Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giant Jam Sandwich
Book SynopsisOne hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town. What are the villagers going to do about this noisy, nasty nuisance of a swarm? Make a giant jam sandwich - that's what!Trade ReviewThe word classic is often overused, but in this case I feel that it is thoroughly deserved * Bookzone 4 Boys *One of the great charms of this book is in the depiction of the characters and following them through the story * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK 100 Cats
Book SynopsisThe purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs!Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair!New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat . . . HANG IN THERE!This laugh-out-loud picture book is a brilliant read-aloud rhyming romp through a cornucopia of cats in silly scenarios. Follow the cat-and-mouse subplot and find endless funny details to delight read-after-read.Barking mad about dogs as well as cats? Check out 100 Dogs - Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Children''s Book of the Year!Also by Michael Whaite:DiggersaursDiggersaurs Explore
£999.99
Scholastic Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked
Book SynopsisGeorge and Harold are having a normal kind of week. Yesterday theyfound out they were going to flunk fourth grade. Today they'vecreated an evil, super-powerful monster. The Wicked Wedgie Womanis on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whoppingwedgie to anyone who stands in her way! Watch out!
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Last Kids on Earth
Book SynopsisThe first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!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 KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it's TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I'm battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.'Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse. Overnight Jack's life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS: Locate Quint Baker, best friend and inventor Find and rescue June Del Toro, his secret love interest Defeat Blarg, the biggest, baddest monster in town Become a zombie-fighting, monster-bashing tornado Trade Review 1 '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 '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 'This is a book that will keep you turning the pages, regardless of your age, and is a fantastic book for reluctant readers. It’s easily accessible, it’s funny, and there’s plenty of monster action.', Stephanie O'Connell, 100% Rock Magazine
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Thursday
Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitely something weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin’s name twin, Justin Chase, right? Maybe not... As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's... THURSDAY! The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.
£6.99
Exisle Publishing Get Ready, Mama!
Book SynopsisEven the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn't want to get ready!Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge you'd better watch out that she doesn't sneak back into bed, try to distract you with cuddles, get breakfast all over her top, or wait, is Mama watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready despite her mischievous delaying tactics with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem!With gorgeous illustrations and playful writing, Get Ready, Mama! is the perfect way to introduce some fun into the morning routine. Little ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, while parents and carers will gain a strategy for motivating reluctant risers.Getting ready in the morning is a mission for many families with young children, but this inventive, tongue-in-cheek story provides a fun way of speeding things along. Full of heart and humour, Get Ready, Mama! is for anyone who has heard enough of 5 more minutes.
£9.89
Pan Macmillan The 39Storey Treehouse
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Pocket Library
Book SynopsisWelcome to the Mr. Men Pocket Library the perfect first introduction for young children to these fun and zany characters! The slipcase, which is packaged in shrink-wrap, features six board book stories about Mr Happy, Mr Messy, Mr Silly, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Tickle.The storybooks are made of robust board, and their small size and sturdy pages makes them perfect for young children to hold and play with, so they can explore the brightly-coloured images and turn the pages themselves.The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to be enjoyed by young children when you''re out and about it''s easy to pop into a bag for entertainment on the go. There''s also a second fun feature to the set the back of the books can be positioned to create one big picture of the Mr Men children will enjoy helping their parent or guardian move the books into the right position so the full image can be revealed.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 Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
