Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes
Penguin Young Readers Turkey Time Mad Libs
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£7.43
Mabel Media The Bubbliest Bubble Bath
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£10.95
Penguin Putnam Inc Im Trying to Love Spiders
Book SynopsisThe Official Spider Test.What do you do when you see a spider?a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo.b. Smile, but back away slowly.c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly.d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Marvin Redpost Alone in Teachers H 04 Marvin
Book SynopsisThis chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series shows what happens when Marvin gets his first job. Marvin is really excited to take care of his teacher’s dog while she’s away. He’ll even earn a bonus if he does a good job! And he gets to be alone in his teacher’s house! But when Mrs. North’s dog starts to look sick, Marvin isn’t sure he’ll get that bonus. In fact, Mrs. North may never talk to Marvin again! Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ramonas World
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£17.09
Simon & Schuster If Youre Not Here Please Raise Your Hand
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£6.26
Simon & Schuster The Landry News
Book SynopsisCara's teacher, Mr. Larson, would rather read the paper and drink coffee than teach his students anything. So Cara decides to give Mr. Larson something else to read - her own newspaper, the Landry News. But then the principal finds a copy, with unexpected results.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd You Have to Write
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster The Night Before Christmas Popup book
Book SynopsisCelebrate this timeless classic with the master of paper engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive details, this is a gift that will be treasured by generations. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's well known and much-loved classic poem about the night before Christmas to life with his stunning and intricate pop-ups. Open the pages and follow the family of mice as they pop and leap through the timeless, rhythmical text on their way to meet St. Nick in this beautiful adaptation of a classical family favourite. Other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Night Before Christmas Peter Pan Winter’s T
£25.50
Simon & Schuster Giggle Giggle Quack Click Clack Book
Book SynopsisIn this hilarious companion to the Caldecott Honor book "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type," Farmer Brown leaves his brother, Bob, in charge while he goes on vacation, not realizing the farm animals have special plans for Bob.
£15.19
Simon & Schuster Loud Emily
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£12.03
Simon & Schuster Bernie Magruder the Bats in the Belfry
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£7.59
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Underwear Salesman Underwear Salesman
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£16.99
Margaret K. McElderry Books Knock on Wood Poems about Superstitions
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£16.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. The Old Man and His Door
Book SynopsisWho would bring the door, la puerta, to a picnic instead of the pig, el puerco? An old man who''s great at gardening but lousy at listening to his wife! In the universal tradition of the wise-fool story, this gentle disaster tale is funny and affectionate....The combination is great for reading aloud. -- BooklistCepeda makes brilliant use of color, form, and perspective to add humor to the work. It''s a story children will want to retell themselves. -- Kirkus Reviews
£8.09
Penguin Young Readers Group Jamie ORourke and the Pooka
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£7.59
Scholastic Tom Gates 16. MegaMake and Do Stories Too
Book SynopsisWhen Mum and Dad forget it's half term, what's Tom going to do tokeep busy over the break!A weeks' worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activitiesin this fantastic new illustrated offering from bestselling authorof the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon!
£7.59
Scholastic Tom Gates 18 Ten Tremendous Tales PB
Book SynopsisThe bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustratorLiz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starringTom Gates and his friends, family and foes!
£7.59
Scholastic The Inflatables
Book SynopsisA funny, sunny, splash-tastic new series for readers 6+, perfectfor fans of The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Spongebob and Toy Story.
£6.99
Scholastic William the Conquerors Secret Diary
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories!It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incrediblyintriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (andHorrible) characters of all time will blow your mind.
£6.64
Scholastic Gruesome Guide to StratforduponAvon newspaper
Book SynopsisHORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON takes readerson a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Stratford-upon-Avonexposing all its scurrilous secrets. With a frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Fatal fleabites, bloody battlesand brutal beheadings, it's a trip no Horrible history fan willwant to miss
£6.99
Scholastic Horrible Histories Horrible History Of The World
Book SynopsisThe master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the foul but fascinating Horrible History of the World, frombrain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in thetwentieth century. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book,perfect for fans old and new.
