Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes
Peter Pauper Press Would You Rather Pick This or That Weird Wacky or
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Peter Pauper Press The Big Book of Useless Facts
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Beach Lane Books Shiver Me Timbers Pirate Poems Paintings
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£16.99
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Grandpas Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster Zombie in Love 2 1
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review“Campbell's watercolor illustrations show gray-green scenes full of comic and faux-gory touches….Share with a slightly older audience who will fully appreciate the silly yet wonderfully gross details.” -- Kirkus Reviews * October 1, 2014 *"DiPucchio and Campbell are in ghoulishly comic sync, with plenty of punning and visual gags... to keep kids cackling" -- Publisher's Weekly * November 2014 *"Best-seller DiPucchio has struck up a winning concept, one that should keep galvanizing new readerships" -- Booklist * December 2014 *"Lends itself well to family storytimes: kids will adore the zombie humor, and parents will recognize their own experiences in Mildred and Mortimer’s struggles" -- School Library Journal * January 2015 *
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Simon & Schuster Veggies with Wedgies Present Doin the Wedgie
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Hachette Children's Group Brrr
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with dinosaurs . . . Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can''t knit, can they? Find out what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs in an out-of-this-world adventure, featuring dinosaurs, knitting and a trip to outer space. Kes Gray''s OI FROG AND FRIENDS series has sold over 1.5 million copies.
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Hachette Children's Group 1001 Really Ridiculously Silly Jokes
Book SynopsisKnow any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy!Why did the empty sandwich go to the dentist?IT NEEDED A FILLING.What do you call a 20,000-year-old joke?PRE-HYSTERICAL.With jokes galore, puns, one-liners, visual gags, play on words and hilarious illustrations. Divided into sections such as ''Hilarious Holidays'', ''Teacher Titters'' and ''Football Funnies'', this book will never get old and will have your friends and whole family laughing. A hilarious bumper book that will captivate any child and spark an interest in reading - created by the bestselling author of Teenage Kicks and Eye Benders, and winner of the Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize.
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Pan Macmillan The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes
Book SynopsisHundreds of very funny, silly jokes on every topic you can think of!What''s the difference between an elephant and a biscuit? You can''t dunk an elephant in your tea.Why did the monster get good marks in his exam? Because two heads are better than one.What do you call a woman with a tortoise on her head? Shelley.With over 750 jokes, The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes will have kids and adults laughing non-stop! The perfect book for rainy days at home or long car journeys.
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Pan Macmillan Space The Whole WhizzBang Story
Book SynopsisWhat is a black hole? How do we know that stars and galaxies are billions of years old? What is the difference between stars and planets? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, like supermassive black holes, galaxies, telescopes, planets, solar flares, constellations, eclipses and red dwarfs. Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story contains absolutely no boring bits!Discover more funny science with Disgusting Science: A Revolting Look at What Makes Things Gross.
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Pan Macmillan World War I
Book SynopsisThis paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War I Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I in this brilliant action-packed, fact-filled book, including:- How to build a trench- Why dogs were such good messengers- How plastic surgery was invented- Why you needed a gas maskWhat are you waiting for? Let's get going . . .For more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War II.Trade ReviewBaldrick himself with the latest instalment in his Weird Wonders series, which includes such earthy information as how plastic surgery was invented, why you needed a gas mask and how to build a trench. * The Bookseller *
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Pan Macmillan Dick and Doms Big Fat and Very Silly Joke Book
Book SynopsisDick and Dom are pan-generational household names who have been delighting television audiences for well over a decade. Dick and Dom’s Big Fat and Very Silly Joke Book is a hilarious mishmash of Dick and Dom’s very own bonkers yet brilliant breed of humour. Feast your eyes on over five hundred brilliant gags, japes, jokes and puns; be amazed at Dick and Dom’s Titbits, a selection of fascinating yet fact-free facts; settle in to Dick and Dom’s Poetry Corner for some slightly naughty but very silly poems, and never be bored again with Dick and Dom’s brilliantly baffling Boredom Busters. Most importantly of all, laugh until you do a Vom Goblin.* (*A burp with a small surprise serving of sick. See their first book, Dick and Dom’s Slightly Naughty but Very Silly Words, for more details!) With hilarious illustrations on every page, you’re bound to find something to tickle your funny-bone! Who is old, wise aTrade ReviewThis is a hilarious mishmash of the pair's bonkers yet brilliant breed of humour. * Lytham St Annes Express *With amazingly funny illustrations on every page, a laugh at every turn and the looniest limericks around, your funny-bone will be seriously tickled. * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Pan Macmillan Why is Snot Green
Book SynopsisGlenn Murphy wrote his first book, Why Is Snot Green?, while working at the Science Museum, London. Since then he has written around twenty popular-science titles aimed at kids and teens, including the bestselling How Loud Can You Burp? and Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story. His books are read by brainy children, parents and teachers worldwide, and have been translated into Dutch, German, Spanish, Turkish, Finnish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian. Which is kind of awesome. In 2007 he moved to the United States and began writing full-time, which explains why he now says things like 'kind of awesome'.These days he lives in sunny, leafy North Carolina - with his wife Heather, his son Sean, and two unfeasibly large felines.