£7.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Diary of a Killer Cat The Killer Cat 1
Book SynopsisEveryone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me. I killed the bird. For pity''s sake, I''m a cat.Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house. Then a mouse. But Tuffy can''t understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble?The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself. ''Anne Fine knows how to make readers laugh'' GuardianAnne Fine has written numerous highly acclaimed and prize-winning books for children and adults. The Tulip Touch won the Whitbread Children''s Book of the Year Award; Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children''s Fiction Award and the Carnegie Medal; Flour Babies won the Carnegie Me
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Rabbit and Bear A Bite in the Night
Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they''re shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. ''A perfect animal double-act.'' (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter. His friend Bear is sure that trees can''t fly.Then there''s a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world''s largest rabbit, eating the world''s largest carrot. There''s a new creature in Rabbit and Bear''s valley, and he''s trying to Change Everything. From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, Progess, and all kinds of getting muddy.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children''s fiction, a laugh-out-lTrade ReviewExpect lots of laughter, mud [and] madcap antics... bursting with anarchic comedy and heartwarming friendship. * Garstang Courier *
£6.99
Five Mile Us Llamas in the Library
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£13.50
Sweet Cherry Publishing Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley
£4.49
HarperCollins Publishers Little Gems – The Ghost Cat Who Saved My Life
Book SynopsisMysterious miaowing from the empty flat upstairs sets Liam and Sav on a quest to find the ghost cat in this charming gem from award-winning author Pamela Butchart. The flat upstairs from Sav is empty, so who or what is making the strange yowling noises she can hear at night? Could it be a ghost cat?! Sav and her best friend Liam decide to investigate, but their ghost hunt takes a very strange turn when Liam gets stuck in the stinky bin room of the flat and it’s a new feline friend who helps to get him out. Nothing is quite as it seems in this brilliant new addition to the Little Gems list.Trade Review"Simple, light-hearted, Scooby-Dooesque tale … perfect for emerging readers." – The Times “Pamela Butchart is a brilliant writer who imbues her stories with action and a huge amount of laughter. The small format of the book, together with the limited text and full colour illustrations make this an absolute pleasure to find in the KS1 classroom." – The English Association
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Treehouse Joke Book
Book SynopsisFind the perfect silly joke in this collection from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, the creators of the internationally bestselling Treehouse series. Q: How do monkeys make toast? A: They put it under a gorilla!Q: What's grey and powdery? A: Instant elephant mix!From Bears to Birds, Penguins to Pirates, School to Space, The Treehouse Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes and silly one-liners that will make anyone laugh their socks off. The perfect gift for any Treehouse fan, join Andy and Terry as they find the ideal joke for any occasion!
£6.64
Abrams SpongeBob Comics Book 1 Silly Sea Stories
Book SynopsisDive deep into the world of Bikini Bottom in this collection of award-winning comics starring everyone's favourite porous, yellow friend--SpongeBob SquarePants!Trade ReviewThe comics perfectly match the tone of the show, from the humor to the visual style...fans might get the most out of these comical, frenetically illustrated comics, the jokes and stories should still entertain readers unfamiliar with the cartoon. * Booklist *
£9.49
Walker Books Ltd Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum
Book SynopsisA brilliantly funny young murder mystery from a rising stand-up comedian, podcaster and filmmaker – and exciting new talent in children's fiction.Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, amiss, or even untoward; without ever experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting sensation that a mystery is about to unfold.Not Bonnie Montgomery – the world’s best detective. Not that anyone (other than Grampa Banks) has heard of her… But they might have heard of the great Montgomery Bonbon, the well-dressed gentleman detective who (apart from the hat and moustache) looks suspiciously like a 10-year-old girl.Their newest case: solving the mystery surrounding a highly suspicious death at the Hornville Museum. Together they'll interview some dodgy witnesses, scour the scene for clues and – above all – hope no one notices that Bonnie and Montgomery are never in the same room at the same time...Trade ReviewKnives Out meets Poirot – but for children! * Front Row, BBC Radio 4 *Enormous fun - Montgomery Bonbon is my new favourite detective! -- Katherine WoodfineMurder at the Museum is a terrific twisty, turny tale as Montgomery Bonbon solves all the clues to a fantastic and funny detective adventure. Alasdair Beckett-King has written a book that is perfect for readers who love mystery, mayhem and fake moustaches. -- Shane HegartyMurder at the Museum delivers a good deal of laughs and is a love letter to classic Christie novels that will delight any parents reading the book to their children. […] young readers are sure to enjoy the twists and turns - and laughs - of this playful introduction to crime fiction. * Books for Keeps *Beckett-King affectionately satirises the murder mystery genre. -- February 2023 Previews * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group When the Crocodiles Came to Town
Book SynopsisAn exhilaratingly fresh, funny picture book with a strong message about rejecting prejudice and welcoming new arrivals from brilliantly talented debut author-illustrator Magda Brol.Trade ReviewA fabulous book with a strong moral message about celebrating 'differences' with a subtle but beautifully delivered punchline or two - Read It Daddy
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates
Book SynopsisBest friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! In this full-colour graphic novel, join them on a funny, imaginative adventure with some VERY angry pirates, learning about the world outside and inside along the way. Bumble and Snug are going on a big adventure to ... have a picnic! But when they accidentally get lost, they''re both cross - is their adventure ruined?Working together to find their way home, Bumble and Snug come across a pirate treasure horde. But taking treasure that isn''t yours is a good way to get into trouble, and sure enough some VERY angry pirates aren''t far behind. Bumble and Snug are certain they can replace the treasure, and fix things to make everybody happy. But there''s another monstrous obstacle in store - and this one has TENTACLES.Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates is a story about being cross and how to listen, friendship and sandcastles, and one GIANT octopusTrade ReviewA gleefully energetic graphic novel for five-years-olds and above... Acid blasts of colour and surreal dialogue are sure to prompt ear-to-ear grins. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *An absolutely joyous delight to read, for kids and for adults who still know how to speak to their inner child, it will entertain them, make them laugh, and as a bonus it weaves in lessons about friendship and compassion and dealing with emotions too. I'm highly recommending this to anyone with young readers looking for their next comics fix. -- Joe Gordon * Down the Tubes *SUNSHINE in book form. It's FUN, frolics, adventure, kindness, friendship, enchantment and emotional intelligence all propelled towards you at high speed in bright, bold GORGEOUS graphic novel format! * Book Monsters *This is a truly engaging, highly accessible title with two main characters to fall in love with! I really hope that it will be the first of many titles in the series. * Library Girl and Book Boy *Full of fun and vibrant colours, this is a brilliant graphic novel which, like Ben Clanton's Narwhal and Jelly series, works just as well as a read aloud than as a book that can be read independently. * Library Mice *Mark has cleverly weaved in emotional intelligence and resilience by using Bumble & Snug to explore emotions and behaviour ... This is a powerful life skill wrapped in colour and fun to reflect on why am I really angry - and to tease out the root of a behaviour in ourselves or others. * Lily and the Fae *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Dark Lord The Teenage Years
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2012 Roald Dahl Funny Prize!Thirteen-year-old schoolboy, Dirk Lloyd, has a dark secret - in fact he is a dark secret. Dirk - according to his own account - is the earthly incarnation of a Dark Lord, supreme ruler of the Darklands and leader of great armies of orcs and warriors, intent on destruction and bloody devastation. Following a colossal final battle between the forces of good and evil, the Dark Lord was defeated and hurled by his arch-foe''s spells into the Pit of Uttermost Despair. At the bottom of the Pit lies...a supermarket car park in the municipal town of Whiteshields, somewhere in modern day England. And when he is found, and tries to explain that he is the Dark Lord, people think he means Dirk Lloyd. The fact that he''s trapped in the puny body of a schoolboy doesn''t help. And so begins Dirk''s battle to recover his dignity, his power, and his lands... Along the way he faces the inconvenience of being fostered by a do-gooding family, Trade ReviewA parody of fantasy media that will appeal to anyone who likes a laugh. (The Sunday Times' 100 Best Children's Books) * The Sunday Times *A parody of fantasy media that will appeal to anyone who likes a laugh. (The