£9.49
Scholastic Odd 1s Out The First Sequel
Book SynopsisNetflix series, Oddballs, out now!Sequel to the bestselling The Odd 1s Out, The Odd 1s Out: The FirstSequel features all-new and never-seen-before content with opinions,stories and signature characters from YouTube phenomenon,James Rallison.
£10.44
Scholastic Glasgow newspaper edition
Book SynopsisA stunning new city guide with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLEHISTORIES: Glasgow takes readers on a gruesome tour of Glasgow,exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. From the Glaswegianghouls who haunt the subways to how Glasgow geezer John LogieBaird invented the TV - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan willwant to miss!
£6.99
Quarto Publishing PLC The Worlds Most Pointless Animals
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£16.26
Quarto Publishing PLC Historys BIGGEST Showoffs
Book SynopsisSome people just can’t resist showing off… and this book introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest show-offs throughout history. This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history''s greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who weren''t shy about their talents or brilliant artists who could not stop telling others how great they were.Some of the showoffs in this book include: Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over 2,000 pairs of gloves, Alexander the Great, who named more than 70 cities in his vast empire after himself,... and one after his horse! The Montgolfier brothers, who showed off their flashy new invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even the King and Queen! Andy Seed''s hilarious text brings these crazy but true st
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC Historys Biggest ShowOffs
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£15.10
Quarto Publishing PLC Darwins SuperPooping Worm Spectacular
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£12.99
Quarto Publishing PLC The Worlds Most Ridiculous Animals
Book SynopsisWe share our planet with some truly bizarre and flamboyant creatures, from Panther Chameleon to Nudibranchto, who can seem rather ridiculous. The World's Most Ridiculous Animals shows you the amazing adaptations these creatures have.
£12.74
Quarto Publishing PLC The Worlds Most Ridiculous Animals
Book SynopsisThis witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most absurd and flamboyant animals on the planet! The second title in the series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the weirdest creatures in the natural world. The antagonist voice (speaking though cheeky annotations) points out the apparent ridiculousness of each creature's features, while the narrator's voice describe the evolutionary reasons or advantages for each animal's extraordinary characteristics. With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to ridiculous animals contains funny labelled diagrams and will help teach kids about evolution by studying some of its most wild products!Quirky Creatures is a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens of the natural world and explaining why they are
£16.14
Quarto Publishing PLC Explore the Rainforest
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£11.15
Quarto Publishing PLC A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic
Book SynopsisWelcome all rascals and tricksters to this marvellous miscellany of mischief and magic! This playful book explores the world of deception and trickery – both the good and the bad. Learn the secrets of infamous magic illusions and tricks and discover the stories of some of history’s most notorious hoaxes, pranks, and cons. While some are great fun, others contain a serious lesson . . . after all, understanding scams of the past can help protect you in the future. Meet infamous pranksters such as Marcel Duchamp (the French artist who pranked the art world), renowned illusionists and escape artists such as Adelaide Hermann (one of the first female magicians), and cunning con-artists such as George C. Parker (the American who 'sold' the Statue of Liberty). The themed spreads explore a range of topics such as made-up monsters, alienTrade Review“This blend of history, biography and activities reveals the antics of magicians such as African American illusionist Richard Potter and French prankster Marcel Duchamp and has themed spreads on April Fool’s Day, alien hoaxes and more.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *
£14.44
Quarto Publishing PLC The Worlds Most Atrocious Animals
Book SynopsisThe World's Most Atrocious Animals explains why some of the world's most terrifying and gruesome creatures have such scary features. Trade Review“Delivered with a wicked sense of humour, The World’s Most Atrocious Animals a book our tester returned to again and again […] regularly tops the most requested bedtime story list.” * The Independent *
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC Poetry Prompts
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£16.26
Wide Eyed Editions Darwins SuperPooping Worm Spectacular
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£10.67
British Library Publishing Can You Read This Book
Book SynopsisThis beautifully presented and fully illustrated new collection presents many English-language favourites, some old and some newly made, to try twisting your tongue to.