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Pan Macmillan How Loud Can You Burp
Book SynopsisGlenn Murphy wrote his first book, Why is Snot Green?, while working at the Science Museum, London. Since then he has written around twenty popular-science titles aimed at kids and teens, including the bestselling How Loud Can You Burp? and Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story. These days he lives in sunny, leafy North Carolina with his wife Heather, his son Sean, and two unfeasibly large felines.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Science of Me Chapter - 2: Climate Chaos Chapter - 3: On the Move Chapter - 4: Brain Teasers Chapter - 5: The BIG Questions Section - ii: Afterword Section - iii: Appendix Index - iv: Index
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Pan Macmillan Dick and Doms Christmas Jokes Nuts and Stuffing
Book SynopsisIt's time to get festive with Dick and Dom, esteemed TV geniuses and authors of the bestselling Dick and Dom's Big Fat and Very Silly Joke Book - with Dick and Dom's Christmas Jokes, Nuts and Stuffing! A fantastic compendium of Christmas jokes and activities, crazy carols, completely true Christmas facts* and all-round festive nuttiness - Dick and Dom's Christmas Jokes, Nuts and Stuffing! is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages.*This is a lie - we made them up because we're anarchists!
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Zen PencilsInspirational Quotes for Kids
Book SynopsisNow for kids! Based on the adult New York Times Bestseller, Zen Pencils: Cartoon Quotes from Inspirational Folks, this special editon for children will inspire them to reach for the stars!
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Andrews McMeel Publishing The Worlds Best Jokes for Kids Volume 1
Book Synopsis“Do you want to hear a bad cat joke? Just kitten.” Illustrations bring the silliness to a whole new level in this book of jokes kids will adore. Every joke is illustrated! This illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World’s Best Jokes for Kids Volume 1 is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing The Worlds Best Jokes for Kids Volume 2
Book SynopsisKids love jokes and they also love silly drawings. This book is unique in that every joke is illustrated by New York Times bestselling duo Swerling & Lazar. Each drawing is a sweet comic gem in itself, and will help get the kids reading ... and the whole family laughing. This illustrated book by the New York Times bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World’s Best Jokes for Kids Volume 2 is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.
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Andrews McMeel Publishing Limelight
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Chronicle Books Secret Art of Being a GrownUp
Book SynopsisHello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-sized bursts of advice meet quirky illustrations in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-up we all wanted to be as a kid. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a short list of the kitchen tools you actually need, these tips and tricks reveal secrets that are attainable, not intimidating. Anyone can make a life upgrade using these insights alongside the traits they already have—their wits, creativity, and enthusiasm. This engaging guide is the perfect gift for recent grads, first-apartment dwellers, and anyone who''s ready to grow up, one step at a time.
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Chronicle Books More Lunch Lines
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Union Square & Co. The Case of the Missing Tarts
Book SynopsisThe Pigeon Detectives are looking forward to devouring a delectable platter of jam tartsuntil the tasty treats are stolen from right under their beaks! With tummies grumbling, the PPD are on the hunt for clues, but can the detectives recover the tarts in time before they are all eatenor worsestale? As the list of suspects grows longer, our heroes wonder if they'll ever catch the thief jam-handed. Pigeon Private Detectives: The Case of the Missing Tarts, Christee Curran-Bauer's author-illustrator debut, pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor! Trade Review“[W]ith a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor and plenty of puns. The narrative, told through a mix of comic book–style panels and prose, is brought to life with crisp-lined cartoons with mostly pastel tones and a bit of film noir thrown in when the mood is right. An enjoyable homage to the dramatic mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews “Readers will flock to Curran-Bauer’s lighthearted mystery. A glossary defining detective terms and a fact sheet conclude.” —Publishers Weekly “[D]elightful comic-book-style drawings and kid-friendly humor.” —Daily Mom “Full of clues and coos, The Case of the Missing Tarts is a delightful and delicious detective tale!” –John Patrick Green, author of the InvestiGators series
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Pelican Publishing Company Jokes for Crescent City Kids
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Sourcebooks Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead
Book SynopsisBrooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom who seriously loves to write not-so-serious books for kids. Her writing has garnered multiple awards, including honors from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Writer's Digest, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and the Alaska Writers Guild. She also serves as an occasional instructor of writing for Alaska Pacific University and member of the board of directors for the Alaska Writers Guild, and was an SCBWI Tribute Fund Scholarship Recipient. When she isn't writing, you can find her having fun with her family, enjoying all the magic life has to offer.María García is a children's book illustrator from Seville, Spain. She loves designing diverse characters, from children to anthropomorphic animals and creatures, and stories that children can empathize with while they have fun and learn to build a better world. She loves fantasy and mystery stories and her work is mainly digital, but in her free time she paints gouache i
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Sourcebooks Bum or Face Volume 3
Book SynopsisKari Lavelle is the author of the hilarious BUTT OR FACE? series, WE MOVE THE WORLD (HarperCollins 2021) and AN ODE TO GRAPEFRUIT, a picture book biography of James Earl Jones (Knopf 2024). She is a member of SCBWI and 12x12 and enjoys taking classes at the Writing Barn. Kari lives in Austin, Texas with her family.