Sunday Times' 100 Best Children's Books) * The Sunday Times *Dark Lord is a wonderfully absurd take on beings from another planet * Michael Rosen, Roald Dahl Funny Prize judge *Very funny, very silly... brilliant concept. * Bookseller *One of the most original children's books of the year. * Daily Express *"CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK" This funny book in the Fabled Lands series is based on an ingenious idea. * Sunday Times *Funny, utterly silly and enjoyable book, which lots of young readers will love. * Bookbag *Wonderfully original, completely mad. * Lovereading *It's funny-clever as well as funny-silly * Mel Giedroyc, Roald Dahl Funny Prize Judge 2012 *A perfect novel for computer games-obsessed boys. * Sunday Telegraph *Laugh-out-loud funny and often touching. * Queens Park Books *Amazing, fantastic... great to read. * Skye Turnbull- 9 year old reviewer *Hilarious. * Chicklish *This is hilarious, and is set to have us inferior puny humans laughing out loud... It really is a work of 'evil genius'. * LiteraryLoves.com *Perfect deadpan humor... wickedly funny, brilliantly told stuff, and you'll never have more fun cheering for evil. * BoingBoing.net *Comic fantasy which won this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize. * Sunday Express *There are lashings of fantasy and adventure but what makes Dark Lord tick is the humour. * * * * * Daily Telegraph *A funny, whacky, page-turning tale. * Good Book Guide *Laugh out loud funny and entertaining, with a surprisingly endearing central character: great fun. * East Anglian Daily Times *
£8.65
Penguin Random House Children's UK A Hat Full of Sky
Book SynopsisTerry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of over fifty bestselling books which have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal. He was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in 2009, although he always wryly maintained that his greatest service to literature was to avoid writing any. www.terrypratchettbooks.comTrade ReviewFantastically inventive and humorous * The Sunday Times *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Agents of S.U.I.T. From Badger to Worse
Book SynopsisJohn Patrick Green is a human with the human job of making books about animals with human jobs, notably the smash-hit graphic novel series InvestiGators. John is definitely a multiple New York Times-bestselling human author and not just a bunch of animals in a trench coat pretending to have a human job. With over a million copies of InvestiGators in print, along with its spin-off-series Agents of S.U.I.T., John is a successful human being with only two hands and a normal amount of fur. He lives in a Brooklyn apartment that doesn't allow animals other than the ones living in his head.Christopher Hastings is a comics writer best known for creating the award-winning Adventures of Dr. McNinja and co-creating The Unbelievable Gwenpool. His other writing credits include Adventure Time, Deadpool, Quantum & Woody, and NYT-bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's: The Twisted Ones. Christopher also voices Frederick de Bonesby for the narrative play podcast Rude Tales of Magic.Pat Lewis is a freelance cartoonist/illustrator who lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and two cats. His artwork has appeared in magazines such as Highlights for Children and Boys' Life, as well as books by Workman Publishing, Macmillan and McGraw-Hill. Some of his favorite things in this world are: flea markets, road trips, monster movies and snack-bar nachos. Oh, and drawing funny pictures for kids and adults.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The Amazing Edie Eckhart The Amazing Edie Eckhart
Book SynopsisA sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' Jacqueline WilsonHello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play. As Edie discovers a passion for performance, she also Trade ReviewFresh, funny and ULTRA cool -- Jacqueline WilsonThis is a thoroughly enjoyable and uplifting read. Everyone needs an Edie Eckhart in their lives! -- Jen Carney - author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.GOnce I started reading The Amazing Edie Eckhart, I could not stop! This book is as funny and warm as a sausage roll. I loved it! -- Jenny McLachlan - author of Land of RoarThe funniest book I've read all year! -- Steven LentonA fabulous eye-opening and inspiring read for kids aged nine years and upwards * The Sunday Post *This book is inspiring, original, and full of funny anecdotes that any Jacqueline Wilson fan would undoubtedly adore. -- Fiona Buckley * Irish Examiner *Edie is a real and relatable character, flawed, fearless and funny, who just happens to have a disability. A hugely enjoyable read. -- Hannah Sycamore * The Scotsman *
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies Baby Aliens
Book SynopsisIzzy and her friends have never liked school dinners. And they're getting worse. The dinner ladies are acting strangely: making up random rules, wearing hats, and cooking new food, even more horrible than usual It must be the work of the new demon dinner lady!
