Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes

Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool''s Day!With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere.This audiobook is aimed at children aged 6+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.A collection of hilarious original audio stories for raising lots of laughs and giggles. These new stories are especially written for families to listen to, publishing to coincide with April Fool''s Day!With over an hour of audio, this edition is filled with funny and engaging sound effects, guaranteed to raise laughs from little listeners everywhere.This audiobook is aimed at children aged 8+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds.(P) Penguin Audio 2021

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Book SynopsisThe Mega Joke Book is just the thing for comedians and joke-lovers, young and old! Kid-friendly and fun, this collection of hundreds of jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and more will keep everyone giggling for hours.

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Book SynopsisSocial media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it''s possible to be both very famous and very happy.As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it''s like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap.He attempts to define the word fame-hint: it''s harder than you''d think. He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognizable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not, why are you doing it? If so, what''s your secret? All while recounting funny stories

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Book SynopsisAmanda Li is a children's writer and editor, who specialises in humour and non-fiction. Forthcoming titles include Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy Journal, The Silliest School Joke Book Ever and Paris and Nicole's Guide to the Simple Life. Amanda has worked in children's publishing for many years though she originally trained as an illustrator.

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Book Synopsis''I am NOT going to Charm School . . . '' But Bonny has no choice. Forced to spend a day at Charm School while her mother is on a course, Bonny makes some surprising and hilarious discoveries. Can Bonny cope with listening to Mrs Opalene''s Helpful Handy Hits (like ''how to bleach your elbows''!)? And what about the other girls - the awful, self-obsessed little princesses who really want to win the ''Glistering Tiara'' and are prepared to do almost anything to get it? After Bonny''s day there, Charm School will never be the same again . . .Trade ReviewAnne Fine is an excellent writer with strong feelings where it really matters. Her latest novel tears into the whole tacky business of juvenile beauty pageants . . . Facts as well as fur fly as the whole silly business is brought to its knees * Independent *Assured and lively . . . A comical clarion call against the idea that girls should simply be decorative * The Sunday Times *This ultra-modern tale sparkles and crackles from page one to a dramatic finale * The Bookseller *All of Fine's usual pace and verve * TES *

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Book SynopsisDelightful collection of 60 limericks includes famous rhymes by such masters of the form as Gelett Burgess, Oliver Herford, and Edward Lear, as well as lesser-known works by these and other humourists, including the editor himself. Fun to read, easy to memorise and great to share with family and friends.

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Book SynopsisWhen Jessica loses her first tooth, Granny tells her to watch out for a trainee tooth fairy. That shimmering little creature might look the part in her purple and silver outfit but she''s not too sure of her job. As Granny knows, the trainee tooth fairy has been known to whisk away more than just the lost tooth...Jessica and her granny, stars of UNUSUAL DAY, are back in another entertaining story from popular writer, comedian and broadcaster, Sandi Toksvig.Trade ReviewA charming and intriguing tale for all children of tooth-losing age, just the right length and style for early readers, or perfect as a bedtime story * Kirkus *

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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.

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Book SynopsisIt’s the mother of all kids’ joke books—an all-encompassing, gut-busting, and bestselling collection of more than 1,700 jokes, tongue-twisters, riddles, and puns for all occasions. Here are 61 elephant jokes, including: What did the elephant say when he walked into the post office? / Ouch! Dozens of knock-knock jokes, like: Knock-knock. / Who’s there? / Doris. / Doris who? / Doris locked. That’s why I knocked! Plus teacher jokes and creature jokes, doctor jokes and robber jokes, food jokes, gross jokes, why-did-the-chicken-cross-the-road jokes, and name-game jokes: What do you call a man in a tiger’s cage? / Claude. And for all aspiring comedians, there are joke-telling pointers and tips, funny facts, and spotlights on comic TV shows, books, and actors, from Steve Carell to Tina Fey to SpongeBob Squarepants. It’s the ultimate gift for the incurable jokester.  

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Book SynopsisWith over 2 million copies sold, this affordable book will have children rolling on the floor with laughter. A great gift idea for any child.

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Book SynopsisA brand-new collection of gut-busting hilarity from the bestselling author of Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids and Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids.