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes New York City
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes Los Angeles
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes Denver
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes Cleveland
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes Texas
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Arcadia Children's Books Lol Jokes San Francisco
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC My Rhino Plays the Xylophone
Book SynopsisA collection of noted comic poet Graham Denton''s hilarious poems for children. With poems on topics from sport to family to TV to aliens, and a lot of silliness thrown in, this is guaranteed to keep kids chuckling. A brilliant book to get young readers enjoying poetry, and a great resource for teachers looking for poems that kids will love to learn by heart.Trade ReviewThis book is astonishingly good. I haven't had this much fun with a poetry collection since...well, maybe ever. If you like funny poems for kids, I promise you're going to love this book. -- Kenn Nesbitt, US Children's Poet Laureate...the writing is literate and clever and a fine example of how to encourage children to enjoy and particiapate in word play. * poetryzone.co.uk *A playful delight and curiosity about language shines through the poems in this collection. The foot tapping rhythms and strong rhyming patterns make the verses fun to read aloud and very memorable. Children will enjoy sharing and returning to them as well. * Books for Keeps magazine *These poems are great fun - you are reading along thinking you know how they will end and then - WHAM - you are hit with a surprise ending. I love this unexpectedness and it had me reading every poem wondering what the poet would come up with. -- Sarah Brew * Parents in Touch *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Dont Like Poetry
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK''s only prize for funny children''s booksA brilliant collection of poems by an exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry or not!''When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That''s how magic these poems are.'' Michael RosenPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry, you''ll like this book. And if you don''t like poetry you''ll LOVE it!With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal''s subversive humour and insight into the world of children. With hilarious doodle style illustrations by Chris Piascik, if you don''t like poetry after reading this, thereTrade ReviewWhen you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are. -- Michael RosenIf ... you still think, 'I don’t like poetry,’ this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal’s very imaginative and wonderful collection. -- Nicolette Jones, The TimesWhat do you mean you don’t like poetry? This must mean you’ve not read the debut collection of poems from Joshua Seigal! -- lovereading4kids.co.ukI Don’t Like Poetry is a cracking cornucopia mixing riddles, rhythm, rhyme and revelry. If ever you’ve thought that you or the young people you know don’t like poetry, please allow yourselves an early Christmas present and treat yourself to this. It will change your mind and brighten your heart. We all need reasons to laugh and smile this year, and this is an excellent source of lifted spirits. -- Zoe Toft, Playing by the BookWith poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. Children will definitely love poetry after reading this! -- Words for Life
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Little Lemur Laughing
Book SynopsisFantastically fun poems for younger children from exciting poet Joshua Seigal, winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK''s only prize for funny children''s booksJoshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. lovereading4kids.co.ukThis is a little gem of a poetry book... Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. Books for KeepsPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant follow up to I Don''t Like Poetry from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle.Covering every topic from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers and from the joy of stickers to a stomping brontosaurus, Joshua Seigal''s child''s-eye view of the world makes these poems accessible and fun. WIth doodle style illustrations from Chris Piascik this book is perfect Trade ReviewJoshua Seigal is a young, talented poet. He understands what appeals to young children, what makes them laugh and what concerns them. His poems are rhythmical with many inviting the reader to join in. He's a bright new flame on the children's poetry scene. -- Brian MosesJoshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. -- Andrea Reece * lovereading4kids.co.uk *This is a little gem of a poetry book, perfect for any household and school. Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. -- Sarah Gallagher * Books for Keeps *Little Lemur Laughing is a wonderful book of poems by Joshua Seigal. It is full of funny rhymes and silly sounds which makes it great to share. -- The Publishers AssociationIt’s poems like these that ensure children just love poetry. -- Poetryzone.co.ukWith lots of examples of how a poet uses poetic techniques with flair, this collection is a must have for every classroom! -- The Book Blog, North Somerset Teachers' Book Award
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Midnight Feasts Tasty poems chosen by A.F.
