Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes
Wilder Publications How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers
£14.76
Wilder Publications How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group Underpants Panic: Book 11
Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some YUCKY vegetables, frilly knickers, a sick day and a thank you letter!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
£7.56
Penguin Random House Children's UK Cautionary Verses
Book SynopsisThis omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes? Then ignore these stories at your peril. If not, you might suffer a fate similar to those described in these cautionary tales.
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd The Dragonsitter's Castle
Book SynopsisDear Uncle Morton Your dragons are still here. They have eaten the entire contents of the fridge and most of the tins in the cupboard too. Arthur also swallowed three spoons and the remote control. Mum says they will probably come out the other end, but I’m not really looking forward to that. When Eddie has to take Uncle Morton’s dragons away with him in the Christmas holidays – it’s not long before they’re causing all sorts of mischief again! Dragonsitting isn't getting any easier for Eddie. A castle, a sneezing dragon and a big box of fireworks. Looks like the new year is going to start with a bang!Trade Review"Full of fun, this is the perfect first chapter book for boys and girls alike . . . any child is sure to be hooked" * Books for Keeps *"Delightfully deadpan . . . non stop comedy with plenty of mischief" * The Bookbag *"I’d like to be an eight-year-old boy, getting to read this kind of thing and realising what a wonderful world you find in books." * Bookwitch *"Super for young free readers." * Creative Steps *
£6.93
Penguin Random House Children's UK Girls Are Best
Book SynopsisIt has never been more important to remember the girls and women who were written out of history. Just because we don't know about them and aren't taught about them in schools, it doesn't mean they weren't there. They achieved great things, concocted wonderful inventions and won battles. In this book, Sandi Toksvig tells us about the sheroes that have been ignored or overlooked, despite the fact that they changed our world. Perfect for fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, this is the book to show young people that anything is possible.Trade ReviewThe book to buy for daughters . . . It would make a fine stocking filler with its lively, entertaining, illustrated snippets about the great women in history and the restrictions that they overcame, and will arm readers for arguments about gender equality -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *A little ego-boost for the girls . . . a reminder, from the Bayeux Tapestry to gladiatrices, no less, of women's achievements, told in Sandi's trademark zany, accessible style * Irish Independent *My grandchildren will be getting this in their stockings . . . It's funny and full of facts that may surprise parents too. In a world of hollow celebrity it is a timely polemic that warms my feminist heart -- Sheila Hancock * The Times *There's a mass of facts and information of all kinds . . . The result is a book which will make girls realise that anything is possible - and that women have already done most of everything already! -- Julia Eccleshare * Love Reading *Would make fascinating reading for men too . . . Girls are Best is packed with fascinating facts with which to wow friends. It is an education and a revelation, a great book to dip in and out of and to learn from * Write Away! *
£7.59
Workman Publishing Pranklopedia
Book SynopsisPranklopedia is the young practical joker's secret weapon, a boisterous collection of over 70 guaranteed-to-amuse (or annoy) pranks to be pulled on friends, siblings, and parents. Discover the Homework Hoax, the Squirting Blister, the Movie Popcorn That Grabs You Back. Pull classic pranks on your siblings, like short-sheeting the bed. Freak out your friends with food pranks: a self-peeling banana, misfortune cookies, or ice cream that will make them scream (here's a hintit involves instant mashed potatoes). And there are perfect pranks to pull on your parents, including a scheme to freeze the family computer. The book includes recipes for fake bird poop, fake dog poop, fake vomit, and fake snot (regular, nosebleed, and wormy varieties). Plus you'll find 40 pages of cutout pranks: fake labels (mmmCream of Sparrow Soup!), a winning lottery ticket, bogus bathroom signs, and letters from school that will make your parents cringe. A complete prankster's guide, Pranklopedia also provides a four-part lesson on how to pull the perfect prank and tells you what to do when pranks go bad: 1. Disappear for a while . . .
£8.54
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Big Anthony His Story
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National Geographic Kids Ye Olde Weird But True
Book SynopsisNothing attracts young readers like the weird but true...especially when the weird truth is hundreds of years old. Ye Olde Weird But True, the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, is packed with 300 wacky facts for history lovers ages 6 and up. In this latest addition to this phenomenal series, readers will have more zany fun, this time from the pages of history! Ye Olde Weird But True delivers 100 percent new content, with 500 more of the amazing facts and photos that kids just can''t get enough of.
