will grow to love bookzone4boys.com My inner twelve-year-old took to Darkus pretty much instantly ... it reminded me of the Artemis Fowl books ... I’d recommend for the young Sherlockian, crime aficionado, or action fan in anyone’s life * Bakerstreetbabes.com *‘Intelligent, thrilling crime fiction with quirky characters and bags of dry humour’ * Guardian, Best New Children’s Books, Summer 2016 *
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Great Shelby Holmes
Book SynopsisShelby Holmes is not your average nine-year-old. For one, she happens to be the best detective her neighbourhood has ever seen, using her uncanny analytical mind and sassy attitude to solve crimes which stump even the police department. But when eleven-year-old John Watson moves in to her block of flats, Shelby finds a solution to the one puzzle that's eluded her up until now: friendship. This dynamic duo find themselves swept up in a dog-napping case that'll take both their talents to crack.
£999.99
Xlibris Rugged Nuckles and Painful Chuckles
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£21.85
Abrams The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella A
Book Synopsis Blast off with The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella, first in an out-of-this world graphic novel series from Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, the bestselling creators Hello!Lucky. Meet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere! They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot, Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things!” and “Progress not perfection!” In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant—with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a Trade ReviewAstrid and Stella make an adorable pair; scenes of them on the pool-party planet with their beach umbrella and floaties are especially sweet. . .Like being enveloped in a nonstop hug. * Kirkus Reviews *With irrepressible protagonists, non-stop wordplay, and trippy, candy-colored visuals, this book leans hard into cartoon-level cuteness and cheer. * Publishers Weekly *The dynamic composition, technicolor digital art, and humorous puns bring vim and vigor to this delightfully goofy graphic novel, emphasizing the excitement of exploring new places and meeting new friends. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry Early Reader Horrid Henry Gets Rich
Book SynopsisA new edition of this much-loved Horrid Henry story, with new colour pictures and short, accessible chapters - ideal for newly confident readers.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group King Flashypants and the Toys of Terror
Book SynopsisBrilliantly original and hilarious. It''s nearly as good as one of my books. DAVID WALLIAMSTwo words - such fun! MIRANDA HARTBeautiful, inventive and laugh-out-loud funny. SUE PERKINSGreat to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.FOO HOO HOO! King Flashypants is back for his third rib-tickling adventure. Something weird is happening in Edwinland - Emperor Nurbison isn''t evil any more! He''s doing stuff like smiling and making toys of himself for the peasants. Is he up to something? Probably. But what can it be?
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Horror Heights The Slime
Book Synopsis''A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!'' - Jonathan RossWelcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.Connie hasn''t found her talent yet, but at least she has her slime collection - if it''s gooey, she''s got it! She hopes that by adding a few extra ingredients to a simple recipe she will uncover a talent for slime-making, but alas, all she uncovers is a hot, stinky mess which ends up in the bin. It''s shaping up to be another uneventful weekend ... until her failed slime experiment wakes her up the next morning. It''s alive! And can talk! And is named... Big.Big adores Connie and wants to protect her from everything at all times, which is very sweet. At first. But when it gets bigger, grows teeth and threatens to eat her friends and father, can Connie uncover her TRUE Trade ReviewA great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish! -- Jonathan RossIf you like your stories, smart, scary and super slimey this is the book for you. -- Ross NobleFunny AND frightening! -- Adam HillsA fantastic romp, full of great characters, lots of laughs and a surprise ending. And it's easy to read. Who could want more? -- Paul Jennings
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Dragons Hiccups
Book SynopsisIn this story, a dragon has a bad case of the hiccups and nothing her friends do seems to help, leading to all sorts of fiery problems!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.Trade ReviewEngaging artwork and reading activities * Parents in Touch *It encourages children to read for pleasure * Parents in Touch *
£7.05
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Dog at School
Book SynopsisIn this fun story, a dog runs into school and causes all sorts of trouble. Then he runs to the head teacher''s office. Everyone thinks the head teacher will be very cross, but will he? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.
£7.82
Pan Macmillan The Haunting of Hiram
Book SynopsisEva Ibbotson was born in Vienna, but when the Nazis came to power her family fled to England and she was sent to boarding school. She became a writer while bringing up her four children, and her bestselling novels have been published around the world. Journey to the River Sea won the Nestlé Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Some of her other young fiction titles include The Secret of Platform 13, Which Witch? and The Great Ghost Rescue. Eva died peacefully in October 2010 at the age of eighty-five.Trade ReviewFunny, gripping, charming and completely irresistible. -- Amanda CraigEva Ibbotson weaves a magic like no other. -- Michael Morpurgo
£6.99
Lulu.com When a Feather Fell
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£25.97
Capstone Global Library Ltd Gross Gods Jason and the Totally Funky Fleece
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£5.99
Archway Publishing Finding Manners with Chippie Chipmunk
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£17.09
Hyperion Good Night Owl
Book SynopsisOwl tries his best to wrap up his night and settle in for a long sleep–after moving past a few bumps in the road—in this Geisel Honor-winning, giggle-worthy bedtime story.Will Owl ever get a good night's sleep? He's ready for bed, but as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He looks everywhere—in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards—even in his walls. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on! But as he's busy tearing his house apart, he doesn't notice one tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail—the culprit!Every observant young reader will point again and again to the answer to Owl's persistent question, laughing all along the way. From the creator of The Watermelon Seed comes another pitch-perfect tale that's empowering, engaging, and entertaining.'Entertaining bedtime drama that works equally well for new readers and for sharing aloud.