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Book SynopsisIf eggs cost 0.12 per dozen, how many can you get for a pound? What kind of food does everyone like to hang out with? Learn the answers to these and many other funny food riddles that readers can use to stump their friends and keep them asking for more!Each high-interest themed book in this series is packed with a fun selection of logic puzzles, brainteasers, groan-inducing word-play riddles and more. Silly and engaging photos add to the fun! Whether readers like zany riddles about animals, dinosaurs or school, there's something for everyone!

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Book SynopsisWhy didn't a school caretaker get hurt when he fell off a 10-metre ladder? At the school cafeteria, if pie costs 3 and chocolate costs 9, how much do chips cost? Learn the answers to these and many other zany school riddles that readers can use to stump their friends and keep them asking for more!Each high-interest themed book in this series is packed with a fun selection of logic puzzles, brainteasers, groan-inducing word-play riddles and more. Silly and engaging photos add to the fun! Whether readers like zany riddles about animals, dinosaurs or school, there's something for everyone!

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Book SynopsisMy dog''s a blacksmith.How can you tell?When I tell him off, he makes a bolt for the door.This hilarious, fully illustrated joke book contains over 800 eye-wateringly funny gags including: comedy classics (old favourites given a modern twist); one-liners; silly shaggy dog stories; the best spoof film, song and book titles you''ve ever heard; and many more! The humorous illustrations give added pace and extra laughs. A great gift for all the family to enjoy! Perfect for kids aged 8+.

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Book SynopsisRoger Stevens has selected the very best children's poetry published over the last 15 years in one fabulous book. Funny poems, sad poems, and poems to learn by heart and many many more from today's well-known and well-loved poets sit alongside each other to create a collection that is quite special.Trade Review'If this varied and witty collection doesn't convert youngsters to enjoying poetry, then nothing will.' Irish Examiner (October 2010)

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Book SynopsisThis Minecraft joke book is Notch humour. You will have so much fun blowing things up, causing fires and other forms of destruction through the jokes in this book. Why did the zombie cross the road?To eat you. Why did the villager fail maths?He had a mental block. There once was a snow golem called Hannah. She wore a bright yellow bandana. One sunny day,She melted away,Because she made her way into a Savanna. Never a dull moment again with this book in your bag. Amaze, outwit and give your friends belly cramps with this laugh out loud compendium of the best jokes, riddles, limericks, tongue-twisters and so much more. But remember, never hug a creeper!

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Book SynopsisPacked with expert tips, cheats and hacks learn everything about mods so that you can really make your Minecraft world your own! Tips include: How to install mods A guide to the best mods you can get Mods o' magic Playing with mod packs And much, much more! Mods can alter gameplay, make your game run faster, add new mobs and even create entirely new dimensions. With over one hundred screenshots and step-by-step illustrated guides, this guide will take your Minecrafting to the next level! This book is not authorized or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or Scholastic Inc., or any other person or entity owning or controlling rights in the Minecraft name, trademark, or copyrights.

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Book SynopsisBlast off into space with this awesome books from Adam Frost. Be amazed by hilarious, mind-fizzing, weird and wonderful facts about space! Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards 2019.Do you know how long it would take you to drive to the sun? Or whether you'd like to go on a space vacation? Be truly amazed by these awesome facts about our planet, our solar system, and our universe!Find out: How long it would take you to drive to Pluto? What the weather is like on Neptune? How many tonnes of litter humans have left on the moon? And did you know that next time you look up to the sky and see a shooting start it could actually be a pair of pants? On the ISS undies are ejected into space, burning up in the Earth''s atmosphere!Find out more hilarious, intriguing and ridiculous facts with this awesome book. Ready, set, BLAST OFF!

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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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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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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Animals, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is it true that cassowaries can kill with their toenails?Can walruses really ski with their tusks?Polar bears are white, is that fact or fake?Have sharks lived on Earth longer than humans?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes:You swallow eight spiders per year.All blue-eyed people are related. Sweat doesn't smell bad.Over half of your body is not human.Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well.Titles in the series:The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes:Water can boil and freeze at the same time.Atoms are 99.999999% empty space.Teleportation is impossible.Pistachio nuts can spontaneously burst into flame.Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well.Titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes:Water can boil and freeze at the same time.Atoms are 99.999999% empty space.Teleportation is impossible.Pistachio nuts can spontaneously burst into flame.Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well.Titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered?Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years?Was Alexander the Great buried alive?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Sports, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Can wearing red really help you to win?Is it true that snurfing is a popular winter sport?Worm charming is an actual sport, or is it?The longest ever boxing match lasted 110 rounds and took 7 hours. Is that fact or fake?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills

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Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Survival Skills, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Can you really start a fire with a stick? Is it true that you can clean water with sunlight?Shelter means having a roof over your head, or does it? You can tell if a snake is venomous by the shape of its eyes, fact or fake? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival SkillsTable of Contents 1: You can last longer without food than without water 1: Blackberry picking is the only thing brambles are good for 1: You can make string from nettles 1: You can navigate using the stars ONLY if you are at sea 1: Fend off a croc by poking it in the eye 1: Food is the first thing you need to look for when you are lost 1: Trees can tell you which way to go 1: You can suck the venom out of a snake bite 1: You can use your watch as a compass 1: Eating snow is as good as drinking water 1: Picking wild mushrooms can be very dangerous 1: A shelter's job is to keep out the rain 1: You can start a fire with sticks 1: You can drink your own wee to survive 1: You must NEVER cut a climbing rope 1: Shout loudly if you get lost 1: You should keep your adventure locations a secret 1: S.T.O.P. if you get lost 1: You could survive getting lost in the Sahara Desert 1: Preppers are people getting ready for adventure 1: Antarctic explorers ate their dogs 1: You could survive being carried by a tornado 1: Remember nose and toes if you fall in the rapids 1: S.O.S. means save our souls 1: Emergency blankets are used on space telescopes 1: A man survived seven lightning strikes 1: If you see an animal eating food, that food is safe for humans, too 1: You can make water in the desert 1: A hot tub is the best way to warm up 1: Boiling water makes it safe to drink

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Book SynopsisWhy is a banana so good at gymnastics? Because they're great at the splits!Why couldn't the athlete listen to music? Because she broke the record!How can a footballer stop his nose running?Put out a foot and trip it up.Olympic Jokes is filled with over 200 jokes about all sorts of sports! It's got football jokes, basketball jokes, volleyball jokes, jokes about fencing, table tennis, golf and so many more. Perfect for sharing with friends and family who like a good giggle.

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Book SynopsisThis lively peek into the amazing world of microbes from an expert entomologist is bursting with fascinating facts, laugh-out-loud humour and fun (and at times, gross!) illustrations, perfect for curious kids and fans of Kay's Anatomy.Microbes are everywhere: outside, indoors, on your body, in your body. In fact, microbial cells outnumber your human cells three to one. Whether helping people digest their food or using mind-control techniques to lure mice into the path of hungry cats (no, really), microbes form an unseen jungle all around us.Through zany facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with experts in their fields, aspiring young scientists (or kids who just want to be grossed out) will discover a hidden world in which your health depends on a myriad of microbes, houseflies get zombified by fungi, and termites are saving the planet one fart at a time.With such extras as sidebars, limericks, and even a lesson on how to draw E. coli, this “eww”-worthy treasure trove for kids is an engrossing romp into the microbe drama unfolding where you might least expect it.“Bursting at the seams with facts that will fascinate, give you cause to laugh-out-loud and stop to explore the illustrations so you can absorb as much information and detail as possible.” Armadillo MagazineTrade ReviewPacked with funny illustrations, it's gross and fascinating in equal measure. Sure to be a hit with the kids age 7+. * The Bookseller *I honestly don’t think microbes have ever been such fun, or in fact that science and scientific facts have ever been such fun as they are in this book. Bursting at the seams with facts that will fascinate, give you cause to laugh-out-loud and stop to explore the illustrations so you can absorb as much information and detail as possible. * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisDo you know why ghosts don't like rainy weather? Because it dampens their spirits! From the creative minds at Kid Scoop®, an award-winning activity page for children that features in more than 250 newspapers from California to Bangkok, comes this hysterical book chock full of jokes, riddles, and puns. Kids will love flipping through these pages and learning over 100 jokes they've never heard before and can't wait to tell. Providing hours of endless laughter, this book is perfect for joke lovers, both young and old.