£9.49
Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd Zoe and Her Zany Animals
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£17.99
Tundra Books Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross
Book SynopsisWarning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect.Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that''s not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker butterfly. Some are stinky -- the smell scares predators away. Butterflies can be sneaky, like the ones who pretend to be ants to get free babysitting. This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think
£16.14
Tundra Books Flowers Are Pretty ... Weird
Book SynopsisWarning -- this book contains top-secret information about flowers! Prepare to be shocked and weirded out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to some of nature''s strangest plants.Flowers are beautiful. They have bright colors, soft petals and sweet nectar. Yum! But that''s not the whole truth. Flowers can be WEIRD . . . and one bee is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a bee reveals how flowers are so much stranger than what we think. Did you know that there are some flowers that only bloom in the nighttime? Some flowers are spooky, and look like ghosts, or bats, or a monster''s mouth. And while most flowers smell good, there are some that smell like dead meat, or even horse poop! This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of flowers and shows that these plants are not always stereotypically pretty and harmless as we often think they are -- they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated and amazing.
£16.14
Tundra Books The Mosquito
Book SynopsisHilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth!Fast mosquito facts:Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bitesDiet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice)Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your earThe Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland!), species (over 3,500!), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago!) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
£9.89
Arcadia Publishing The Wise Animal Handbook Alabama Read Together
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£15.29
Arcadia Publishing The Wise Animal Handbook Illinois Arcadia Kids
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£15.29
Arcadia Publishing The Wise Animal Handbook New Jersey Read Together
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£15.29
DK PokÃmon Ashs Atlas
Book SynopsisJoin Ash on a journey through the Pokémon world, meeting new friends and Pokémon along the way! Travel eight regions of the Pokémon World like never before: uncover hidden villages in Kanto region, see the great lakes of the Johto region, island-hop in the Hoenn region, join fun festivals in Sinnoh region, tour the Unova region’s vibrant cities, explore Kalos region’s historic castles, surf the tropical Alola region’s waves, and try tasty Galar region foods. Discover over 100 locations. Visit exciting must-see sights. Find out who’s who. Check out reviews and what to pack– and of course, meet the amazing variety of Pokémon. With Ash as your guide, Pokémon Ash’s Atlas is packed with facts and top tips for the ultimate Pokémon journey.
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Truth or Busted The Fact or Fiction Behind
Book SynopsisTruth or Busted explores the fact or fiction behind stuff you THINK you know about popular every day topics!Trade ReviewWill be enjoyed by all football fans, young or old, and will give them plenty to talk about. * Parents In Touch *A fun, child-friendly style * theschoolrun.com *Table of Contents 1: A player was once sent off while taking a penalty 2: A fan sued his team for being rubbish 3: Red and yellow cards mimic traffic lights 4: God knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup 5: World War One was stopped for a football match 6: Footballers earn less than their underpants do 7: Footballers are all softies 8: A school headmaster invented football
£6.99
Kingfisher Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish 1
Book SynopsisEnter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish. Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout Wow! I never knew that. Things like:* Woodlice don't pee-instead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells * There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself* Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world's weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it's a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers, and reluctant readers alike.
£13.59
Kingfisher Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish
Book SynopsisEnter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish. Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout Wow! I never knew that. Things like: Woodlice don''t peeinstead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world's weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it's a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers, and reluctant readers alike.
£8.99
Kingfisher How Many Mice Make an Elephant
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 2021 INFORMATION BOOK AWARD, 812 CATEGORY How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to this tricky math concept in a fun, relatable way. Fantastically written by Tracey Turner, questions such as How many high jumps to the moon? and How many ice cubes make an iceberg? get children to think about just how high, how big, and how far things are, as well as teaching them the math to work it out! The logic behind each comparison is explained in clear, simple steps for children to follow along, helping them to reach the answer. Beautiful illustrations by Aaron Cushley couldn''t be further from a math text book, making learning math a truly fun experience.This wonderfully illustrated take on math-by-stealth includes an introduction by Kjartan Poskitt, author of the bestselling Murderous Math series.Guaranteed to engage even the most reluctant of
£9.89