£13.29
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated The Mouse Before Christmas
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£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Adventures of Swashbuckle Lil
Book SynopsisLil is a pirate, a good sort of pirate, and when there is someone to save, she'll do what is right (if it takes her all night). Yes, she'll always be bold and be brave.When evil pirate Stinkbeard tries to kidnap Lil's teacher, it's up to schoolgirl and secret pirate, Lil, to come to the rescue. In story two it's sports day, but there's a very hungry croc on the loose. Can Lil and her trusty parrot, Carrot, scare Stinkbeard and his pet croc away?On a trip to the museum, evil pirate Stinkbeard tries to steal an old king's ruby ring, and it's up to schoolgirl and secret pirate, Lil, to stop him! In story two, Lil and her pet parrot are off to a birthday party. But when Stinkbeard and his pet croc turn up, it's up to Lil to save the day.The Adventures of Swashbuckle Lil is a bind up of Swashbuckle Lil: The Secret Pirate and Swashbuckle Lil and the Jewel Thief, by author Elli Woollard and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson. It features four rip-roaringly rhyming, brilliantly illustrated stories which make the perfect transition from parent-led to independent reading.Trade ReviewThe rhyming text and detailed drawings provide guidance and encouragement to youngsters transitioning from supervised to independent reading. Imaginative, witty, entertaining and lots of fun. * BookTrust *Anderson's illustrations burst with energy and humour * The Bookseller *Two rip-roaringly rhyming and brilliantly illustrated stories for younger readers in one fabulous book * Phoenix Comic *Told in jolly rhyme that makes reading the stories particularly fun and easy and with lively black and white illustrations on every page these are the perfect step up from picture books to chapter books. * LoveReading4Kids *
£9.64
Hachette Children's Group Horrid Henry: 12 Stories of Christmas
Book SynopsisNumber one for fiendish fun! On the first day of Christmas Horrid Henry gave to me .... 12 festive stories!Count down to Christmas with Horrid Henry and friends in this bumper collection of festive stories! This book contains twelve of Henry's most mischievous winter tales about swapping Christmas presents, sabotaging school plays, ruining Christmas dinner and even ambushing Father Christmas! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.
£9.25
WestBow Press The Adventures of Pootsey the Wonderbug
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£10.95
Andrews McMeel Publishing Unicorn Bowling: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn
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£28.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Baby's First Train Robbery
Book SynopsisFrank’s long-suffering parents decide it’s time for a holiday – looking after a whole zooful of animals is VERY hard work. Leaving Gran in charge, they set off. But the further from home they get, the more anxious Frank gets. What if Gran can’t cope? What if his animals need him? He decides to take drastic action – with dire consequences! A nail-biting follow-up to the bestselling Baby’s First Bank Heist and Baby’s First Jailbreak.Trade ReviewThis rhyming book was fantastic and my daughter absolutely loved it! * NetGalley Reviewer *My children found this hilarious. A great read! * NetGalley Reviewer *Told through Jim Whalley’s faultless rhyming text and Stephen Collins’ retro style illustrations that fuel the wonderful daftness of the story, this is once again a hilarious read aloud * Red Reading Hub *
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found
Book SynopsisChris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There is a gorgeous edition of the much-loved sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. A perfect gift for families, children and all fans.First published by Macmillan more than 150 years ago, Lewis Carroll’s iconic stories about Alice have been loved and enjoyed by generations of children the world over.Curious Alice's second story takes her through the looking-glass to a place even stranger than the Wonderland of her first adventure. Caught up in the great looking-glass chess game she sets off across the chequerboard landscape to become a queen on the final square. It isn't as easy as she expects: at every step she is hindered by unusual, funny and nonsense characters like Tweedledum, Tweedledee and Humpty Dumpty. Some of them insist on reciting poems to her and these poems – such as The Walrus and The Carpenter and Jabberwocky – are now as famous as the Alice stories themselves.This edition presents Lewis Carroll's complete text, with illustrations from Costa Award- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner, and cartoonist for the Observer, Chris Riddell. Published 200 years after the birth of Alice’s first illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, also an eminent political cartoonist of his time, Chris Riddell's illustrations set a new bar of excellence, with his unique, rich and evocative interpretation of Carroll's world.'Hundreds of images, with Riddell’s rich sense of the fantastical, complement the narrative in this remarkable new edition of Carroll’s book' – Sunday TimesTrade ReviewHundreds of images, with Riddell’s rich sense of the fantastical, complement the narrative in this remarkable new edition of Carroll’s book. Every spread is illustrated, and Alice tenderly drawn. * Sunday Times *[B]rings the timeless characters to life for a new generation * Red *Riddell’s rich and evocative interpretation of Carroll's world brings new light and life to Alice’s memorable journey of exciting trials and tribulations, and with a ribbon marker to complete the package, this is the perfect gift for families, children and fans of the all-time classic. * Lancashire Evening Post *A book to enhance any young child's bookshelf and to remember into adulthood. * Newbury Weekly News *Chris Riddell's interpretation of these well-loved characters adds another dimension to this iconic story and is beautifully presented in this hefty tome complete with colour illustrations. [...] this is a must-have for all Alice fans. * Book Gift Blogger *