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Book SynopsisOver 500 school-arious jokes for kids! This entertaining collection of back-to-school jokes will make kids 6 and up laugh on the way to school and home again. Curated by the editors at Highlights, Best Kids' School Jokes Ever has hundreds of age-appropriate, hilarious jokes in a variety of types, like riddles, knock-knocks and more. How do sheep carry their homework? In baaa-ckpacks, of course! This clever humour collection features clever school-themed jokes as well as lots of hilarious black-and-white cartoons to round out the fun. School jokes really appeal to kids' sense of humour and are great for sharing at school, play dates or parties. Relatable school topics like classes, sports, music, school supplies and backpacks will entertain everyone for hours. Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more—a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn’t just fun; wordplay found in jokes and riddles boosts young readers’ language skills. Telling jokes also helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills to help them succeed in school.

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Book Synopsis365 sidesplitting jokes for budding comedians! Curated by the editors of Highlights, this uproarious humor collection features wholesome jokes the whole family can enjoy. Kids ages 6-9 love jokes—reading them, learning them and sharing them—and this collection of jokes and riddles is guaranteed to bring them hours of laugh-out-loud fun.What does a duck eat with soup? Quackers, of course! This humor collection will keep jokesters entertained with age-appropriate jokes in a wide range of kid-friendly topics like animals, school, travel and food. Fun black-and-white cartoons add to the 128 pages of silliness. Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more—a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn’t just fun; wordplay found in jokes and riddles boosts young readers’ language skills. Telling jokes also helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills to help them succeed in school.

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Book SynopsisMore than 300 silly jokes perfect for back-and-forth play! Curated by the editors at Highlights, this collection is filled with 365 age-appropriate animal knock-knock jokes kids ages 6-9 will love. A great gift for budding comedians, Best Kids’ Knock-Knock Jokes Ever will knock kids’ socks off with laugh-out-loud fun.Knock-knock jokes are wildly popular with kids, and this collection features hundreds of them for sharing with anyone who needs a laugh. Comical black-and-white cartoons and kid-friendly topics like lunch, music, sports and fairy tales add to the appeal. Kids will love amusing themselves—and friends and family—with this hilarious knock-knock collection.Joke books encourage kids to read for fun and provide screen-free entertainment for road trips, rainy days and more—a great option for reluctant readers! Plus, sharing jokes with friends and family isn’t just fun; wordplay found in jokes boosts young readers’ language skills. Telling jokes also helps kids build confidence and social-emotional skills to help them succeed in school.

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Book SynopsisScottish artist Tom Paterson is one of the most inventive and influential cartoonists British comics have produced. Inspired by the work of George Martin, Leo Baxendale and Ken Reid, Tom became a comic artist at a young age, working for Fleetway and DC Thomsons on such classic strips as Sweeny Toddler, Calamity James, Buster, Grimly Feendish, The Numskulls, Bananaman and Dennis the Menace.At the beginning of his career Tom was ghosting artists like Baxendale, but his own style and sense of humour quickly developed and Tom’s work soon became unmistakable. His trademark stinky, striped sock often appeared in the panels of his work – a useful identifier born out of an age where publishers frowned upon artists signing their work. Along with the sock came the additional, visual comedic gags scattered throughout the strips, giving each one that instant re-readability. This collection features some of Tom’s outstanding colour and black & white strip work for IPC/Fleetway from titles like Buster, Whoopee!, Jackpot, Whizzer & Chips and Oink! amongst others. With quotes from the man himself and some extra, added treasures, this is a must have for fans of British humour comics both young and old!

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Book SynopsisSettle down, class! Listen up for a fun-filled lesson in laughter and an extra helping of lunchtime LOLs with hundreds of brand-new hilarious jokes never HA-HA-heard before. So, get ready to be top of the comedy class and become The Funniest Kid in School!

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Book SynopsisA fantastically funny fusion of faces from the British Museum's collection In this seriously silly flip book, featuring famous faces from the British Museum, children can solve the puzzle by matching up the correct faces on the split pages - and then mix them all up again to create two thousand hilarious combinations. From an ancient Egyptian mummy to a modern Mexican mask, this book is full of amazing art that provides hours of madcap mix-up fun! With a handy index and a QR code at the end, which parents can scan to learn more about the artefacts featured in the book.

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Book Synopsis@KidsWriteJokes brings you over 150 crazy, entertaining and hilarious jokes written by kids! Answering questions you've always wanted to know, like...Q. Why does mums get so angry A. beacuse when she sends you to your rhoom she can read a fashion book The best knock knock jokes... knock knock toilet to the rescue The horror jokes you didn't know you wanted but now need...it was a dark and creepy night there was a black and white figure in the forest it was a cow.And some of the weirdest gags you'll ever hear...Q. What do you call a freak horse?A. JessicaUtterly original and completely hilarious - Kids Write Jokes is charming, silly and fun, and the perfect book for anyone with a sense of humour!