£9.77
National Geographic Kids How To Speak Cat A Guide to Decoding Cat Language
Book SynopsisWe know cats are beautiful, secretive, and independent ... but even the most loyal cat owners are often baffled by their own pet's behavior. With veterinarian expert Dr. Gary Weitzman as guide, this fun book helps kids understand what cats are trying to communicate by their body language and behavior. So if you've ever wondered what Fluffy means when she's purring or moving her tail emphatically from left to right—this book is for you! It's full of insights, expert advice, and real-life cat scenarios, and showcases more than 30 poses, so you'll soon learn what each meow and flick of the tail means!
£10.93
National Geographic Kids Just Joking Animal Riddles
Book SynopsisAuthored by none other than the former US Children''s Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, this collection of animal-focused jokes and riddles will keep kids reading, rhyming, and laughing like a hyena. The Just Joking series has wowed the kid crowd, and now Just Joking: Animal Riddles delivers 150 hilarious and puzzling riddles all about animals, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of kids everywhere!
£8.22
National Geographic Kids Just Joking 2
Book SynopsisQ: What sound to porcupines make when they kiss?A: Ouch!Q: What do you get from a cow after an earthquake?A: A milk shake!Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?A: In case he got a hole in one.Packed with even more of the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking 2 will be presented in the colorful, photo-driven style, only National Geographic Kids can do. Laughing animals, funny people, and other colorful photos are paired with each joke, adding an extra laugh on each page. National Geographic Kids'' signature square trim size and candy-colored palette make this fun-filled book perfect for tossing into a backpack to share with friends at school or camp.Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1017-1 , $15.90/$17.95 Can
£8.80
Lerner Publishing Group Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely, 20th Anniversary
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£8.70
Penguin Young Readers Group Dog Ate My Mad Libs
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£6.72
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC We Eat Bananas
Book SynopsisIs that a flamingo munching on a banana? What about that hippo flipping pancakes? And why is that llama dressed as a lemon? There''s even a shark slurping a fruit smoothie. All the animals are eating their favourite foods in their own hilarious way. So whatever you''re eating today ... tell us how it should be done?We Eat Bananas invites children to choose their favourite foods and how they like to eat them across 12 spreads, packed with animals eating bananas, soup, sandwiches, sausages, ice cream, vegetables, spaghetti and more. With interactive speech bubbles and hilarious shout outs. Gobble up this book!For any parent who has ever struggled to get their kids to eat up, this hilarious book is for YOU! No more fussy eating.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Animal BFFs
Book SynopsisLearn that even animals have best friends in this follow-up to The Not Bad Animals. Someone that’s always there for them through thick and thin, to help them out with all of the usual things that friends do. You know, like picking ticks off your back, letting you know when a lion is about to make you its dinner and helping you hunt down some tasty prey. The animal kingdom is full of odd couples that prove that sometimes it’s better to be together! Like the rhino and the African Oxpecker, the coyote and the badger, and the crocodile and the plover bird. This funny and informative book is a great way to teach your kids about some of the more interesting partnerships in the natural world, with pop out fact boxes and hilarious illustrations. Uncover some unlikely friendships from the world of animals and discover how creatures get through every day with a little help from their frie
£13.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Emotionary
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£10.79
Hachette Children's Group Daddy Fartypants
Book SynopsisDaddy Fartypants was a very windy bear. It didn''t matter where he was. Or what he was doing...And the worst thing? Daddy Fartypants always blames someone else.But that all changes when he meets Little Bear''s lovely (and very windy) new teacher...Full of fun, farts and family ... look no further for the book to share with Dad!Emer Stamp is the creator of the bestselling The Unbelievable Top Secret Diary of Pig and winner of the 2019 LOLLIES book awards.
£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Dinosaur Mad Libs Junior
Book SynopsisMad Libs Junior gets Jurassic with 21 stories all about dinosaurs!Perfect for fans of dinos, this fun and interactive format based on traditional Mad Libs has all things dinosaurs, from teeth to tail spikes. The word banks, directions, and explanations about parts of speech are perfect for beginning readers. Kids will have a dino-mite time filling in the blanks for the 21 original stories inside this book.