£22.50
Pan Macmillan The Exiles at Home
Book SynopsisThe Conroy sisters are back! In Hilary Mckay's second book in The Exiles series, The Exiles at Home, the four delightfully troublesome siblings manage to get themselves into yet more mischief.When Ruth Conroy decides to sponsor a child in Africa, she is unprepared for the monthly monetary commitment and is shocked by how difficult it is to find £10 a month . . . In desperation, she enlists the help of her sisters – but Phoebe, Naomi and Rachel are only too eager to think up eccentric fundraising schemes, including wholly undisciplined and unsuitable baby-sitters, an unhygienic catering service and a fraudulent street artist. Whatever the scheme, their hilarious projects never fail to cause chaos and mayhem.Trade ReviewMcKay has a genius for comedy * The Sunday Times *Farce and genuine soft-hearted concern here mix wonderfully * The Guardian *McKay has created a boisterous, chaotic family which always makes me want to rush out and adopt three sisters * TES *The Exiles is a delight * Guardian *I can't think of a girl aged between eight and eighteen who wouldn't enjoy this little gem of a book -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *The characters are beautifully developed . . . recorded with such humour and sensitivity that it is an engrossing, sometimes laugh-out-loud story * Write Away *
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Pan Macmillan Caddy's World
Book SynopsisCaddy's World is the prequel to Hilary McKay's laugh-out-loud, award-winning Casson Family series.Best friends, boyfriends, problem parents, pink hair. Brothers, sisters, fireworks and unexpected babies. Welcome to Caddy's World.Travel back to when Caddy was a young girl and Rose had not been born, in this moving and comical prequel to the award-winning Saffy's Angel.Follow the family's adventures in the rest of the beloved series: Saffy's Angel, Indigo's Star, Permanent Rose, Caddy Ever After and Forever Rose.Trade ReviewFull of warmth, vitality and irrepressible good humour. * Guardian *Hilary McKay, the best writer of child dialogue around at the moment... Glorious novel from a true master of her craft. * Independent *A triumph of humour, emotion and realism * Daily Mail *Caddy's world is saturated with colour, style and romance, with even the most mundane detail given a witty lick of polish. * The Daily Telegraph *Caddy's World excels in portraying not only the thoughts and feelings of four 12-year-old girls, but also those of the Casson parents * The Times *Unsentimental with soft-centred charm * Independent on Sunday *If you haven't read these books, what on earth are you waiting for? You won't find a more endearing, eccentric, maddening and marvellously warm family in any other book, by anyone, ever. * The Ultimate Book Guide *
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Pan Macmillan Permanent Rose
Book SynopsisPermanent Rose is the third book in Hilary McKay's laugh-out-loud, award-winning Casson Family series.It's a long hot, never-ending summer, with no letters for Rose.Tom went back to America, and Rose hasn't heard from him since. No phone calls, no messages, nothing at all. New friend David, however hard he may be trying, is no replacement.And home doesn't offer relief either: Dad's left Mum for a young model, Caddy is questioning her imminent wedding and Saffy is trying to find her real father.Rose is determined to find Tom in New York. But what else will she find on the way?Follow the family's adventures in the rest of the beloved series: Saffy's Angel, Indigo's Star, Caddy Ever After, Forever Rose and Caddy's World.Trade ReviewSo good it almost hurts . . . charming, affectionate and perfectly written * Independent *From the opening scene ... McKay's third story about the vibrant Casson family is entrancing * The Guardian *Permanent Rose is the antidote to everything that's bad in children's books and, indeed, everything that's bad in life... there are no hard edges but no sentimental slop either, in this beguiling story * The Sunday Telegraph *Realistic dialogue and irresistible characters enliven the tale * School Library Journal *McKay's strength lies in her ability to craft an unputdownable story from everyday happenings, and to handle serious issues and emotions with real lightness. She evokes the whole Casson family so vividly that the reader can imagine their lives going on uniterupted even after the book has been closed. Highly recommended * Bookfest *Rose Casson is the kind of girl we should all want to be... A great sequel to Saffy's Angel and Indigo's Star. * Family Interest Magazine *
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