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HarperCollins Publishers Peanut Butter and Jelly
Book Synopsis''Hilarious and charming.'' Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain UnderpantsA wonderfully fun highly illustrated/ early graphic novel series for boys and girls of 5+ featuring three short stories about trying new things, favourite foods and accepting who we are. The perfect first book for young readers, just moving on from picture books, discovering the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination.Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession peanut butter! He''s so obsessed he even wants to change his name to that''s right Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn''t so sure that''s the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are).PRAISE FOR Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea:''Undersea adventures have never been so darn cute . The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker'' StarrTrade ReviewUndersea adventures have never been so darn cute …. The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.', Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews 'An utterly enchanting start to a series that’s bound to be popular among young readers', Starred Review, School Library Journal 'Geez, Narwhal and Jellyfish are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo& readers will likely clamour for the next outing', Starred Review, Bulletin of the Centre for Children's Books
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Hachette Children's Group Oi Aardvark Board Book
Book SynopsisAnother brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog! Now in a sturdy board book format, for even the littlest of fans!Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks and donkeys sit on long keys . . .Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Praise for Oi Frog!:''An absolute treat'' - Daily Mail''Everyone will love it'' - Guardian
£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Which Bum's Mum's?
Book SynopsisA hilarious tale of Ziggy the zebra’s journey through the savannah, and the different animal bums he encounters on his quest.When a young zebra accidentally causes a huge stampede, he finds himself lost and alone. But he knows he’ll find home again if he just looks out for his mum’s distinctive, zig-zag striped bum. Along the way, he’ll encounter big ones, small ones, spotty ones, tall ones, hairy bums, smelly bums, scaly ones and old ones, belonging to huge hippos, very tall giraffes, lazy lions and many more animals besides.Written by Jonny Leighton and illustrated by Mike Byrne, the dynamic duo behind Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?, this laugh-out-loud story book will be accompanied by very cheeky illustrations to complete the bum-tastic odyssey.
£6.99
Andersen Press Ltd We Are All Made of Molecules
Book SynopsisMeet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out – but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared. . .Trade Review"There are many great voices in YA fiction, but Susin Nielsen manages to give us TWO in the same book. I defy you not to fall in love with this book." -- Phil Earle"Snappy and witty. A really fine YA novel." -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph Books *"A book to fortify readers against bullies and homophobes." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"I loved We Are All Made of Molecules, it's a really special little book with a huge heart and one of the most enjoyable YA books I've read in some time" * Melissa Cox, Waterstones *"A sheer delight. That next life-affirming book. I’m adding We Are All Made of Molecules to the canon of hope; brilliant books for those kids on the cusp of the next stage in their lives." * Katie Clapham, Storytellers Inc *
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Wednesday
Book Synopsis Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.
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Pan Macmillan You're Called What?
Book SynopsisIce Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Troll
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud pirate adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat – but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but without a decent recipe their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried treasure and pay for a ship's cook . . . but it seems they've sailed to the wrong island. Again.Watch the fun unfold as two very different worlds collide in The Troll, a gloriously comic story from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, the creators of the highly acclaimed Tyrannosaurus Drip.Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King.Trade ReviewAfter a Gruffalo or a Tyrannosaurus, what could be more deliciously scary than Julia Donaldson’s The Troll? . . . irresistible. * The Times *magnificently menacing * Daily Telegraph *an excellent book to capture! * The Scotsman *
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost
Book SynopsisBest friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with a VERY shy ghost and learn about the world outside and inside.Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They''ll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating. There''s just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she''s shy!When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage! Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost is a story about being shy, friendship, magic tricks and a disaster or two!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories indepen
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Hachette Children's Group Buzz Sausage Wolf The Smelly Cat
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Tuesday
Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. His cat has been abducted by aliens, his dad is dating his new head teacher, and he’s unexpectedly gone viral online in the most embarrassing way. Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least his new-found inter-fame (or inter-shame) won't stand in the way of getting the perfect school photo, right? Maybe not... As the school’s Super Science Spectacular is destined to blow up into a hair-raising, teeth-shattering disaster of epic proportions! He barely made it through Monday, but now it’s... Tuesday! The second book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.