£7.45
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book (The No.1
Book SynopsisWhat do you call an Englishman at the Qatar 2022 World Cup final? A referee! From the No.1 bestselling football series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book - just in time for the summer! The UFH Joke book is here and it's the ultimate collection of the funniest footy puns and gags, one-liners and anecdotes you're ever likely to find. Whether young readers wish to impress their friends with the silliest football jokes or try their luck on an unsuspecting adult, this joke book is the perfect past time to share with all your family & friends. With 112 pages of rip-roaring funnies, here's just a few awaiting you: What is black and white and black and white and black and white? A Juventus fan rolling down a hill! Did you hear about the Icelandic centre-back who couldn't swim? They gave her the captain's armband. What is Man City's club motto? If at first you don't succeed, buy, buy again. And there's so many more! Why not also dive into the Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book or the Ultimate Football Heroes Quiz Book?
£6.64
Scholastic Agent Moose 3 Operation Owl
Book SynopsisAgent Moose and Owlfred must wade through clues to stop a mysterycriminal making waves in Big Forest. Can they find this fiendishvillain before Big Forest floats away?
£6.99
Scholastic Ketchup on Your Reindeer
Book SynopsisDo you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? Or a Santa hat onyour Christmas pud? Discover all these bonkers combinationsand more in KETCHUP ON YOUR REINDEER?, the fabulous festive follow-upto Nick Sharratt's classic bestseller, KETCHUP ON YOUR CORNFLAKES?Flip the colourful split pages, and find out just how crazyChristmas can be!
£8.54
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.
£7.59
Chronicle Books LOL 101: A Kid's Guide to Writing Jokes
Book SynopsisWant to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous handbook proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes- plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands - LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.
£10.79
Hachette Children's Group Christmas Jokes for Kids
Book SynopsisWhat did one Christmas tree say to the other?Lighten up!What do snowmen wear on their heads?Ice caps!This hilarious collection of over 300 jolly jokes is sure to provide hours of festive fun for the whole family. A side-splitting joke book with funny illustrations on every page that will make the perfect stocking filler for kids at Christmas.
£6.99
Scholastic US The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters
Book SynopsisTwo of Captain Underpants' funniest and most fearsome adventures in one! Includes a full sheet of stickers
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Kays Incredible Inventions
Book SynopsisDo you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from the shops. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making video games or the annoying idea of building a school?In the latest laugh-out-loud book from the record-breaking and extremely handsome Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you'll learn about everything ever invented, from the daft to the disgusting to the downright dangerous.You'll discover all about:- The queen who pooed on the first ever toilet- How velcro was invented by a dog- Why the Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner platesAs well as 48,762,851,208 other facts. (Approximately.)Praise for Kay''s Anatomy:''An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed'' i''Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about'' Sunday Times''Totally brilliant!'' Jacqueline Wilson''Fun and informative'' Malorie Blackman''Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics'' Sunday ExpressPraise for Kay''s Marvellous Medicine:''A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time'' Independent''Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!'' Harry Hill''Completely marvellous and very funny'' BookTrust
£13.49
Scholastic Top 50 Kings and Queens
Book SynopsisTop 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsomelists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material,this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark HorribleHistories humour. With eye-catching layouts and new illustrationsfrom Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series andnew readers alike.
£6.99
Scholastic The Worst in the World
Book SynopsisThe Worst in the World is packed full of the foulest gold, silverand bronze medal winning entries in horrible categories such asdiseases, battles, emperors, punishments, schools and more. Readall about the most horrible top threes across history (in one man'sopinion), they're the absolute worst!
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Nosy Crow Ltd British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A
Book SynopsisPart of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history.A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and awesome longships, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, children will learn just how tough life really was, from spending years on a raid and sharing your bedroom with farm animals, to being poked full of holes . . . and even eating extremely watery porridge.Probably the first book about Viking times to feature children walking polar bears and rubber ducks, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Aztec Age, Prehistoric Times, and Medieval Castle.