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Book SynopsisA new fang-tastic title in the Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of Halloween-themed jokes to get kids in the spooky spirit.

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Book SynopsisIT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE...Arm yourself with the answers to top trivia such as: Why are porcupines so pongy? Why do angry monkeys fling their poo at each other? Why do ostriches pee on their own legs? Includes cool collector cards to swap with your mates.Trade ReviewMitch knows more totally useless things about useless subjects than anybody on Earth * Chris Tarrant *Boys love facts. And the more disgusting these facts are, the better. As I have mentioned on The Book Zone in the past, some of the most popular books in the school library are The Guiness Book of Records and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Every break time there are groups of boys gathered around the various volumes of these that we have on the shelves, and sometimes we have to step in and encourage them to enjoy them in a slightly less rowdy manner, especially where Ripley's is concerned. Thus, when these four books arrived from the generous people at Random House I decided that before going through them myself I would put them to the test in the school library. We took the boys' favourites off the shelf for one break time and had these ready in their place, and then sat back to observe their reaction.Their reaction spoke volumes. After the initial disappointment at the absence of their glossy, large format favourites they were soon gathered around in their groups, taking it in turns to flick through whichever book they had in search of the grossest fact they could find. Cue raucous laughter and non-stop giggling for the next twenty minutes - Mitchell Symons's That's So Gross books passed the test with flying colours! * The Book Zone (for boys): bookzone4boys.blogspot.com *Animals, creepy crawlies and the human body are tackled in a Horrible Histories way, and each book is packed with the sort of disgusting trivia that delights children under eight. -- Toby Clements * The Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThe official Minecraft Combat Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from monsters and enemy players. Learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat your enemies in one-to-one combat, and battle your way out of the Nether and the End. With tips from Minecraft experts, you will be a formidable Minecraft warrior in no time!Trade ReviewBydd y Llawlyfr Ymladd Minecraft swyddogol hwn yn dysgu popeth i chwaraewr am sut i amddiffyn ei hyn rhag ymosodiadau gan angenfilod a gelynion. Bydd modd dysgu sut i adeiladu caer, llunio arfau ac arfwisgoedd, gosod trapiau, trechu gelynion mewn gornest wyneb yn wyneb, ac i ddianc yn fuddugol o Nether a’r End. Ar ôl derbyn cyngor gan arbenigwyr, bydd modd i’r darlleynydd ddod yn ryfelwr Minecraft arbennig mewn dim o dro! -- Cyhoeddwr: RilyTable of ContentsThe official Minecraft Combat Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from hostile monsters and enemy players. Learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat your enemies in one-to-one combat, and battle your way out of the Nether and the End. With tips from Minecraft experts, you will be a formidable Minecraft warrior in no time!

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Book SynopsisDid you know THAT:The first ready-to-eat breakfast cereal was Shredded Wheat in 1893 (it beat Kellogg's Corn Flakes by just five years)Scarlett Johansson, Ashton Kutcher and Simon Cowell all have twin brothers.Everton were the first British football club to introduce a stripe down the side of their shorts.The word DUDE was coined by Oscar Wilde and his friends. It is a combination of the words 'duds' and 'attitude'.Well you do now! Filled with fantastic facts and figures to amaze and intrigue . . . once you start reading you'll be hooked for hours!