£6.99
Nowness Books Horace Fox in the City 1
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Hardie Grant Children's Publishing The Christmas Train
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£11.69
Simon & Schuster Ltd Worst Week Ever Monday
Book SynopsisHave YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm.
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Wigglesbottom Primary The Magic Hamster
Book SynopsisThree more stories of primary school mayhem as 2F set out to solve the real mysteries of life. Does the classroom hamster have magical powers? When Lauren swallows a fly, will she ACTUALLY turn into one? And who, or what, is ROBOT BOY?Look out for other Wigglesbottom titles!The Shark in the PoolThe Toilet Ghost
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Pan Macmillan Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser
Book SynopsisBrian Gordon decided when he was six that he was going to be a cartoonist when he grew up. He spent the rest of his childhood drawing, writing funny stories and running away from bullies who didn't like his drawings or his stories.Despite being told by his teachers that cartooning wasn't a 'real job', he's happy to have proved them wrong and has been drawing silly things for a living ever since. He spent the first half of his career making greeting cards, but for over a decade, he's been writing Fowl Language, a webcomic read by millions around the world, about the ups and downs of parenting four kids. Now, he's also writing stories for kids - Dante N. Ferno is his debut series for kids.He has a wife named Cat and a dog named Pickles, who is very soft and loves getting his ears scratched.
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SOFTWOOD BOOKS Please Sir The Gremlin Ate My Homework
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Hachette Children's Group Rabbit and Bear The Pest in the Nest
Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose friendship is tested by a very noisy woodpecker ... Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.''A perfect animal double-act.'' (The Times, Book of the Week)''PEACE AND QUIET,'' shouts Rabbit. ''THAT''S ALL I WANT.''Owch. He''s hurt his own ears again.What with Bear''s snoring, and a BANG!BANG!BANG! noise from up in the tree, Rabbit knows that Something Simply Has To Be Done.But high in the branches, perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world from a different place ...From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, wisdom, and how to be REALLY NOISY.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children''s fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. Trade ReviewRabbit's Bad Habits should become an instant modern classic. Stands shoulder to shoulder with Pooh and Toad. Cheeky, delightful and hilarious. * Eoin Colfer *A perfect animal double-act enchants. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *It's a lovely story about friendship...something which will get handed on to younger brothers and sisters (because it's a book for boys and girls) and probably onto the next generation. It's timeless....It could be a godsend for the child with dyslexia: the clear font makes it ideal for an emerging reader and the good quality paper means that there's no bleed-through from the reverse of the page which can distract a learner or someone suffering from dyslexia * The Bookbag *Full of humour - a real joy to read * Parents In Touch *This is a laugh-out-loud, soon-to-be-your favourite story * Fallen Star Stories *The Rabbit and Bear series ... goes from strength to strength with The Pest in the Nest, in which Spring has sprung and Rabbit is out of sorts with everyone, whether they're loud and happy or sad and slow. His belligerence ("I'm angry! And I want to be calm!" So I'm angry that I'm angry!") and Bear's wry, gentle responses are illuminated by Field's radiant palette of yellow-greens and greys, creating an utterly seductive book * The Guardian *Who could fail to love this gorgeously illustrated tale? * Sunday Business Post *An utterly seductive book * The Guardian *Julian Gough's tale of acceptance is like mindfulness for young readers and Jim Field's palette of greens makes it one of the most calming illustrated books you'll see this year * Belfast Telegraph *Rabbit just wants a moment of peace -- will Bear be able to teach him to view the world from a new perspective? * Little London *A brilliant read for newly independent readers, but also a great read aloud: adults will enjoy it as much as listeners I suspect * Red Reading Hub *This is an ideal series for children progressing from picture books - there are plenty of illustrations to accompany satisfying storylines. The chunky hardback book has a classic feel and the story of friendship is one to return to over and over again. * Parents in Touch *Fabulously funny... Jim Field's rich, glorious, colour illustrations work in perfect harmony with Julian Gough's text. * The Carousel *
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Hachette Children's Group Rabbit and Bear A Bad King is a Sad Thing