£8.54
Scholastic Incredible Incas newspaper edition
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the INCREDIBLE INCAS,including how a bucket of pee could make you beautiful, why servantsate the emperor's hair. With a bold, accessible new look anda heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sureto be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Jokes for Funny Kids: 10 Year Olds
Book SynopsisA new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series, this hilarious collection features over 300 gags for 10-year-olds to share.What’s a banana peel’s favourite type of shoe?Slippers.Why was the broom late for school?It overswept.What type of music do Egyptian mummies like best?Rap! Ten rib-tickling chapters cover a range of themes, from 'Hilarious History', 'Silly Science' and 'Travel Teasers' to 'Gross Gags', 'Music Mashups' and 'Knee-Slapping Knock-Knocks'. Designed to be easy to read and with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this laugh-out-loud collection will keep jokers entertained for hours on end. Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559070 Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids9781780559087 Silly Jokes for Funny KidsPublishing in 2023:9781780559636 Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds9781780559643 Jokes for Funny Kids: 9 Year Olds9781780559438 Gross Jokes for Funny Kids
£6.44
Scholastic Weirdle A Wonderfully Wordy Game Book
Book SynopsisYou'll find puzzling offline fun for everyone in this wonderful,wordy quiz book. Thinking caps on! Internet off! Join in the latest puzzle trend withover 1,000 head-scratching word-based puzzles and challengesthat'll keep you wanting more. Featuring hilarious mix-ups, mysterytwists, crazy clues, ridiculous riddles and everything in between.
£9.09
Award Publications Ltd How to Be a Comedy Genius: (the best jokes in the
Book SynopsisWhat is orange and sounds like a parrot? ** A CARROT! Why did the T-rex cross the road? ** Because the chicken hadn''t evolved yet! These and hundreds more hilarious jokes are packed within the pages of this fantastic joke book. Get ready to laugh out loud with some of the best jokes ever, featuring Louis the Laugh''s favourites from the best-selling series, together with contributions from school children across the UK. This is a book to really get kids laughing out loud and whilst they''re giggling and chuckling, they''ll know that they are helping support other children''s mental health too, as a donation will be made to Place2Be for every copy sold.
£6.99
Scholastic Agent Moose Moose on a Mission
Book SynopsisAgent Moose, the best (worst) secret agent in the Big Forest, andhis slightly-more-intelligent sidekick Owlfred are on the case inthis new full colour graphic novel series.
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Rockridge Press The Big Book of Tricky Riddles for Kids: 400+
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Scholastic Dog Man 10 Mothering Heights
Book SynopsisThe epic bestselling Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter! Now available in paperback.
£9.49
Nosy Crow Ltd British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2019!Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website.Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading Egyptologists. This hilarious and fascinating book written by by award-winning author Chae Strathie is packed with historical facts and brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea.A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! Learn how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Egypt is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history Other titles in the series include: Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Aztec Age
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Otter-Barry Books Ltd Chicken on the Roof
Book Synopsisthere's a chicken there's a chicken there's a chicken on the roof The only way she's coming down is chicken parachute! Dance through deserts and crawl through caves. Discover a sorcerer's wand or a slice of lunar lemon. Hide in the fur of an African goat, check for rain snakes and gobbling goblins - and look out for a chicken on the roof! This is a spellbinding collection from a poet whose high-energy performances delight children across the UK. Trade Review"Matt Goodfellow's poetry shows how mystery and adventure can live between the shortest of lines" -- Mandy Coe"The poems cover every aspect of life and so will be enjoyed by anyone over seven, not just children and young people but adults too. It will help you through any situation of sadness, joy, pain, feeling lost." * IBBY Link *"Brings together humour, lyricism and contemplation with a voice than never fails to engage." * Reading Zone 5 star review *"While many of the verses are humorous, some are more serious and thought-provoking. The range of subject matter and style will ensure readers are never bored and lively pen and ink illustrations add atmosphere and complement the text. A lively, illustrated collection of entertaining poetry by a popular performance poet." * Book Trust - Books We Love *"Second collection of poems from Matt Goodfellow. His high-energy poetry performances and workshops have delighted thousands of children across the UK and this