Humorous Stories

A brilliantly funny robot adventure from award-winning author and illustrator Chris Riddell, creator of Once Upon a Wild Wood.Wendel is a very clever mouse - but not a very tidy one. If his inventions go wrong, Wendel just throws them away and starts...

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages."Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers!...

Bear is back! The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes in this irresistible follow-up title from Duncan Beedie.Winter is approaching and it's time for Bear to have a nice long...

I am Chameleon. I do as I please. I can play tricks and nobody sees . . . Spot the invisible chameleon in this irreverent rhyming romp!About the AuthorPatricia Hegarty is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written...

Winner of the 2002 Portsmouth Children's Book Award (Shorter Novel) Lenny wakes up one morning to find his favourite day, Friday, repeating itself over and over again. A sharp comedy with a subtle message. Barrington Stoke specialise in books...

What if you were born to stand out, but longed to blend in? Being a bright red elephant, Doris is VERY easy to spot. Can you see her? Of course you can. But Doris is shy - she just wants to lose herself in a colourful crowd. Come on a journey...

To accompany the release of the live action movie of The Cat in the Hat, starring Mike Myers, HarperCollins are proud to present this bumper bind-up of three of Dr. Seuss's most popular books: 'The Cat in the Hat', 'The Cat in the Hat Comes Back' and 'Dr...

When Adrenalin, the rebellious daughter of the great Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, arrives at their village, Asterix and Obelix are tasked with protecting her from the Romans chasing her. This is easier said than done though, as Adrenalin is desperate...

Looking for the very best advent calendar for all little book lovers? Well look no further! Introducing The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar - the PERFECT advent countdown to Christmas. Containing 24 mini picture books, one to take out...

Discover why the secrets are escaping in this fun, magical adventure by Sibeal Pounder, beautifully illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Beyond Platform 13 is inspired by characters from Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13.The Island of Mist is...

Amy feels like everything is going wrong. For a start, she's just found out she isn't going to the same high school as everyone else. Add to that her annoying younger brothers, Pops' worsening dementia and Cassie, her supposed best friend, being meaner...

SORCERY IS A SCAM . . . Four months after fleeing his own people, Kellen has discovered he's an even worse outlaw than he was mage. It doesn't help that his only allies are a swaggering card player and a thieving squirrel cat.Then he meets Seneira, a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934490907Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Boys Town PressPublisher Boys Town Press

Sparks is a hero and man's best friend, but nobody suspects he's two cats! This Super Dog is the Cat's Meow! August is a brilliant inventor who is afraid of the outside. Charlie is a crack pilot who isn't afraid of anything. Together...

Book band: White (Ideal for ages 6+) Quizzed for Accelerated Reader A laugh-out-loud animal adventure, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Alfie the meerkat is fed up of doing what he's told. Life should be more than...

Dennis and Gnasher are back for another adventure. What could possibly go wrong when Dennis, Gnasher and their classmates undertake a risky experiment to create the ultimate slime? EVERYTHING!...

'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your ChildrenAn exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593430651Author Rachel ChlebowskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

It's a dog's life! An adorable book of letters from Bobs the dog, by much-loved author Enid Blyton. The perfect gift for animal-lovers of all ages."Bones and biscuits! If a cheeky bird didn't fly down to my nose and eat a crumb off my left whiskers!...

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. As featured on NBC's The Today Show, the...

'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash course he took on becoming an honorary lion. At first he doesn't score high, but when it comes to rescuing an endangered neighbourhood...

The third instalment in the hilarious Jacky Ha-Ha series!Jacky Hart finally knows the thrill of having people laugh with her (not at her). She tries to put her comedy and theatre skills to use in her summer job-but the boardwalk crowds aren't exactly...

Diana Wynne Jones at her finest - family feuds and chaos, magic with hilarious results and some of the most original ideas ever to appear between the covers of a book. Casper, Johnny and Gwinny get a big shock when their mother marries the...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Learn your alphabet with Mog in this delightful ABC book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The...

King Rollo is the adorable, bearded, kingly creation of David McKee. After the publication of his bestselling mini hardback stories, King Rollo went on to star in his own animation series, narrated by Ray Brooks. This slipcase contains four favourite...

In OLD HAT NEW HAT the first few pages carry the reader well into the plot simply by the repetition of three words. Gradually new words are introduced, the pace is quickened and suddenly even the earliest or slowest reader has 'read a book'. Bright and...

In OLD HAT NEW HAT the first few pages carry the reader well into the plot simply by the repetition of three words. Gradually new words are introduced, the pace is quickened and suddenly even the earliest or slowest reader has 'read a book'. Bright and...

Workbook Ages: 3 to 5 Stage 1: Starting to Read Don't miss the companion workbook to the bestselling learn-to-read boxed sets! Millions of books have been sold in the Bob Books program thanks to its...

Calling all Dirty Bertie fans! Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! With ever-increasing madcap schemes and crazy capers, Bertie continues to delight his legions of fans, who revel in...

Calling all Dirty Bertie fans! Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! With ever-increasing madcap schemes and crazy capers, Bertie continues to delight his legions of fans, who revel in...

This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.Stick has always wanted to...

Carve out family time for this classic Berenstain Bear's read! Three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.About the AuthorStan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in...

Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Come play with her in the garden, in this delightful cased board book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful board book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780763692162Author L PichonFormat PaperbackPage Count 1040Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 998gDimensions(mm) 195mm...

The big bad wolf is no match for these rather clever three little misses! Little Miss Bad, Little Miss Trouble and Little Miss Naughty team up in this funny story. The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series...

Onesie party, Onesie party, What do you want to wear? Join a host of excitable animals as they prepare for a very special party ... a ONESIE party! Dog wants to be...

Hungry Lion is on the hunt for food in this fun, cheeky and vibrant lift-the-flap story! It's dinnertime and Hungry Lion is in the mood for something to eat... but his prey see him coming! Will Lion end up with anything to munch? ...

Completely hilarious ... kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! It's a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544641013Author Karen BeaumontPage Count 32Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 170mm * 23mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781499810110Author Andy ShepherdFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Yellow JacketPublisher Yellow JacketWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 147mm *...