Book SynopsisGorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how to defeat an icebear who wants to be king. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.''A perfect animal double-act.'' The Times, Book of the Week Icebear has arrived in Rabbit and Bear''s valley, and he wants to be king. He''s big and scary, and the more kind and understanding the animals are, the meaner he becomes. Rabbit is confused: Bear has always been able to fix their problems in the past - but maybe this time he needs to ask for help from someone else. Does Wolf have the answer to the bad king''s demands ... or will Rabbit and the other animals find the solution within themselves? From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a story of friends, enemies, and how to avoid being pooped on by an icebear.''Rabbit''s Bad Habits is a br
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Father Christmas Needs a Wee
Book Synopsis"Father Christmas needs a wee.He's been drinking drinks since half past three . . ."At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs a wee. So much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the pressies and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarassing accident . . . there's just one tiny problem . . . he's lost his house key!Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this brilliant and fabulously funny counting book from the talented author/illustrator Nicholas Allan!Trade ReviewA Christmas counting book that’s sure to be popular with younger children – watch them giggle with delight as Father Christmas helps himself to tasty treats as he delivers the presents, only to find that he really, really, really needs a wee… * The School Run blog *There can be few more arresting titles on the market than Nicholas Allan's Father Christmas Needs A Wee . . . Perfect for all, pretty much from birth -- Katy Guest * Independent *Big, bold pictures and wonderful facial expressions make this a must for Christmas and ever afterwards -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *A funny, festive counting book that has a brilliant, bouncy rhyme that kids will want you to read again and again - and again -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *This rhyming counting book will appeal to youngsters with a practical turn of mind or those who like toilet humour -- Sarah Kingsford * Sunday Express *
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Pan Macmillan The 78-Storey Treehouse
Book SynopsisThe 78-Storey Treehouse is the sixth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangJoin Andy and Terry in their 78-storey spectacular treehouse – it used to be 65 storeys, but they keep expanding! They've added thirteen new levels including a drive-thru car wash, a combining machine, a scribbletorium, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, Andyland, Terrytown, a high-security potato chip storage facility and an open-air movie theatre with a super giant screen . . . which is a very useful thing to have now that Terry’s going to be a big-shot movie star!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series – the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers.Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for Younger Children!Trade ReviewWith its slapstick humour, brilliant absurdities and some bonus puzzles to solve at the back of the book, The 13-Storey Treehouse is the best 'tall story' you'll read this year! -- Lancashire Evening Post on 13-Storey TreehouseA potent mix of fantasy, nonsense, adventure and cartoons, this series is catnip to every eight-year-old who encounters it. * The Bookseller *Longtime collaborators Griffiths and Denton (Killer Koalas from Outer Space) get metafictional in their latest book (first published in Australia), and the result is anarchic absurdity at its best... Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail, as babies are pelted with garbage, yapping dogs squashed, and monkeys catapulted into the distance. -- Publishers Weekly, on 13-Storey TreehouseFull of crazy, funny pictures, which will make you laugh . . . Extremely enjoyable, very funny and easy to read! -- SophieStarlight * Guardian.com *Especially good for reluctant readers as it is heavily illustrated and VERY funny . . . This really is the coolest treehouse ever! * Angels & Urchins *Packed with cartoons and craziness * Sunday Express *This book is about friends Andy and a Terry that live in a really cool 13-storey treehouse, with cool things like a bowling alley, games room and secret lab. They invent things and write things; Andy does the writing and Terry does the pictures. I could read this book on my own without assistance. I read it pretty quickly as it was really interesting and funny, so I wanted to keep reading it. I liked there was chapters, so I could read to the end of the chapter and knew where I was picking up, and each chapter was a good length. I liked at the end of the book there were fun things to do; a word search, maze, spot the difference, a quiz and jokes. The black and white illustrations helped bring the book to life. Chapter 7 