varied new collection shows shows a mastery of different tones and styles." * Achuka Book of the Month *"A spellbinding collection from a poet whose high-energy performances delight children across the UK." * Read it, Daddy! *"Mattgoodfellow is a performance poet and his energy and verve shine through in this collection - I would love to hear him performing them! The topics are wide-ranging and all very relevant to children - rock pools, hide and seek, I'm bored. Some short - two liners told with great effect - and others more subscantial; a great mix. A wonderful sense of humour pervades the poems, and adults will revel in that as they share these poems with children. "There's a chicken there's a chicken there's a chicken on the roof The only way she's coming down is chicken parachute!" What a picture that conjures up - and that's how to inspire children to read and write poetry." * Parents in Touch *"Rhythm, rhyme, wordplay and whimsy make up this collection of poems about imagination and play and everyday life. With amusing and inclusive cartoons, its great strengths are its short lines and succinctness." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
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Hachette Children's Group 101 Christmas Bums
Book SynopsisA hilariously silly Christmas rhyming picture book, featuring 101 magical festive bums of all shapes and sizes! From the creators of 101 Spooky Bums and 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022Find sparkly bums, twinkly bums, jolly bums, snowy bums and lots more in this fun-filled celebration of Christmas - with an exciting festive finale!A bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will get every child (and grown-up) giggling and excited for Christmas.With a super-shiny foil cover!
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Yapping Away
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD AWARDS AND THE PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZEJoshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the only UK prize for funny children''s books voted for entirely by children), brings his raucous humour, creativity and wit to another brilliant collection of poems. Ideal for fans of Michael Rosen, this book will delight all young readers and fans of funny books.From hilarious to heartfelt poems and everything in between this collection offers something for everyone. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear's Picnic (you have been warned). Packed full of fun illustrations by Sarah Horne, and covering a range of imaginative topics, Yapping Away is the perfect follow-up to Joshua Seigal's prize-winning collection I Bet I Can Make You Laugh.Ideal for children as young as 3 to read with adults, or for children aged 5-7 to read by themselves.Book Band:Trade ReviewThe poems are so playful, gleefully heading off in unexpected directions, and so full of surprises, that it sometimes feels that it’s only the rhythm and the rhyme that is holding them on the page. -- Lucy Staines * Books for Keeps *Joshua Seigal is well known for his humorous and inspiring poems and this new collection is every bit as wonderful as his other books. Full of excellent poems, it is perfect for sharing at home or school or for curling up with on your own. * North Somerset Teachers Book Awards *It’s full of fun wordplay, rhymes and humour – nicely illustrated by Sarah Horne – but centred on the sort of things that younger children enjoy and are familiar with. * Poetry Zone *Yapping Away published @BloomsburyEd@joshuaseigal has created an eclectic collection of poems short & snappy with plenty of rhythm & rhyme to enjoy reading aloud, with repeated refrains & onomatopoeia. Handy teachers notes at the back & black & white drawings by @sarahhorne9 -- West Sussex Schools Library ServiceThis is such a lovely collection of poetry. Both of my children, although in particular my 5-year-old, have loved listening to the poems. There have been some that have made them laugh out loud, and others they’ve enjoyed for how they sound or how the poem looks on the page. -- Brightibel * Toppsta *A brilliant creation of a variety of poems, carefully crafted by Joshua that can be used in any classroom to spark creativity and imagination. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *If ... you still think, 'I don't like poetry,' this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal's very imaginative and wonderful collection. * The Times on 'I Don't Like Poetry' *Yapping Away by the fab @joshuaseigal @KidsBloomsbury poems that are accessible but don't talk down. Deceptively simple poignant poems and full belly laughs. -- @SueHardyDawson, poetWhen you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are. * Michael Rosen on 'I Don't Like Poetry' *This is a great collection of genuinely funny poems and they're refreshingly original for older primary kids, reflecting their lives and interests. * BookTrust on 'I Bet I Can Make You Laugh' *
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HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss in Scotland