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Book SynopsisEVER WONDERED . . .Why we have tonsils?Is there any cream in cream crackers?Why is the sea blue?And if kangaroos keep their babies in their pouches, what happens to all the poo?! Mitch Symons answers all these crazy questions and plenty more in this wonderfully funny and addictive book for children from 8 to 80!And yes, eating bogeys is good for you . . . but only your own!Trade ReviewWonderful present idea for reluctant readers. Curiosity will overcome all resistance * Glasgow Herald *This absorbing anthology of unlikely information is a real treat . . . The answers are explained expertly and entertainingly and leave your brain stuffed with absurd trivia * Junior Education Plus *Answers some really tricky questions. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisFergus lives down in the deepest, darkest sea and is scared of just one thing … the light! From award-winning creator Anna McGregor (author of Anemone is Not the Enemy) comes this hilarious tale of the deepest of sea creatures. Seamlessly combining humor, narrative, and nonfiction, McGregor introduces young readers to the wonders of the ocean’s ‘midnight zone’, where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate. We meet Fergus as he hides from a parade of sea creatures that use bioluminescence to find their way in the dark. At least, we think he is hiding … or is it something else entirely?Trade Review‘An unnamed narrator has a cheery conversation in the darkest depths of the sea in this humorous tale that sheds some light on the midnight zone. The brightly coloured text and a parade of curious creatures stand out against dark backdrops as readers are introduced to the mysterious Fergus, a deep-sea creature who’s afraid of the light. The narrator provides primers on the creatures encountered, while a “Did you know?” section at the end expands on the science of the deep sea.’ * Foreword Reviews *‘Who’s Afraid of the Light is a lively, inventive and informative book that will be loved by readers aged three and up. It begs to be read aloud with a friend or family member.’ -- Jacqui Davies * Books+Publishing *‘McGregor seamless blend of storytelling, facts, and dazzling illustrations is the perfect way to introduce little children to the wonders of the vast and mysterious “midnight zone” where no sunlight is able to penetrate.’ -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *‘Clever, funny, super-engaging, packed with easy-to-understand and unusual oceanic facts and so, so stylish — we absolutely love this.’ * Bellis Does Books *‘It is a great read, and ideal for sharing, with plenty of opportunities for inference, prediction, and further research into the vast unexplored areas of the deep sea. Highly recommend.’ -- Brenda Marshall * The School Librarian *‘Who’s Afraid of the Light? is first class narrative non-fiction which I highly recommend for all children of 5+.’ -- Veronica Price * View from Vs Bookshelf *‘The humour, the illustrations, the story-like presentation of facts: all make this a hugely attractive book for the primary school library, classroom book corner, or bedroom bookcase. Reading for pleasure just got more pleasurable still.’ -- Jane McGregor * ReadingZone *‘Seamlessly combining humour, narrative, and nonfiction, storyteller and artist Anna McGregor introduces her young readers to the wonders of the ocean's ‘midnight zone’, where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate … Charming, original, informative and fun, Who's Afraid of the Light? is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare centre, preschool, elementary school, and community library Marine Life picture book collections for children ages 3-7.’ * Midwest Book Review *‘With a laugh a minute, vibrant illustrations, and an opportunity to learn about deep sea creatures this has become one of those books we’ve read over and over again!’ -- @mini.midnight.reads

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Imagine how it would feel to live on an island where you are encouraged to be silly, to laugh, to have fun and simply love life with a big smile on your face. That’s what it’s like for those who call Silly Island their home. In the schools there are lessons in silly subjects such as juggling rhubarb and standing in buckets of slime. Every HIppetyscringeday (the day we call Thursday) the islanders spend the entire day being as silly as they like, watching and taking part in Silly Shows. Popular island games include high-speed slow bicycle racing and pass the feather. Although they have never even heard of football, the islanders agree to play against Brazil, with hilarious results. Sadly, the Silly Islanders fail to realise that a disaster is about to strike. Art-loving 10-year-old Spring Herb and her drummer friend Jazz McNoodly-Noodly, son of Lollipop. the island’s leader, come up with an ingenious idea to try to save the Silly Island, but will they be too late? And… has anyone seen Mister Porridge? A comedy/fantasy with an environmental message, ‘Silly Island’ will appeal to ages 8 to 12 and anyone who loves to laugh!

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Book SynopsisAlthough the India of Kim is no more and the Grand Trunk Road is now a procession of trucks instead of a slow-moving caravan of horses and camels, India is still a country in which people are easilyost and quickly forgotten.''Did you know that Delhi was half its present size in the 1940s and 50s? Can you imagine a Dehradun withush greenery, with hardly any commercial places? Do you remember steam engines or have you ever sat in a train pulled by one?This book takes you back in time as Ruskin Bond relives his memories in timeless classicsike Summertime in Old Delhi'', Bhabiji''s House'','' My Father''s Trees in Dehra'', creating as only he can, vignettes imbued with nostalgia. Add to these the punch of storiesike A Station for Scandal'', the thrill of Picnic at Fox-Burn'' and the surprise twist of The Eyes have It''and you have a story for every mood!This collection of seventeen stories showcases Bond at his story-telling best.

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