the monster mermaid, maybe be scary to some readers. The pictures of the monster aren't really scary, but what is written might scare some; talks about eating people, but goes into detail; ripping limbs, crushing heads etc, so a bit gruesome. One chapter has one word all the way through, which was silly but funny. The friends get up to some crazy things, an enjoyable book. -- Toppsta Reviewer, on 13-Storey TreehouseMy son absolutely adores this whole series of books. They are hilariously funny but so imaginative and creative. I've recommended them to so many people and haven't yet found a child who doesn't love them. This first book sets the scene with Andy and Terry - the characters and authors/illustrators - living in a treehouse with 13 stories who are meant to be writing a book but keep getting distracted by an endless stream of hilarious madness. * Toppsta Reviewer *I bought this book (the first in a series) on the basis of many positive reviews. Having now read it, I know my decision is vindicated. It's funny, hugely imaginative and has LOTS of pictures. What child would not want a treehouse with see-through swimming pool, lemonade fountain, games room, bowling alley and marshmallow machine? Besides, this one is also home to book-making duo Andy, the writer, and Terry, the illustrator. But story-making isn't always straightforward, especially when there are gorillas to contend with. No matter, flying cats to the rescue! And when the story is over, there are still jokes, a spot-the-difference, a maze, wordsearch and treehouse triva to enjoy.Children with the latest brain-to-brain-information technology will be able to read it; others will have to ask for it at the library or a bookshop. They will also want to visit http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/ for loads more fun and the latest from author Andy Griffiths. -- Toppsta Reviewer, on 13-Storey TreehouseBrilliant series and if you haven't read them yet why not? Start at the beginning and work through them all. Laugh out loud funny and I love reading about all the things they have in their treehouse. * Toppsta Reviewer *I bought the set of these after reading the other Toppsta reviews. My son read this book solidly in one day. He has LOVED it, the mix of text and illustrations is ideal for this age range, I could hear him laughing away to himself whilst he was reading it, although I'm not convinced he followed the whole story, he has since read most of it again (as we were out and the next one was at home) A fabulous buy that will be read time and time again. * Toppsta Reviewer *This is silly and fun and a great book to encourage of love of reading in young children. I read this to my 5 year old daughter and months later she still makes reference to a scene in the book. She is a strong reader for her age and wanted to get the other books in the series. She started reading more bits of them herself before devouring the 65 and 78-storey treehouse books entirely by herself. The 78-Storey Treehouse she read in one sitting. She can't wait for the 91-Storey Treehouse to come out later this year. * Toppsta Reviewer *
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Scholastic Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the
Book SynopsisHarold and George's crazy creation is back - in an adventure that'sWEDGIER than ever! He defeated the diabolical Dr Nappy... He terminatedthe terrible talking toilets... But is Captain Underpantsready to take on three massive, tentacled space aliens (in disguise)?
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Pan Macmillan There Was a Young Bunny Who Swallowed an Egg: A
Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud Easter eggstravaganza, There Was a Young Bunny who Swallowed an Egg from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect springtime story for little ones!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it’s time to meet a little bunny who, just as the Easter Egg Hunt is starting, swallows . . . an egg! And she doesn't stop there! Soon she's gobbled down a chick, a hot-cross bun, and a basket! What will she gobble down next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story young children will love, packed with Easter chicks, eggs, buns, bees, and one very hungry little bunny – keep an eye on your chocolate eggs!
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Scholastic Bird Squirrel book 1 and 2 bindup
Book SynopsisA full colour bind up of the first two installments in the full colourBIRD & SQUIRREL series from one of the animators behind THEIRON GIANT and THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE.
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Hachette Children's Group Buzz Sausage Wolf
Book SynopsisBuzz is keen to win the love (and biscuits) of his New Family. He wants to be the perfect pet - but who is Pack Leader? Britney, the small but shouty one? Her brother who secretly gives Buzz snacks? Or Mumwho holds The Lead? Should Buzz besilly Sausage or brave Wolf to impress them?Too much of either brings chaos!
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