Book SynopsisMr Strong is taking part in the Highland Games in Scotland and on the way, him and his friends decide to take in the sights.They all have different ideas about what to see on their tour Little Miss Splendid wants to visit a Woollen Mill, Mr Snooty demands to see Edinburgh castle and Little Miss Greedy wants to try haggis! But will Mr Strong manage to win the competition to become ultimate Highland Games champion?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 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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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds
Book SynopsisA hilarious collection of hundreds of the funniest jokes for 7-year-olds.What did the red traffic light say to the green traffic light?Don’t look, I’m changing!Waiter, Waiter! What can you suggest for a quick snack?Runner beans.How does the man on the moon cut his hair?E-clipse it.Packed with over 300 rib-tickling jokes on dinosaurs, football, space and much, much more. Designed to be easy to read with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this is a te he he-larious collection that 7-year-olds will love.Also available in the Funny Kids Jokes series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds
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Nosy Crow Ltd British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A
Book SynopsisPart of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on Ancient Rome. This has witty, carefully researched text, packed with historical facts, by award-winning author Chae Strathie, brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Pants on Fire
Book SynopsisHumour for younger readers from a first-time children's author. They looked like ordinary, innocent pants, but those pants had just hypnotised the headteacher!Tony Trebelli has a little trouble telling the truth. He tells the most enormous lies in the world and nobody ever believes him. That is, until the day he gets his new pants. When he tells his first fib, they get a little warm. When he tells his second, there''s a definite smell of burning. By the time he''s on his third, there''s smoke but Tony doesn''t care. Because each time this happens, Tony''s lies get believed! His pants have the power to hypnotise his teachers even Mrs McMahon, the headteacher herself. However, when Tony''s pants suddenly get too hot to bear, he finds himself naked in the playground. Suddenly his lies become less appealing and Tony learns his lesson.Taking the theme of the playground chant, ''Liar, liar pants on fire,'' Victoria Lloyd has written an hilarious story for younger readers. With plenty of all
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HarperCollins Publishers The Monster Joke Book
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhat do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat! is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes that are arranged by theme. Some jokes will be familiar to children and some will make them groan with delight. Colourful pictures help bring the jokes to life.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type A joke book.An advert for a ''Monster comedy night'' is included on pages 30 and 31. This can be used to help readers think about how they might promote their own Monster Comedy Night.Curriculum links ICT: Combining text and graphics.This book is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Weird Little Monsters by Nic Bishop.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Happy Girl Lucky
Book SynopsisIntroducing The Valentines - Happy Girl Lucky, the first book in the hilarious new romantic-comedy series by Holly Smale, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Geek Girl books.Trade Review PRAISE FOR GEEK GIRL: “Harriet's comical and cringeworthy misadventures in the world of fashion are guaranteed to get you laughing.” The Week Junior “Genius.” MaximumPop! “You can't fail to like Harriet.” Parents in Touch "A smart, sassy and very funny debut." The Bookseller "Loved GEEK GIRL. Wise, funny and true, with a proper nerd heroine you're laughing with as much as at. Almost." James Henry, writer of Smack the Pony and Green Wing "A feel-good satisfying gem that will have teens smiling from cover to cover, and walking a little taller after reading" Books for Keeps “I would highly recommend Geek Girl to anyone who likes a good laugh and enjoys a one-of-a-kind story.” Mia, Guardian Children’s Books website
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Happy Girl Lucky Book 1 The Valentines
Book SynopsisIntroducing The Valentines – Happy Girl Lucky, the first book in the hilarious new romantic-comedy series by Holly Smale, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Geek Girl books.Trade Review PRAISE FOR GEEK GIRL: “Harriet's comical and cringeworthy misadventures in the world of fashion are guaranteed to get you laughing.” The Week Junior “Genius.” MaximumPop! “You can't fail to like Harriet.” Parents in Touch "A smart, sassy and very funny debut." The Bookseller "Loved GEEK GIRL. Wise, funny and true, with a proper nerd heroine you're laughing with as much as at. Almost." James Henry, writer of Smack the Pony and Green Wing "A feel-good satisfying gem that will have teens smiling from cover to cover, and walking a little taller after reading" Books for Keeps “I would highly recommend Geek Girl to anyone who likes a good laugh and enjoys a one-of-a-kind story.” Mia, Guardian Children’s Books website
£10.95