Book SynopsisThe perfect Christmas gift for any food or poetry lover, this scrumptious illustrated hardback contains over 50 poems about every type of food imaginable. Food is the one thing that unites us all across time, nations and peoples. From chocolate, rice pudding and sandwiches to breakfast in bed, marmalade in the bath and the fruit of a mythical jelabi tree, in Midnight Feasts A.F. Harrold brings together a wonderful and diverse collection of poems to tickle your taste buds. Poets include Ian McMillan, Brian Patten, Choman Hardi, Imtiaz Dharker, William Carlos Williams, Salena Godden, Joseph Coelho, Sabrina Mahfouz, Lewis Carroll, W.S. Gilbert and A.E. Housman, as well as A.F. Harrold himself. This stunning poetry book is beautifully illustrated in full colour by rising star Katy Riddell (daughter of former Children''s Laureate, Chris Riddell) and is the perfect present at Christmas or any other time year. It will have the poetry and food fans in your life licking their liTrade ReviewThis moreish anthology – a menu of poetic snacks – is illustrated with beguiling, gentle humour. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer *A gorgeous anthology of poems about food, this is funny, mouth-watering and moving, with delectable coloured illustrations to accompany the deliciousness. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Metro *Wonderfully in keeping with the Christmas spirit is Midnight Feasts, compiled by A.F. Harrold and illustrated by Katy Riddell. This brings together an eclectic and wide-ranging selection of poems about food, a mouth-watering collection. -- Ferelith Hordon * Books for Keeps *Stuff yourself with these poems, they're so delicious they should be fattening! -- Dawn Finch * An Awfully Big Blog Adventure *Food, glorious food is celebrated in verse in this tasty collection compiled by A.F. Harrold. Certain to tickle your taste buds. * Teach Primary *Even those who know poems and poets will find something new to whet their appetite: so many different poetic forms and moods are included here. A. F.’s choices are complemented by Katy Riddell’s deft and delightful colour illustrations: his words and her pictures combine to make a moreish book for a peck or a binge. -- Jonny * CLPE Staff Picks of 2019 *The book features some great contributions from well-established modern poets alongside poems by newer writers and those by the likes of Lewis Carroll and other old favourites. Particularly welcome is the fact that the poems feature food (and poets) from places other than Britain. This makes the book that bit more tasty. * Poetry Zone *This is a fabulous collection, brilliant for dipping in and out of. Another ‘must’ for the poetry shelf! * North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards Blog *You can't go wrong with a book about food and A.F. Harrold has assembled a tasty menu for this delicious anthology. -- Alison Kelly * Reading Zone *A great way to keep children entertained and introduce them to the wonderful world of poetry. -- The Book Activist * thebookactivist.blog *
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Who Let The Dinosaurs Out
Book SynopsisSam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.
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Simon & Schuster Lol
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Simon & Schuster Laugh Out Loud Animals
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Simon & Schuster A Childs First Book of Trump
Book SynopsisWhat do you do when you spot a wild Trump in the election season?
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FLOWERPOT PR Animal Jokes
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FLOWERPOT PR Jokes That Go
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Capstone Press Jack and the Beanstalk
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Capstone Press Jack and the Beanstalk An Interactive Fairy Tale
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Sourcebooks, Inc Find the Farter
Book SynopsisReaders of all ages will love searching for the smelly offender in this kids book of hidden farts, a gas-tronomical new approach to the seek-and-find genre!Can you tell who made the smell in this fart book for kids? Find the Farter is the hilarious new can-you-find picture book that you don''t want to miss! Readers of other who farts books will delight in finding the farter who let it rip at the zoo, a basketball game, in outer space, on a plane, and more! Perfect for the young and young at heart, this outrageous interactive book is filled with silly clues and bright, highly detailed illustrations that will keep readers giggling as they search for and find hidden objects and people.Why readers love Find the Farter:Laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family: This hidden picture activity book will delight kids ages 6-12 and up!A hilarious read aloud: Includes 15 illustrated scenarios, witty text, and detailed caricatures with funny and expressive faces to provide hints as
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dear Poopoohead A book all about Poo
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Stone Arch Books DC Super Heroes Animal Jokes
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Stone Arch Books DC Super Heroes KnockKnock Jokes
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